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Summer is here and we have hundreds of FREE activities to keep kids and teens busy throughout the school holidays.

Scroll down for upcoming events or view the complete schedule of activities.

Whether it's a photography workshop or music production lessons, swimming, canoeing, theatre or arts and crafts, there's something for everyone.

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

Thousands of children who are eligible for and claiming benefits-related free school meals will be able to access a free place at a holiday activity club over the school summer holiday.

Open to eligible children and young people aged 4 to 16 years, all HAF programmes include a tasty and nutritious meal, fun and engaging activities and opportunities to learn more about food and nutrition for children and their families.

Please visit our HAF page to see our full Holiday Activities and Food club listings, including booking information.

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Thursday 28th August 2025

Calm in the Wild

Calm in the Wild
Date
28/08/2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green London E2 0HL All ages
Description
Birth–5 children with SEND, and their families
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Shine on Stage

Shine on Stage
Date
28/08/2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Birth–5 children with SEND, and their families
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Drama, Dance and Performance, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active stay & play - Marner 28 August

Active stay & play - Marner 28 August
Date
28/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug
Date
28/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
At this workshop we will play and build with LEGO® bricks to find solutions to make our world more green and sustainable. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Among Us in Real Life

Date
28/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
Ever played Among Us with your friends online (or just watched someone play it)? Bring your friends to the Idea Store and play it for real! Try to finish your tasks on time… and try to survive!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Young people

Badge Making - 28 Aug

Badge Making - 28 Aug
Date
28/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Get creative and design your very own personalised badge – make something that's truly one of a kind! You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Sand Art

Sand Art
Date
28/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
A Day on the beach in your local library as you create a mini seaside keepsake. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Twilight stay & play

Twilight stay & play
Date
28/08/2025 (15:30-17:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays

LEGO Build the Change workshop

Date
28/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
Join us at this fun workshop where we will try to build solutions with LEGO® bricks to challenges such as climate change and protecting endangered animals.You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug
Date
28/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street London E14 3HG
Description
At this workshop we will play and build with LEGO® bricks to find solutions to make our world more green and sustainable.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

After Hours: Baking

Date
28/08/2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
Spotlights very own baking sessions
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities

Excursion: Ten Pin Bowling

Excursion: Ten Pin Bowling
Date
28/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
Experience the thrill of ten-pin bowling with crashing pins, friendly competition, and high-energy fun for all ages and abilities
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities, Young people
Friday 29th August 2025

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
01 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (12:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Little Talkers

Date
01 (13:30) - 29/08/2025 (15:30)
Location:
Poplar Children and Family Centre 115 Three Colt St London E14 8AP
Description
Concerned about your child's speech and language? Get in touch with our Little Talkers team.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
29/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Learning through play - 29 August - Chrisp Street

Learning through play - 29 August - Chrisp Street
Date
29/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Chrisp Street Children and Family Centre 45 Kerbey Street E14 6AW
Description
Free play sessions every Friday in August.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

School readiness - 29 August

School readiness - 29 August
Date
29/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Around Poplar Children & Family Centre 115 Three Colt Street E14 8AP
Description
Lets get ready to start school or nursery - we can practice what will happen so everyone is ready to learn
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Communication stay & play - 29 August Marner

Communication stay & play - 29 August Marner
Date
29/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
Drop-in session.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Communication stay & play

Communication stay & play
Date
29/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
Description
Drop-in session.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Learning through play

Learning through play
Date
29/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Isle of Dogs Family Hub (Millwall Park) Stebondale Street London E14 3BX
Description
Free play sessions every Friday in August.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
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