Summer activities 2025

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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.

Upcoming events

Thursday 17th July 2025

Little Yogis, Big Calm

Little Yogis, Big Calm
Date
17/07/2025 (09:30-10:30)
Description
Gentle yoga and bonding for pre-walking babies with SEND and their parents/carers.
Friday 18th July 2025

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
18/07/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
Monday 21st July 2025

Sadler's Wells: Family Freestyle

Sadler's Wells: Family Freestyle
Date
21/07/2025 (11:30-12:15)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar E14 6TL
Description
For children 2–4 years, and their careers
Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Wiggle and Wonder

Wiggle and Wonder
Date
23/07/2025 (11:45-12:45)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Joyful dance for families with children aged 0–5 with SEND

Grassroots Violin Lessons - 23 July at 4pm

Grassroots Violin Lessons - 23 July at 4pm
Date
23/07/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Violin lessons for children

Grassroots Violin Lessons - 23 July at 5pm

Grassroots Violin Lessons - 23 July at 5pm
Date
23/07/2025 (17:00-18:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Violin lessons for children

Flow Yoga

Flow Yoga
Date
23/07/2025 (20:00-21:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar E14 6TL
Description
Vinyasa Flow with Sarah restores energy, builds strength, balances body and mind

Flow Yoga

Flow Yoga
Date
23/07/2025 (20:00-21:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar E14 6TL
Description
Vinyasa Flow with Sarah restores energy, builds strength, balances body and mind
Thursday 24th July 2025

Little Yogis, Big Calm

Little Yogis, Big Calm
Date
24/07/2025 (09:30-10:30)
Description
Gentle yoga and bonding for pre-walking babies with SEND and their parents/carers.
Friday 25th July 2025

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
25/07/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
Monday 28th July 2025

V&A East Summer School 2025

Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
V&A East Storehouse Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford E20 3AX
Description
A unique opportunity to collaborate with artists and get creative.
Tuesday 29th July 2025

V&A East Summer School 2025

Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
V&A East Storehouse Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford E20 3AX
Description
A unique opportunity to collaborate with artists and get creative.

Community fun day: Stepney and Wapping

Community fun day: Stepney and Wapping
Date
29/07/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
Shandy Park Harford Street E1
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Wednesday 30th July 2025

V&A East Summer School 2025

Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
V&A East Storehouse Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford E20 3AX
Description
A unique opportunity to collaborate with artists and get creative.

Wiggle and Wonder

Wiggle and Wonder
Date
30/07/2025 (11:45-12:45)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Joyful dance for families with children aged 0–5 with SEND
Thursday 31st July 2025

V&A East Summer School 2025

Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
V&A East Storehouse Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford E20 3AX
Description
A unique opportunity to collaborate with artists and get creative.

Little Yogis, Big Calm

Little Yogis, Big Calm
Date
31/07/2025 (09:30-10:30)
Description
Gentle yoga and bonding for pre-walking babies with SEND and their parents/carers.
Friday 1st August 2025

V&A East Summer School 2025

Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
V&A East Storehouse Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford E20 3AX
Description
A unique opportunity to collaborate with artists and get creative.

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
01/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
Sunday 3rd August 2025

Community Event - Relax & Reconnect (girls only)

Community Event - Relax & Reconnect (girls only)
Date
03/08/2025 (12:00-17:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
A well-being event designed to uplift young girls and women in the community through relaxation, connection, and empowerment, offering pampering activities, wellness workshops, and a safe space to unwind and bond.
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