Summer activities 2025
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
- Date
- 17/07/2025 (09:30-10:30)
- Description
- Gentle yoga and bonding for pre-walking babies with SEND and their parents/carers.
- Date
- 18/07/2025 (07:30-09:00)
- Location:
- Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
- Description
- Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
- 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
- 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
- Date
- 23/07/2025 (16:00-17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
- Description
- Violin lessons for children
- Date
- 23/07/2025 (17:00-18:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
- Description
- Violin lessons for children
- 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
- 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
- Date
- 24/07/2025 (09:30-10:30)
- Description
- Gentle yoga and bonding for pre-walking babies with SEND and their parents/carers.
- Date
- 25/07/2025 (07:30-09:00)
- Location:
- Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
- Description
- Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Date
- 31/07/2025 (09:30-10:30)
- Description
- Gentle yoga and bonding for pre-walking babies with SEND and their parents/carers.
- 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.
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
- Location:
- Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
- Description
- Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
- 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.