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

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Wednesday 13th August 2025

Lunch & Bowling - 13 August

Lunch & Bowling - 13 August
Date
13/08/2025 (10:00-14:00)
Location:
45-55 Whitehorse Road E1 0ND
Description
Fun Event Lunch & Bowling
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Spotlight Skates

Spotlight Skates
Date
13/08/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
Join our friendly Spotlight Skates crew
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities

The Den: Boxing

The Den: Boxing
Date
13/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
All-inclusive boxing
Categories:
SEND, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers

Football Session - 13 August

Football Session - 13 August
Date
13/08/2025 (16:30-18:00)
Location:
Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
Description
Play matches and tournaments and do drills and passes outdoors with youth workers
Categories:
Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

After Hours: Basketball 3V3

After Hours: Basketball 3V3
Date
13/08/2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
Basketball 3V3
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays
Thursday 14th August 2025

Summer Sports Camp Weekdays - 11 to 15 August

Summer Sports Camp Weekdays - 11 to 15 August
Date
11 (09:00) - 15/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Qmotion Queen Mary Students' Union Mile End Campus E1 4FZ
Description
QMSU Sports Camps offer a fun range of sports including football, badminton, rounders, basketball and many more!
Categories:
Pay to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Young people

Water Play

Water Play
Date
14/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
John Smith Children and Family Centre 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
All sorts of fun with water - bring spare clothing.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays

Mixed Boxing - 14 August

Date
14/08/2025 (16:15-17:30)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Join world class coaches from Limehouse Boxing Academy to get the low down and enjoy a fun & physical work out.
Categories:
Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Football Session

Football Session
Date
14/08/2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location:
St Paul’s Way Community Centre 83 St Paul’s Way E3 4AJ
Description
Play football
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers

Advanced Boxing -14 August

Date
14/08/2025 (18:00-19:30)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Up your game and improve your boxing skills in this advanced session. Invite only.
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people
Friday 15th August 2025

Summer Sports Camp Weekdays - 11 to 15 August

Summer Sports Camp Weekdays - 11 to 15 August
Date
11 (09:00) - 15/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Qmotion Queen Mary Students' Union Mile End Campus E1 4FZ
Description
QMSU Sports Camps offer a fun range of sports including football, badminton, rounders, basketball and many more!
Categories:
Pay to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Young people

Football/Games

Football/Games
Date
15/08/2025 (10:00-14:00)
Location:
Victoria Park
Description
Come show off your skills and have fun!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Water Fight

Water Fight
Date
15/08/2025 (15:00-18:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
Join us for a refreshing and fun-filled water fight—perfect for staying cool and enjoying some friendly competition.
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Football Session - 15 August

Football Session - 15 August
Date
15/08/2025 (16:30-18:00)
Location:
Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
Description
Play matches and tournaments and do drills and passes outdoors with youth workers
Categories:
Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people
Saturday 16th August 2025

All Ability Club

All Ability Club
Date
16/08/2025 (09:30-13:30)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in front of the Velodrome
Description
Accessible cycling
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities
Monday 18th August 2025

Football Session - 18 August

Football Session - 18 August
Date
18/08/2025 (16:30-18:00)
Location:
Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
Description
Play matches and tournaments and do drills and passes outdoors with youth workers
Categories:
Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Girls Only Boxing - 18 August

Girls Only Boxing - 18 August
Date
18/08/2025 (17:00-18:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Come and empower yourself in our exclusive girls-only boxing sessions!
Categories:
Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people
Tuesday 19th August 2025

Mixed Boxing - 19 August

Date
19/08/2025 (16:15-17:30)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Join world class coaches from Limehouse Boxing Academy to get the low down and enjoy a fun & physical work out.
Categories:
Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Advanced Boxing -19 August

Date
19/08/2025 (18:00-19:30)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Up your game and improve your boxing skills in this advanced session. Invite only.
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people
Wednesday 20th August 2025

All Ability Club

All Ability Club
Date
20/08/2025 (09:30-13:30)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in front of the Velodrome
Description
Accessible cycling
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities
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