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

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.
Monday 4th August 2025

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains
Date
04/08/2025 (10:00-15:00)
Location:
Chisenhale Primary School Bow E3 5QY
Description
Drama, story-telling, costume making and performing all in one day.

Next Steps Summer School

Next Steps Summer School
Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (15:30)
Location:
Half Moon Theatre 43 White Horse Road London E1 0ND
Description
Free Drama focused Summer school to support transition to secondary school.

V&A East Summer School 2025 (week two)

Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (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.

Dogman Treasure Hunt

Date
04/08/2025 (14:30-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Explore and discover the hidden clues amongst the library books with the Dogman team

LEGO Build the Change - 4 Aug ISWM

LEGO Build the Change - 4 Aug ISWM
Date
04/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
Description
Come and see how LEGO can help with ideas on how to make the world a better place.

Workshop: Vapes and THC

Date
04/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
This workshop raises awareness about the risks and health impacts of vaping and THC, particularly among young people.
Tuesday 5th August 2025

Next Steps Summer School

Next Steps Summer School
Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (15:30)
Location:
Half Moon Theatre 43 White Horse Road London E1 0ND
Description
Free Drama focused Summer school to support transition to secondary school.

V&A East Summer School 2025 (week two)

Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (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.

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains
Date
05/08/2025 (10:00-15:00)
Location:
Chisenhale Primary School Bow E3 5QY
Description
Drama, story-telling, costume making and performing all in one day.

Come and try bowls

Date
05/08/2025 (11:00-13:00)
Location:
Victoria Park West Bowls Club London E9 7DD
Description
Come and enjoy a game of Bowls. No need to book just turn up!

Snuggle & Story

Date
05/08/2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Birth–5 children with SEND, and their families

Community fun day: Bow and Poplar

Community fun day: Bow and Poplar
Date
05/08/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
77 Morant St, E14 8EL, London, Pennyfields Park
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along.

Ice Cream Craft

Ice Cream Craft
Date
05/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Join us for a cool and creative session and make your own ice cream, no drip, just fun!
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