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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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Tuesday 26th August 2025

Lego Build the Change

Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
Help us with ideas to increase the amount of recycling that Tower Hamlets does.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Puppetry and Movement Workshop

Puppetry and Movement Workshop
Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Discover the many animals that used to live at the Tower of London and practice the art of puppetry
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Jellyfish Suncatcher

Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Make a magical jellyfish that shines in the sunlight! This fun craft lets you create a colourful suncatcher that wiggles and glows when the sun comes out
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Hot Air Balloons

Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
Decorate your own hot air balloon with colourful pom poms.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities
Wednesday 27th August 2025

LEGO Build the Change - 27 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 27 Aug
Date
27/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Road London E1 2FB
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.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities
Thursday 28th August 2025

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

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

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

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

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
Friday 29th August 2025

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

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

Grow your own watercress

Grow your own watercress
Date
29/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Discover your green finger and learn how to grow your own watercress!
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Create your own family crest

Create your own family crest
Date
29/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Learn about the families of the Tower of London and create your own family crest and shield.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people
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