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
- 17/06/2025 (09:00) - 31/08/2025 (19:00)
- Location:
- Vine Street EC3
- Description
- This free public exhibition invites visitors to explore the people, places, and history that have shaped Aldgate into the iconic corner of London that it is today.
- Date
- 25/07/2025 (07:30-09:00)
- Location:
- Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
- Description
- Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
- Date
- 25/07/2025 (11:00-13:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
- Description
- Film screening: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Bridget navigates dating, single motherhood and unexpected romantic twists.
- Date
- 25/07/2025 (11:30-12:30)
- Location:
- Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
- Description
- The Secret Explorers are a band of Brainiac kids from around the world, each with a special skill. In this workshop we follow Ollie, the rainforest expert, and journey into the rainforests of Borneo, discovering its unique ecosystem, on a mission to rescue a baby orangutan. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
- Date
- 25/07/2025 (14:30-15:30)
- Location:
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path East India Dock Road London E14 6BT
- Description
- The Secret Explorers are a band of Brainiac kids from around the world, each with a special skill. In this workshop we follow Ollie, the rainforest expert, and journey into the rainforests of Borneo, discovering its unique ecosystem, on a mission to rescue a baby orangutan. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
- Date
- 17/06/2025 (09:00) - 31/08/2025 (19:00)
- Location:
- Vine Street EC3
- Description
- This free public exhibition invites visitors to explore the people, places, and history that have shaped Aldgate into the iconic corner of London that it is today.
- Date
- 26/07/2025 (12:00-13:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
- Description
- An energetic 10-week musical journey led by the brilliant Yousuf
- Date
- 26/07/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
- Description
- An energetic 10-week musical journey led by the brilliant Yousuf
- Date
- 17/06/2025 (09:00) - 31/08/2025 (19:00)
- Location:
- Vine Street EC3
- Description
- This free public exhibition invites visitors to explore the people, places, and history that have shaped Aldgate into the iconic corner of London that it is today.
- Date
- 17/06/2025 (09:00) - 31/08/2025 (19:00)
- Location:
- Vine Street EC3
- Description
- This free public exhibition invites visitors to explore the people, places, and history that have shaped Aldgate into the iconic corner of London that it is today.
- Date
- 28 (08:00) - 31/07/2025 (18:00)
- Location:
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme is Ofsted registered and provides childcare for children aged 3 to 13 years old.
- Date
- 28 (09:00) - 30/07/2025 (15:00)
- Location:
- All Saints' Church Newby Place Poplar E14 0EY
- Description
- A free, three-day programme for singers aged 7-12.
- Date
- 28/07/2025 (10:00-11:00)
- Location:
- Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
- Description
- Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
- Date
- 28/07/2025 (10:00-11:00)
- Location:
- Wapping and Bigland Children and Family Centre 15 Richard Street E1 2JP
- Description
- Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
- Date
- 28/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
- Location:
- Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
- Description
- Free session, sessions to support your child to be ready for school, independence, healthy lives and routines
- Date
- 28/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
- Location:
- Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
- Description
- play session
- Date
- 28/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
- Location:
- Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
- Description
- Free session, Come and enjoy free activities story telling and rhyme time
- Date
- 28/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
- Location:
- Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
- Description
- Free session, Come and enjoy free activities story telling and rhyme time
- Date
- 28/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
- Location:
- Collingwood CFC st Bartholomews Gardens Buckhurst Street E1 5QT
- Description
- Come and meet other parents/cares with babies, share knowledge and stories
- Date
- 28/07/2025 (10:00-12:00)
- Location:
- John Smith Family Hub 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
- Description
- Fun and Play for children up to 11 years.