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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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Sunday 19th October 2025

Talk: Africa: Before we Forgot

Talk: Africa: Before we Forgot
Date
11 (12:30) - 25/10/2025 (13:15)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
Join London Museum Docklands for a 45-minute immersive journey through medieval Africa.
Categories:
Black History Month
Monday 20th October 2025

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery
Date
03 (14:15) - 24/10/2025 (15:00)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at London Museum Docklands
Categories:
Black History Month

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course
Date
03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
Description
This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London
Date
05 (12:30) - 26/10/2025 (13:15)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
Find out about the15,000 people of African heritage who lived in London in the 18th century.
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production
Date
05 (15:00) - 26/10/2025 (15:45)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
Delve into the fascinating stories of the hit 1903 comedy musical, In Dahomey.
Categories:
Black History Month

My Turn: Holly Oluwo Artist Exhibition

My Turn: Holly Oluwo Artist Exhibition
Date
09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
Description
My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: Africa: Before we Forgot

Talk: Africa: Before we Forgot
Date
11 (12:30) - 25/10/2025 (13:15)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
Join London Museum Docklands for a 45-minute immersive journey through medieval Africa.
Categories:
Black History Month

Black History Month Art Exhibition

Black History Month Art Exhibition
Date
20 (12:00) - 21/10/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Genesis Cinema 93-95 Mile End Rd E1 4UJ
Description
One month. Four artists. Countless perspectives
Categories:
Black History Month
Tuesday 21st October 2025

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery
Date
03 (14:15) - 24/10/2025 (15:00)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at London Museum Docklands
Categories:
Black History Month

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course
Date
03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
Description
This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London
Date
05 (12:30) - 26/10/2025 (13:15)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
Find out about the15,000 people of African heritage who lived in London in the 18th century.
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production
Date
05 (15:00) - 26/10/2025 (15:45)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
Delve into the fascinating stories of the hit 1903 comedy musical, In Dahomey.
Categories:
Black History Month

My Turn: Holly Oluwo Artist Exhibition

My Turn: Holly Oluwo Artist Exhibition
Date
09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
Description
My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: Africa: Before we Forgot

Talk: Africa: Before we Forgot
Date
11 (12:30) - 25/10/2025 (13:15)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
Join London Museum Docklands for a 45-minute immersive journey through medieval Africa.
Categories:
Black History Month

Black History Month Art Exhibition

Black History Month Art Exhibition
Date
20 (12:00) - 21/10/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Genesis Cinema 93-95 Mile End Rd E1 4UJ
Description
One month. Four artists. Countless perspectives
Categories:
Black History Month

Diasporic Voices: A Conversation with Aamna Mohdin, Salma Ibrahim, Samatar Elmi, and Muna Dahir Afrax

Diasporic Voices: A Conversation with Aamna Mohdin, Salma Ibrahim, Samatar Elmi, and Muna Dahir Afrax
Date
21/10/2025 (20:00-22:00)
Location:
Oxford House Derbyshire St London E2 6HG
Description
Diasporic Voices: A Conversation with Aamna Mohdin, Salma Ibrahim, Samatar Elmi, and Muna Dahir Afrax
Categories:
Black History Month, Cultural events, Pay to attend, Workshops and activities
Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery
Date
03 (14:15) - 24/10/2025 (15:00)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at London Museum Docklands
Categories:
Black History Month

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course
Date
03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
Description
This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London
Date
05 (12:30) - 26/10/2025 (13:15)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
Find out about the15,000 people of African heritage who lived in London in the 18th century.
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production
Date
05 (15:00) - 26/10/2025 (15:45)
Location:
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Description
Delve into the fascinating stories of the hit 1903 comedy musical, In Dahomey.
Categories:
Black History Month
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