Summer activities 2026
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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There are 85 events taking place next week
- Date
- 25 (10:00) - 27/08/2026 (21:00)
- Location:
- Victoria Park
- Description
- Free-to-enter community programme of weekday activities including free open-air film screenings, live music and entertainment, sports and wellbeing sessions, arts and crafts workshops, children's theatre, plus a street food market and pop-up bars and much more!Join thousands of people celebrating what makes our borough one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the UK.
- Categories:
- Community events, Drama, Dance and Performance, Family and children, Free to attend, Parks, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities
- Date
- 27/08/2026 (10:00-14:00)
- Location:
- Limborough House 25a Thomas Road Poplar London E14 7AW
- Description
- Join us for some free nature-based activities, crafts and opportunity to explore the Limborough garden.
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays
- Date
- 27/08/2026 (14:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Bigland Green Youth Centre, Bigland St, London E1 2NJ
- Description
- Be part of the fun at your local youth centre and join us in a positive environment whether it's chilling and relaxing with friends or taking part in a range of activities.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays
- Date
- 27/08/2026 (14:00-19:00)
- Location:
- 30 Challoner Walk London E1 1QN, Christian Street Youth Centre
- Description
- Be part of the fun at your local youth centre and join us in a positive environment whether it's chilling and relaxing with friends or taking part in a range of activities. Equipping you with the tools to develop, connect and gain new skills.
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
- Date
- 27/08/2026 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- 14 Limehouse Causeway E14 8BN, Limehouse Youth Centre
- Description
- Join this interactive workshop delivered with Compass CYPHWS, where you can learn more about drugs, alcohol, and how they can impact your health and wellbeing
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers
- Date
- 27/08/2026 (15:30-19:00)
- Location:
- 44 Stewart Street E14 3HA, Samuda Youth Club
- Description
- Love football? Come level up your game! Join our coached sessions to build your skills, boost your confidence, and enjoy playing with others. You'll learn the basics, improve your technique
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
- Date
- 27/08/2026 (16:00-19:00)
- Location:
- 30 Challoner Walk London E1 1QN, Christian Street Youth Centre
- Description
- Empower yourself by getting active in decision making that matter to you and your local community. We need your voice and ideas in order to plan ahead, inspire change and innovate.
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
- Date
- 27/08/2026 (16:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Bigland Green Youth Centre, Bigland Street E1 2NJ
- Description
- Empower yourself by getting active in decision making that matter to you and your local community. We need your voice and ideas in order to plan ahead, inspire change and innovate.
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people