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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 5th August 2025

Active stay & play - 4 August Mile End

Active stay & play - 4 August Mile End
Date
04 (10:00) - 16/08/2025 (11:30)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
04 (14:00) - 05/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop-In session
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Family Stay and Play - Overland 5 August

Family Stay and Play - Overland 5 August
Date
05/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
Description
Come and have fun, activities for all age groups
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
05/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Collingwood CFC st Bartholomews Gardens Buckhurst Street E1 5QT
Description
Drop-In session
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

SEND stay and play

SEND stay and play
Date
05/08/2025 (11:00-13:00)
Location:
Victoria Park West V&A building Grove Road London E3 5TB
Description
Come and enjoy all things play. For children with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Secondary transfer, Street parties

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!
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events

Get Active Trip: Kayaking

Get Active Trip: Kayaking
Date
05/08/2025 (13:00-14:30)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Join us for an exciting kayaking trip.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Theatre Masterclass: Movement

Theatre Masterclass: Movement
Date
05/08/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Join us for this practical masterclass as we explore movement and physical theatre through storytelling and an actor tool to exploring character through body and physicality.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Active stay & play - 5 August Mile End

Active stay & play - 5 August Mile End
Date
05/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Family Play

Family Play
Date
05/08/2025 (14:00-16:00)
Location:
Ocean Children and Family Centre Whitehorse Road E1 0ND
Description
Fun and Play for children up to 11 years.
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events

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.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Community events, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Mini Garden

Date
05/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
Design your own tiny garden and make it bloom! You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events
Wednesday 6th August 2025

Starting Solids Workshop - 31 July

Starting Solids Workshop - 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00) - 21/08/2025 (11:30)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
Eating solid food
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Workshops and activities

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (13:30) - 16/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
01 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (12:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Come and try Athletics - Week 2

Come and try Athletics - Week 2
Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (14:00)
Location:
190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
Description
Come and Try Athletics
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, SPA, Sports and exercise, Summer holidays

Active stay & play - 4 August Mile End

Active stay & play - 4 August Mile End
Date
04 (10:00) - 16/08/2025 (11:30)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active Stay & play

Active Stay & play
Date
06/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Collingwood CFC st Bartholomews Gardens Buckhurst Street E1 5QT
Description
Drop in sessions
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Biking

Biking
Date
06/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Victoria Park E3 2LA
Description
Bring your bike and come and join in the ride
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Parks, Sports and exercise, Teenagers, Young people

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 6 August,11:30am

Date
06/08/2025 (11:30-12:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Join us for interactive family entertainment performed by storyteller Rez Kabir.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events
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