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
- 22/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
- Description
- Get ready for school
- Date
- 22 (13:30) - 23/08/2025 (15:30)
- Location:
- Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
- Description
- Come and have fun, activities for all age groups
- Date
- 22/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
- Location:
- Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
- Description
- Drop-in sessions
- Date
- 22/08/2025 (14:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
- Description
- Friendly football games and drills at the Langdon Park School football pitch.
- Date
- 22/08/2025 (14:30-15:30)
- Location:
- Isle of Dogs Children and Family Centre Millwall Park Stebondale Street E14 3BX
- Description
- Come and meet other parents/cares with babies, share knowledge and stories
- Date
- 22/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
- Description
- Come along with your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon of puzzles and games!
- Date
- 22/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
- Description
- Learn about the defensive structure of the Tower of London and design and make your own model fortress.
- 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
- 29/07/2025 (13:30) - 26/08/2025 (15:00)
- Location:
- Overland Children and Family Centre 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
- Description
- Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
- Date
- 01 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (12:00)
- Location:
- Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
- Description
- Drop in session
- Date
- 22 (13:30) - 23/08/2025 (15:30)
- Location:
- Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
- Description
- Come and have fun, activities for all age groups
- Date
- 23/08/2025 (10:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- We will be meeting up at Osmani Centre, travel with minibus.
- Date
- 23/08/2025 (11:30-13:00)
- Location:
- Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
- Description
- play session
- Date
- 23/08/2025 (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
- 23/08/2025 (12:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- Love food, want to learn about healthy eating, cooking skills, and food safety? The ASDAN FoodWise short course is the perfect way to build life skills and earn a certificate!
- Date
- 23/08/2025 (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
- 29/07/2025 (13:30) - 26/08/2025 (15:00)
- Location:
- Overland Children and Family Centre 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
- Description
- Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
- Date
- 01 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (12:00)
- Location:
- Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
- Description
- Drop in session
- 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.