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
- 29/08/2025 (13:00-14:00)
- Location:
- Chrisp Street Children and Family Centre 45 Kerbey Street E14 6AW
- Description
- Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
- Date
- 29/08/2025 (13:30-14:30)
- Location:
- Isle of Dogs Family Hub (Millwall Park) Stebondale Street London E14 3BX
- Description
- Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
- Date
- 29/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Around Poplar Children & Family Centre 115 Three Colt Street E14 8AP
- Description
- play session
- Date
- 29/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
- Description
- Come and play! Free sessions.
- Date
- 29/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
- Description
- Get ready for school
- Date
- 29/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
- Description
- Come and meet other parents/cares with babies, share knowledge and stories
- Date
- 29/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
- Location:
- Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
- Description
- Drop-in sessions
- Date
- 29/08/2025 (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
- 29/08/2025 (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
- 29/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
- Description
- Discover your green finger and learn how to grow your own watercress!
- Date
- 29/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
- Description
- Learn about the families of the Tower of London and create your own family crest and shield.
- Date
- 29/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
- Location:
- Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- Join our 5-a-side football games and show off your footwork and goal-scoring power.
- Date
- 29/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
- Location:
- Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- Kick off the fun at TOCA Social—the ultimate interactive football and dining experience where friends, food, and footy collide! Perfect for all skill levels, it's a game-changing way to play, compete, and celebrate.
- 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
- 30/08/2025 (09:30-13:30)
- Location:
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in front of the Velodrome
- Description
- Accessible cycling
- Date
- 30/08/2025 (11:30-13:00)
- Location:
- Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
- Description
- play session
- Date
- 30/08/2025 (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
- 30/08/2025 (13:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- Celebration and recognition event – a day to look back, have fun and honour the achievements of everyone who took part.
- Date
- 30/08/2025 (13:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Minerva Community Centre 10 Minerva street Bethnal Green E2 9EH
- Description
- Celebration and recognition event – a day to look back, have fun, and honour the achievements of everyone who took part.
- Date
- 30/08/2025 (13:14-16:00)
- Location:
- Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- Let's celebrate an amazing summer together! A day to look back, have fun, and honour the achievements of everyone who took part.