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
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- Date
- 16/08/2025 (11:00-12:00)
- Location:
- Idea Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
- Description
- Come along and get a taste of our new Code Club. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Summer events, Summer holidays
- Date
- 16/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
- Description
- Come and see how LEGO can help with ideas on how to make the world a better place.
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events
- Date
- 19/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
- Description
- Join the Drama Geezers for an interactive storytelling extravaganza, where children take the reins in crafting a brand-new tale through imaginative play.
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people