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
- 11 (12:30) - 25/10/2025 (13:15)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Join London Museum Docklands for a 45-minute immersive journey through medieval Africa.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 25/10/2025 (13:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
- Description
- Come and honour the past, embrace the present, and inspire the future!
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 25/10/2025 (17:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- Set against 12 years of New York's sweeping transformation this film explores Black motherhood, resilience, and identity
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 25/10/2025 (18:30-20:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- An exciting evening of inspiring stories, captivating sounds and playful fun.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 05 (12:30) - 26/10/2025 (13:15)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Find out about the15,000 people of African heritage who lived in London in the 18th century.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 05 (15:00) - 26/10/2025 (15:45)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Delve into the fascinating stories of the hit 1903 comedy musical, In Dahomey.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 26/10/2025 (20:15-22:30)
- Location:
- Backyard Comedy Club 231 Cambridge Heath Rd E2 0EL
- Description
- COBO : Comedy Shutdown proudly presents a Black History Month Special.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 29 (13:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
- Description
- Join Spotlight's project and explore the evolution of black creativity and culture.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 29 (13:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
- Description
- Join Spotlight's project and explore the evolution of black creativity and culture.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 30/10/2025 (18:30-20:00)
- Location:
- Genesis Cinema 93-95 Mile End Rd E1 4UJ
- Description
- A thought-provoking film that explores the lives and experiences of black men in our society
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 30/10/2025 (19:00-22:00)
- Location:
- Arts One Building Queen Mary University 1 Westfield Way London E1 4PD
- Description
- Documentary: Fatherless No MoreChronicles the journey of an Orlando-based pastor and former Super Bowl Champion who was inspired to move into an RV at Rikers Island
- Categories:
- Black History Month, Film, Free to attend
- Date
- 09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
- Categories:
- Black History Month