Summer activities 2025

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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.

Upcoming events

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Monday 11th August 2025

Mic Check Mondays - 11 August

Mic Check Mondays - 11 August
Date
11/08/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Drop in, Jump on the mic, spin your fave tracks, or just chill and enjoy the vibes.
Categories:
Free to attend, Music, Summer events, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Percy Pinecone Pineapple

Percy Pinecone Pineapple
Date
11/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green London E2 0HL
Description
Get creative with Percy Pinecone Pineapple, where we'll paint and decorate real pine cones with googly eyes and all the quirky flair you can imagine!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF), Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Asdan: Leadership

Asdan: Leadership
Date
11 (18:00) - 18/08/2025 (21:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
The ASDAN Short Course in Leadership helps young people develop key leadership skills such as communication, teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Categories:
Summer events, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people
Tuesday 12th August 2025

Baby massage - 29 July Overland

Baby massage - 29 July Overland
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
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities

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

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

Rep Your Endz

Rep Your Endz
Date
01 (13:00) - 14/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
This summer join Janise and Omar for an unforgettable experience.
Categories:
Drama, Dance and Performance, Music, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities

Next Steps Summer School - 11 to 15 August

Next Steps Summer School - 11 to 15 August
Date
11 (10:00) - 15/08/2025 (15:30)
Location:
Half Moon Theatre 43 White Horse Rd Greater London E1 0ND
Description
Free Drama focused Summer school to support transition to secondary school
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Free adventure sessions

Free adventure sessions
Date
11 (12:00) - 14/08/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Ocean TLA Forecourt Anson House Ernest Street London E1 4SH
Description
Free adventure session and free hot lunches
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Half-term, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Asdan: Leadership

Asdan: Leadership
Date
11 (18:00) - 18/08/2025 (21:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
The ASDAN Short Course in Leadership helps young people develop key leadership skills such as communication, teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Categories:
Summer events, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Baby massage - 12 August John Smith

Baby massage - 12 August John Smith
Date
12/08/2025 (10:00-11:00)
Location:
John Smith Family Hub 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities

Kev Sutherland Comic Workshop

Kev Sutherland Comic Workshop
Date
12/08/2025 (11:30-12:30)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
Join comic artist Kev to find out all there is to know about making comic strips and manga and create your own comic strip.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Summer events, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Life Skills Cooking

Life Skills Cooking
Date
12/08/2025 (13:00-15:00)
Location:
45-55 Whitehorse Road E1 0ND
Description
Come and join in our cooking sessions.
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities

Baby massage - 12 August Overland

Baby massage - 12 August Overland
Date
12/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
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
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities

Kev Sutherland Comic Workshop - 12 August

Kev Sutherland Comic Workshop - 12 August
Date
12/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path East India Dock Road London E14 6BT
Description
Join comic artist Kev to find out all there is to know about making comic strips and manga and create your own comic strip.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Rainbow Sun Craft

Rainbow Sun Craft
Date
12/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Road London E1 1BU
Description
Bring a burst of colour and sunshine into your day with Rainbow Sun Craft!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF), Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

T-shirt Design

T-shirt Design
Date
12/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street London E14 3HG
Description
Decide how you would want your favourite T-shirt to look.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Barbeque and Outdoor Sports (girls only)

Barbeque and Outdoor Sports (girls only)
Date
12/08/2025 (16:00-19:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
Join us this summer for BBQ & Outdoor Sports Day—a fun, relaxed event packed with great food, games, and sunshine!
Categories:
Food and snacks included, Free to attend, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF), Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people
Wednesday 13th August 2025

Baby massage - 29 July Overland

Baby massage - 29 July Overland
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
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities

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
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