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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.

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Thursday 14th August 2025

Water Play

Water Play
Date
14/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
John Smith Children and Family Centre 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
All sorts of fun with water - bring spare clothing.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays

Calm in the Wild

Calm in the Wild
Date
14/08/2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green London E2 0HL All ages
Description
Birth–5 children with SEND, and their families
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active stay & play - Marner 14 August

Active stay & play - Marner 14 August
Date
14 (13:30) - 16/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Arts and crafts - 14 August

Arts and crafts - 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (14:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park East - Pools Playground
Description
Find your creative side with our arts and crafts
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities, Young people

Community fun day: Stepney and Wapping

Community fun day: Stepney and Wapping
Date
14/08/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
London E1 0BY, Ring House
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along, connect with others.
Categories:
Community events, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Sock puppets

Sock puppets
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Transform a boring sock into a puppet. Will yours have a scary, snaky smile or a pretty, purple perm on its head? YOU get to decide
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Fun Gift Stamp SF

Treasure hunt:- 14 August

Treasure hunt:- 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
A thrilling treasure hunt through children's books, where clues hidden "beyond the covers" lead young readers on an adventurous journey.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF), Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Watermelon Fan - 14 August

Watermelon Fan - 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Beat the heat with a super cool Watermelon Fan you make yourself! It's colourful, fun, and just like a juicy slice of summer.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Twilight stay & play

Twilight stay & play
Date
14/08/2025 (15:30-17:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays
Friday 15th August 2025

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

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (13:30) - 16/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

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

Active stay & play - 4 August Mile End

Active stay & play - 4 August Mile End
Date
04 (10:00) - 16/08/2025 (11:30)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active stay & play - Marner 7 August

Active stay & play - Marner 7 August
Date
07 (13:30) - 16/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active stay & play - 11 August Mile End

Active stay & play - 11 August Mile End
Date
11 (10:00) - 16/08/2025 (11:30)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active stay & play - Marner 14 August

Active stay & play - Marner 14 August
Date
14 (13:30) - 16/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
15/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
Categories:
Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays

Learning through play - 15 August - Chrisp Street

Learning through play - 15 August - Chrisp Street
Date
15/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Chrisp Street Children and Family Centre 45 Kerbey Street E14 6AW
Description
Free play sessions every Friday in August.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Family Stay and Play - Overland 15 August

Family Stay and Play - Overland 15 August
Date
15/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
Description
Come and have fun, activities for all age groups
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events

Learning through play

Learning through play
Date
15/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Isle of Dogs Family Hub (Millwall Park) Stebondale Street London E14 3BX
Description
Free play sessions every Friday in August.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
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