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 (13:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Minerva Community Centre 10 Minerva street Bethnal Green E2 9EH
- Description
- Unleash your inner warrior at our Youth MMA Taster Session—perfect for beginners eager to build confidence, discipline and strength in a fun, safe environment.
- Categories:
- Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
- Date
- 01 (08:00) - 22/08/2025 (18:00)
- Location:
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme is Ofsted registered and provides childcare for children aged 3 to 13 years old.
- Categories:
- Summer events, Summer holidays
- Date
- 17 (12:00) - 20/08/2025 (21:00)
- Location:
- Victoria Park
- Description
- Four days of FREE entry and free activities including live music, creative workshops, dance, theatre, sports and wellbeing, family activities and loads more.
- Categories:
- Community events, Family and children, Festivals, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities, Young people
- Date
- 17/08/2025 (13:30-14:30)
- Location:
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
- Description
- Stories in English with elements of Bangla. There will be lots of fun and hand puppets. Join us for interactive family entertainment performed by storyteller Rez Kabir.
- Categories:
- Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
- Date
- 01 (08:00) - 22/08/2025 (18:00)
- Location:
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme is Ofsted registered and provides childcare for children aged 3 to 13 years old.
- Categories:
- Summer events, Summer holidays