Summer activities 2026
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
- 01/09/2026 (14:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Bigland Green Youth Centre, Bigland St, London E1 2NJ
- Description
- Be part of the fun at your local youth centre and join us in a positive environment whether it's chilling and relaxing with friends or taking part in a range of activities.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays
- Date
- 02/09/2026 (14:00-19:00)
- Location:
- 30 Challoner Walk London E1 1QN, Christian Street Youth Centre
- Description
- Be part of the fun at your local youth centre and join us in a positive environment whether it's chilling and relaxing with friends or taking part in a range of activities. Equipping you with the tools to develop, connect and gain new skills.
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
- Date
- 05/09/2026 (10:30-13:30)
- Location:
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets Town Hall 160 Whitechapel Road London E1 1BJ
- Description
- To celebrate Secondhand September, we are hosting a Repair and Swap event in the Grocers Wing at the Town Hall.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Waste and recycling, Workshops and activities
- Date
- 06/09/2026 (12:00-14:00)
- Location:
- The Merchant Navy Memorial Trinity Square Gardens Tower Hill London EC3 4DH
- Description
- Merchant Navy Day is the nation's annual tribute to the contribution made to UK's economy and defence by the Merchant Navy. All are welcome at the service, attended this year by the Band of HM Royal Marines, Portsmouth.
- Categories:
- Community events, Free to attend, Remembrance
- Date
- 21/10/2026 (09:30-14:00)
- Location:
- Tower Hamlets Town Hall 160 Whitechapel Road London E1 1BJ
- Description
- Join us at the Green Week Sustainability Fair on 21 October 2026.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Green week
- Date
- 22/10/2026 (09:30-17:00)
- Location:
- The Ecology Pavilion 125 Grove Road E3 5RP
- Description
- As part of Tower Hamlets Green Week 2026, join us for the Biodiversity & Growing Symposium.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Green week