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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 31st July 2025

Come and try Athletics - Week 1

Come and try Athletics - Week 1
Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (14:00)
Location:
190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
Description
Come and Try Athletics
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, SPA, Sports and exercise, Summer holidays

Summer Adventure

Summer Adventure
Date
28 (12:00) - 31/07/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Ocean TLA Forecourt Anson House Ernest Street London E1 4SH
Description
Enjoy free summer adventure sessions and free hot lunches!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Water Play

Water Play
Date
31/07/2025 (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

LEGO Build the Change

Date
31/07/2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
play with LEGO® bricks
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Create A Board Game! Family Workshop

Create A Board Game! Family Workshop
Date
31/07/2025 (14:30-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Turn your everyday public transport journeys into a board game adventure. Together, you'll design game boards, create, invent and come up with playful challenges inspired by your travel journeys and experiences on buses, trains, or any way you get around the borough.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Bow Code Breakers

Date
31/07/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place London E3 5GT
Description
There are lots of secret messages hidden around the Idea Store, and they're all in code! See how many you can find and see if you can work out what they say.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Flower prints

Flower prints
Date
31/07/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Make your own petal and leaf stamps from scratch. Use them to create a beautiful bunch of flowers. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Twilight stay & play

Twilight stay & play
Date
31/07/2025 (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

LEGO Build the Change

LEGO Build the Change
Date
31/07/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
play with LEGO® bricks
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
Friday 1st August 2025

Come and try Athletics - Week 1

Come and try Athletics - Week 1
Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (14:00)
Location:
190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
Description
Come and Try Athletics
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, SPA, Sports and exercise, 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
Saturday 2nd August 2025

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

Drums of the World: South Asian - Session 1

Drums of the World: South Asian - Session 1
Date
02/08/2025 (12:00-13:30)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
An energetic 10-week musical journey led by the brilliant Yousuf
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Music, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities
Sunday 3rd August 2025

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
Monday 4th August 2025

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

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains
Date
04/08/2025 (10:00-15:00)
Location:
Chisenhale Primary School Bow E3 5QY
Description
Drama, story-telling, costume making and performing all in one day.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Drama, Dance and Performance, Free to attend, Summer events

Come and try Athletics - Week 2

Come and try Athletics - Week 2
Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (14:00)
Location:
190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
Description
Come and Try Athletics
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, SPA, Sports and exercise, Summer holidays

Summer Adventure

Summer Adventure
Date
04 (12:00) - 07/08/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Ocean TLA Forecourt Anson House Ernest Street London E1 4SH
Description
Free adventure sessions and free hot lunches.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities, Young people

Dogman Treasure Hunt

Date
04/08/2025 (14:30-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Explore and discover the hidden clues amongst the library books with the Dogman team
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Libraries and literature, Summer events, Fun Gift Stamp SF

LEGO Build the Change - 4 Aug ISWM

LEGO Build the Change - 4 Aug ISWM
Date
04/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
Description
Come and see how LEGO can help with ideas on how to make the world a better place.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Fun Gift Stamp SF
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