What's on
Summer of Fun 2025
There are lots of free activities for children and young people across the borough this summer as part of the council’s Summer of Fun programme, including a whole host of things happening in Idea Stores.
Visit other Summer of Fun activities in the borough, for a chance to collect stamps in your Summer of Fun booklet and win a variety of amazing prizes.
For all Idea Store events
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Prize Draw terms and conditions
Family Fun Weekend
Idea Store Chrisp Street
16 and 17 August
Two days of free fun, creativity, and surprises for the whole family!
- Code Club
- Family Singing
- Author Event with Tasneem Abdur-Rashid
- LEGO® Build the Change
- Art Club
- Storytelling with Rez Kabir – Fun, puppets & stories in English with a touch of Bangla!
- and much more!
Download the flyer for times and more info
Story Time Up on the Roof
Join with Idea Store Canary Wharf staff and listen to amazing stories and sing along to fun rhymes with Story Time up on the roof. Perfect for under 5s!
Mondays, 4th, 11th and 18th August
10.30 - 11.15am
Crossrail Roof Garden (located above the Elizabeth Line Station)
Conversation Club
Is English your second language and you want to practise speaking it with others? Then join our weekly Conversation Club.
Mondays, 11am - 12noon
Idea Store Watney Market
Tuesdays, 11am - 12noon
Idea Store Chrisp Street
Thusdays, 12 - 1pm
Idea Store Bow
Book Groups
Talk about what you’re reading and make friends with other readers.
First Wednesday of the Month, 7pm
Idea Store Bow
Second Thursday of the Month, 6.30pm
Cubitt Town Library
Third Thursday of the Month, 6.30pm
Idea Store Canary Wharf
Last Thursday of the Month, 6.30
Idea Store Watney Market
Play Reading Group
Join our group reading a different play aloud together.
Third Wednesday of the month, 6.30pm
Idea Store Bow
Prime Time
Are you over 50 and want to chat with other people your age? Then join our weekly Prime Time session to enjoy socialising, as well as talks, films, games and other events.
These sessions are run at
Mondays 10 - 11.45am
Idea Store Whitechapel
Tuesdays, 10 - 11.45am
Idea Store Bow
Thursdays, 10.15am - 11.45pm
Idea Store Watney Market
Thursdays, 11.15am - 12.45pm
Cubit Town Library
Get Online - Go Digital
Looking to level up your comuter skills? Feeling lost with your device? Confused about the digital world? Join our free weekly drop-in sessions toask questions and learn at your own pace.
Get friendly advice with:
- job searching
- online services
- money matters
- health information
- using social media
- online shopping
Come along to our weekly workshop and learn at your own pace.
Tuesdays, 2.15 - 3.45pm
Idea Store Chrisp Street
Wednesdays, 2.15 - 3.45pm
Idea Store Watney Market
(temporarily moved from Idea Store Whitechapel)
Thursdays, 2.15 - 3.45pm
Idea Store Bow
Knit and Natter
Bring a project you are working on to our new Knit and Natter group. Whether you’re a knitting, crochet, embroidery or craft expert, or a beginner, come along to swap patterns, meet new people and enjoy creating together.
All ages and skill levels welcome.
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Bethnal Green Library
Writeidea Festival
The 2024 Writeidea Festival took place at The Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Whitechapel 22-24 November 2024.
Speakers included Jah Wobble, The Gentle Author, Sarah Wise, Luke Agbaimoni, Dan Carrier, Dina Begum, Vivi Lachs, Andy Beckett, Madeleine Pelling, Jeffrey Boakye and many more.
Book Break Online
Would you like to share stories and poetry to lift the mood? Possibly take a turn of reading out loud? Join our weekly online Book Break group.
Please email atalanta.kernick
@towerhamlets.gov.uk who will send you an invite to the next session.
Tuesdays, 2 - 3pm
Refugee Group
Everyone's welcome at this friendly weekly social group. Meet people, make friends, and share stories and advice - with the occasional guest speaker. PLUS free tea and coffee.
Wednesdays 11am - 12pm
Bethnal Green Library
Visit the Tower of London for £1
If you are a resident of Tower Hamlets you can visit the Tower of London for £1!
Activities for Children and Families
Looking for fun and engaging activities for your little ones? Check out our exciting lineup of events and resources that cater to the whole family.
From storytelling and arts and crafts to homework help and more, we've got something for everyone!
