Young London | Summer Activity Guide

Fun in the sun

Young person Whatever you’re into, there’s no excuse to be bored over the long hot summer holidays. From learning a new sport for free, to enjoying London’s many parks and open spaces and even trying out a musical instrument, there’s tons of fun to be had in the capital this summer.

We'll be adding more events throughout the summer so please revisit the Summer Guide.

If you know of a great event in London this summer that you think everyone should hear about, tell us about it.

The Greater London Authority takes no responsibility for any of the events listed in the Summer Guide.

All events listed are FREE unless otherwise stated.

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Events

Craft Works - Make an Alice Banner

Where: Highgate NewTown Community Centre, 25 Bertram Street, N19 5DQ
Borough: Islington
When: 27/06/2009 - 10.30am
Who is this event for: For kids
Make an amazing Alice in Wonderland banner to be displayed at the Big Day Out in Whittington Park. Arts & Crafts workshops with Annie Symmons. Open to all. An adult must accompany children under 10.

Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=234

Mad hatters tea party

Where: North Library, Manor Gardens, Islington, N7 6JX
Borough: Islington
When: 27/06/2009 - 10.00am
Who is this event for: For kids
Tea party for children. Please come in fancy dress - prizes for best costume! Availability is limited so reserve your place by calling North Library, 020 7527 7840

Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=224

Manor Gardens Centre Open Day

Where: Manor Gardens Cafe, 6-9 Manor Gardens, N7 6LA
Borough: Islington
When: 27/06/2009 - 12.00pm
Who is this event for: For everyone
Vocal and percussion workshops with Guildhall School of Music + live band + cake decorating and smoothie-making workshops. Open to all.

Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=225

Stand Up Show for Kids

Where: North Library, Manor Gardens, N7 6JX
Borough: Islington
When: 29/06/2009 - 4.15pm
Who is this event for: For kids
Comedians Simon Munnery and Paul Lyalls perform a special show for kids.

Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=226

Handa's Hen presented by Little Angel Theatre

Where: North Library, Manor Gardens, N7 6JX
Borough: Islington
When: 30/06/2009 - 2.30pm,4.15pm
Who is this event for: For kids
A show from the home of British puppetry, suitable for ages 2-5yrs. Call the library to book a place on 020 7527 7840

Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=227

Meet Charlie Higson, author of the 'Young Bond' series

Where: North Library, Manor Gardens, N7 6JX
Borough: Islington
When: 26/05/2009 - 5.00pm
Who is this event for: For teens
Q&A session with the author of the bestselling Young Bond series. Age 7+. Call the library to book a place on 020 7527 7840.

Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=228

Story Telling Dads

Where: Archway Library, Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill, N19 5PH
Borough: Islington
When: 02/07/2009 - 4.15pm
Who is this event for: For kids
Poet and storyteller Paul Lyalls, star of BBC2's Big Slam Poetry House, leads a fun workshop for dads and kids (ages 4-7).

Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=229

Mr. Boom!

Where: Kinloch Park, Kinloch Road (near Sobell Centre), N7
Borough: Islington
When: 04/07/2009 - 11.00am
Who is this event for: For kids
Come and meet your favourite Man From The Moon! Children's Show.

Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=263

Big Day Out

Where: Whittington Park, N19 3NP
Borough: Islington
When: 04/07/2009 - 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Who is this event for: For everyone
Enjoy a free day of music, carnival, street theatre, film and much more. Visit the Big Day Out page for the full programme of events

Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=62

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		Summer Activity Guide Fun in the sun Whatever you’re into, there’s no excuse to be bored over the long hot summer holidays. From learning a new sport for free, to enjoying London’s many parks and open spaces and even trying out a musical instrument, there’s tons of fun to be had in the capital this summer. We'll be adding more events throughout the summer so please revisit the Summer Guide. If you know of a great event in London this summer that you think everyone should hear about, tell us about it. The Greater London Authority takes no responsibility for any of the events listed in the Summer Guide. All events listed are FREE unless otherwise stated. Look for an event Borough: Type of event (e.g. Art, Sport): Audience: Events Craft Works - Make an Alice Banner Where: Highgate NewTown Community Centre, 25 Bertram Street, N19 5DQ Borough: Islington When: 27/06/2009 - 10.30am Who is this event for: For kids Make an amazing Alice in Wonderland banner to be displayed at the Big Day Out in Whittington Park. Arts & Crafts workshops with Annie Symmons. Open to all. An adult must accompany children under 10. Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=234 Mad hatters tea party Where: North Library, Manor Gardens, Islington, N7 6JX Borough: Islington When: 27/06/2009 - 10.00am Who is this event for: For kids Tea party for children. Please come in fancy dress - prizes for best costume! Availability is limited so reserve your place by calling North Library, 020 7527 7840 Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=224 Manor Gardens Centre Open Day Where: Manor Gardens Cafe, 6-9 Manor Gardens, N7 6LA Borough: Islington When: 27/06/2009 - 12.00pm Who is this event for: For everyone Vocal and percussion workshops with Guildhall School of Music + live band + cake decorating and smoothie-making workshops. Open to all. Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=225 Stand Up Show for Kids Where: North Library, Manor Gardens, N7 6JX Borough: Islington When: 29/06/2009 - 4.15pm Who is this event for: For kids Comedians Simon Munnery and Paul Lyalls perform a special show for kids. Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=226 Handa's Hen presented by Little Angel Theatre Where: North Library, Manor Gardens, N7 6JX Borough: Islington When: 30/06/2009 - 2.30pm,4.15pm Who is this event for: For kids A show from the home of British puppetry, suitable for ages 2-5yrs. Call the library to book a place on 020 7527 7840 Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=227 Meet Charlie Higson, author of the 'Young Bond' series Where: North Library, Manor Gardens, N7 6JX Borough: Islington When: 26/05/2009 - 5.00pm Who is this event for: For teens Q&A session with the author of the bestselling Young Bond series. Age 7+. Call the library to book a place on 020 7527 7840. Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=228 Story Telling Dads Where: Archway Library, Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill, N19 5PH Borough: Islington When: 02/07/2009 - 4.15pm Who is this event for: For kids Poet and storyteller Paul Lyalls, star of BBC2's Big Slam Poetry House, leads a fun workshop for dads and kids (ages 4-7). Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=229 Mr. Boom! Where: Kinloch Park, Kinloch Road (near Sobell Centre), N7 Borough: Islington When: 04/07/2009 - 11.00am Who is this event for: For kids Come and meet your favourite Man From The Moon! Children's Show. Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=122&item=263 Big Day Out Where: Whittington Park, N19 3NP Borough: Islington When: 04/07/2009 - 1.00pm - 6.00pm Who is this event for: For everyone Enjoy a free day of music, carnival, street theatre, film and much more. Visit the Big Day Out page for the full programme of events Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/?location_id=62 Go to top of page		Get more info Let us know about events in London this summer

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