Events and activities

Upcoming events and activities for families, children and young people aged 0 to 19, or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You can also find SEND-specific events and activities, and events for SEND parents and carers.

Check the websites of external providers before attending events, in case any details have changed.

All ages

Community Kitchen and Warm Space

Enjoy weekly sessions offering a free hot meal and new activities for children and families.

Find out more information on the St Pancras Community Association website.

Early years

Stay and Play

  • for babies and children up to age 5
  • sessions at various locations around Camden, including our 5 Children’s Centres and Family Hubs. See our timetable for more details
  • free

Enjoy games, singing and craft activities in a warm, welcoming space. It’s also a great chance to meet other parents and carers.

Happy Roots

Join Calthorpe Community Garden’s Early Years stay and play drop in, featuring arts, gardening and outdoor play sessions with an emphasis on early years learning and development. Free snacks for children are provided. Just show up to the session you wish to attend and register on site.

Find out more information on Calthorpe Community Garden’s website.

Post and Play

  • for children aged 5 and under
  • Thursdays, 10.15am to 11am and 11.15am to midday (term time only)
  • The Postal Museum (Mail Rail building), WC1X 0DA (opens in Google maps)
  • £5 per child (adult included). Babies under 6 months go free. Booking essential

Join our team of playful posties. Practice your postie skills, sing songs, sign along and enjoy working together to move the mail.

Find out more and book your place on The Postal Museum website.

Sorted! The Postal Play Space

Discover an immersive mini town with streets, buildings, trolleys, pulleys, slides and chutes; everything to keep the little ones happily occupied. Sessions last 45 mins, starting from 10am. The last session is at 4pm.

Find out more and book your place at The Postal Museum website.

Mini and Me Mondays

Drop-in sessions featuring play, songs, crafts, sensory activities, and information sessions for parents.

Find out more information on the Little St Pancras Nursery website.

Coram’s Fields under 5s drop-In

  • for babies and children up to age 5
  • Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm (Last entry 12pm)
  • Coram’s Fields, WC1N 1DN (opens in Google maps)
  • free (donations welcome)

A space for parents and carers to enjoy some quality time with their little ones. The space, staffed by a qualified Early Years practitioner, has a small soft play space (for under 2s), reading corner, home corner and creative zone as well as covered outdoor play area.

Register online before you arrive, or do it when you get there.

The Sherriff Centre under 5s drop-in

  • for babies and children up to age 5
  • Fridays (term time only), 1.40pm to 3.10pm, Saturdays, 9.30am to 12.30pm
  • The Sherriff Centre, NW6 2AP (opens in Google maps)
  • £4 per child, £2 per sibling

Find out more about the play session.

Kentish Town Community Centre under 5s Stay and Play

Mum and baby coffee morning

Little Chaos Collective Messy Play Group

There's messy play and lots of opportunities for exploration and building community. Find out more on the Little Chaos Collective Instagram page.

Age 4 and over

Free football sessions

  • for young people from Year 3 to Year 11
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays (term time only)
  • 4pm to 5pm for primary school ages
  • 5pm to 6pm for secondary school ages
  • Peckwater Estate, NW5 2UD (opens in Google Maps)
  • free

Join Arsenal in the Community for free twice‑weekly training sessions during term time. Open to young people from Year 3 to Year 11, these sessions offer fun, inclusive football training in a supportive environment.

Sign up using the online form.

Find out more information on the NW5 Project website.

Coram’s Fields Out of School Club (OSC) 

  • for children aged 4 (must be in Reception) to 12
  • Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 6pm (term time only)
  • Coram’s Fields, WC1N 1DN (opens in Google maps)
  • fee-paying service, with subsidised and free places for eligible families

Set within a 7-acre park and playground, there's supervised play and learning opportunities. They offer stimulating, creative, and fun activities where children can play with friends and make new ones. Snacks and water are provided.

Find out more and register for a place.

Coram’s Fields Holiday Play-Schemes

  • for children aged 4 (must be in Reception) to 12
  • Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (during all school holidays, except Christmas)
  • Coram’s Fields, WC1N 1DN (opens in Google maps)
  • fee-paying service, with subsidised and free places for eligible families

Breakfast and snacks are provided, but parents and carers need to send their children with a healthy lunch that does not contain nut products or fizzy drinks.

Find out more and register Find out more and register for a place.

Age 5 and over

Springtime Samurai

  • for children aged 6 and over
  • Tuesday 7 April, Wednesday 8 April and Friday 10 April, times vary
  • British Museum WC1B 3DG(opens in Google Maps)
  • free, just drop in

Discover the world of samurai at the British Museum this Easter school holiday. Create your own origami samurai helmet (kabuto), design a sensational samurai character, or enjoy a lively performance from the playful and quirky Japanese group Frank Chickens.

For more information about the daily programme and timings, visit the British Museum website.

Holiday Activities and Food Programme

The Camden Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Easter programme runs from Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April for children and young people aged 5 to 16, who live in Camden and are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals. HAF provides free activities and meals.

Bookings are now open on the Camden Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) booking site.

Places are first come, first served. Find out more about HAF and how to book.

Soft Play Lates 

  • for ages 0 to 10
  • monthly, next on Friday 27 February, 5.30pm to 8.30pm
  • The Sherriff Centre, NW6 2AP (opens in Google maps)
  • under 2s are £5 and ages 2 to 10 are £7, for 1.5 hours play

There are 2 sessions in this evening activity.

Find out more and book.

After-School Art, Design and Craft Projects

Charity shiftED are hosting free hands-on after school projects, including metalwork, leather bag making and clay sculpturein its Makerspace in Holborn Library. Sessions are led by qualified teachers, alongside professional artists and designers.

Find out more information on the shiftED website.

After School Sports Club

Join Calthorpe Community Garden’s fun after-school sports club and take part in exciting activities, connect with friends, and improve your strength, skills, and overall wellbeing.

Find out more and book your child’s place on the Plinth website.

NW5 Projects After School Drop In

Join NW5 Projects for free after school drop in sessions running four days a week. Children can take part in daily activities including sports, arts and crafts, games and more. A snack is provided, and collection from local schools is available.

For more information, email Harry@nw5project.com.

Age 11 and over

Youth Hubs in Camden

  • for ages 12 to 19 (up to 25 with SEND)

We run 3 Youth Hubs (also known as youth clubs). Each offers a variety of weekly sessions, including music, cooking, fitness and gardening. There are also several independently operated youth clubs across the borough.

Find out more on the Camden Rise website.

Gym Club

There are circuits, cross fit and boxercise classes.

For more information, email highgateyouthhub@camden.gov.uk.

Art and Craft

Register your place using the online form.

Clay and Pottery Sessions

For more information, email highgateyouthhub@camden.gov.uk.

Dance Club

For more information, email highgateyouthhub@camden.gov.uk.

Girls Youth Club 

For more information, contact Naomi Gelinas by email at naomi@qcca.org.uk or by phone on 07362458403.

Healthy Cooking Workshop

  • for ages 13 to 19 (up to 25 with SEND)
  • Thursdays, 6pm to 7.30pm
  • Netherwood Youth Hub (opens in Google maps)
  • free

For more information, email netherwoodyouthhub@camden.gov.uk.

Homework Club

For more information, email netherwoodyouthhub@camden.gov.uk.

Multi-sport, dodgeball, football 

For more information, email highgateyouthhub@camden.gov.uk.

Music Studio Sessions

  • for ages 13 to 19 (up to 25 with SEND)
  • Tuesdays, 6pm to 7.30pm
  • Netherwood Youth Hub (opens in Google maps)
  • free

For more information, email netherwoodyouthhub@camden.gov.uk.

The Dome’s Junior Youth Club 

For more information, contact Naomi Gelinas by email at naomi@qcca.org.uk or by phone on 07362458403.

The Dome’s Senior Youth Club 

For more information, contact Naomi Gelinas by email at naomi@qcca.org.uk or by phone on 07362458403.

Tekkerz Football Training  

For more information, contact Naomi Gelinas by email at naomi@qcca.org.uk or by phone on 07362458403.

Girls’ Boxing

Led by boxing and life coach Amy, this weekly session offers a supportive space where girls aged 10 to 16 can build confidence, strength and skills. Participants will learn real boxing techniques - from first jabs to impressive combos - and take part in agility and coordination games. Sessions are free and include a healthy snack.

Find out more about this activity and book a place.

For parents and carers

Parent to Parent Course

  • for parents and carers
  • Thursdays (from 30 April), 10am to midday
  • The Winch, NW3 3NR (opens in Google maps)
  • free

This 10-week weekly course will help you learn healthy ways to communicate with your child, helping to create a happier and more peaceful household. To book your place, contact Page Victor on 07394 599602.

Find out more information about their services for families on the Winch’s website.

Brandon Centre online parenting programmes 

Brandon Centre is a registered charity, offering free mental health, wellbeing and parenting support for children, adolescents and their families in Camden and Islington.

ADHD Parent Programme

  • for parents and carers of 5 to 12-year-olds with an ADHD diagnosis (or on an assessment waiting list)
  • 6-week programme
  • online
  • free

This programme supports parents and carers of children with ADHD who would like practical, evidence-informed strategies to use at home. It focuses on understanding ADHD, responding effectively and with empathy to challenging behaviours, and building on your child’s strengths.

Find more information on the Brandon Centre website. Email familyservice@brandoncentre.org.uk for upcoming start dates.

Love and Limits Programme

  • for parents and carers of young people aged 12 to 16 
  • 6-week programme
  • online
  • free

This course supports parents and carers who are dealing with challenging teenage behaviour and want to strengthen their approach. It provides practical tools to better understand what may be driving behaviour, respond calmly and consistently, set effective boundaries, and guide appropriate use of mobile phones and laptops.

Find more information on the Brandon Centre website. Email familyservice@brandoncentre.org.uk for upcoming start dates.

Calthorpe Community Garden’s Community Choir

Join Calthorpe Community Garden’s Community Choir and get to know other residents in a relaxed environment. Your first session is free.

Find out more and book your place on Eventbrite.

Women-Only Gym Sessions

  • for parents and carers (women only) and their children
  • Mondays and Tuesdays, 9.30am to 10.30am
  • The Dome Youth Club, NW5 4NU (opens in Google maps)
  • free, registration required  

These women-only gym sessions are designed for parents and carers who would like to improve their health and wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment. Sessions are led by a qualified female personal trainer who delivers structured exercise classes and circuit training suitable for different fitness levels. Free childcare is provided during the session, making it easier for mums and carers to focus on their workout.

Register your place using this online form, and register your child’s place using this online form.

For more information, email Jhakkir on jhakkir@qcca.org.uk or call 07859 879452.

Women-Only Yoga

These women-only sessions are designed for parents and carers who would like to relax, stretch, and improve their overall wellbeing in a calm and supportive environment. Sessions are led by our qualified female yoga instructor and focus on gentle movement, flexibility, breathing techniques, and mindfulness to help reduce stress and improve physical health.

Register your place using the online form.

For more information, email Jhakkir on jhakkir@qcca.org.uk or call 07859 879452.

Women-Only Zumba

  • for parents and carers (women only) and their children
  • Fridays, 4.30pm to 6pm
  • The Dome Youth Club, NW5 4NU (opens in Google maps)
  • free, registration required  

Get active and have fun at these women’s only Zumba sessions, designed for parents and carers in a friendly and supportive environment. Sessions are led by a qualified female instructor and combine energetic dance moves with fitness exercises to boost your health, strength, and mood. Children are welcome to join the session, girls of any age, and boys under 8. Free childcare is provided so mums and carers can fully enjoy the workout.

Register your place using this online form, and register your child’s place using this online form.

For more information, email Jhakkir on jhakkir@qcca.org.uk or call 07859 879452.

Men-Only Badminton and Gym Sessions

  • for parents and carers (men only) and their children
  • Thursdays, 8pm to 9.30pm  
  • The Dome Youth Club, NW5 4NU (opens in Google maps)
  • free, registration required  

These men’s only badminton and gym sessions are designed for parents and carers who want to stay active and improve their fitness in a supportive, male-only environment. Sessions include badminton games and gym exercises. Their children can also join these sessions.

Register your place using this online form, and register your child’s place using this online form.

For more information, email Jhakkir on jhakkir@qcca.org.uk or call 07859 879452.

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