Free and low-cost October half-term activities for children and young people - Camden Rise

It's half-term week from 26 to 30 October 2026 and there are lots of free and low-cost activities for children, young people and families taking place across Camden.

• Sports and physical activities - Kids Swim for a Quid (£1) at Camden swimming pools - find out more; Girls Get Moving Monday free activities for girls aged 8 to 14 on Monday 26 October, 4pm to 6pm, at Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF - find out more and book your place; Active Wednesday free activities for boys and girls aged 11 to 17 on Wednesday 28 October, 4pm to 6pm, at Talacre Community Sports Centre, NW5 3AF - find out more and book your place by emailing [email protected]; Arsenal in the Community free football sessions for boys and girls aged 8 to 14 at Cantelowes Gardens, Camden Road, NW5 2AU from Wednesday 28 October to Friday 30 October, 10am to 1pm - find out more and book your place; Multisport Camps for ages 8 to 12 and Gymnastics Mini Camp for ages 4 to 7, Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October - find out more and book places
• Camden Black History Season - Discover an inspiring programme of film, music, spoken word, visual art, performance, conversation and community-led events taking place across Camden, including free arts and crafts sessions in libraries for all ages during October half-term week - find out more
• Holiday play schemes - The play provision in Camden is run by community and voluntary organisations. They are funded by the Council to provide after-school clubs and holiday play schemes for children aged four to 12. This provision includes specialist services for children and young people with additional needs. Find out more and book places
• Pirate Castle’s School Holiday Schemes - With a focus on adventurous fun, discovery and learning, Pirate Castle’s School Holiday Schemes provide affordable opportunities for 8 to 17 year-olds to experience kayaking, canoeing and canal boating on the Regent's Canal in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment that welcomes everyone. Gain skills, have lots of laughs, make friends and explore Camden's waterways. Suitable for children with mild to moderate additional support needs. Find out more and book places
• Youth activities - Visit our youth clubs and projects page to find out more
• Best Start Family Hubs - Visit the events and activities page to find out more
• Special educational needs and disabilities - To find activities for children and young people with special educational needs and / or disabilities, please visit the SEND Local Offer events page.