Looking for activities for the little ones this summer? We’ve curated a selection of free and budget friendly family fun taking place throughout 2025 summer holiday in Barnet. From multi-sensory baby sessions and story time with toddlers, to free jewellery workshops and laser quest parties for teenagers, there’s an array of engaging activities for all ages!
Barnet Libraries
Barnet libraries host a range of free and budget friendly family, baby and toddler events from multi-sensory sessions to treasure hunts, story time and craft activities. Check out our selection of upcoming summer family fun below.
Clue-Do, FREE
Suitable for children between 6 – 11 years
Follow clues around the library to learn some library skills and design your disguise to get you started on the Barnet Book Detectives adventure.
Book here:
New Barnet Leisure Centre and Library (Tue 29 Jul 2025, 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.)
South Friern Library (Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.)
Baby Bounce and Play, £3
Suitable for babies up to 1 years
These multi-sensory sessions take place in libraries across Barnet, where the tiniest babies can enjoy a fun, interactive, sensory experience designed just for them!
These sessions are perfect for non-walking babies with a parent/carer. The session is an ideal opportunity for parents to meet and get to know one another and bond with their little ones.
Book upcoming sessions here:
Osidge Library (Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.)
Chipping Barnet Library (Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.)
Read & Craft with Spy-der, £3
Suitable for children between 2 – 6 years
Join us for a Secret Agent Spider storytime and craft activity.
This event is part of the Barnet Summer Read. Sign-up at the event and join Barnet Book Detectives!
Book here:
North Finchley Library (Thu 7 Aug 2025, 10:00 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.)
Dinosaur Stomp! £3.50
Suitable for children between 2 – 5 years
Come along to a dinosaur themed story time with play and craft activities this August at various libraries across Barnet.
Book upcoming sessions here:
Finchley Church End Library (Fri 8 Aug 2025, 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.)
Chipping Barnet Library (Mon 11 Aug 2025, 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.)
Colindale Library (Wed 13 Aug 2025, 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.)
North Finchley Library (Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.)
See the full selection of upcoming events organised by Barnet Libraries and book activities here.
BACE Holidays
Looking for kids’ summer holiday activities in Barnet? BACE Holidays (Barnet Active Creative Engaging Holidays) offers children and young people aged 4 – 16 who are eligible for free school meals, access to enriching activities and a healthy lunch over the holiday periods for FREE!
Summer 2025 BACE events take place between Mon 28 Jul – Fri 29 Aug 2025.
Pop-Up Teen Cinema - Maze Runner (12A)
Suitable for teens between 12 – 19 years
When: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 1:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Where: Finchley Youth Theatre
Dive into the action-packed world of Maze Runner at the Teens Movie Popup and experience the adventure on the big screen at Finchley Youth Theatre.
Jewellery Making Juniors
Suitable for children between 7- 11
When: Various dates between Mon 28 Jul – Wed 20 Aug 2025, 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Where: Finchley Youth Theatre
Unleash your inner designer and let the magic of jewellery making inspire you. Create one piece from a range of different jewellery types including earrings, necklaces and bracelets in this one-day workshop.
Martial Arts Seniors
Suitable for teens between 12 – 16 years
When: Various dates between Tue 29 Jul – Tue 19 Aug 2025, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Where: Finchley Youth Theatre
The classes are designed especially for children to get moving, learn new skills, and have a blast!
Led by experienced instructors, these sessions will introduce kids to the basics of martial arts in a safe, supportive, and exciting environment.
Laser Quest Premium Pizza Party Adventure
Suitable for teens between 12 – 16 years
When: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 12:30 P.M. – 15:00 P.M.
Where: Laser Quest Brent Cross
Laser Quest HAF spaces are funded by the Department for Education. This experience is valued at £25.95 (including food) per person. The cost to BACE eligible parents is £0.00.
View the full line-up of evets in the Barnet Youth Summer 2025 magazine and book your places online here.
