Youth safety summer events

Bike safety sessions, a group run round the Emirates and parent workshops: 25 June–1 Aug
Helping children and young people develop confidence, feel safe and get advice and support with the Standing Together programme this summer. All activities are free and include workshops for parents, bike safety courses, group runs, sports and family fun days. See what’s on and get involved.
Adolescent-to-adolescent relationship abuse
Wednesday 25 June, 6–8pm
Online
In this webinar, parents and carers will learn how to spot the signs of emotional abuse and coercive control in young people’s relationships.
Book your adolescent relationship abuse workshop place via Eventbrite
Bike maintenance and personal safety course
Tuesday 17 June, Tuesday 24 June, Tuesday 1 July, Tuesday 8 July, Tuesday 15 July and Tuesday 22 July, 5–7pm
Elthorne Youth Hub, 85–88 Holland Walk, N19 3RQ
Learn how to fix and maintain your bike so you stay safe while riding. Open to all young people aged 13-19 on a first come, first served basis.
Email alan@prospex.org.uk to book a space.
Keeping young people safe workshop
Thursday 10 July, 9.30am–1.30pm
Ringcross Community Centre, 60 Lough Road, N7 8RH
Expert speakers will empower parents and carers to help the young people in their lives feel safe and secure. Connect with other parents and carers as well as support services and enjoy a hot meal, goodie bag and raffle.
Book keeping young people safe workshop
Rose Bowl summer celebration
Saturday 19 July, 12noon-5pm
St Paul’s Park, Balls Pond Road, N1 2QN
All ages can enjoy live music, sports, dance, inflatables, circus acts, games, barbecue and a host of surprises at Rose Bowl Youth Club.
No need to book, just turn up!
Personal safety workshop
Tuesday 22 July, 5–7pm
Elthorne Youth Hub, 85-88 Holland Walk, N19 3XS
A fun and interactive workshop to equip young people with practical knowledge and skills to stay safe in a variety of situations.
Open to all young people aged 13–19. No need to book, just turn up.
Running with the Brothers
Sunday 27 July, Sunday 3 August, Sunday 10 August, Sunday 17 August, Sunday 24 August, Sunday 31 August, 11am
Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Road, N7 7AJ
With an emphasis on community, brotherhood and a no-ego zone, join a weekly run around the Emirates Stadium. In the evenings connect with your new running mates over dinner at local restaurants.
No matter your fitness level, all young men aged 16-plus are welcome. Email Zakariya.Shariff@foundationofprogress.co.uk to join.
Stay safe youth football tournament
Sunday 27 July, 12noon–5pm
Barnard Park football pitch, Copenhagen Street, N1 0ER
Show off your tekkers at Jubba Youth Community Association’s day of football fun and safety awareness.
Open to ages 16–23. To get involved, call or WhatsApp Abdi Majid on 07399 939898 or email amin@jyca.org.uk.
Follow @jubbayouth on Instagram or X for updates.
Andover family fun day
Friday 1 August, 11am – 4pm
Andover Community Centre, Corker Walk, N7
Get competitive with outdoor games, show off your singing skills or enjoy temporary tattoos, there’s something for everyone at this community day of fun.
No need to book – just turn up!
Kickback Project family fun day
Friday 8 August, 11am–5pm
Finsbury Park, Endymion Road, N4 1EE (meet next to the athletic track)
Fundraiser day full of music, laughter and food. Free entry and open to all.
Islington Somali Community summer events
Finsbury Park and Whittington Park
In August, the Islington Somali Community are hosting a family sports day, youth football activities, paint and treat for girls and more.
These events are free and open to all. Find out more on the Islington Somali Community website.
More Things to do
- Islington Assembly Hall
- Volunteering in Islington
- Playground equipment for disabled children
- Four accessible activities in Islington parks
- Community gardening in Cally Park
- Five things to do in parks
- Islington Borough Ladies FC football sessions
- Islington walking and running routes
- Five ways to explore Islington on foot
- Tufnell Park Market
- Whitecross Street Market
- Camden Passage
- Stroud Green Market
- Exmouth Market
- Archway Market
- Islington Farmers’ Market
- Chapel Market
- Nag’s Head indoor market
- Nag’s Head open-air weekend market
- Free accessible sports
- Over-55s men’s club
- Free fitness classes with Healthy Generations
- Park cuppa
- Free swimming lessons
- Best parks for… water fun
- Islington Square Market
- Free health and history walks
- Three ways to… keep kids active
- Finsbury Park Singers and Finsbury A Capella
- Free Friday lunchtime recitals
- Junior parkrun
- Community gardening with The Garden Classroom
- Family narrowboat trips
- Ladies’ football training
- Museum of Homelessness
- Summer cultural events
- Windrush Day celebrations
- Youth safety summer events
- Wray Crescent Festival
- Islington Council is recruiting a Chief Discovery Officer!
- Summer Reading Challenge
- Free cycling lessons
- Angel Canal Festival
- Love Parks Week 2025
- Nature late at Culpeper Garden
- Clothes swap
- Free swimming lessons