What's On in Kent

Jack and Nancy’s Dockyard Adventure by Quentin Blake

Venue: The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Website: https://thedockyard.co.uk

For the first time this Spring, step into a real‑life storybook at The Historic Dockyard Chatham as Jack and Nancy leap from the pages of Sir Quentin Blake’s much‑loved tale and into an unforgettable...

Chinese Zodiac Trail

Venue: Fort Amherst

Website: https://fortamherst.com

To celebrate the year of the horse, Fort Amherst brings you a new interactive hunt around the grounds. Meet the Emperor and then hunt around the grounds to find all of the animals included in the Chinese...

Combat Laser Tag Parties

Venue: Ruxley Woods

Address: Sandy Lane

Website: www.combatlasergames.com

Kids of any age (school year 1+) can celebrate their birthday, enjoy a fun family outing or a spectacular sports team social. Every laser tag game includes unlimited squash, unlimited bullets and loads...

Crazy Fun at Hastings Adventure Golf

Venue: Hastings Adventure Golf

Website: www.hastingsadventuregolf.com

Home to the World Crazy Golf Championships, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts three imaginatively designed 18-hole courses - Pirate, Adventure and Crazy. They have delicious fish and chips, homemade gelato,...

Dartford Junior Parkrun

Venue: Central Park, Dartford

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/dartford-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever...

Falconry Displays

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

On selected days in July and August be entertained by the falconry displays from Willow’s Bird of Prey Centre. Watch these incredible birds in action and learn more about the ancient art of falconry....

Foal Farm Mini Market

Venue: Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre

Website: www.foalfarm.org.uk

The Mini Market is held on the last Sunday of each month. Its a great opportunity to pick up some bargains and visit the animals at the same time. The charity shop, pet shop and tearoom are open and all...

Prehistoric Adventure at Dinotropolis

Venue: Bluewater

Website: www.dinotropolis.co.uk

Dinotropolis is Kent’s ultimate dinosaur-themed soft play destination – perfect for curious kids and adventurous families. Explore three thrilling levels of soft play, packed with slides, climbing...

Princess Christian's Farm

Venue: Princess Christian's Farm

Website: www.princesschristiansfarm.org.uk

Princess Christian’s Farm is a unique environment for service users with a learning and/or physical disability. Available to anyone within a disability within the County of Kent. The farm has over 100...

Up Close Animal Experiences

Venue: Princess Christian's Farm

Website: www.princesschristiansfarm.org.uk/buy-tickets

Join your favourite farm animal for an up close and personal animal encounter. The experience includes some initial safety training, fun facts about your chosen furry / scaly friend and 30 minutes of hands-on...

American Speedfest

Venue: Brands Hatch

Website: www.brandshatch.co.uk

American SpeedFest returns for another flat-out weekend of family fun this June. Fresh additions include pro wrestling, Transformers character meet-and-greets, and the SpeedFest Cinema Corner, showing...

Dinosaurs at the Railway

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Visit Bluebell Railway for an epic adventure with dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes at Sheffield Park, East Grinstead and on Set A trains throughout the weekend. This event is FREE for all travel ticket...

Dinosaurs at the Railway

Venue: Sheffield Park, East Grinstead

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Dinosaur pals return for two exhilarating days of fun in June. Even if it starts to rain, these amazing creatures will take shelter in the SteamWorks! shed, ensuring that the fun doesn’t stop. This event...

Steampunk at Eastgate

Venue: Eastgate House

Website: www.visitmedway.org

A celebration of colourful characters and crazy costumes, suitable for all ages. Learn about the weird and wonderful traditions of Steampunk – a fabulous fusion of all things Victorian and futuristic....

The Great Big Green Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.greatbiggreenweek.com

Children and young people are our best advocates for climate and nature and there are plenty of ways to get your school involved. Visit the website for free resource packs available for primary and secondary...

Glorious Gardens Weekend

Venue: Penshurst Place

Website: www.penshurstplace.com

Penshurst Place will be joined by a collection of entertainment to help celebrate their hlorious gardens, so expect live music, delicious cream teas, captivating floral installations, and lots of activities...

The Cat in the Hat

Venue: Trinity Theatre

Website: https://trinitytheatre.net/whats-on/

Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the...

4 Paws at the Fort

Venue: Fort Amherst

Website: https://fortamherst.com

Enjoy two fun packed days dedicated to our four legged friends. With exhibitions, stalls, fun competitions and amazing activities for our canine best friends. Activities included in your admission price:...

Great Big Green Week at Knole: Park walk and litter pick

Venue: Knole

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Get involved with Great Big Green Week by volunteering your time and helping to protect the parkland at Knole. Individuals or small groups of family/friends can join a park walk and litter pick to help...

Monster Truck Motorfest Kent

Venue: Manston Airport

Website: https://ramonsterevents.com/event/monster-truck-motorfest-kent

Experience The mighty Slingshot Monster Truck, Flyin Ryan - fast moving, daredevil motorbike display with huge jumps, pyrotechnic stunts, wheelies and freestyle tricks and Stuntshowsuk — Motorbikes,...

Addams Family – RARE Productions

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: https://thegulbenkian.co.uk

In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change. In the...

Dirty Rotten Scramble

Venue: Hole Park, Cranbrook

Website: https://kent.wildwoodtrust.org

Dirty Rotten Scramble Races are renowned for their seriously fun mud runs and extreme trail courses. Set within the beautiful grounds of Hole Park, the course will have you slipping, scrambling and pushing...

Father's Day Weekend: Kent Kite Flyers

Venue: Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

Website: www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

Riverhill welcome the Kent Kite Flyers Organisation who will be bringing a selection of kites to demo on the Old Tennis Lawn, as well as kites for people to have a go with. You can also bring along your...

Hever’s Home Front 2026 - Father’s Day Weekend

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

Treat Dad to a Father’s Day he won’t forget as you meet a variety of enthusiastic reenactors who tell the story of the era through living history.Be entertained with the toe tapping music of Jivin’...

Hotbuckle presents: The Return of the Native

Venue: Smallhythe Place

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Hotbuckle Productions are back at Smallhythe Place with a new and lively adaptation of Thomas Hardy's "The Return of the Native".With live music, high energy, multi role playing, humour and inventiveness,...

Tractor Day at Princess Christian's Farm

Venue: Princess Christian's Farm

Address: Riding Lane, Tonbridge

Website: www.princesschristiansfarm.org.uk

There will be opportunities to see a variety of tractors, capture that magical photo with some vintage tractors and enjoy a tractor ride in the countryside. There will also be a variety of animals to see...

Bubble Rush

Venue: Mote Park

Website: https://fundraising.demelza.org.uk/event/bubble-rush/home

Bubble Rush is bursting with colour, laughter, and bubbles galore. Whether you run, walk, dance or toddle, this family-friendly, accessible route is designed for maximum joy. You’ll loop the course twice,...

The Cat in the Hat

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: https://thegulbenkian.co.uk

From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and...

Headcorn International Airshow

Venue: Headcorn Aerodrome

Website: https://headcornairshow.com

Building on over a decade of celebrated heritage events, this new show promises a wider, more thrilling programme: from historic warbirds and classic jets to modern aerobatic teams and a festival-style...

Model Railway Weekend

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Bluebell Railway are pleased to announce that Ffarquhar Branch will be joining their Model Railway Weekend this June. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most influential and historically important...

Summer Craft Market

Venue: Maidstone Museum

Website: https://museum.maidstone.gov.uk

Step into Summer with the annual craft market. Explore a variety of small businesses offering unique items, including candles, jewellery, home decor, and knitted goods. 10am-3pm. Free entry.

The Three Musketeers

Venue: Dartford Central Park

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war, this production is a whirlwind of scheming, romance and broad comedy. The Play contains scenes of peril, politics and passion! Suitable for...

Kent County Show

Venue: Kent Showground, Detling

Website: www.kcas.org.uk/kent-county-show

From animal shows to heritage vehicles and the helter-skelter, the Kent County Show will be full of excitement for the whole family. Join the team at Rye Street Farm Equestrian Centre for children’s...

Chatham Carnival 2026

Venue: Chatham High Street and Pentagon Centre

Website: www.nucleusarts.com/chatham-carnival

The day will be brimming with entertainment, featuring captivating exhibitions, lively demonstrations, electrifying live music, and vibrant stalls showcasing the inspiring work of local community organisations...

Creative Arts in Diversity Festival

Venue: Brenchley Gardens

Website: www.visitmaidstone.com

Enjoy a full day of live music and dance, cultural performances, creative workshops, a Parade of Cultures, fashion show, and a global food market. With activities for all ages, the festival creates an...

English Civil War Society Weekend

Venue: Lullingstone Castle

Website: www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk

Enjoy an action-packed weekend, including drill displays with live musket and cannon firing, children’s drill sessions, and skirmishes, while exploring the sights and sounds of an authentic encampment...

Maidstone Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Mote Park

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Messy Dash

Venue: Central Park, Dartford

Website: www.wearebeams.org.uk/messy-dash

We are Beams celebrate their 30th year by getting well and truly messy! Everyone is welcome to walk, jog, dance, toddle, or run. It’s the perfect, messy fun for the whole family.Adult: £15, Child: £10,...

Schools Triathlon Days 2026

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

The popular Schools Triathlon Days at Hever Castle, hosted by Castle Race Series, will return this year across three days in mid-summer. Pre-registered primary schools have the chance to bring students...

Family-Friendly Fun Clay Day

Venue: Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

Website: www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

As part of this year’s Sculpture Exhibition, the artists from Surrey sculpture, will be hosting a small programme of events to compliment the exhibition. This is a drop-in activity, just pop along to...

The Little Dragon and the Lost Gems Trail

Venue: Ruxley Manor Garden Centre

Website: www.ruxley-manor.co.uk

Armed with curiosity and a sense of fun, children can follow clues around the garden centre, searching for the hidden gems completing the dragon's quest. It's an engaging way to get kids moving, thinking...