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Dartford Junior Parkrun
2nd February-15th March 2026
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...
Prehistoric Adventure at Dinotropolis
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Dinotropolis
Address: Upper Plaza 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...
British Science Week
6th-15th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.britishscienceweek.org
British Science Week is an annual ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for 2026 is 'Curiosity:what's your question?' This theme is all about getting you thinking...
Coram Shakespeare
9th-10th March 2026
Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre
Website: https://thegulbenkian.co.uk
Join Gulbenkian Arts Centre for an exhilarating evening of live theatre, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools.See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life...
Great Big School Clean
13th-29th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org
Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
13th-14th March 2026
Venue: The Woodville
Website: www.woodville.co.uk
Peppa Pig Live is back with a brand-new ‘oinktastic’ stage show which will feature the new addition to the family, baby Evie! Based on the much-loved animated preschool TV series, Peppa Pig’s Big...
Mother’s Day Lunch at The Waterside
15th March 2026
Venue: Hever Castle
Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk
Treat Mum to a delightful Mother’s Day lunch at The Waterside Bar, Restaurant and Terrace nestled just one mile from the picturesque Hever Castle and Gardens.
The Princess Proms
15th March 2026
Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre
Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
Performing the magical music of Moana - Wicked - Frozen - Taylor Swift, Wizard of Oz - Beauty and The Beast Anastasia - Pocahontas, Shrek - Aladdin and many more.
Dazzling Daffodils
16th-22nd March 2026
Venue: Hever Castle
Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk
Spring arrives at Hever Castle with Dazzling Daffodils, a week-long celebration of one of the season’s most uplifting flowers. From guided garden tours with expert growers to floral demonstrations, castle...
Spring Afternoon Tea
17th March 2026
Venue: St Peter’s Church, College Road
Website: www.wearebeams.org.uk
Join We Are Beams for a fabulous afternoon of delicious food and great entertainment. There will also be a “just for fun” quiz and raffle with a selection of great prizes. Gather your friends and...
Tales From Acorn Wood
17th-18th March 2026
Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre
Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
Based on the favourite stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you...
Red Nose Day
20th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.comicrelief.com
Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...
MAOS: Grease the Musical
23rd-28th March 2026
Venue: Hazlitt Theatre
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
It’s 1959 at Rydell High School. The Burger Palace Boys are slicking back their hair and the Pink Ladies are ruling the halls. With hit songs including “Greased Lightnin’”, “We Go Together”...