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Crazy Fun at Hastings Adventure Golf
12th October-22nd November 2026
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
12th October-22nd November 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...
Epic Outdoor Parties at Combat Laser Games
12th October-22nd November 2026
Venue: Ruxley Woods
Website: www.combatlasergames.com
Combat Laser Games has mastered the art of the stress-free birthday celebrations by capturing the heart-pounding energy of Fortnite in a real-life environment, they provide an outdoor experience that combines...
Foal Farm Mini Market
12th October-22nd November 2026
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...
Kumon
12th October-22nd November 2026
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Kumon’s study programmes place great importance on self-learning, encouraging students to discover how to solve problems for themselves. Children are supported as they pursue their own potential. Book...
Prehistoric Adventure at Dinotropolis
12th October-22nd November 2026
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
12th October-22nd November 2026
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...
Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge’s Big Mess
24th October-8th November 2026
Venue: Historic Dockyard Chatham
Website: https://thedockyard.co.uk/
Grab your official Security Incident Report and follow the trail slimy handprints. Investigate each grime scenes (it’s a ‘grime’ scene, not a ‘crime’ scene), collect the clues about the mysterious...
Dear Zoo
4th-6th November 2026
Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre
Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk
Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book by Rod Campbell returns to the stage! Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with...
Fireworks Spectacular
6th-7th November 2026
Venue: Kent Life
Website: www.kentlife.org.uk
Experience a spectacular show as the night sky lights up with vibrant bursts of colour, set to music for an unforgettable atmosphere. Don’t miss this dazzling event full of lights, music, and memories!...
Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular
7th-8th November 2026
Venue: Leeds Castle
Website: www.leeds-castle.com
Experience the largest and most spectacular fireworks display in South East England! This year’s theme celebrates songs about TIME, with breathtaking fireworks perfectly choreographed to iconic tracks...
On Your Bike Baffo @TheAlex
8th November 2026
Venue: The Alexander Centre
Website: www.thealex.org.uk
Get ready for big laughs as the lovable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show. Wondering how to blow up a tyre or ride a bike? Baffo’s got you covered… sort of. Expect wild...
Annie
12th-14th November 2026
Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre
Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.This all time classic musical is a must for all the family,...
The Nutcracker
14th November 2026
Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre
Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
The Nutcracker remains the perfect way to welcome the warmth and wonder of winter. This iconic ballet — filled with shimmering snowflakes, swirling waltzes, enchanted toys, and the unforgettable journey...
WiFi Wars @TheAlex
15th November 2026
Venue: The Alexander Centre
Website: www.thealex.org.uk
From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways...
Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle
20th November-3rd January 2027
Venue: Leeds Castle
Website: www.leeds-castle.com
From the moment you arrive, you’ll step into a sparkling world of light and colour, following an enchanting illuminated trail through the Castle’s stunning grounds. With mesmerising light displays...
Carnival of the Baubles
21st November 2026
Venue: Ashford Town Centre
Website: www.loveashford.com/events/save-the-date-carnival-of-the-baubles
Ashford Town Centre will come alive with music, movement and magical lanterns as the much-loved Carnival of the Baubles returns for another unforgettable day of family fun and community celebration.Thousands...
SteamLights
21st November-30th December 2026
Venue: Sheffield Park
Website: www.bluebell-railway.com/special/steamlights
SteamLights is back once again for 2026 and tickets are now available to purchase online. As the train slowly chugs along, the illuminated lineside displays are set against the winter countryside, while...
The Princess Proms
22nd November 2026
Venue: Leas Cliff Hall
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Prepare for a show-stopping performance with iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and The Beast, Anastasia,...
The Nutcracker
25th-28th November 2026
Venue: Stag Sevenoaks
Website: www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk
New English Ballet Theatre presents a bold reimagining of The Nutcracker, performed live on stage to Tchaikovsky's original, much-loved score. Blending classical tradition with imaginative storytelling,...
Santa Specials
28th-29th November 2026
Venue: Sheffield Park
Website: www.bluebell-railway.com
Begin your journey at Sheffield Park, where the sights, sounds, and scents of the festive season welcome you aboard a beautifully restored steam train. On arrival at Horsted Keynes, step into a traditional...
Goldilocks and The Three Bears
9th December-3rd January 2027
Venue: Malthouse Theatre
Website: www.malthousetheatre.co.uk
Expect a show that’s bear-y magical and un-bear-ably funny, featuring a phenomenal West End cast, spectacular costumes, jaw-dropping special effects and laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed to have the whole...