Family days out: What can I do with my kids this weekend in Kent?
Published: 10:00, 22 March 2017
Power Rangers
In cinemas from Friday, March 24
The big Easter holiday blockbuster for kids. The Power Rangers are back in this new sci-fi film that sees five ordinary teens turn into heroes to save the world. Times and prices vary by cinema, so be sure to check your local site before you leave home.
Odeon, Cineworld and Vue websites
The Sooty Show Theatre Royal, Margate
Saturday, March 25
Children's CITV favourite Sooty is back in an new show with his friends Sweep and Soo. Full of magic, music and mayhem, there's plenty of audience participation. Kids can even meet Sooty after the show!
Book your tickets here
Mr Bloom’s Nursery Orchard Theatre, Dartford
Sunday, Mach 26 and Monday, March 27
Join Mr Bloom and the Veggies on their first live tour. With a strong educational value, this show is perfect for little ones as it mixes song, interaction and play. It will also be at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury and the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone in April.
Buy tickets here
British Truck Racing Championship Brands Hatch
Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26
If you've youngsters who love thrills, spills and wheels why not head along to Brands Hatch this weekend? As well as the main event - the British Truck Racing Championship - there's plenty going on off track with entertainment such as Mini Monster Truck Mania and a fairground.
More information and tickets here
For the Love of Bears Salvation Army Hall, Hythe
Friday, March 24
Suitable for anyone aged five and older, head to Hythe for this audio-visual talk about the forests and lakes which are home to the European brown bear and the Polar bear. Tea and biscuits will be available and the evening runs from 7.30pm until 9.45pm.
Further details here
Children's Book Festival the Knole House, Sevenoaks
Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26
There's lots going on at the Knole's book festival for kids as authors and illustrators host workshops, story-tellings and book signings. Each workshop costs £5 per person. Authors including Lauren Child (Charlie and Lola) and Chris Riddell (UK's Children Laureate) will also be hosting free signings!
Full events time table here
Peter and the Wolf Gulbenkian, Canterbury
Saturday, March 25
Presented by On The Other Hand Theatre Company, this much-loved tale is suitable for children aged four and above. Written in 1936 by Sergie Prokofiev, it's brought to life by puppets and runs for around 45 minutes. Good family fun that younger kids will love.
Book here