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5 great things to do in Kent this weekend

5 great things to do in Kent this weekend

From time-travelling festivals to pup-tastic dog shows, there’s plenty to keep the family busy this weekend.

River festival returns with duck race and free boat tours

River festival returns with duck race and free boat tours

An annual river festival will celebrate the city’s waterway with a series of family events.

‘I love everything about the panto’: Annual production promises ‘fun-filled adventure’

‘I love everything about the panto’: Annual production promises ‘fun-filled adventure’

The team behind a town's new pantomime promises lots of family fun in this year's production.

Free dog show to set tails wagging

Free dog show to set tails wagging

Visitors can bring their four-legged friends to one of Kent’s top attractions for agility classes, dog treats and free films.

Festive light trail to host inclusive night for sensory needs

Festive light trail to host inclusive night for sensory needs

The SEN-friendly event will include lower music volume and reduced flashing lights as part of a new Christmas experience.

Retro festival gears up for final hurrah

Retro festival gears up for final hurrah

A popular festival is going out with a bang after almost 20 years with live music, dancing, classic cars and a vintage market.

‘Audiences will see things they have never seen before on a panto stage’

‘Audiences will see things they have never seen before on a panto stage’

The team behind a town’s new pantomime has promised audiences a show like nothing they have seen before.

Spectacular September: What’s on in Kent this month

Spectacular September: What’s on in Kent this month

Fill your calendar with 1940s festivals, garden open days, live music and more.

Pick your own apples at Kent’s autumn orchards

Pick your own apples at Kent’s autumn orchards

It’s apple-picking season, and we’ve got five PYO farms and orchards where you can get your hands on fresh, autumnal fruit.

Massive American fast food chain selects Kent for first European venture

Massive American fast food chain selects Kent for first European venture

A massive American fast food chain has selected a corner of Kent as the location for its first European venture.

History fans set for explosive weekend of battle re-enactments

History fans set for explosive weekend of battle re-enactments

An action-packed living history event returns with large-scale combat shows, military camps and vintage vehicles.

Heritage tractors to return for rural summer festival

Heritage tractors to return for rural summer festival

A long-running celebration of all things farming is back with hundreds of vintage vehicles and family entertainment.

Castle to host Neverland-themed Christmas adventure

Castle to host Neverland-themed Christmas adventure

A popular Kent attraction is launching a Peter Pan-inspired festive experience with live characters and a fairy grotto.

Kent’s colourful summer carnivals

Kent’s colourful summer carnivals

Marvel at decorated floats, street dancers, royal princesses and costumed characters this carnival season.

All Aboard! Replica of first ship to circumnavigate the globe to dock in marina

All Aboard! Replica of first ship to circumnavigate the globe to dock in marina

A rare opportunity to explore one of the most legendary vessels in maritime history is coming to Kent.

Retro festival marks VE Day anniversary with living history displays

Retro festival marks VE Day anniversary with living history displays

The 1940s weekender also boasts military vehicles, wartime re-enactors, live music and Spitfire aircraft.

Thousands to cheer on raft race at river festival

Thousands to cheer on raft race at river festival

An annual riverside event is expected to draw huge crowds for its colourful raft race, followed by live music and fireworks.

'Monster truck madness' to come to Kent venue for sixth year

'Monster truck madness' to come to Kent venue for sixth year

An event promising “monster truck madness and jaw-dropping excitement” is coming to a Kent venue for the sixth year.

Magical children’s novel turned into stunning stage show

Magical children’s novel turned into stunning stage show

CS Lewis’ captivating fantasy, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, is coming to Kent as part of its nationwide tour.

Dates for your diary: Kent’s July calendar

Dates for your diary: Kent’s July calendar

Step into summer with arts festivals, outdoor theatre, music concerts, street food feasts and more.

Top Boy star to perform at new grime festival

Top Boy star to perform at new grime festival

A new grime and rap festival is coming to a riverside town this summer.

Carnival to honour town’s legendary actor

Carnival to honour town’s legendary actor

Organisers behind a town’s historic carnival parade have revealed the theme for this year’s event is a legendary former resident.

Don’t miss this year’s My Dad special for Father’s Day

Don’t miss this year’s My Dad special for Father’s Day

Hand-drawn pictures and lovingly crafted messages from thousands of children across Kent will appear in our special My Dad supplement.

Kent’s summer of outdoor theatre

Kent’s summer of outdoor theatre

Watch magical live shows against the backdrop of historic houses and stunning gardens with Kent’s open-air theatre season.

Kent’s open-air cinema season

Kent’s open-air cinema season

Catch blockbuster films like Dirty Dancing, Grease, Cruella and Top Gun on the outdoor big screen this summer.

Seaside attraction celebrates 10th anniversary

Seaside attraction celebrates 10th anniversary

A tourist hotspot is putting on a spectacular fireworks show and live music this weekend to celebrate a decade on the coast.

Exciting family-friendly race event open for sign-ups

Exciting family-friendly race event open for sign-ups

An annual athletic event is now open for registrations and promises fun for all ages.

Pedal to the metal: Classic car show returns to market town

Pedal to the metal: Classic car show returns to market town

A huge transport festival is bringing hundreds of vintage vehicles to a town centre for two days.

Kent’s leading children’s awards extends deadline for nominations

Kent’s leading children’s awards extends deadline for nominations

The hugely popular Wards Children’s Awards is giving you more time to make a nomination but you’ll still need to be quick to get your vote in.

Victory in Europe: Kent’s VE Day 80th anniversary events

Victory in Europe: Kent’s VE Day 80th anniversary events

Celebrate 80 years since the end of WWII in Europe and honour those who gave their lives in battle with special events all over the county.

Our guide to the May Day weekend

Our guide to the May Day weekend

Spring into the first bank holiday of the month with Morris dancers, maypoles, craft beer and doggy days out.

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