What can I do with the kids this weekend in Kent? Top family days out
Printing workshop Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery
Saturday, March 11
Get the kids inspired by looking around the Graham Clarke exhibition before the printing workshop where they can experiment with colour and create their own artwork to take home. Be sure to book your child's tickets as there are just 15 spaces per session!
Spaces can be booked here
Bugs and Grubs Weekend Kent Life
Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12 from 10am to 5pm
Grab a pair of wellies and get back to nature at Kent Life's Bugs and Grubs event. There's plenty to get involved in from bug themed activities to animal encounters. Kids can even make their own mini beast house to take home!
More information and other creepie crawlie days out here
Goldilocks and Friends Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Sunday, March 12 at 2.30pm
Children's favourite characters including Goldilocks and the Three Little Pigs come together in this original stage adaptation that is suitable for children aged between four and eight. With plenty of audience participation and storytelling, it runs for just over an hour.
Book your tickets here
Great Big Dance Off Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Monday, March 13 at 4pm
Head to the the seaside to catch the South East finals of the Great Big Dance Off. Primary and secondary school students will perform for up to three and a half minutes to a piece of music and style of their choice.
Buy tickets here
Treasure Island featuring Cbeebie's Spotbots King's Hall, Herne Bay
Sunday, March 12
An adaptation of the classic tale about young Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver, presented by Cbeebie's Spotbots with a modern twist. The show is packed with puppets, pirates, colourful costumes and lots of slap-stick fun.
Jump aboard and book here
Be an explorer Quex Park, near Birchington
Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12
Youngsters can become an explorer for the day at Quex Park - they can create a journal of their travels around the museum, house and gardens. They can also document the journey through picture taking, fun facts and craft activities. Suitable for children aged seven and older.
More information and booking details here
Pigment Theatre puppet workshop Strange Cargo, Folkestone
Saturday, March 11 from 10am until noon
Join in with a morning of puppetry fun this Saturday as part of Folkestone's Strangelove Festival. There'll be the chance to turn objects in puppets, play drama games, work as a group and use your imagination.
More details here
