What can I do this weekend with the kids in Kent?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Orchard Theatre, Dartford
Friday, October 21 - Sunday, October 23
Children's favourite the Very Hungry Caterpillar comes to the Kent stage this weekend in a show featuring four of Eric Carle's much-loved books. With 75 puppets, kids will love seeing the books come to life in 60 minutes of magic.
Tickets and details here
Chartwell Hallowe'en Pumpkin Trail Westerham
Saturday,October 22 - Sunday, October 30 10am-4pm
Set off on an eerie trail around Chartwell, former home of Sir Winston Churchill. There will be plenty of spooky going ons along the way and children can collect a prize at the end. Booking is not needed and it is just £1 per trail although normal entree fees to the grounds do apply.
Further details here
Halloween Trail Betteshanger Park, Deal
Saturday, October 22
Follow Tawny Owl, Guardian of the Woods and his loyal friend spider around the spooky Halloween trail at Betteshanger Park. Suitable footwear and weather appropriate clothing is advised. At just £1.50 this is a great adventure for the whole family.
More information here
Trolls In cinemas
Released Friday, October 21
Put your hair up and enjoy the all new Trolls film, hitting screens this weekend. Featuring the voices of Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, let Trolls sprinkle some happiness into your weekend.
Witches and Wizards Academy Leeds Castle
Saturday, October 22 - Friday, October 28
Why not send the kids back to school over half term! Not only will they learn how to make magical potions and ride a broomstick but there will be plenty of other fun and games including Troll, Troll, Goblin ( or Duck, Duck, Goose as it's known for the rest of the year).
Information and tickets here
Get Spooked Dreamland, Margate
Saturday, October 22 - Sunday, October 30
Get Spooked at Dreamland this half term! Take the kids along to go on the rides while enjoying live music and entertainment. There's going to be ghost hunts, the Witches Mirror Maze, Festino's Fun house and much more.
Further details
Grimm's Halloween Tales Groomsbridge Place, near Tunbridge Wells
Saturday October 22
The historic garden and estate will be taken over by actors as popular characters from the various tales. There's three plays to enjoy as well as the 45-minute headline show. After the show, there will be lots of Gruesome Grimm's Games for the children to take part in.
More here
