Things to do this weekend in Kent including Canterbury Anifest and Trainmaster Kent sessions
Anyone else tired of the wintry wet weather? But with Saturday a Leap Year Day it's a good excuse to get out and make use of the extra 24 hours in February!
If you want to brighten up your weekend with an outing - here's some top picks for Saturday and Sunday.
Train-themed play sessions, Trainmaster Kent, Wigmore, Gillingham
Saturday, February 29
Climb aboard this train-themed play session for tots with lots of track, trains, ride on trains, a train slide, fancy dress, crafts and more to keep your children busy!
There are two sessions happening in at the Scout Hut on Saturday afternoon. For bookings please click here. On Sunday, Trainmaster Kent moves onto Sittingbourne (see below for more details).
Kids go free, Howletts and Port Lympne wild animal parks
Ends Saturday, February 29
It the final day of the 'kids go free' offer this Saturday, which thanks to the Leap Year has fallen on a weekend for all to enjoy and make use of!
Playing With Fire, Odeon Kids Club, Leviathan Way, Chatham
Saturday, February 29 and Sunday, March 1
When straight-laced fire superintendent Jake Carson and his elite team of expert firefighters come to the rescue of three siblings in the path of an encroaching wildfire, they quickly realize that no amount of training could prepare them for their most challenging job yet - babysitters!
Tickets are just £3.25 a person to catch this film which is showing on both Saturday and Sunday at 10am and could provide you with the ideal rainy day activity should the heavens open again!
To book tickets or to learn more about Odeon Kids showings see here.
Gulp! Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone
Saturday, February 29
Maya loves water! Swimming in the sea, splashing in her paddling pool. But one summer’s day, she gets sucked up the bathroom tap and along the water pipes!
Arriving in a strange new land, Maya goes on an exciting journey, plunging into rivers, discovering oceans, battling unexpected villains. And you get to join in, making the show’s soundtrack with live beatboxing and watery sound effects and watch out for the water pistol fight - don’t get squirted! #
Tickets are £6 an adult and £5 for children. Book here.
Canterbury Anifest, Christ Church University
Saturday, February 29 and Sunday, March 1
The award-winning animation festival is returning across both days this weekend with something on offer for all ages. From workshops and masterclasses to talks and film screenings, the festival, featuring some of the biggest names in animation are is billed as a 'great community event'.
For more details visit canterburyanifest.com
Elmer's Heart of Kent Hospice Afternoon Tea, Downswood Community Centre, Maidstone
Saturday, February 29
Come and join an elephant-themed afternoon tea to raise money for the hospice.
To celebrate the imminent arrival of the Elmer Patchwork Elephant trail coming to the county, various Elmer-themed fundraising events are now taking place to raise vital funds for the charity.
Saturday's afternoon tea takes place from 2pm and families are welcome to drop in for refreshments and a sweet treat. Learn more here.
Train-themed play sessions, Trainmaster Kent, Iwade near Sittingbourne
Sunday, March 1
Fresh from Saturday afternoon play sessions in Medway, the train-themed play sessions are making their way to Sittingbourne on Sunday.
All the trains, layouts, tracks and toys will be at Iwade Village Hall. To book your tickets click here.
