Things to do this weekend in Kent

Get out and about with the kids this Saturday and Sunday. You could even use the time to exchange their £1 book tokens for one of the free World Book Day stories available in bookshops!

Here's our guide to some of the events happening across the county this weekend:

World Book Day celebrations can continue this weekend at Waterstones
World Book Day celebrations can continue this weekend at Waterstones

World Book Day at Waterstones in Bluewater

Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8

Continue the World Book Day celebrations into the weekend with an activity pack and treasure hunt through the book shop.

Visitors are also encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book character and are reminded to bring their £1 WBD token with them for exchange too! To find out which books you can swap your book token for this year please click here.

The Little Mix Experience
The Little Mix Experience

The Little Mix Experience, Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone

Saturday, March 7

Paying tribute to the UK's top girl band this show will see breathtaking dance moves, replica costumes and all of Little Mix's greatest hits.

The high-energy show, at 2pm, is suitable for all ages. Tickets from £16. More details here.

Take part in activities this weekend at Maidstone Museum
Take part in activities this weekend at Maidstone Museum

Local History Day, Maidstone Museum

Saturday, March 7

Children can follow the History Trail around the museum to claim a badge prize this Saturday as part of events to mark Local History Day. Alongside talks and displays for adults, youngsters can have some fun creating their own Coat of Arms to take home. Activities are running 10am until 3.30pm. More information here.

Dolittle showing in Gravesend this weekend
Dolittle showing in Gravesend this weekend

Doolittle, The Woodville, Gravesend

Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8

There are three showings of the popular family film this weekend starring Robert Downey Jr as the doctor who can talk to animals.

Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £4 for under 12s. To make a booking click here.

Betteshanger Country Park
Betteshanger Country Park

Geo-cashing and Orienteering at Betteshanger, Deal
Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8

Get out and about with the family this weekend and take on one of the outdoor challenges at Betteshanger. Maps for orienteering and devices for geochaching are all available to purchase/hire. To learn more click here.

Festival of Holi (Colour), Maidstone

Sunday, March 8

For the third year running, there will be a Festival of Holi (colour) at the Collis Millennium Green Trust off St Phillips Avenue in Maidstone.

The event, which is supported by the Nepalese community, is on Sunday, March 8, and is free and open to everyone. There will be music, food and a raffle. The fun starts at 12.30pm.

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