Family days out across Kent this week
Steve Backshall's Wild World Orchard Theatre, Dartford
Saturday, November 12 at 10.30am
An event for wildlife lovers of every age. Join TV star Steve Backshall as he talks about the real life expeditions that inspired his books. There will also be an extended question and answer session. Content may be too challenging for very young children.
Book your tickets here
The Reindeer Centre Capralama Farm, Bethersden, Ashford
Opens Saturday, November 12
Get into the Christmas Spirit at the Reindeer Centre, near Ashford. There's a chance to meet a reindeer, Santa (including a gift for the kids) as well as walk through the 150ft animated grotto. The centre is open daily from Saturday, November 12 until Christmas Eve.
More information here
Christmas fun on the railway Peene, near Folkestone
Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13
There's miniature train rides to enjoy and the chance to meet Santa at the Elham Valley Line Trust Railway Museum and Countryside and Craft Centre this weekend. There will also be a Christmas craft fayre. The family fun runs from 10am and 4pm on both days. Free entry and parking, although there are charges for the museum.
Further details here
Christmas lights switchon Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells
Thursday, November 17 from 6:30pm
Let the festive season begin and take the little ones to the free Christmas lights switch party on at the Royal Victoria Place, featuring performances by Boogie Storm and last year's X Factor champ Ben Haenow. Come along earlier to see Santa arrive at 4.30pm, with his grotto opening at 5pm.
Details here
Snappy's Adventure Play Whitstable
Open daily
As the weather gets colder why not take the kids for a day of indoor fun. While the kids run wild, adults can enjoy free wifi in the cafe. A wide variety of food is offered in the cafe, perfect for when the kids get hungry after hours of play.
More information and opening times here
Fremlin Walk Christmas lights Maidstone
Thursday, November 17
Head to Fremlin Walk on Thursday, November 17 at 4pm to see this year's switch on, featuring X Factor band Yes Lad and singer Niall Sexton. To top the evening off, after the switch on there will be a Christmas market and food stalls.
More here
Maidstone Museum
Youngsters can find out more about seaweed and its secrets at the museum in St Faith's Street throughout the winter. The exhibition, featuring a variety of different types of seaweeds and their sometimes surprising uses in everyday products, runs until next April.
For details click here
