What is there to do in Kent this weekend?
There is plenty happening in Kent this weekend.
If you're at a loose end and would like some ways to spend it look no further.
Below are seven things happening over this coming Saturday and Sunday:
1) The Little Mix Experience, Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Saturday, March 24
Join these girls as they pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest girl bands, with dance moves, replica costumes and strings of hits. To book for the Folkestone show on Saturday, March 24 call 01303 228600 or visit atgtickets.com
2) Bumps, Bubbas and Beyond Children's Market, Dartford Football Club
Sunday, March 25
The children's nearly new market, in aid of Stacey's Smiles, is at Dartford Football Club from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday, March 25. It is a chance to pick up some pre-owned kiddie items and support a local cause. Call 07584 097787 for details.
3) Where's My Igloo Gone?, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
Saturday, March 24
Head off on a magical Arctic adventure on Saturday, March 24 at the Marlowe Theatre. Oolik goes on an extraordinary adventure to save her igloo home but needs help - from you. For children aged five and over, book at marlowetheatre.com
4) Dawn Chorus Bird Walk, Bore Place, Edenbridge
Join bird expert Tom Forward for an early morning birdsong-filled wander through fields and woodland from 6am to 8am. Accompanied children cost £4, adults are £6, with some breakfast available afterwards. Book at boreplace.org
5) Penguin, Revelation St Mary's, Ashford
Saturday, March 24
Ben is delighted when he rips open his present and inside is a penguin. "Hello Penguin!" says Ben. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin, he pulls his funniest face, he puts on a happy hat, sings a silly song and does a dizzy dance. Penguin says nothing… so Ben fires Penguin into space, Penguin comes back to earth without a word! Based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar, with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez, Penguin is suitable for two to eight year olds. To book for the show at 2.30pm call 01233 663201 or email
6) Medway Comic and Screen Festival, Medway Park
All weekend
Meet the stars and characters from comics, television and movies at this event in Medway running from from 10am to 5pm on both days. There will be comics, toys, gaming and collectables. Entry is £12 and £8 for children. For details go to mcsf.co.uk
7) Powerful Tides, Historic Dockyard Chatham
The new exhibition celebrating maritime art is one of the events planned to mark the dockyard's 400th anniversary this year. While at the dockyard, head to the Ropery, play areas and cafe or head down into the depths of the submarine for a fantastic family day out. Details at thedockyard.co.uk
