What's On in Kent

Great Big School Clean

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org

Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...

Dartford Junior Parkrun

Venue: Central Park, Dartford

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/dartford-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever...

Dazzling Daffodils

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

Spring arrives at Hever Castle with Dazzling Daffodils, a week-long celebration of one of the season’s most uplifting flowers. From guided garden tours with expert growers to floral demonstrations, castle...

Prehistoric Adventure at Dinotropolis

Venue: Dinotropolis

Address: Upper Plaza Bluewater

Website: www.dinotropolis.co.uk

Dinotropolis is Kent’s ultimate dinosaur-themed soft play destination – perfect for curious kids and adventurous families. Explore three thrilling levels of soft play, packed with slides, climbing...

Tales From Acorn Wood

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

Based on the favourite stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination, including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great...

Red Nose Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com

Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...

Spring Steam Gala

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

The Bluebell Railway is delighted to announce the return of its Spring Steam Gala in 2026, promising a spectacular three-day celebration of steam at its very best. The event will showcase an intensive...

Easter Adventures at Chartwell

Venue: Chartwell

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Explore family-friendly Easter activities in the former home of Winston Churchill, with seasonal games and spring garden discoveries.

Easter Adventures at Emmetts Garden

Venue: Emmetts Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden

Discover blossom-filled gardens and enjoy playful Easter activities set against sweeping countryside views.

Easter Adventures at Knole

Venue: Knole

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole

Follow a lively family trail through historic parkland, spotting seasonal surprises and completing fun outdoor challenges.Find your way through the ‘Gatehouse Tower’ maze, test your aim with bucket...

Easter Adventures at Scotney Castle

Venue: Scotney Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Explore romantic castle ruins and gardens on an engaging Easter trail filled with games and springtime fun. The trail takes place from 10am-5pm, prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail...

Easter egg hunt at Ightham Mote

Venue: Ightham Mote

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 10am-5pm. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or...

MAOS: Grease the Musical

Venue: Hazlitt Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

It’s 1959 at Rydell High School. The Burger Palace Boys are slicking back their hair and the Pink Ladies are ruling the halls. With hit songs including “Greased Lightnin’”, “We Go Together”...

Batmobiles: Kingscote Station

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Start your engines and head to the Bluebell Railway for an exciting new event in 2026! Fans of Batman classic cars are in for a treat as we welcome a special display featuring a range of beloved vehicles...

Bunny Hunt 2026

Venue: Broadditch Farm

Website: https://broadditch.co.uk

Follow the woodland trail and keep your eyes peeled as you hunt for the cheeky bunnies hiding among the spring flowers. Once you’ve found them all, head back to the farm shop to collect your egg-citing...

Easter Adventures at Smallhythe Place

Venue: Smallhythe Place

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhythe

Discover springtime games and family activities at this charming historic house and cottage garden setting.

Easter Quest at Dover Castle

Venue: Dover Castle

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/dover-easter-quest-2026

Follow the Easter trail, hunt for eggs and answer questions along the way to earn a delicious chocolate reward. The quest runs every day throughout the school holidays and is just £2 per child for both...

The Great Dragon Egg Hunt

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

Young adventurers will follow the trail, learn fascinating dragon themed facts and collect letters along the way to solve a secret word puzzle. Once complete, they can head to the information kiosk to...

The Great Ocean Egg-sploration

Venue: The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Website: https://thedockyard.co.uk/

This Easter a powerful current has swept through the Historic Dockyard and scattered precious eggs from the sea creatures featured in Ocean Photographer of the Year across the ‘yard. Find all the eggs...

Foal Farm Mini Market

Venue: Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre

Address: Biggin Hill

Website: https://www.foalfarm.org.uk

The Foal Farm Mini Market is held on the last Sunday of every month. Go along to show your support and grab some bargains. The tea room will also be open for refreshments and you can visit the animals...

Easter Bunnies

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Meet the friendly Easter Bunnies as they hop through Sheffield Park, spreading joy and Easter cheer. Kids can enjoy interactive moments, photo opportunities, and a truly unforgettable day on the rails....

The Great Riverhill Bunny Hunt

Venue: Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

Website: www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

Annual family-friendly Easter Event. Seek out all the sneaky little bunnies, hiding amongst the Rhododendrons, and claim your sweet treat reward. 10am-4pm Wednesday - Sunday plus bank holiday Monday.Collect...

Easter Egg Quiz

Venue: Lullingstone Castle

Website: www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk

The World Garden kicks off the start of the spring season with family fun! Aspiring plant hunters will be able to scour The World Garden and Grounds for Easter clues and then report on their discoveries...

Children's Easter Fairground at Emmetts Garden

Venue: Emmetts Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Visit Emmetts Garden this Easter and experience traditional rides from local fairground operator, Lee Sherwood. They will have a carousel, swing boats and chair planes. £10 per wristband, which allows...

Easter Holiday Activities

Venue: Godinton House and Gardens

Website: https://godintonhouse.co.uk/events/easter-activities

Step into a world of magic and adventure at Godinton House this Easter. They will be running craft and nature family workshops throughout the holidays as well as a fairy and elf door trail.

Enchanted Easter at Leeds Castle

Venue: Leeds Castle

Website: www.leeds-castle.com

Visit Leeds Castle for a magical Easter celebration filled with fun, discovery, and enchantment. Discover six whimsical stations brimming with interactive challenges and vibrant performers, each offering...

The Big Brick Build at Dover Castle

Venue: Dover Castle

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/dover-castle-the-big-brick-build-3-to-12-apr

Join the master builders and help bring history to life with LEGO® bricks. Mini builders can test their skills by building a piece of history, with expert brick builders on hand to guide them and a different...

The Big Egg Hunt 2026

Venue: Cyclopark

Website: www.cyclopark.com/big-egg-hunt-2026

Hop into spring with Cyclopark Charity’s Big Egg Hunt – the ultimate Easter celebration, for families with children under the age of 8 years old. This action-packed event, held in the play park, is...

British Truck Racing Championship

Venue: Brands Hatch

Website: www.brandshatch.co.uk

Truck displays, funfair rides and themed Easter activities will feature across a super-sized weekend of family fun. Under 13s go free for this great value family outing, with a cut price for 13-15-year-olds...

See Peter Rabbit this Easter!

Venue: Spa Valley Railway

Website: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk

Visit the Spa Valley Railway to see Peter Rabbit™, who will be appearing at intervals throughout the day. You can also enjoy a train ride with a steam locomotive and a heritage diesel between Tunbridge...

Silly Billy's Magic Emporium

Venue: The Stag Theatre

Website: https://stagsevenoaks.co.uk

This Easter, the doors swing open to Silly Billy's Magic Emporium – a fast-paced, interactive family magic show packed with jaw-dropping tricks, slapstick silliness, and buckets of belly laughs. An hour...

Tasting weekends at Quebec House - National Trust

Venue: Quebec House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/quebec-house

Tempting scents fill the air at Quebec House as volunteer cooks prepare 18th-century-style treats in the kitchen. Explore the childhood home of General James Wolfe then head over to the Coach House to...

Unicorn Live!

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

After the sell out success of Princess Live! Darling Productions UK are proud to announce a brand new show for 2026… Unicorn Live! Featuring your favourite pop and musical theatre songs, dazzling costumes,...

Top Secret – The Magic of Science

Venue: Malthouse Theatre

Website: https://malthousetheatre.co.uk

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform the venue into a real life science laboratory. Experience the non-stop action packed interactive...

All Star Wrestling

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

Witness the very best high flying, over the top, hard hitting big time wrestling mayhem the entire family will be talking about for weeks! Whether it's one on one, two on two or everyman for himself be...

Film: Family Cinema - Wonker

Venue: Orchard Theatre

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com

Dartford Borough Council and the Orchard West invite you to Family Cinema sponsored by Dartford Borough Council and hosted by the Orchard West.

Maidstone Gang Show 2026

Venue: Hazlitt Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The Show is performed by a cast of over 90 talented performers from Maidstone Scouting. It is packed full of modern songs, dance routines with comedy and sketches featured throughout. If you have never...

Easter Activity - Egg Box Masks

Venue: Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

Website: www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

Visit Riverhill Himalayan Gardens over the Easter Holidays, this year they are making egg box masks, to wear around the gardens. 10am - 4pm. Wednesday - Sunday. Drop in, no need to book and no additional...

Justin Live - Justin Time To Rock

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

Get ready to sing, dance and laugh along with BAFTA Award-winning Justin, star of Something Special, Justin's House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz as he and his friends are back in a brand-new live theatre...

Kids Craft Club

Venue: Orchard Theatre

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com/

Each session your little person will be able to make a craft lead by qualified and experienced staff, Parents and Carers will be able to relax and take advantage of the hospitality in the same space while...

Rumble Wrestling

Venue: The Woodville

Website: www.woodville.co.uk

Rumble Wrestling are back for their second show of the year, with a Giant easter eggstravaganza with the Gravesend Golden Grappler Trophy- Eight wrestlers will compete in quarter finals and semi finals...

The Little Mermaid – Easter Panto

Venue: The Stag Theatre

Website: https://stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Take a deep dive under the sea as Enchanted Entertainment present a fin-tastic Easter pantomime version of The Little Mermaid. Packed with brilliant dance routines, well known pop songs, lots of audience...

Children Spring Craft Workshop @TheAlex

Venue: The Alexandra Centre

Website: https://thealex.org.uk

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this hands-on creative activity perfect for little nature-lovers! Children can design their very own ceramic plant pot using a variety of bright colours and decorations....

SEND Family Friday Easter

Venue: Maidstone Museum

Website: https://museum.maidstone.gov.uk

Maidstone Museum have created SEND friendly craft activities for families with children with SEND and their siblings. This time they are Egyptian themed with guided and open ended craft opportunities....

Community Fair

Venue: Orchard Theatre

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com

Support local and shop for crafts, gifts, sweets, treats, pre-loved clothing, collectables, wellbeing therapies, workshops, and advisory services. They’ll also have community performances with open mic...

Taylormania

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self Confessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers promises...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Summer Youth Project Auditions

Venue: Orchard Theatre

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com

Calling all 9-19 year olds who love performing or working as part of a technical team. Buy your £5 'Golden Ticket' now to secure a place in the auditions. Get excited and take part in this wonderful two...

A Family Art Workshop with Christopher Sacre

Venue: Great Comp Garden

Website: www.greatcompgarden.co.uk

Join this joyful, creative family morning in the beautiful surroundings of Great Comp Garden. Together with your child, grandchild, or loved ones, you will create a unique piece of artwork titled “My...

Sleeping Beauty The Ballet

Venue: Malthouse Theatre

Website: https://malthousetheatre.co.uk

The Let’s All Dance Ballet Company is delighted to return with this much-loved ballet for the whole family. Dazzling dancers, Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score and gorgeous costumes bring this glittering...

Punch and Judy on the Meadow

Venue: Emmetts Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

As part of Edwardian Easter this April go along and enjoy performances on the meadow throughout the day. The shows are free with general admission. The Edwardian Circus themed Easter Egg Hunt trail will...

Tales From Acorn Wood

Venue: The Granville Theatre

Website: www.thegranvilletheatre.com

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift - the-flap experience. Packed full of toe-tapping songs,...

SEND Family Friday

Venue: Maidstone Museum

Website: https://museum.maidstone.gov.uk

Guided and open ended vehicle themed craft activities with craft opportunities. These sessions will have fewer spaces than our usual sessions and aim to be quieter with more open ended activities. There...

Cute, Small, Baby Dinosaur: Onboard Set A Trains

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

On select days, Set A trains will feature a charming little dinosaur for all to enjoy. This is your chance to meet and greet the adorable Baby Dino’s, and on other days advertised, encounter our impressive...

Day Out With Thomas™: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour

Venue: Spa Valley Railway

Website: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk

Hop onboard a train ride with Thomas, a REAL steam engine, watch the exciting live shows with Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty that’ll have the whole family dancing plus join in the Thomas and...

Dino Tales

Venue: Orchard Theatre

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com

With a captivating story, interactive activities throughout and an immersive finale that will bring the house down, Dino Tales is an unforgettable fun-filled family adventure starring Europe’s largest...

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.

Rochester Sweeps Festival

Venue: Rochester High Street

Website: www.visitmedway.org

Step into the historic streets of Rochester and experience one of England’s most colourful and lively spring traditions! Every Early May Bank Holiday, the city bursts into a whirl of folk music, Morris...

Weald of Kent Country Craft and Food Show

Venue: Penshurst Place

Website: www.thecraftshows.co.uk

Enjoy the ultimate family day out with artisan shopping, great food, live entertainment, craft demonstrations, music, and children’s rides in a vibrant outdoor setting plus free access to the Penshurst...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Venue: The Stag Theatre

Website: https://stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Featuring much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There's One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph.

Stories in the Dust

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Orchard Theatre

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Join them for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the...

Ice Age Adventure Live

Venue: Malthouse Theatre

Website: https://malthousetheatre.co.uk

Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Journey back in time to meet incredible prehistoric animals in the coolest family show this side of the arctic circle!...

Father's Day Weekend: Kent Kite Flyers

Venue: Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

Website: www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

Riverhill welcome the Kent Kite Flyers Organisation who will be bringing a selection of kites to demo on the Old Tennis Lawn, as well as kites for people to have a go with. You can also bring along your...