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Dartford Junior Parkrun
16th March-10th May 2026
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...
Prehistoric Adventure at Dinotropolis
16th March-10th May 2026
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...
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
2nd-3rd May 2026
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
2nd-4th May 2026
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
2nd-4th May 2026
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
7th-9th May 2026
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
10th May 2026
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
23rd May 2026
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
25th May 2026
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
20th-21st June 2026
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...