October Half-Term In Kent

🍁 Looking for exciting family fun this October Half-Term in Kent? Find what’s on for kids for the October Half-Term in the Garden of England. From sporty fun, and animal-inspired adventures to outdoor fun, theatre shows, and workshops, there’s something for everyone this October 2024! Kent has you covered this half-term, don’t miss out on the best family-friendly events in the heart of Kent this autumn! 🍂

Lots of Halloween events over the school holidays to enjoy too – for family-friendly Halloween round-ups see our  West, South, North and East Kent highlights. Or see our full round-up for Halloween events in Kent here, and for Halloween events in Kent Trails here. 🍂👻

Plus don’t miss the many Bonfire & Fireworks Night In Kent events!

Plus, explore even more exciting ideas and inspirational blog posts, including round-ups of adventure activities in Kent, must-see museums in Kent, and top animal attractions to visit in Kent.

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October Half-Term In Kent
2024

In Maidstone, there’s the free Maidstone Bookworm Hunt, in collaboration with Maidstone LitFest and One Maidstone Bid, to explore the town centre to find 26 bookworm books hidden in various businesses. Find the books for a chance to win a hamper of books. Date: 5th October to 3rd November 2024. Price: FREE. Read More

This October half-term in Kent pick up a trail sheet to help the resident cat Jock at the National Trusts’ Chartwell, Sevenoaks. On this Pumpkin Party Trail help him find his lost pumpkins and help save his pumpkin party. On your trail don’t forget to take part in some spooky activities! Date: 19th October to 3rd November 2024, 10am to 4.30pm. Price: Trail £3 – includes a prize – with admission, for prices and details Read More

October Half-Term In Kent events include the Yuck Yard At Historic Dockyard Chatham showcases how disgusting naval history is, find out the queen of queasy cures Widow Wink revolting cures, or Assistant Surgeon George Bass’ cutting-edge seafaring surgery implements. Follow the characters to a live-action Battle of the Bilge as they compete for the Yuck Yard Cup, or take the rat-catchers trail to hunt rats and learn about revolting foodie facts. Plus a Gallery of Goo and foul face painting. Date: The Rat-Catcher’s Trail and Gallery of Goo from the 19th of October to the 3rd of November 2024, 10am to 5pm, and Battle of the Bilge from the 23rd to the 31st of October 2024, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. Price: included in admission – for entry prices Read More

Lots on this October half-term at the Strive PE and Sport Medway SEND events including inclusive football, SEND-friendly dodgeball, Nerf accuracy and target games, a bouncy castle and lots more. The SEND activity camps offer two days of October half-term holiday fun. Age Guidance: 5 to 16 years. Date: 21st and 22nd October 2024, 10.30am and 12Noon, 1 hour and 30 minutes. For prices and details Read More

This half-term, theatre events in Kent include the War Horse at The Marlowe in Canterbury. The National Theatre’s production returns to the venue. The story, based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, is about Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, serving on both sides during WWI. The story is told with astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, with Albert embarking on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home. This is a moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, and a show of inventiveness. Date: 22nd to 26th, 28th to 31st October and 1st and 2nd November 2024, 7.30pm, and on  24th, 26th and 31st October and 2nd November 2024 also at 2.30pm. For prices and details –  Read More

More family theatre in Canterbury with High Jinx at Malthouse Theatre. In this show of magic and illusion be entertained with grand illusions, crazy circus thrills and extraordinary tricks. Direct from the Blackpool Tower Circus and the Sooty Show Live, see Michael Jordan’s action-packed production for all the family. Date: 26th October 2024, 2:30pm to 4pm.  For prices and details – Read More

FREE fun trail at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Darford with the Gabby’s Dollhouse Join The Party Trail event for the Otober Half term. The trail offers photo opportunities and a digital mobile game, and at the weekend you can meet Gabby herself.
Date: 26th October to 3rd November 2024, times TBC. Price: FREE – for more details Read More

This October half-term in Kent there is the immersive and interactive show Dinosaur Adventure Live Trouble on Volcano Island at the Malthouse Theatre in Canterbury for the October half-term in Kent. When the island’s ancient volcano becomes active, it spells danger for everyone – including the dinosaurs. It’s a race against time to help the rangers and favourite dinosaurs in this prehistoric expedition, to save Volcano Island from imminent disaster. After the show, you can experience a free photo opportunity and meet the dinos! Date: 27th October 2024 2pm and 4.30pm. For prices and details – Read More

Events in Canterbury in Kent for the October half-term include the Model Building Workshops at Canterbury Cathedral. Bricks McGee offers family-friendly, hands-on model-building workshops with LEGO® bricks. Date: 28th October 2024, 10am to 3:30pm. For prices and details – Read More

During the October half-term, one of the many kid’s events in Dartford includes the Meet Peppa Pig event at Bluewater Shopping Centre for this FREE event. Head to The Entertainer to enjoy a party, with Piggle Wiggle music, dancing, balloons and giveaways, and a chance to say hello to Peppa. Date: 28th of October 2024 11am to 4pm. For prices and details – Read More

Theatre shows for the October half-term in Kent include The Little Mermaid at The Granville Theatre in Ramsgate. Join Ariel and her fishy friends in this whimsical underwater pantomime. Dive into a world of enchantment filled with dazzling costumes, catchy tunes and endless laughter. Date: 28th of October 2024, 12Noon and 4pm. For prices and details – Read More

Little ones can enjoy outdoor fun with the Room On The Broom Campfire Storytime event at Brockhill Country Park, in Hythe. Date: 28th October 2024, 1.40pm to 2.20pm – 1 hour and 30 minutes sessions.For prices and details – Read More

At The Ugly Duckling at The Malthouse Theatre in Canterbury over the October half-term in Kent find out how the duckling learns that it’s not what you look like that matters, but how good your heart is. The ballet, from the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company, tackles themes of social acceptance and liking yourself in a child-friendly, humorous manner. Date: 28th of October 2024 1pm and 3pm. For prices and details – Read More

During the school holidays take them to see Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales at Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells. The Trinity Youth Theatre’s production of Pullman’s interpretation of some great favourite characters such as Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel, are joined by some unexpected ones, such as Three Snake Leaves, Hans-My-Hedgehog and The Juniper Tree. Date: 31st October and 1st November 2024 at 11am and 3pm on 31st October 2024. For prices and details – Read More

Tunbridge Wells events in Kent include Addams Family – The Musical at Queen’s Hall Theatre from the Cranbrook Operatic and Dramatic Society. The Addams family hosts dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal; boyfriend and his parents in this comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family. Date: 31st October to 2nd November 2024, 7.30pm and 2.30pm on 2nd November. For prices and details – Read More

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