There’s always something happening in Kent. From theatre and live music to festivals, fairs, exhibitions, trails, family-friendly events and seasonal celebrations, this is your guide to what’s on across the county, regularly updated to keep you in the know.
Planning around the school holidays or a special occasion? Browse our seasonal events.
Click on filters to search by category, region, who is going and more. For days out all year round, explore Things To Do in Kent, our Kent area guides, or search All Listings. Scroll down to our latest features for ideas and guides to great things to do and events in Kent.
Picture Credit: Anthony Delanoix at unsplash.com
Seasonal: browse all our seasonal events, from New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day and Easter to Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas.
Who’s going: family-friendly, dog-friendly, accessible and free events.
By interest: use the filters below to search events by category, area and date.
Best Bonfire & Fireworks Night Events In Kent Discover the top fireworks displays, bonfire burnings and torch-lit processions in 2026 in Kent with our update coming soon. Experience the magic of Guy Fawkes Night in Kent with our ultimate guide to the best fireworks displays. Whether you’re searching for a family-friendly event or a spectacular […]
Christmas Markets in Kent 2026: Festive Shopping, Dates & Locations From festive huts in the shadow of Canterbury Cathedral to chalets on the historic Pantiles and stalls beneath the walls of Rochester Castle, as well as markets in historic halls and event centres, Kent’s Christmas markets offer plenty of opportunities to find unique gifts, tuck […]
Ideas and inspiration for Things To Do in Kent for October Half Term Don’t miss our guide to events and attractions to visit this October half term. We’ve picked some highlights to keep everyone in the family entertained in the Garden of England over the school holidays. Whether you fancy a family trail, a crafting […]
Magical Christmas Experiences in Kent 2026: Festive Days Out, Dates & Tickets From steam trains with Santa on board and story-led adventures through castles and caves to glittering light trails after dark, Kent is full of magical ways to celebrate the festive season. Whether you’re planning a day out with little ones or a twinkling […]
Santa Paws & Christmas Dog Events in Kent 2026: Festive Days Out for Your Four-Legged Friends Christmas isn’t just for the humans! Across Kent, garden centres, farm parks and Christmas markets are opening special Santa Paws grottos where your dog can meet Father Christmas, pick up a present and pose for a festive photo. Add […]
Best Ice Skating in Kent for Christmas 2026: Festive Ice Rinks, Dates & Prices Nothing says Christmas quite like gliding around a twinkling ice rink with a hot chocolate waiting at the side. Each Winter, festive ice rinks pop up across Kent, from undercover rinks you can enjoy come rain or shine to open-air skating […]
Round-ups, seasonal guides and inspiration for days out in Kent. Browse them all in Ideas & Inspiration.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
| cookielawinfo-checbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
| cookielawinfo-checbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
| viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |
Sign up for our free E-Newsletter for highlights of events, attractions and ideas. Unsubscribe anytime.