What's On In Kent
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.
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Seasonal: browse all our seasonal events, from New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day and Easter to Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas.
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Latest guides and ideas
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 […]
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 […]
Illuminations & Light Displays in Kent 2026: Christmas Light Trails, Dates & Tickets Discover where to find Christmas light trails and illuminations in Kent with our guide. When the nights draw in, Kent’s castles, forests and parks are transformed into glowing winter wonderlands. From after-dark trails through towering conifers and historic castle grounds to dazzling […]
Best Santa’s Grottos In Kent 2026: Where to Meet Father Christmas Nothing beats the look on a child’s face when they finally meet Father Christmas, and Kent is full of magical places to make it happen. From enchanted woodland trails and festive farm visits to cosy grottos tucked away in garden centres and historic houses, […]
Round-ups, seasonal guides and inspiration for days out in Kent. Browse them all in Ideas & Inspiration.
