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Kent is known as the Garden of England, a county with a glorious natural landscape, stunning heritage coastline, award-winning attractions, offering an array of top-quality outdoor events all year round. Featuring a UNESCO World Heritage Site, numerous Blue Flag Beaches, historical, TV and film links and a whole host of seasonal events, ensures you'll find something different and something to love on every visit.  Head to Kent in 2025 and get into the festival spirit with a visit to one of the many free events (F) happening across the county.

What's on in Kent today?

To find out what's on in Kent today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Kent is a popular destination for day trips from London and for European travellers arriving in the UK by sea so events celebrating culture, food, and music are never far away.  

The family-friendly coastal seaside resorts such as Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate have events calendars geared for keeping kids entertained whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break. Historic Dover, medieval Sandwich and traditional Deal provide destinations ideal for a seaside getaway, a walking holiday or a cultural break by the sea. Whilst Maidstone, the event's capital of Kent, makes for an ideal base for festival goers, adventure weekenders or for exploring this beautiful county. 

What's on in Kent?

Take a look at our snapshot of events in Kent below, or head on down to the bottom of the page to see more...

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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Kent. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button or by scrolling through the events listing.

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  1. Folkestone Coastal 10k

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    Sporting Events

    Folkestone

    This event is an exhilarating, fast and flat race along the seafront. In recent years, we have included an elite wave to the race so that runners of all abilities can enjoy the wonderful race-day buzz of Folkestone Coastal. The chance of a fast time…

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    From:
    31 May 2026
  2. Screen Printing Workshop

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    Other

    Faversham

    Take inspiration from the award-winning gardens at Belmont and join us for a day of screen printing outdoors, surrounded by the beauty of the gardens.

    Your day begins with a garden tour led by our Head Gardener. As you explore the colours and…

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    From:
    18 May 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
  3. Easter At Brogdale

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Faversham

    For 3 days over Easter Brogdale Collections opens its beautiful orchards for visitors to enjoy a fun-filled Easter Trail, kids activities and food.

    During the bank holiday Easter Weekend, families can take part in a trail through the orchards, have…

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    3 Apr 2026to5 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
  4. Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon

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    Sporting Events

    Tunbridge Wells

    This famous race is much loved for its scenic and challenging route. It is steeped in local history and thanks to meticulous organisation, value for money and friendly marshals, entries are highly coveted. It was voted the No.2 Half Marathon in the…

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    From:
    22 Feb 2026
  5. The Great Dragon Easter Egg Hunt at Hever Castle

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    Childrens Events

    Edenbridge

    Enjoy a magical Easter at Hever Castle with The Great Dragon Egg Hunt, a family friendly adventure set within the historic Castle grounds. Children and their families are invited to take part in a daring quest to find dragon eggs hidden across the…

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    28 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 16:30
  6. Snowdrop Walk at Hever Castle

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    Gardens

    Hever

    Celebrate the beauty of early spring at Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent as the grounds emerge back into life for First Signs of Spring, opening on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

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    11 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 16:30
  7. Pick-Your-Own Fruit Weekends

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Faversham

    Pick your own fruit in Kent at our PYO Fruit Weekends! Enjoy a fun day out picking unusual varieties of cherries, plums, gages, apples and pears straight from the Brogdale Collections orchards. We have 100s of different varieties that are not…

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    13 June 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  8. Broadstairs Food Festival

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    Food

    Broadstairs

    Enjoy a vibrant 3 day celebration of local food and drink with passionate foodies, artisan producers, and top chefs. Set on the clifftop above Broadstairs Viking Bay

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    From:
    2 Oct 2026to4 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  9. Curious About Rochester

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    Walking

    High Street, Rochester

    Have fun (re-)discovering Rochester, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst discovering more about this fascinating town. Curious…

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    3 May 2025to3 May 2026
  10. Leeds Castle Concert

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    Music

    Maidstone

    Join us for the must-see summer event in Kent, the Leeds Castle Concert on Saturday 11th July 2026.

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    11 July 2026
  11. Spring Fused Glass Workshop

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    Faversham

    Discover the wonderful world of glass fusing. This session will give you a great introduction to working with glass. Included in the price is enough specialist fusing glass to make two 10cm coasters/light catchers, a 10 x 5cm hanger and a small 4 x…

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    6 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
  12. Hawkhurst 10k & 5k

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    Sporting Events

    Hawkhurst

    We are excited to announce the return of this fabulous community race for its sixth year. Working alongside Highgate Hawkhurst WI to support existing and new community projects, you can expect the usual delights: a free half pint in The Eight Bells…

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    21 June 2026
  13. Lampshade Making Workshop

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    Faversham

    Join us for a relaxed and inspiring workshop to design a lampshade to match your upholstery, curtains, wallpaper or any room theme.

    Using a professional kit, you will make a 30cm Drum Lampshade from the covering of your choice, which can be used as…

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    17 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
  14. Gravesham Light Festival 2026

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    Free Event

    Gravesend

    The popular Gravesham Light Festival is back this January. This years theme is Light and Life and will illuminate our streets on Friday 30 & Saturday 31 January 2026.

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    30 Jan 2026to31 Jan 2026Open 17:30 - 20:30
  15. February Half Term – Dockyard Deckhands

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    Childrens Events

    Chatham

    This February half term, families are invited to The Historic Dockyard Chatham for Dockyard Deckhands, a hands-on adventure where children can step into the shoes of a real Dockyard worker.

    Young visitors can become apprentice deckhands for the…

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  16. Linocut Printing Workshop: Spring Florals

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    Faversham

    You'll begin the workshop in The Orangery, where your tutor, Rachel, will introduce you to the linocut process with a demonstration. Our Head Gardener will then talk through the foliage and flora she's carefully selected for the workshop.

    Guiding…

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    From:
    23 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 13:30
  17. Kanzashi Flower Folding Workshop

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    Other

    Faversham

    Join us for a unique and creative workshop that blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with iconic Scottish textiles.

    In this hands-on session, you will learn the art of Kanzashi, the delicate technique of folding fabric to create decorative…

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    From:
    26 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00
  18. Mount Ephraim 10k

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    Sporting Events

    Faversham

    Described by RunABC as an 'absolute gem', this beautiful 10k course takes runners along the quiet contry lanes around the stunning estate at Mount Ephraim Gardens. The race has grown in notoriety and kudos in recent years, attracting both club…

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    From:
    9 Aug 2026
  19. Call The Midwife Official Location Tour

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    Tour

    Chatham

    f you're a fan of the hit series and you've been wondering where Call the Midwife is filmed, put yourself in the picture and explore where the real drama happens with a Call the Midwife Official Location Tour at The Historic Dockyard Chatham…

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    From:
    1 Mar 2026to31 Oct 2026
  20. Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition

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    Exhibitions

    Chatham

    Experience the ocean like never before at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, as it hosts the UK debut of the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition.

    Showcasing 116 award-winning photographs, this inspiring exhibition brings together the very best in…

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00