Kent and London have so many wonderful family events going on that have something special for everyone. The events that ‘Things for kids in Kent’ showcase are suitable for all members of the family, whether you are looking for things to do in the school holidays, if you are looking for some family weekend fun inspiration, or just something for parent’s alone time!
I am ridiculously passionate about families spending quality time together, that is why it is important to us to be able to bring you different ideas of wonderful things to do in Kent and London!
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TN90s Live Music Festival in Tonbridge, Kent - New to Tonbridge for 2024, TN90's Festival is bringing you all the best music from the 90's. Join us for a weekend of fun, dancing and great music! Phats and Small, Ultrabeat, Baby D, Technotronic, Big Brovaz and more …
City Splash Family Music Festival 2024 in London - LONDON'S BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF REGGAE, DANCEHALL, AFROBEATS MUSIC, FOOD & CULTURE! The 3rd year of City Splash was a dream and we cannot wait to join back together again for #citysplashfest24 to celebrate Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Caribbean and African culture
Kaiser Chiefs Headlines Downtown Music Festival at Rochester Castle Concerts 2024! - Downtown Festival in Rochester, Kent. A fab family Indie festival this summer not to be missed!
Superbox 90's Music Festival at Rochester Castle Concerts, Kent Tickets 18+ - Guests Announced so far: Eternal, B*witched, Ricky and Melvin, Rozalla, DJ Luck and MC Neat, Baby D, Phats and Small and many more! …
Rochester Castle Concerts 2024 - Uptown Family Music Festival, with UB40, Maxi Priest, General Levy, Madness and more is coming to Rochester in Kent 2024. Uptown Festival is hitting Rochester Castle to celebrate some of the UK's most legendary bands, now bringing them over to Kent!
90’s Revival & Raver Tots Family Music Festival, with Camping Option in Maidstone, Kent - Over 70 artists - the best of 90's and 00's including Blue, Peter Andre, DJ Luck and MC Neat, N-Trance, So Solid, 911, Baby D, Artful Dodger, Sweet Female Attitude, Five, East 17, Slipmatt and many more.
Nile Rodgers & CHIC Live in Concert, in Kent !Plus Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Horse Meat Disco and more to be announced! 2nd release tickets available now, limited tickets available
Maid of Stone Rock Festival 2024, Maidstone, Kent - Welcoming world-renowned international Rock artists to the County Town of Kent with cask ales, the best in worldwide street food, fairground rides, amazing entertainment and camping options – there really will be something for everyone!
Reggae Family Festival 2024 in Hastings, Kent - Hastings Reggae Festival returns BIGGER & BETTER on Saturday 27th July 2024 and you can get your super earlybird tickets now!
TICKETS ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY 10TH NOV 2023!!! Craig David presents TS5 2024 live in Kent - Soundcrash presents Craig David presents TS5 in Kent on Friday 2nd August 2024
A New Day Festival 2024 in Faversham, Kent - 3 days of classic and rock, folk, blues and more. 2 main stages running alternately, so no clashes! Current acts confirmed (Not Guaranteed): Focus | Hawkwind | TANGERINE DREAM | Gong | Molotov Jukebox | Paradise 9 | Curved Air | Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash | Bollywood Brass Band | Gerry Jablonski and The Electric Band | Solstice | STRAY - The Band | Flor De Loto | Cuprum | When Rivers Meet | Tytan | The Zac Schulze Gang | Sandy Denny Project
Ministry of Sound Classical Live in Margate, Kent - The Ministry of Sound Classical Show is seamlessly blending iconic dance beats with the grandeur of classical compositions, this show transcends genres, appealing to music enthusiasts of all backgrounds. With the symphonic arrangements breathing new life into beloved dance anthems! Find out more and get your tickets today!
Family Tribute Acts Music Festival 2024 in Hastings Kent - Hasting's BIGGEST Outdoor Tribute Festival! An all-day, outdoor, family-friendly music festival featuring the UK's best tributes. Music Genres: Rock | Rock & Roll | 80s | 60s | 70s Early bird tickets are available (until they are gone!)
Barbie and Princess Easter Bank Holiday Party in Maidstone Kent 2024 - Barbie & Princess Party Special! Real Life Barbie, Ken & Princess, more fun and more memories! Lots of Photo Opportunities. Sing & Dance with our Barbie & Princess!
Tom Jones, Live at the London O2 Arena - Tom Jones UK Tour, find out how you can get your tickets right here!
Family Christmas Party in Maidstone Kent 2023 - The Family Christmas & Disney party, more characters, more fun and more memories! Sing & Dance to the magic of Disney & Christmas!
Christmas Family Fete in Maidstone Kent - Christmas Yule Tide Family Fete - Jump Into Christmas With A Survivor's Story In Aid Of Supporting Survivor's of Domestic Abuse. Mercure Maidstone, CHILDREN ARE FREE!!
Ultimate James Bond Christmas Party London 18+ ideal for work Christmas do! - The name's Orbit, ArcelorMittal Orbit the most stunning London location, Join us for a sophisticated glamorous, and totally exclusive event. The Ultimate James Bond Christmas Party is strictly for adults only. Tables for up to 10 people available!
Hedkandi Present The Winter Disco Ball in West London - Returning to Bush Hall in West London for another spectacular day & night event. This is their final London event this year and it's going to be amazing! Hedkandi returns to their favourite venue in West London and this time you are invited to dress up and join us for a rather exclusive Winter Disco Ball. Expect a day and night of true Disco Heaven anthems, stunning production and all your favourite Hedkandi anthems.
The Haunted Halloween Ghost Ship + free after-party with Seb Fontaine (18+ONLY!) - All aboard the GHOST Ship! A Halloween Boat party is just what you need to shake up your party blues. Enjoy two floors of music, large bars, and the best DJ's London has to offer over TWO decks or go outside on the huge outside terrace with a gorgeous London skyline.
The Haunted Halloween Ghost Ship + free after-party with Seb Fontaine (18+ONLY!) - All aboard the GHOST Ship! A Halloween Boat party is just what you need to shake up your party blues. Enjoy two floors of music, large bars, and the best DJ's London has to offer over TWO decks or go outside on the huge outside terrace with a gorgeous London skyline.
The Haunted Halloween Ghost Ship + free after-party with Seb Fontaine (18+ONLY!) - All aboard the GHOST Ship! A Halloween Boat party is just what you need to shake up your party blues. Enjoy two floors of music, large bars, and the best DJ's London has to offer over TWO decks or go outside on the huge outside terrace with a gorgeous London skyline.
Kent ScareGround Halloween Event in Orpington, Kent - Experience the ultimate terror at Kent ScareGround! An immersive Halloween Horror Park in Orpington, Kent, from 25th - 29th October2023. Experience the heart-stopping terror of Kent ScareGround 2023, the premier Halloween Horror Park located at Hewitts Farm in Orpington BR6 9BX. This year, the much-anticipated event is back, promising an adrenaline-fueled, immersive experience that will leave you trembling with fear.
Oktoberfest 2023 at Mote Park in Maidstone Kent - First 500 Tickets are just £10!!! Oktoberfest festival returns to Maidstone's Mote Park on Saturday 30th September for another Bavarian special!More live music, more beer choices, more food, more games, more party, more mayhem!
George Michael Tribute Show in Maidstone, Kent - Step into an evening of nostalgia and culinary excellence at Maidstone’s Tribute to George Michael Dinner! This special event honors the legendary George Michael, immersing you in a soulful ambiance accompanied by his timeless hits, from the vibrant Wham! anthems to his poignant solo ballads.
Annual Gravesend and Rochester Ploughing Match and Family Fun Day
On Saturday 23rd September the annual Gravesend and Rochester Ploughing Match will be taking place in Rochester, Kent! This is a fantastic family day out with activities and displays for children of all ages and some for the adults too…. Highlights include conventional, vintage and steam ploughing, pony rides, laser clay shooting, hawking and axemen displays, local produce and trade, food stalls, and more!
Rock The Mote, Family Festivals in Maidstone Kent 2023. - Rock the Mote Discounts available. Tribute Bands galore at the best music festival in Kent. Kent's biggest tribute festival returns to Maidstone's Mote Park on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th August for an even bigger edition of Rock The Mote!
Soultasia Kent 2022 at Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent - The UK's Smash Hit Touring Soul Spectacular comes storming into Kent! SOULTASIA... A lifetime celebration of Soul & Disco featuring four decades of absolute legendary performers, like Jocelyn Brown, Kenny Thomas and Jaki Graham, just to name a few!
Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, Baby Shark & Cocomelon inspired family bottomless brunch is coming to Maidstone, Kent!
A New Day Family Festival in Faversham, Kent, 2022! The middle of the Kent countryside hides away A New Day Festival. Here, you’ll find an eclectic mix of rock music, from prog to blues rock and roots music, and even a fair share of folk. Created by lovers of these genres, this festival has a special atmosphere where you can be surrounded by good ale, a fantastic selection of food and like-minded people.
Family Festivals in Kent for 2022 - Rock the Mote is coming to Maidstone in August 2022, with the biggest Tribute act line-up there is, including ACDC, Guns N' Roses, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Dua Lipa, David Bowie, Whitney Houston and the NEW stage 'Thunder Dome' Featuring heavy rock tributes to Aerosmith, Black Sabath, Iron Maiden, Metallica & more...
Glitterbomb In The Park returns to Maidstone's Mote Park on Saturday 30th July for an EVEN BIGGER Drag Queen event, featuring performances from top Pop artists and your favourite drag acts! Some of the line up for 2022 >>> Fleur East, Rylan Clark, S Club, Charity Kase, Ginny Lemon, Cheryl Hole
De La Soul Tour 2022 Coming to Dreamland, in Margate Kent! - De La Soul Presents: the most exciting festival - Dreamland at Dreamland in Margate, Kent on Saturday 23rd July 2022!
Simply Red Live 2022 at The Hop Farm in Tonbridge, Kent! Supporting Artist is Lisa Stansfield!
Raver Tots Family Music Festival in Maidstone Kent. An amazing family festival. Limited to only 5000 people, Raver Tots celebrates the best of British rave culture with tons of kids fun suitable for all ages
UB40 Headlining The Summer Love Festival 2022 in Maidstone Kent!
Festivals in Kent 2022 - Cafe Mamba Ibiza Classics is coming to Maidstone, Kent. Line-up includes Judge Jules, Brandon Block, Todd Terry, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago, Alex P, Bongo Ben (live), Woody Cook, Tristan Ingram and more!
Little Welly Family Obstacle Course in Sevenoaks, Kent - Let your kids Go Wild, Get Messy and have a ‘Best Day Ever!’ The Little Welly Returns to Sevenoaks, Kent! Get ready for a whole dollop of outdoor, crazy fun as The Little Welly – the UK’s largest obstacle course for children returns to Kent. Specially created for kids aged four to 12, The Little Welly obstacle course has more than 30 challenges over a 3-5km route. It includes climbing walls, a huge water slide, scramble nets, balance poles, a foam pit and of course, mud!
Check out all the fantastic Festivals for 2022 in Kent, the South East and around the UK for both adults and for the family!
