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Things to do in Kent in November 2026

280 events are on in Kent in November 2026. 193 of them start in November, 41 are free and 38 run for two weeks or more. The busiest stretch is Sunday 1 November, with 69 events on. Highlights include Tonbridge Round Table charity fireworks, Baby Broadway and Kent Cricket's Fireworks Evening. Each one is checked against the organiser's own website, and events drop off as they finish.

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  1. 19 Jul to 20 DecNature recording WalkMilton Creek Country Park, SittingbourneSee website for prices
  2. 25 Jul to 22 NovThe Making of Marlowe: Poet, Playwright, ProvocateurThe Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, CanterburyFree
  3. 28 Aug to 15 NovNational Historic Ships Photography ExhibitionThe Historic Dockyard Chatham, ChathamIncluded in general admission ticket
  4. 19 Sept to 15 NovIn Turner's Wake: Contemporary Visions by Jake Wood-EvansThe Historic Dockyard Chatham, ChathamIncluded in general admission ticket
  5. 26 Sept to 28 DecFun for the kids at The Glass HouseThe Glass House, AshfordFrom £4
  6. 1 Oct to 31 OctCall the Midwife Official Location TourThe Historic Dockyard Chatham, ChathamFrom £27
  7. 1 Oct to 31 DecCheese FondueBalfour Winery, StaplehurstFrom £40
  8. 1 Oct to 30 NovGhost Tours: Ships & SlipwaysThe Historic Dockyard Chatham, ChathamFrom £24
  9. 1 Oct to 30 NovGhost Tours: The Ropery ComplexThe Historic Dockyard Chatham, ChathamFrom £24
  10. 3 Oct to 31 JanCommons – A Film by David BlandyThe Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, CanterburySee website for prices
  11. 8 Oct to 19 NovFalconry ExperienceHever Castle and Gardens, HeverSee website for prices
  12. 12 Oct to 30 JanTales from the High Street: Leonards of RochesterMedway Archives Centre (MAC), StroodFree
  13. 15 Oct to 19 DecSpotlight ToursThe Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, CanterburyFrom £3
  14. 16 Oct to 31 DecDrawing Tour: Sophie Calle: Something Missing?Turner Contemporary, MargateFree
  15. 16 Oct to 18 DecKnole Fawns baby and toddler groupKnole (National Trust), SevenoaksFree group. Normal admission applies: pre-book an Outdoor and Tower ticket for each adult and child (free for National Trust members). Parking is free with any admission ticket.
  16. 16 Oct to 31 DecOld Castle ToursScotney Castle, LamberhurstSee website for prices
  17. 16 Oct to 31 DecPygmy Goat Experience at Betteshanger ParkBetteshanger Country Park, DealFrom £7.50
  18. 16 Oct to 31 DecThe Heritage Trail: The Colliers' WayBetteshanger Country Park and Kent Mining Museum, DealSee website for prices
  19. 17 Oct to 31 DecFamily Highlight Tour: Sophie Calle: Something Missing?Turner Contemporary, MargateFree
  20. 17 Oct to 22 NovNurture in NatureHever Castle and Gardens, HeverSee website for prices
  21. 17 Oct to 20 DecThe Story of the Westerham Foundlings - An Exhibition at Quebec House in collaboration with CoramQuebec House (exhibition in the Coach House), WesterhamFree
  22. 19 Oct to 14 DecToddler Mondays at KnoleKnole (National Trust), SevenoaksFree. Normal admission applies; an Outdoor and Tower ticket per person is the minimum (free for National Trust members). Parking is free with any admission ticket.
  23. 20 Oct to 22 DecFree Mother & Baby sessions (dads welcome too)The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies, MargateFree
  24. 20 Oct to 15 DecWellbeing Walk: Cuxton ViewsCuxton Library, CuxtonFree
  25. 31 Oct to 15 NovKent Wood Turners ExhibitionThe Friars Aylesford Priory, AylesfordSee website for prices
  26. 1 Nov to 19 DecPlotting Room Experience Timed ToursThe White Cliffs of Dover, DoverFrom £10
  27. 1 Nov to 31 DecSanta's GrottoFort Amherst, ChathamSee website for prices
  28. 2 Nov to 7 DecThe Big Cat Sanctuary Art Competition and Auction 2026 - exhibition opening and finalists announcedThe Big Cat Sanctuary, SmardenSee website for prices
  29. 5 Nov to 3 JanThe Ice Rink at BluewaterBluewater Shopping Centre, GreenhitheSee website for prices
  30. 7 Nov to 23 DecTHE POLAR EXPRESS Train RideSpa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells West station, Tunbridge WellsFrom £37.95
  31. 7 Nov to 10 JanWinterland at BluewaterBluewater, GreenhitheSee website for prices
  32. 12 Nov to 24 DecCanterbury Christmas MarketCanterbury city centre and Cathedral Precincts, CanterburyFree
  33. 13 Nov to 24 DecFestive Marketplace at Folkestone Harbour ArmFolkestone Harbour Arm, FolkestoneFree
  34. 13 Nov to 24 DecThe Pantiles Boutique Christmas MarketsThe Pantiles, Tunbridge WellsFree
  35. 14 Nov to 24 DecThe Enchanted Cabin: meet Father ChristmasRoyal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge WellsFrom £15
  36. 14 Nov to 20 DecThe Magic of Christmas with Mrs Christmas & Jovie the ElfRoyal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge WellsFree
  37. 14 Nov to 24 DecWindow Wonderland at Royal Victoria PlaceRoyal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge WellsFree
  38. 14 Nov to 19 DecZip in the DarkSt Andrews Lakes, HallingSee website for prices

Sunday 1 November

  1. 9 Mar to 1 NovPilgrimage of Love: Eleanor of Castile at Leeds CastleLeeds Castle, MaidstoneFrom £24.50
  2. 29 Aug to 1 NovThe Gruffalo Art Adventure at KnoleKnole (National Trust), SevenoaksIncluded with normal admission (National Trust members free). The minimum ticket needed is an Outdoor and Tower ticket.
  3. 11 Sept to 1 NovFlapper FashionScotney Castle, LamberhurstSee website for prices
  4. 12 Sept to 8 NovEerie: The Canterbury BestiaryThe Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, CanterburySee website for prices
  5. 12 Sept to 7 NovTalks & Events: The Making of MarloweThe Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, CanterburySee website for prices
  6. 28 Sept to 1 NovAutumn Colour at Hever CastleHever Castle and Gardens, EdenbridgeFrom £25.50
  7. 3 Oct to 1 NovFright at the Museum: Tudor TraitorsThe Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, CanterburySee website for prices
  8. 16 Oct to 1 NovFun-Gus saves the forest family trail at Emmetts GardenEmmetts Garden (National Trust), Ide HillFrom £3
  9. 16 Oct to 8 NovGuided walks at Bedgebury National Pinetum and ForestBedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, GoudhurstFree
  10. 16 Oct to 1 NovStranger Folk digital adventure at Emmetts GardenEmmetts Garden (National Trust), Ide HillFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  11. 16 Oct to 1 NovThe Pikachu Art Adventure at Ightham MoteIghtham Mote (National Trust), Ivy HatchNo extra charge, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  12. 16 Oct to 1 NovWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt Halloween trail at ChartwellChartwell (National Trust), WesterhamFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free). Parking is paid for non-members.
  13. 17 Oct to 1 Nov2026 Season Finale: Our Riverhill Pumpkin FestivalRiverhill Himalayan Gardens, SevenoaksIncluded in garden entry price for drop-in events, per the page.
  14. 17 Oct to 1 NovAutumn Scavenger and Superhero Showdown trails at Trosley Country ParkTrosley Country Park, VigoFrom £3
  15. 17 Oct to 1 NovAutumn Scavenger Half Term Trail at TrosleyTrosley Country Park, TrosleySee website for prices
  16. 17 Oct to 1 NovFrom Garden to Pantry at Quebec HouseQuebec House (National Trust), WesterhamFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  17. 17 Oct to 1 NovHalloween half-term at Hever CastleHever Castle and Gardens, EdenbridgeMost activities are included with admission. Face painting is £6 per child.
  18. 17 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Leeds CastleGo Ape Leeds Castle, MaidstoneFrom £5
  19. 17 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Trail and Pumpkin Patch at Betteshanger ParkBetteshanger Country Park, DealFrom £12.50
  20. 17 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Trail at Lullingstone Country ParkLullingstone Country Park, EynsfordFrom £3
  21. 17 Oct to 1 NovHorrible Histories Halloween at Leeds CastleLeeds Castle, MaidstoneFrom £24.50
  22. 17 Oct to 1 NovMonsters around the Moat Halloween half-term trail at Scotney CastleScotney Castle (National Trust), LamberhurstFrom £3.50
  23. 17 Oct to 1 NovScarecrow Trail at Walmer Castle and GardensWalmer Castle and Gardens (English Heritage), Walmer, DealThe event page lists no extra charge for the trail. Walmer Castle and Gardens admission applies: a standard day booked online is £15.38 adult and £7.65 child (5 to 17), before the optional donation, and prices vary by day. Free for English Heritage members.
  24. 17 Oct to 8 NovTonbridge Castle halloween trailTonbridge Castle, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  25. 17 Oct to 8 NovYuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge's Big MessThe Historic Dockyard Chatham, ChathamListed by the Dockyard as included with admission.
  26. 18 Oct to 1 NovHalloween at Eastgate HouseEastgate House, RochesterEvent prices are not yet published; standard 2026 admission is adult £7, child £3.06, family £14.96.
  27. 23 Oct to 1 NovAutumn Adventures at Port LympnePort Lympne Safari Park, Lympne, near HytheFrom £29
  28. 23 Oct to 1 NovChildren's fairground at Emmetts GardenEmmetts Garden (National Trust), Ide HillFrom £10
  29. 23 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Trails in TonbridgeTonbridge, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  30. 23 Oct to 1 NovHowloween at HowlettsHowletts Wild Animal Park, BekesbourneFree
  31. 23 Oct to 1 NovNocturnal Adventures at the Powell-Cotton MuseumQuex House, Gardens and Powell-Cotton Museum, BirchingtonFrom £7
  32. 24 Oct to 1 NovCastle Crumb Snatchers Halloween trail at Rochester CastleRochester Castle (English Heritage), RochesterFrom £4.50
  33. 24 Oct to 1 NovDiscover the Beast of the BayeuxCanterbury Cathedral, CanterburySee website for prices
  34. 24 Oct to 1 NovFarmyard Frights and Trick or Treat DelightsRare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch, near AshfordCheck the Rare Breeds Centre booking page for prices.
  35. 24 Oct to 1 NovFree entry for everyone this Halloween half termThe WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies, MargateFree
  36. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalf-term creature trail and Bayeux beasts at Canterbury CathedralCanterbury Cathedral, CanterburyIncluded with a Cathedral admission ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends' card. Annual passes from £18, and children go free (terms apply; not for group or school bookings).
  37. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalloween at Penshurst PlacePenshurst Place and Gardens, PenshurstCheck the Penshurst Place website for admission prices.
  38. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalloween CraftsThe Old Coach House, Penshurst Place and Gardens, PenshurstSee website for prices
  39. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Half Term BashMargate Caves, MargateFrom £2
  40. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalloween half-term at Dover CastleDover Castle, DoverIncluded with standard admission. English Heritage members go free. Booking ahead saves 15%.
  41. 24 Oct to 1 NovParasites and Predators trail at Shorne Woods Country ParkShorne Woods Country Park, ShorneFrom £3
  42. 24 Oct to 1 NovWingham Wildlife Park's Pumpkin PatchWingham Wildlife Park, WinghamFrom £2
  43. 26 Oct to 8 NovMote Park Art Competition ExhibitionMote Park Learning Space, MaidstoneSee website for prices
  44. 26 Oct to 1 NovSarah Pointon 'The past falls open anywhere' ExhibitionEM Forster Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  45. 26 Oct to 1 NovUK Sausage WeekThe Bull Otford, OtfordSee website for prices
  46. 28 Oct to 1 NovHalloween diesel trainsBredgar and Wormshill Light Railway, SittingbourneSee website for prices
  47. 29 Oct to 1 NovEmmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Halloween Spiderweb Weaving WorkshopEmmetts Garden, SevenoaksFree
  48. 29 Oct to 1 NovEmmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Halloween Spooky Woodcraft WorkshopEmmetts Garden, SevenoaksFrom £8
  49. 29 Oct to 1 NovHalloween spiderweb weaving drop-in at Emmetts GardenEmmetts Garden (National Trust), Ide HillFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  50. 29 Oct to 1 NovHalloween spooky woodcraft workshop at Emmetts GardenEmmetts Garden (National Trust), Ide HillFrom £8
  51. 29 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Zip in the DarkSt Andrews Lakes, HallingSee website for prices
  52. 30 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Trail & Autumn ColoursMount Ephraim Gardens, FavershamStandard garden entry fee applies; tickets sold online.
  53. 30 Oct to 1 NovKamperfest at Manston Raceway ParkManston Raceway Park, Manston, near RamsgateFrom £55
  54. 30 Oct to 1 NovLady Bracknell's ConfinementOast Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  55. 31 Oct to 1 NovAntiques and Vintage FairKent Event Centre (Kent Showground), DetlingFree parking stated; entry price not stated
  56. 31 Oct to 1 NovClearance Sale – up to 50% offThe WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies, MargateUp to 50% off selected items
  57. 31 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Ghost Hunt at Dover CastleDover Castle, DoverTickets sold via Eventbrite; no refunds
  58. 31 Oct to 1 NovRailway Operating DaysThe Historic Dockyard Chatham, ChathamIncluded in general admission ticket
  59. 31 Oct to 1 NovShadows of the Abbey: a Halloween history tourSt Augustine's Abbey, CanterburyCheck the English Heritage website for tour prices and booking.
  60. 31 Oct to 1 NovThe Enchanted Cauldron Crawl at Shorne Woods Country ParkShorne Woods Country Park, ShorneFrom £13
  61. 31 Oct to 1 NovThe Spellbound Soirée: Fairies, Monsters & Fantasy BallMaidstone Museum, MaidstoneSee website for prices
  62. 31 Oct to 1 NovTrucks and Fireworks at Brands HatchBrands Hatch, FawkhamFree
  63. 1 NovAn Impossible DreamTom Thumb Theatre, MargateFrom £12
  64. 1 NovDame Dolly's Spooktacular Pirate ShowThe Hazlitt Theatre, MaidstoneSee website for prices
  65. 1 NovIrish & Trad Sessions at The SussexThe Sussex Arms, Royal Tunbridge WellsSee website for prices
  66. 1 NovSarah Pointon Family Drop in WorkshopEM Forster Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  67. 1 NovStorytime with Gruffalo Granny at BedgeburyBedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, GoudhurstCheck the Forestry England event page for prices. Parking charges apply.
  68. 1 NovTonbridge annual fireworks displayTonbridge Racecourse Sports Ground, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  69. 1 NovTonbridge Round Table charity fireworksRacecourse Sports Ground, Tonbridge Park, TonbridgeFrom £7

2 to 8 November

  1. 2 NovTemple Hill Primary Academy Open Events 2026Saint Edmunds Road, DartfordSee website for prices
  2. 3 NovChucklebomb Comedy ClubTom Thumb Theatre, MargateSee website for prices
  3. 3 NovTennant Lecture: The Cowdreys in ConversationEM Forster Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  4. 4 NovAll Things Bump to BabyJohn Lewis Bluewater, DartfordSee website for prices
  5. 4 Nov to 6 NovDear Zoo at the GulbenkianGulbenkian, CanterburyTicket prices are shown when booking; Gulbenkian members get 20% off.
  6. 4 NovHerbal Christmas GiftsBelmont House and Gardens, ThrowleyFree
  7. 4 NovStories & RhymesMaidstone Museum, MaidstoneSee website for prices
  8. 4 NovThe Development of the Hurricane - Peter NealeThe Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum, RamsgateFrom £5
  9. 4 NovThe RoebucksThe Sussex Arms, Royal Tunbridge WellsFrom £5
  10. 5 NovAqualineThe Sussex Arms, Royal Tunbridge WellsFrom £7.22
  11. 5 NovBaby BroadwayTrinity Theatre, Royal Tunbridge WellsFrom £6
  12. 5 NovChristmas Breakfast with Dior at Fenwick CanterburyFenwick Canterbury, CanterburySee website for prices
  13. 5 NovFirework Night at Viking Bay, BroadstairsViking Bay, BroadstairsThe town council does not list a charge for this beach event.
  14. 5 NovKent Cricket's Fireworks EveningThe St Lawrence Ground, CanterburyEarly bird tickets on sale in limited numbers; priority tickets have sold out.
  15. 5 NovNational Theatre Live: Golden BoyEM Forster Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  16. 5 NovRegis Manor Fireworks DisplayRegis Manor School, SittingbourneSee website for prices
  17. 5 NovRepublica: 30 Years of Ready To Go!The Forum, Royal Tunbridge WellsSee website for prices
  18. 6 NovA celebration of Placebo: Debut Album 30th AnniversaryThe Forum, Royal Tunbridge WellsSee website for prices
  19. 6 NovBrenchley Fireworks NightBrenchley Memorial Village Hall field, BrenchleyFrom £5
  20. 6 NovChristmas Party & Fun!BALLIN Maidstone, MaidstoneSee website for prices
  21. 6 NovFarthingloe Fireworks 26Great Farthingloe Farm, DoverSee website for prices
  22. 6 NovFireworks Night at NizelsNizels Golf and Country Club, HildenboroughTickets sold through the club's booking page; every car also needs a pre-booked parking ticket.
  23. 6 Nov to 7 NovFireworks Spectacular at Kent LifeKent Life, MaidstoneFrom £15
  24. 6 NovHawkhurst Gang Bonfire NightKing George V Playing Field, The Moor, HawkhurstTickets on Eventbrite; online sales close the day before.
  25. 6 NovHever Christmas Fair at Hever CastleHever Castle and Gardens, EdenbridgeFrom £5
  26. 6 NovMind Reading & MagicThe Coastguard, St Margaret's BayFree
  27. 6 NovPembury FireworksLower Green Recreation Ground, PemburyFrom £7
  28. 6 NovThe Bull - Live Music Night - PORTEOUSThe Bull Otford, OtfordSee website for prices
  29. 6 NovThe Royal Pantiles Walking TourThe Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge WellsSee website for prices
  30. 6 NovWinter Fused Glass WorkshopBelmont House and Gardens, ThrowleyFree
  31. 7 Nov80s Themed PartyThe Bull Otford, OtfordSee website for prices
  32. 7 NovAlpaca & Goats Meet & GreetsKenward Place, YaldingSold out
  33. 7 NovBenenden Bonfire and FireworksField by Benenden School main entrance, BenendenFrom £4
  34. 7 NovBritcar into the Night Race & Classic Touring CarsBrands Hatch, West KingsdownSee website for prices
  35. 7 NovCommunity Wellbeing DayCyclopark, GravesendSee website for prices
  36. 7 NovCreative Learning Community FairOrchard Theatre, DartfordFree
  37. 7 Nov to 8 NovDover Community Christmas Market at the Maison DieuMaison Dieu, DoverFree
  38. 7 NovDungeons and Dragons taster session at Maidstone MuseumMaidstone Museum, MaidstoneFree
  39. 7 NovDunorlan Park charity fireworksDunorlan Park, Royal Tunbridge WellsFrom £7
  40. 7 NovEdenbridge BonfireEdenbridge town centre and Recreation Ground, EdenbridgeCheck the bonfire society website for entry and ticket details.
  41. 7 NovField Guide – Future EditionQuex House, Gardens and Powell-Cotton Museum, BirchingtonFrom £10
  42. 7 NovFireworks at Medway Yacht ClubMedway Yacht Club, RochesterSee website for prices
  43. 7 NovHorsmonden FireworksDog House Grounds (Horsmonden sports ground), HorsmondenTickets through TicketSource (up to £9.16 including booking fee) or from Heath Stores; under 3s free.
  44. 7 Nov to 8 NovLearn How to Use Reiki CourseHever Castle and Gardens, HeverSee website for prices
  45. 7 Nov to 8 NovLeeds Castle Fireworks SpectacularLeeds Castle, MaidstoneFrom £29
  46. 7 NovPaddock Wood Family FireworksLeigh Academy Paddock Wood, Paddock WoodFrom £6.50
  47. 7 Nov to 8 NovPantiles MarketThe Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge WellsFree
  48. 7 NovPrincess PromsDreamland Margate, MargateSee website for prices
  49. 7 NovShipbourne School Firework and Bonfire Night PartyEvents Field, opposite Shipbourne Primary School, ShipbourneFrom £7
  50. 7 NovThe Brain Bending Science Illusion ShowTrinity Theatre, Royal Tunbridge WellsFrom £10
  51. 7 NovThe Rambling ClubForum Basement, Royal Tunbridge WellsSee website for prices
  52. 7 NovThe Spirit of WoodstockTom Thumb Theatre, MargateSee website for prices
  53. 8 NovFilm Screening of Blithe Spirit PlayTom Thumb Theatre, MargateSee website for prices
  54. 8 NovMake a Christmas Angel - Willow WorkshopHever Castle and Gardens, HeverSee website for prices
  55. 8 NovRemembrance SundayCanterbury Cathedral, CanterburySee website for prices
  56. 8 NovTrosley Village Fireworks and Bonfire NightTrottiscliffe Village Hall, West MallingThe page lists no ticket price in the text provided and states a no refunds policy.
  57. 8 NovWinter Foraging WalkBore Place, ChiddingstoneSee website for prices

9 to 15 November

  1. 9 Nov to 15 NovAutumn Vintage Book FairWhite Cliffs Visitor Centre, DoverFree
  2. 9 NovBSL Tour: Sophie Calle: Something Missing?Turner Contemporary, MargateFree
  3. 9 NovLunchtime Recital SeriesRochester Cathedral, RochesterFree
  4. 10 NovKent Police SurgerySpace at Milton Creek Country Park, SittingbourneFree
  5. 10 NovLost and Found: Hidden Histories of Canterbury's Stained GlassCanterbury Cathedral, CanterburyFrom £45
  6. 10 NovPaper Star WorkshopBelmont House and Gardens, ThrowleyFree
  7. 10 NovTiramisu Making Workshop at A.T. PatisserieA.T. Patisserie, CanterburySee website for prices
  8. 11 NovArmistice DayGravesend, GravesendSee website for prices
  9. 11 NovKent Cricket's Remembrance ServiceSt Lawrence Ground, CanterburyFree
  10. 11 NovSarah Pointon Artist TalkEM Forster Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  11. 11 NovWilder WellbeingBore Place, ChiddingstoneFree
  12. 11 NovWooden Christmas SceneBelmont House and Gardens, ThrowleyFree
  13. 12 NovAuthor Talk with Nick HarkawayThe Drive Methodist Church, SevenoaksSee website for prices
  14. 12 NovCountry by CandlelightRochester Cathedral, RochesterSee website for prices
  15. 12 NovFestive Willow WorkshopBelmont House and Gardens, ThrowleyFrom £95
  16. 12 NovTea Time SocialTom Thumb Theatre, MargateFree
  17. 12 NovThe Lord of the Ring-Sword: Recent discoveries at an Anglo-Saxon Cemetery in East KentOld Brewery Store, FavershamFrom £5
  18. 13 Nov to 14 NovA Christmas Carol by Operation Moonlight at Canterbury CathedralCanterbury Cathedral, CanterburyTicket prices are shown on the Ticket Tailor booking page. The Cathedral says tickets are selling fast.
  19. 13 NovChamber Music Concert: The Sound of the Screen 2EM Forster Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  20. 13 NovOpen Morning for Prospective Families - 13th November 2026Shoreham Village School, ShorehamSee website for prices
  21. 13 NovRave The MusicalTom Thumb Theatre, MargateSee website for prices
  22. 13 NovSticks'n'Sushi Kitchen TakeoverBalfour Winery, StaplehurstFrom £95
  23. 13 NovThe Bull - Live Music Night - Peter GardnerThe Bull Otford, OtfordSee website for prices
  24. 13 NovWhitney Houston by CandlelightRochester Cathedral, RochesterSee website for prices
  25. 14 NovBUCS Cyclocross ChampionshipsCyclopark, GravesendSee website for prices
  26. 14 Nov to 15 NovChristmas Gift Market at the Rare Breeds CentreRare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch, near AshfordFree
  27. 14 NovChristmas Lights Switch On at Royal Victoria PlaceRoyal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge WellsFree
  28. 14 NovChristmas Lights Switch-On 2026Gravesend Town Centre, GravesendSee website for prices
  29. 14 NovDefinitely OasisDreamland Margate, MargateSee website for prices
  30. 14 Nov to 21 NovEducating RitaOast Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  31. 14 NovFarm Discovery Tour - Autumn HikeCastle Farm, ShorehamSee website for prices
  32. 14 NovFeelGood FestThe Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, CanterburyFree
  33. 14 NovMSVR Club Car ChampionshipsBrands Hatch, West KingsdownSee website for prices
  34. 14 NovPre National Trophy ClinicCyclopark, GravesendPrice not stated on the official page; check the entry link for cost.
  35. 15 NovEnduroKA Indy, 500Brands Hatch, West KingsdownSee website for prices
  36. 15 NovSoil and Adema with Breed77Dreamland Margate, MargateSee website for prices
  37. 15 NovTable Top SaleBetteshanger Country Park and Kent Mining Museum, DealSee website for prices

16 to 22 November

  1. 16 NovOakfield Primary Academy Open EventOakfield Primary Academy, DartfordSee website for prices
  2. 17 NovBehind the Trees WalkBedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, GoudhurstFrom £7
  3. 17 NovChristmas Crackers and HatsBelmont House and Gardens, ThrowleyFree
  4. 18 NovWrotham Road Primary School Open EventsWrotham Road, GravesendSee website for prices
  5. 19 NovAuthor Talk with Harry WhittakerSevenoaks Bookshop, SevenoaksSee website for prices
  6. 19 NovBuddy Holly & The Cricketers - Holly ChristmasThe Hazlitt Theatre, MaidstoneSee website for prices
  7. 19 NovCan You Catch A Serial Killer ?Dreamland Margate, MargateSee website for prices
  8. 19 Nov to 22 NovChristmas Market at ChartwellChartwell (National Trust), WesterhamNormal admission or membership applies for the garden, grounds and studio, including the weekend carols. Parking is paid unless you validate a membership card.
  9. 19 NovDon't You Forget About Me!Tom Thumb Theatre, MargateSee website for prices
  10. 19 Nov to 3 JanI Follow the Fox festive family trail at ChartwellChartwell (National Trust), WesterhamFrom £3.50
  11. 19 NovMaidstone Christmas Light Switch OnJubilee Square, MaidstoneCost not stated by the organiser; check the event page before you go
  12. 19 NovPomanders & Natural Christmas Decoration WorkshopBelmont House and Gardens, ThrowleyFree
  13. 19 NovStargazing Walk: Learn the ConstellationsBore Place, ChiddingstoneSee website for prices
  14. 19 Nov to 21 NovWealden Times Midwinter Fair at The Hop FarmThe Hop Farm, Paddock WoodFrom £8
  15. 20 Nov to 20 DecA Woodland Realm: Christmas at Quebec HouseQuebec House (National Trust), WesterhamNormal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  16. 20 Nov to 31 DecChristmas at BedgeburyBedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, GoudhurstFrom £13
  17. 20 Nov to 2 JanChristmas at Hever CastleHever Castle and Gardens, EdenbridgeFrom £15
  18. 20 Nov to 3 JanChristmas Lights at Leeds CastleLeeds Castle, MaidstoneSee website for prices. This is a separately ticketed third-party event: annual admission tickets and gift vouchers are not valid, and castle entry is not included.
  19. 20 Nov to 22 NovKent Festive Gift and Food Show at the Kent ShowgroundKent Showground (Kent Event Centre), DetlingFrom £5.50
  20. 20 NovSymphony Orchestra Concert: The Sound of the Screen 3EM Forster Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  21. 20 NovThomas GreenDreamland Margate, MargateSee website for prices
  22. 20 NovTots Painting SessionsCreative Maidstone, MaidstoneSee website for prices
  23. 20 Nov to 3 JanWild Lights at Wingham Wildlife ParkWingham Wildlife Park, WinghamTickets and further details coming soon
  24. 20 NovWreath Making @ The Old MillOld Mill, AshfordSee website for prices
  25. 21 Nov to 23 DecA Christmas Woodland Wonder at KnoleKnole (National Trust), SevenoaksFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  26. 21 Nov to 13 DecA Cosy Quex House ChristmasQuex House, Gardens and Powell-Cotton Museum, BirchingtonFrom £7
  27. 21 Nov to 3 JanA Fairytale Christmas at Scotney CastleScotney Castle (National Trust), LamberhurstFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  28. 21 Nov to 3 JanA Jolly Woodland Christmas trail at KnoleKnole (National Trust), SevenoaksFree trail. Normal admission to Knole applies (National Trust members free).
  29. 21 NovChiddingstone Castle Christmas FairChiddingstone Castle, ChiddingstoneSee website for prices
  30. 21 Nov to 3 JanChristmas at Ightham MoteIghtham Mote (National Trust), Ivy Hatch, near SevenoaksIncluded with normal admission (National Trust members free).
  31. 21 Nov to 20 DecChristmas Falconry ExperienceHever Castle and Gardens, HeverSee website for prices
  32. 21 NovDeal Christmas lights switch-onDeal High Street, outside St George's Church, DealNo charge is listed; the event takes place on the closed High Street.
  33. 21 Nov to 24 DecFather Christmas at Leeds CastleLeeds Castle, MaidstoneFather Christmas ticket price not shown on the event page; see website. Castle admission is required and sold separately (Explorer ticket from £34.50 adult and £24.50 child online, valid for a year).
  34. 21 Nov to 3 JanGingerbread Man trail at Scotney CastleScotney Castle (National Trust), LamberhurstFree trail. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  35. 21 Nov to 3 JanWallace & Gromit – A Cracking Christmas CaperLeeds Castle, MaidstoneIncluded with your daytime admission ticket
  36. 21 Nov to 9 DecWillow Star WorkshopSissinghurst Castle Garden, CranbrookSee website for prices
  37. 21 NovWrotham Christmas Country EventThe Moat, WrothamSee website for prices
  38. 22 NovRustic Reindeer WorkshopMilton Creek Country Park, SittingbourneSee website for prices

23 to 29 November

  1. 23 Nov to 26 DecFestive Events at Great Comp GardenGreat Comp Garden, PlattPrice not stated on the page; tickets via the Book tickets link
  2. 24 NovChristmas Bauble Calligraphy WorkshopCreative Maidstone, MaidstoneSee website for prices
  3. 24 NovEmbraceDreamland Margate, MargateSee website for prices
  4. 25 NovCreative Learning Craft ClubOrchard Theatre, DartfordFrom £14.50
  5. 25 NovG4 ChristmasRochester Cathedral, RochesterTicketed
  6. 25 Nov to 27 NovThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeEM Forster Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  7. 26 NovFestive Shopping NightBalfour Winery, StaplehurstFree
  8. 26 Nov to 3 JanIcescape Tunbridge Wells ice rink at Calverley GroundsCalverley Grounds, Royal Tunbridge WellsFrom £10
  9. 26 NovOpen Evening Event with Pizza - Reception Starters in September 2027Copperfield Academy, GravesendSee website for prices
  10. 26 NovThe RiflesDreamland Margate, MargateSee website for prices
  11. 27 NovBug Snug WorkshopDoddington Place Gardens, DoddingtonFrom £45
  12. 27 NovChristmas Wreath Making with A.T. PatisserieA.T. Patisserie, CanterburySee website for prices
  13. 27 Nov to 3 JanChurchill's Colourful Christmas at ChartwellChartwell (National Trust), WesterhamNormal admission applies (National Trust members free). The family trail costs £3.50. Guided tours are an extra £9.50 and must be pre-booked.
  14. 27 NovLate-Night Christmas opening at Quebec HouseQuebec House, WesterhamSee website for prices
  15. 27 Nov to 13 DecRochester Christmas MarketRochester Castle Gardens, RochesterFree
  16. 27 NovSittingbourne Xmas Country EventWoodcoombe Sports & Social Club, MurstonSee website for prices
  17. 27 Nov to 10 JanThe All New Adventures of Peter Pan (pantomime)The Marlowe Theatre, CanterburySee website for prices
  18. 27 Nov to 13 DecTonbridge Christmas FestTonbridge Castle, TonbridgeFree
  19. 28 Nov to 23 DecA Truly Magical Christmas at the Rare Breeds CentreRare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch, near AshfordCheck the Rare Breeds Centre booking page for prices.
  20. 28 Nov to 31 DecBeauty and the Beast (pantomime)The Hazlitt Theatre, MaidstoneSee website for prices. Family and school offers are listed on the booking page.
  21. 28 NovBroadstairs Christmas Market at Pierremont HallPierremont Hall, BroadstairsThe town council's page is written for traders and does not give a visitor charge.
  22. 28 Nov to 13 DecCharles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at Eastgate HouseEastgate House, RochesterFrom £12.50
  23. 28 Nov to 24 DecChristmas at Bewl WaterBewl Water, LamberhurstFrom £62
  24. 28 Nov to 3 JanChristmas at SissinghurstSissinghurst Castle Garden, CranbrookSee website for prices
  25. 28 Nov to 29 NovChristmas FayreThe Friars Aylesford Priory, AylesfordSee website for prices
  26. 28 NovChristmas in OzMargate Caves, MargateSee website for prices
  27. 28 NovChristmas Special Alpaca Meet & GreetKenward Place, YaldingSee website for prices
  28. 28 NovChristmas with ABBA on Show! ABBA Tribute night in Chartham!Chartham Village Hall, CharthamSee website for prices
  29. 28 NovFestive Wreath MakingQuex House, Gardens and Powell-Cotton Museum, BirchingtonFrom £70
  30. 28 Nov to 29 NovNational CX Trophy Rd 3Cyclopark, GravesendSee website for prices
  31. 28 NovSandwich Community Christmas LightsSandwich town centre, SandwichNo charge is listed; the event raises money for Martha Trust.
  32. 28 Nov to 24 DecSanta SpecialsRomney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, New Romney station, New RomneySee website for prices. Under 1s travel free, or £15 with a gift from Santa.
  33. 28 Nov to 24 DecSanta's Grotto with talking letterboxSt George's Street by the big tree (opposite McDonalds), CanterburyFrom £13
  34. 28 Nov to 19 DecSanta's HouseDartford Borough Council, DartfordSee website for prices
  35. 28 NovThe Comedy StoreDreamland Margate, MargateTickets are sold through AXS, with transaction and booking fees applying; the page gives no price.
  36. 28 NovWhitstable Xmas HoedownThe Harbour Garden, WhitstableSee website for prices
  37. 28 NovWinter Wreath Making Workshop at the fabulous Hotpod Yoga studio. Margate.Hotpod Yoga - Margate, MargateSee website for prices
  38. 29 NovAdvent Carol Service and ProcessionRochester Cathedral, RochesterSee website for prices
  39. 29 NovChristmas Wreath Making at Neptune CanterburyNeptune, CanterburySee website for prices
  40. 29 Nov to 24 DecMission ChristmasThe Historic Dockyard Chatham, ChathamFrom £8.50
  41. 29 Nov to 24 DecSanta SpecialsKent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden Town Station, TenterdenFrom £100