EVENTS
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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
22 - 30 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Kent Life , Maidstone www . kentlife . org . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : Adults £ 12 , Concessions £ 12 , Children ( aged 2- 15 ) £ 12 , Family £ 44 , Members Free
Come along and join in with the family friendly Halloween events as Kent Life is transformed for the spooky season . There will be plenty for all to enjoy from pumpkin carving , creepy corners , fun farm rides and daily fancy dress competitions . Are you brave enough to come along and trick or treat in Kent Life ’ s historic houses ? You never know who ’ s lurking behind the doors !
22 - 30 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN AT LEEDS CASTLE Leeds Castle , Maidstone www . leeds-castle . com Time : Various | Price : Included in general admission
From ghosts and ghouls to pumpkins and apples , the witches at Leeds Castle have created a spooky adventure throughout the grounds , so get ready for broomsticks , witches hats , twists and turns , and of course lots of fun ! Watch and listen as Halloween performers share eerie stories , join in fancy dress competitions , embark on the pumpkin trail , complete the Halloween activity booklet and take lots of family portraits at the Instagrammable Halloween frame .
22 - 30 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN HALF TERM AT DOVER CASTLE Dover Castle , Dover www . english-heritage . org . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : Included in general admission
Myths , legends and monsters of English folklore await you at Dover Castle this half term . Follow Dennis , Gnasher and friends to solve creepy clues on the fun family quest around the grounds . The ghoulish guide will tell tales of ghostly goings-on throughout history ; try your hand at becoming a monster hunter with the range of hands-on training activities and meet the comedy castle rat who will entertain you with stories and songs of his explorations of the castle . Don ' t miss the fantastical dragon and grim reaper puppets prowling around the keep yard and watch in awe as the shadow puppet theatre creates magical shapes in the darkness .
23 OCTOBER NICK SHARATT ’ S HALLOWEEN DRAWALONG Astor Theatre , Deal www . theastor . co . uk Time : 2pm | Price : Adults £ 16 , Children £ 13
Join much-loved children ’ s author and illustrator Nick Sharratt for a special Halloween-themed drawalong . He ’ ll be sketching gently spooky characters from a selection of his fun-filled picture books including the hugely popular You Choose , Shark in the Park and Pants series . And you can draw along with him ! Nick has illustrated over 300 books and has worked with top authors including Dame Jacqueline Wilson ’ s phenomenally successful children ’ s novels . This event is ideal for Nick ' s younger fans . Bring pencils , paper and something to lean on .
25 OCTOBER WILD CLASSROOM FAMILY COOKING WORKSHOP Belmont House , Faversham www . belmont-house . org Time : 10am - 1.30pm Price : £ 65 ( 2ad & 2ch aged 4-15 years )
Step outside this autumn with Wild Classroom , where you and your family will be able to cook over fire using fresh ingredients from the kitchen garden . Collect your ingredients for the day , while also having the opportunity to view the garden itself and meet members of the Belmont gardening team responsible for growing them . Each family will have their own table and tools to prepare food to cook over fire using a range of techniques . Once the session is complete you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful setting at Belmont .
25 OCTOBER THE BE YOU FESTIVAL North Kent College , Tonbridge www . thisisusdance . co . uk / beyou Time : From 12pm Price : Adult £ 10 , Child £ 8 , Carer £ 5
Express yourself freely through activities , performances and workshops . This is a completely accessible event that offers everyone the chance to come together , celebrate individuality and embrace diversity because it ’ s good to be you !
WILD CLASSROOM FAMILY COOKING WORKSHOP
The Be You Festival is here to give your child a sense of confidence , acceptance , freedom and a chance to express themselves through the creative arts . This is a fun and engaging day for all of the family to try new things and learn how wonderful it is to be you !
25 OCTOBER REASONS YOU SHOULD ( N ’ T ) LOVE ME Trinity Theatre , Tunbridge Wells www . trinitytheatre . net Time : 8pm | Price : From £ 18
Juno was born with spina bifida and is now clumsily navigating her 20s amidst street healers , love , loneliness – and the feeling of being an unfinished project . Winner of the Women ’ s Prize for Playwriting 2020 , Amy Trigg ’ s remarkable debut play Reasons You Should ( n ’ t ) Love Me is a hilarious and heartwarming tale about how sh * t our wonderful lives can be .
27 OCTOBER MARK THOMAS BLACK & WHITE Gulbenkian Theatre , Canterbury www . thegulbenkian . co . uk Time : 8pm | Price : £ 17.50
The political godfather of UK comedy , Mark Thomas is back to what he does best : taking down politicians , mucking about , new ideas and finding hope . This award-winning comedian asks how did we get here ? What are we going to do about it ? Who ’ s up for a singsong ? After lockdowns and isolation , this show is about the simple act of being in a room together and toppling international capitalism .
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