WHAT’S ON AUGUST&SEPTEMBER 14 – 25 AUGUST (every Sunday) 3pm-5pm Tonbridge Castle Summer Band Concerts Live music on Tonbridge Castle lawn. Free event. Info at www.kentattractions.co.uk/events 17 & 18 AUGUST 9am-5.30pm Truckfest The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6PY Truckfest South East returns to The Hop Farm and is the must see show for enthusiasts, families and the road haulage industry. Paid event. Info at www.thehopfarm.co.uk/events 17 & 18 AUGUST 10am-5pm Biddenden Tractorfest and Country Fair Woolpack Corner, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BH A not-for-profit annual event. Tractors, country fair, crafts, food stalls and more attractions than ever for the whole family. Paid event. Info at www.tractorfest.co.uk 24 – 26 AUGUST 11am-5pm
Plant Hunters Weekend Lullingstone Castle, Eynsford, DA4 0JA Celebrating the lives of some of Britain’s most intrepid plant hunters. Visitors can experience an authentic expedition camp, complete with plant presses, roaring fire, porters and canvas tents. Info at www.lullingstonecastle. co.uk/events 25 AUGUST 12pm-9.30pm Music on the Green Bearsted Village Green, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4EJ A music event that showcases local musical acts, plus Kids’ Zone, food stalls and festival bar. Info at www.musiconthegreen.co.uk 30 AUGUST – 1 SEPTEMBER 10am to 5pm Weald of Kent Country Craft Show Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11 8DG Live music, marquees of artisan food and drink stalls, street food stalls, craft village of quality handmade crafts, jewellery, glasswork, craft demos, children’s entertainment, vintage fun fair,
adventure playground. Paid event. Info at www.ichfevents.co.uk or call 01425 277988. 31 AUGUST 10am-4pm Bewl’s Big Dog Day Out A fun day out for all the family, especially your four-legged-friend. The day includes a treasure trail, a dog agility course and stalls. Free event. Parking fee. Info at www.bewlwater.co.uk
September 7 & 8 SEPT 10am-6pm Taste of Kent Food Festival Bradbourne House, New Road, East Malling, ME19 6DZ
Artisan producers from Kent, food demos with top chefs and stars of the great British Bake Off, cookery masterclasses and children’s entertainment along with performances on the main stage. Paid event. Info at www.tasteofkent.co.uk 8 SEPT 12.30-2.30pm Family Dog Show & BBQ Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Riverhill, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RR Family dog show with fun classes for all abilities, plus food stalls and bar. Info and details of how to enter your dog at www.riverhillgardens.co.uk
WHAT’S ON THEATRE & DANCE 6 & 7 JULY 7pm (6th), 1.30pm & 4.30pm (7th) Dancin’ In the Rain The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ The pupils from the Laura Bruce Dance Academy will take you on a journey of musical theatre, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, lyrical and tap numbers to entertain all ages. Info at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk 13 & 14 JULY 6pm (13th) & 2pm (14th) Over the Rainbow The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ Featuring ballet, tap, street dance, drama, singing and gymnastics. Info at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk 24 JULY & 25 JULY 4pm (24th) 11.30am, 2pm (25th) We’re Going on a Bear Hunt EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, Tonbridge, TN9 1JP Adaptation of the classic story with songs and adventure. Info at www.emftheatre.com 25 JULY 2.30pm Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show
EVENTS www.familiesonline.co.uk
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
1 AUGUST 2.30pm Alice in Wonderland The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG A fun musical version of the classic story for all the family. Info at www.heverfestival.co.uk
The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Featuring a menagerie of 21 loveable puppets, the vibrant colour and humour of the main character makes Elmer a great show for children of all ages. Info at www.heverfestival.co.uk 28 JULY 4pm Film: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ The classic film starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson and Peter Ostrum. Info at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk
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10 AUGUST 11am Baby Broadway: An Interactive Family Concert The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ Sing and dance along to songs from popular musicals and films such as Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Frozen and many more. Info at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk 10 AUGUST 8-10pm Wind in the Willows Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, ➺
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