What’s on 5 September – 10 October Nature Tots Denstead Wood, Chartham Hatch CT4 7NT Nature Tots is based on Forest School, for pre-school age children. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little ones to explore, discover and learn from nature and gain a sense of achievement from a variety of nature, art and craft-based activities. 10am - 12noon. 5 – 8 September The Wizard of Oz Theatre Royal, Margate CT9 1HX Box Office: 01843 292795 Adapted by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the show features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage. Tickets £14. 6 September Folkestone Sling Meet with Library Hawkinge and Rural Childrens Centre, Folkestone CT18 7BS Sling meet with the sling library. Come along to meet other baby wearing parents for a chat and advice. Fees are £10 Yearly Membership or £15 Lifetime Membership.
7 September Outdoor Theatre: The Secret Garden Walmer Castle & Gardens, Deal CT14 7LJ Chapterhouse Theatre presents an enchanting re-telling of Francis Hodgson-Burnett’s 1911 tale The Secret Garden. £11 child £16 adult. 7 September & 5 October Forest Families Step-Out Outdoor Learning CIC, Evegate Business Centre, Smeeth, Ashford TN25 6SX Enjoy a morning in the woods, every first Saturday of the month. Have a go at fire lighting, cook your breakfast over the camp fire and have plenty of free time to play. £6 per child per session 7 September Saturday Club Play Day Foxwood House, Honey Hill, Whitstable CT5 3BW With space to play, new skills to practise and fun to be had, these Play days are filled with all things outdoors, and no tech allowed. Booking is essential and places are limited. Email info@tinytribeoutdoors.com. 7 September Create your own Birds of Samphire Hoe Painting Samphire Hoe, A20, CT17 9FL Working from a template, and using real water colour paint, you will create your own wildlife illustration. 2pm. 7 – 8 September Western Heights Open Weekend Drop Redoubt Road, Western Heights, Dover CT17 9AP Napoleonic and Second World War re-enactors will be carrying
out skirmishes, parades, drills and demonstrations throughout the weekend. Please note there will be firing and loud bangs, ear plugs for children and adults are provided. £5 adults, accompanied children free. 7 – 8 September Eat, Drink Margate Dreamland, Margate CT9 1XJ Dreamland is holding its first ever food festival, with an array of foodie entertainment lined up including a farmers’ market, a parade of street vendors, plus talks and debates. The festival will be open from 10am to 6pm each day and is free to enter. 8 September Geology of Folkestone Warren Walk (Green Gang) The Pavillion, Folkestone CT19 6BL Meeting at 1pm outside the Pavillion restaurant, this short walk will provide an introduction to the geology and fossils that can be found in the area, and explain why the landscape in this region looks the way it does. Sturdy footwear is required. Ages 5+. Booking is required. Call 01304 241806. Suggested £2 donation. 8 September Solley’s Sundae Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour, Ripple CT14 8JL This will be the first farm festival held at Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour. There will be music from local bands and musicians, face painting, a local food and drink market, activities for the kids, tractor rides, farm trail and of course as much Solley’s Ice Cream as you can eat! Gates open at 11am.
12 September Canterbury Drop-in Sling Meet Espressions Arts Café, Canterbury CT1 2DZ A mini meet up with sling library at the lovely Expression Pottery cafe. Hot and cold drinks available from the cafe. Nice enclosed garden. Bring what slings you have, and questions too. Suggested donation of £2. 12 September Whitstable Mums UnLtd Riverside Vineyard Church, Whitstable CT5 3JQ This business networking event is great for people in the Whitstable area with a business or looking to start one. This event has open networking between 9:30-10am followed by introductions and the chance to share what help you need and what your business is all about. You must book in advance. 12 September Eureka Seekers Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Whitstable CT5 1DD A fun-filled educational experience for 3-7 year olds fusing stories, science and craft. This is the first of a series of sessions, running from 3:30-4:30pm. Booking required: call 07412205105. 13 – 15 September Heritage Open Days – Free Entry Sandwich Guildhall Museum, Sandwich CT13 9AH The museum is dedicated to the history of Sandwich from Roman times up to the 20th century. You can view the Magna Carta and Charter of the Forest and also see the special exhibition on the Battle of Sandwich. Activities for children available.
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6 September Deal Food and Drink Festival Deal Castle, Deal CT14 7BA The grounds of Deal Castle, with history dating back to Tudor times, provides an ideal setting to eat, drink and relax at this annual food festival. In addition to the food market and street food section, there will be a feast of entertainment, including rides for younger visitors, live music, a craft beer bar and speciality drinks.
Your essential guide to family events this Autumn. We take great care in compiling our events guide, but check with the venues before you leave home just in case times or prices have changed since we went to print.
Compiled by Laura Vass
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2ND & 3RD NOVEMBER Music, moving images and incredible fireworks combine for a spectacular display set to the theme of ‘Around the World’ at the historic Castle. BOOK TICKETS now at leeds-castle.com
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