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Make a splash with a Christmas Eve swim
16 December 2023Dress up in your favourite festive costume and brave the cold water for a refreshing Christmas Eve dip.
Rudolph race to raise money for charity
13 December 2023Runners are set to dress up in a pair of antlers and a red nose to take part in a festive fun run for charity.
Get tails wagging with dog-friendly Christmas walk
11 December 2023The seaside stroll will encourage dog owners and their pups to dress up in Christmas jumpers for a brisk winter walk.
Christmas Jumper Day 2023: Dates, donations and how to take part
05 December 2023Dig out your favourite festive jumper and take part in this year’s annual charity event.
Christmas events to get you in the festive spirit
01 December 2023We’ve rounded up a number of festive events taking place during December for children, families and adults to enjoy.
‘This is the place to beat this year’
18 November 2023Our reporter looks at one of the county’s most hypnotising Christmas light shows – as people far and wide get into the holiday spirit.
Huge Christmas lights switch-on sees countdown to celebrations begin
16 November 2023Excitement and anticipation for a town’s festive light switch-on has reached its crescendo as lights officially turned on. .
Sikh temple set to celebrate Diwali with huge fireworks display
07 November 2023The biggest gurdwara in Europe is hosting its annual Bandi Chhor Diwas and Diwali celebrations again with a huge fireworks display.
Pay your respects with Kent’s Remembrance Day events
05 November 2023Pay tribute to those who have given their lives in battle over the years at Remembrance Day services across Kent.
Diwali 2023: Everything you need to know
03 November 2023It will soon be Diwali – find out more about the Hindu festival, why it's celebrated and some of the special events taking place.
‘I felt so much love in the room’
03 November 2023Legendary soul singer Jaki Graham was among those in attendance at a local awards show celebrating black youth.
‘Saluting Our Sisters’ for Black History Month 2023
31 October 2023Community members gathered to celebrate black history with free workshops, evening entertainment and an awards ceremony.
Digital festival to take over Medway towns
26 October 2023Electric Medway Festival will boast a programme of stunning light projections, art exhibitions and VR experiences.
Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know
19 October 2023What is the Hindu festival, how is it celebrated and what events will there be across Kent?
kmfm presenters to host bonfire bash
18 October 2023Two kmfm radio hosts will be at the helm of one of Kent’s biggest fireworks displays with live music and a funfair.
Comedians take centre stage at seaside book festival
14 October 2023The literary festival will include author talks, live podcast recordings, children’s shows and writing workshops.
Become besties with your local bookshop
11 October 2023Bookshop Day is back and stores across Kent are celebrating with author talks, book signings and storytime sessions.
‘Festival of Light’ returns to village
05 October 2023A free community celebration featuring live entertainment, music and fireworks is set to return.
Christmas parade set to kick off town’s festive season
29 September 2023A festive carnival with an enchanted forest theme, and led by a 5m high fox puppet, will delight once more, with food stalls and lantern workshops.
Book festival showcasing local authors to make its debut
25 September 2023The town’s first literary festival will feature a number of award-winning Kent authors, free workshops and storytelling for children.
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