What can I do with the kids this weekend in Kent?

Are you looking for inspiration for family events?

Then let My Kent Family come to the rescue. Every week we search the county for some great ideas to keep you entertained.

Bardolph's Box

@ Ashford Library

Saturday, March 19

This new touring production will take children and families through a roller-coaster ride through Shakespeare's works in the form of a interactive production. Up The Road Theatre, which is based in the county, and the Unity Theatre have joined forces for Bardolph’s Box, a small-scale Shakespeare-inspired show for eight to 12-year-olds.

For more details click here

Day out at Dreamland

@ Dreamland, Margate

Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20

Enjoy a family-fun day out at this thrilling amusement park from the past. Full of vintage rides that date back to the 1920s, Dreamland is a place that offers a retro version of seaside fun. With 17 rides ranging from vintage merry-go round, hectic waltzer, tea cups and the fully restored scenic railway rollercoaster it's sure to be a fab day out for all the family.

To book tickets click here

Easter Egg Eggstravaganza

@ Sheppey Little Theatre, Sheerness

Sunday, March 20

Join in the fun at this fundraising event at Sheppey Little Theatre - with craft stalls, easter gifts, jewellery, tombola and refreshments. Entry is free too.

More info here

Doc. Yard's Secret Lab

@ The Historic Dockyard, Chatham

Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20

This family-fun event welcomes budding young scientists for hands-on family friendly experiments. Science is made 'super-cool' and its resident professor will be looking for volunteer techsplorers to become 'sub-zereo heroes'. Places are booked on a first come first serve basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Book your tickets to the Historic Dockyard Chatham.

Newborn lambs

@ Rare Breeds Centre, Ashford

From Friday, March 18

The lambs will be making their wobbly entrance at the centre in Woodchurch. Lambing is expected to take between two and three weeks, and you can see new arrivals and even bottle feed any sock lambs being cared for by centre staff.

Check out more events at the Rare Breeds Centre here

Magic of the Musicals

@ Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne

Saturday, March 19

Sing your heart out at the Avenue Theatre this weekend with youth group Creativedge Productions as they present Magic of the Musicals, with popular songs from Annie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Kiss Me Kate, Wicked, Matilda, Singin in the Rain.

Tickets can be booked here