Things to do in Kent this weekend

It's the last weekend before lots of kids in Kent return to school following the half term break.

Alongside getting uniforms organised and finishing off the homework, enjoy one of these fantastic events happening this Saturday and Sunday:

Fright at the Museum: Mother Crawe and The Crows' Curse, The Beaney, Canterbury

Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26

Real owls are swooping into a Kent attraction which is being transformed into a haunted house on Friday and Saturday. Explore the museum with Mother Crawe’s feathered friends and help lift The Crows’ Curse. Plus, complete the trail successfully for your chance to win an Amazon Fire tablet!

You can also meet some of Mother Crawe’s mischievous feathered friends in the Explorers and Collectors Gallery for free between 11am and 3pm whilst regular pumpkin carving and potion making classes are also taking place.
Entry to The Beaney is free but activities may incur a charge. Learn more here.

Creepy Creepy Crawlies, Shorne Woods Country Park near Gravesend

Saturday, October 26

Pull on your wellies and head to Shorne Woods to get up close with a selection of creepy crawlies. The event will include an informative talk from a local bug expert as well as the opportunity to make crafts in the venue hire room. Each bookable session lasts 90 minutes and places can be booked in advance by clicking here.

Halloween Spooktacular, Kent Life, Sandling near Maidstone

Running until Sunday, October 27

It's the final weekend of Kent Life's Halloween fun. The heritage farm park has been transformed for the spooky season. There’s pumpkin carving, creepy cuddle corner, spooky farm rides and daily fancy dress competitions. And if you're family is brave enough there are trick or treating sessions each afternoon in the historic houses! Further details here.

Children's events at Canterbury Festival

Running until Sunday, October 27

Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children, Comedy Club for Kids and Baby Loves Disco are just some of the shows and events running for families up until this Sunday at Canterbury Festival.

The international arts festival has a number of shows on offer for families. To book a ticket to one you fancy please click here.

Pick a pumpkin, various Kent locations

Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27

It's set to be a busy weekend for Kent's pumpkin patches ahead of Halloween on Thursday. You can see our guide to your nearest fields here.

But the week's wet weather has meant some changes to opening times and the suitability of sites for pushchairs etc. So please do check ahead before leaving!

Get Spooked, Dreamland, Margate

Running until Sunday, October 27

Nine days of frightfully good fun by the sea ends this Sunday ahead of Halloween.

New for 2019 is a family friendly maze for the brave and not so brave, there’s also ghoulish party games, a devilish disco and a variety of spooky crafts and activities to take part in too. Dressing up is encouraged and alongside a host of rides is the Dreamland Ark, where animal lovers can enjoy a special creepy crawlies experience meeting spiders, reptiles and more.

The park is free to enter and open every day throughout half term, from 11am - 5pm. Buy unlimited ride wristbands online in advance and save 25%. All the information can be found here.

Broadwitch Hauntfest, Broadditch Farm, Southfleet

Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27

Broadditch becomes Broadwitch at Halloween with fangtastic fun on the farm for its family-friendly daytime events which are all happening this weekend.

The Freaky Forest, Bone Yard and Boo Bungalow are among the attractions suitable for children with pumpkin carving workshops also available to book. Tickets for all of the daytime events in 2019 are now available to buy with ticket packages available for families who wish to participate in more than one event. To learn more or to make a booking please visit www.spookycastle.co.uk

• For more Halloween themed events running this weekend see our guide by clicking here.
• If you're still looking for a firework night to take the family to we have rounded up those taking place in Kent here.