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Discover a Variety of Festive Events to
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Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub
Open until Saturday 16 December
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Working in partnership with The Mall, Maidstone Borough Council is hosting a Christmas Donation Hub which is taking in festive gifts, toys, toiletries, household products, food items and more to be shared with local charities who will distribute them to those who may be struggling to afford to celebrate this year.
Located on the upper level of The Mall, the Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is being manned by volunteers and will be gratefully accepting donations Monday – Saturday between 10am and 4pm.
We are so grateful for so many donations already. If you are looking to donate, we particularly need non-perishable food items for the MBC community larders and gifts for teenagers and men.
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Peter Pan's Festive Trail
Until Thursday 4 January
Join Peter Pan's free Festive Trail by One Maidstone!
Locate 24 QR codes in Maidstone town centre shop windows for a chance to win a £150 shopping voucher or a VIP Family Panto Ticket for 2024. Get trail maps online or from designated spots around town including the Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub, The Mall, Maidstone Museum, Hazlitt Theatre and Frederic’s.
Find face picture boards and share #MaidstoneFunFace for added fun!
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The Moon Exhibition
*Finishing Soon* - Available until Saturday 16 December
Come and re-live historic moments in lunar exploration and discover over 5,000 years of mankind’s fascination with the Moon, from the Stone Age to the Space Age.
Tickets to enter the exhibition cost £4 for adults and £2 for children, or get a great deal with the family ticket which includes 2 adults and up to 3 children for only £10.
These tickets are available to purchase at reception on the day.
Christmas Craft Market
This Saturday 9 December
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Maidstone Museum will be holding their annual Christmas Craft Market which will have stalls full of lovely gifts and goodies, from local confectionery producers to unusual hand crafted goods, there will be items for all ages!
Entry is free and the market will be running from 10am - 3pm.
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Christmas Glass Workshop with Mona Whitton
Friday 15 December
Join Mona Whitton, winner of Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas on Channel 4 for a relaxing two hour session making a beautiful stained glass star decoration for your tree. Enjoy a festive mince pie and hot beverage whilst learning a new craft to decorate your home.
There are only two of the three sessions available to book onto so make sure to book soon to avoid missing out!
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Christmas Lights at
Leeds Castle
Friday 24 Nov - Sunday 31 Dec
An all-new and re-imagined magical Christmas trail featuring enchanting illuminations and Christmas music, which will fill the air and light up the glamorous and historic Leeds Castle.
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A Narnia Christmas
at The Castle
Until Friday 1 January
This Christmas join Leeds Castle for an enchanting festive experience, bringing the beloved story of 'The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe' to life.
Step through the wardrobe to be transported into a winter wonderland!
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Experience Christmas
at Kent Life
Until Sunday 24 December
Head to Kent Life this holiday period for an award-winning festive extravaganza.
Meet Father Christmas in his enchanting grotto, graduate from elf school, indulge in heartwarming Christmas films, explore the delightful sweet shop and much more!
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Santa at the Christmas Grotto
Until Sunday 24 December
Santa and his Elves return to The Mall Maidstone for Christmas! Santa will be greeting kids in his new Grotto until Christmas Eve before his worldwide gift-giving journey. Entry is £5 per child with a gift; £2 from each supports a Maidstone charity.
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Christmas at Fremlin Walk
Fremlin Walk's "Snow Place Like It" brings Christmas magic until 2 January with a bustling market featuring unique gifts, food stalls, and a selfie contest. Saturdays in December at Fremlin Walk will transform into winter wonderlands with snow cannons outside House of Fraser for festive selfies every 15 minutes.
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Local Producers Christmas Fair
This Saturday 9 December
Head to Lockmeadow Food Hall for the Local Producers Christmas Fair on Saturday, 9 December, from 10am to 3pm, offering free entry.
Discover unique crafts perfect for gifting while enjoying mulled wine and the melodies of the Tuneless Choir at 12-noon. Wrap your purchased presents at the charity wrap station, supporting Heart of Kent Hospice, or bring your items from home to be wrapped on-site. Don't miss this festive opportunity!
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Maidstone & Medway Sinfonia Autumn Concert
Saturday 9 December
Experience Maidstone & Medway Sinfonia's Autumn Concert featuring Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Schubert's Symphony No. 4, and Bizet's Symphony No. 1. Tickets cost £12 (£10 for Orchestra Friends) while under-18s enter free.
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Christmas Yule Tide With A Survivor's Story CIC
Sunday 10 December
Jump Into Christmas with A Survivor's Story. Explore stalls, meet Santa, enter into the raffle or take part in the Football Mini Auction in aid of supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
Bring the kids to come and see Santa for £3 per child while adults can enjoy exploring the variety of stalls!
A Survivor's Story CIC will also have a Toy Donation Station where you can donate a brand new toy to be delivered to a refuge for children who may not otherwise have anything this Christmas.
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Salvation Army Officers, 1880s. Image courtesy Salvation Army International Heritage Centre.
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The Salvation Army in Kent
Monday 11 December
Kent History & Library Centre
This talk will explore the Salvation Army's evolution in Kent and its involvement in significant events like a Chatham libel case in 1895, the 'Maidstone Horror' epidemic, and the Faversham munitions explosion.
To reserve a free seat, contact 03000 420673 or archives@kent.gov.uk.
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The Maidstone Singers' Christmas Celebrations
Tues 12 & Wed 13 December
Head to St Martin's Church for The Maidstone Singers' Traditional Christmas Celebrations this December. This will be a Christmas concert with plenty of audience participation with a glass of wine and light refreshments included.
The event will be running from 7.30 - 9.30pm both evenings.
Tickets are £15 and are available from tickets@themaidstonesingers.org.uk, choir members or telephone (07802 575656).
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The New Adventures of Peter Pan Pantomime
Until Sunday 31 December
Join Wendy, Michael and John as Peter Pan takes them on a magical journey to Neverland. Enjoy audience participation and dazzling special effects, with fun for all ages at this spectacular pantomime.
Make sure to book your tickets soon as 82% of the tickets have already been sold!
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Christmas at
Lower Grange Farm
Saturday 16 December
Enjoy a special festive event and tuck into mulled wine and mince pies, browse the stalls and support the Kent Scouts fundraising. Father Christmas will be there in his new grotto!
Book online to secure your visit with Santa now!
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Christmas Variety Show
Saturday 16 December
Harmony Community Arts Centre's first Christmas Show will be led by the Troupers Director and will include all of the current classes joined by I Can Cabaret and PROUD PAC!
There will be a raffle, with gifts to give away, kindly donated by the people of Maidstone via the Maidstone Borough Council Christmas Donation Hub.
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Maidstone Choral Union
Christmas Concert
Saturday 16 December
Join Maidstone Choral Union for their Christmas Concert this December. Featuring carols for choir and audience conducted by Ciara Considine at St Martin's Church.
The concert starts at 6pm and tickets can be purchased from any Maidstone Choral Union choir member, or on the door.
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Arthur Christmas
Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 December
This Christmas join the Hazlitt Institute and go on an adventure with Arthur Christmas! When Santa forgets to deliver one present, can Arthur rise to the challenge and live up to his family name? This is not one to be missed, unlike that present.
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Family Festive Fanfare
Saturday 16 December
Get into the Christmas spirit with Maidstone Wind Symphony and Kent Academy of Musical Theatre! They will be performing an afternoon of festive music for all ages, including Highlights from Frozen and Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride!
The event starts at 1:30pm with pre-concert kids' activities including a craft table as well as refreshments. The concert will begin at 3:00pm.
Tickets can be booked online.
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Merry Little Christmas Party
Saturday 16 December
Enjoy a Christmas experience with Heart of Kent Hospice at The Village Hotel with a jam-packed programme of family festive fun!
The event will feature a disco with lights, a magical elf show, a visit from Santa, one small gift per child, gingerbread decorating and more!
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The River Market
Sunday 24 December
Get ready for the big day and pick up some last minute local produce for your Christmas dinner at The River Market on Christmas Eve at Maidstone Market Hall.
The market will be indoors and will feature mainly food with some craft and other stalls as well. Get there early to avoid disappointment and don’t forget your bags!
The market will be running from 9.30am to 1.30pm and entry is free!
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