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Hello January!

Christmas Tree Recycling with Heart of Kent Hospice

Make your post-Christmas clean-up stress-free and support your local hospice!

Discover the history of Maidstone's Pubs

A historical tour of Maidstone's Pubs with Boots Adventure!

Saturday 17th January

Discover a different side of Maidstone on this relaxed historical pub tour led by Ben, where local stories, characters, and centuries of brewing heritage come to life! 

Events and Entertainment 

Annual Wassail at Loddington Farm

Saturday 3rd January

The Sooty Show at Kent Life 

10th January until 8th February 

Antiques and Vintage Fair at Detling Showground

17th and 18th January 

Crooners Uncaged at the Hazlitt Theatre

Friday 30th January

🎨Creative Maidstone🎨

Drawing 101 Workshop

Friday 9th January

Bookbinding Workshop

Saturday 10th January

Botanical Etching Workshop

Thursday 15th January

Silk Painting Workshop

Saturday 31st January

Explore the exciting events lined up for 2026 and mark your calendar so you don’t miss a moment!

🐲21st February Lunar New Year, Jubilee Square 

👑11th April Medieval Fayre, Brenchley Gardens

🎶30th Apr - 4th May Maidstone Fringe Festival

🎊16th May  Mayor Making and Civic Parade 

🌸30th - 31st May Magic of Thailand, Mote Park

🚶‍➡️7th June Walk for Parkinson's, Mote Park 

🍴13th - 14th June East European Festival, Mote Park 

🫧21st June Bubble Rush, Mote Park 

🍴27th June Taste of the Caribbean, Mote Park

✈️27th & 28th June Headcorn International Airshow

🏃‍♂️4th & 5th July Race for Life, Mote Park 

🎸17th - 19th July Maid of Stone, Mote Park 

🛶25th July Maidstone River Festival 

🎤25th - 26th July Rock the Mote, Mote Park 

🎶26th July to 30th August Bandstand Concerts, Brenchley Gardens

Upcoming events you don't want to miss!

Maidstone Light Up Festival

Fri 6 February

Heart of Kent Walking Festival 

20th till 29th March

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