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February fun in Maidstone! |
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Light Up Maidstone ✨
Get ready for a magical evening in Maidstone as Light Up Maidstone illuminates the Town Centre on Friday 6 February. From 5.30pm to 7.30pm, the streets will come alive with glowing displays, community groups, dancers and artists in a stunning celebration designed for all ages.
The parade starts at County Hall, along Week Street and to Jubilee Square, where the parade will be followed by a vibrant finale hosted by KMFM presenters Rob and Numi. Enjoy music, dance and live entertainment as the evening builds to a sparkling close at 7.30pm.
Brought to you by One Maidstone BID with support from Maidstone Borough Council
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Wool Week at Creative Maidstone |
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Join Creative Maidstone as they get cosy and celebrate the most versatile natural fibre – wool!
Throughout the week, they will be exploring all things wool-related, from spinning and weaving to knitting and needle-felting. There will be live demonstrations, opportunities to ‘have a go’ and some workshops too.
🧶Mon 23 February - Spinning
🧶Tue 24 February - Weaving
🧶Wed 25 February – Lace making
🧶Thu 26 February – Knit and crochet
🧶Fri 27 February – Felting
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Maidstone Museum Make it Crafts
17th February to 19th February
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A Right Royal February Half Term at Leeds Castle
14th February to 22nd February
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Harmonix Half Term at Harmony Maidstone
16th February to 19th February
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February Frolics at Kent Life
14th February to 22nd February
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Lunar New Year Celebrations |
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Saturday 22nd February | Jubilee Square 12pm
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in Maidstone with a vibrant programme of traditional performances and lively festivities.
The celebrations begin at 12pm with the eye‑dotting ceremony and lion dancing, followed by a colourful mix of He Wei Opera, Jose Navarro’s traditional Chinese puppet shows, and music from the SOAS Ensemble throughout the afternoon.
Dancing Lions return at 1.30pm before the final round of performances, with celebrations concluding at 2.30pm. Join us in the town centre for an afternoon full of culture, colour and community spirit.
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What's on at Creative Maidstone |
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Valentines Collage Cards Workshop
Thursday 12th February
£2pp booking required, all ages
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Collage Your Partner Workshop
Saturday 14th February
£6pp booking required, ages 17+
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Gianna Pollero Book Reading
Tuesday 17th February
FREE booking required, ages 5 - 11
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Collage Stained Glass Workshop
Thursday 19th February
£4pp booking required, all ages
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Tots Make a Sheep Workshop
Friday 20th February
£2.50pp booking required, under 16s
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Lunar New Year Lion Puppets Workshop
Saturday 21st February
£3pp booking required, under 16s
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Silk Painting Workshop
Saturday 28th February
£40pp booking required
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Upcoming events you don't want to miss! |
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Heart of Kent Walking Festival
20th till 29th March
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Medieval Fayre
Brenchley Gardens
Sat 11 April
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