From markets to Nativities and snow globes to festive wartime fun, here's our guide to dozens of Christmas events happening across Kent this weekend.

Festive Sunday markets, featuring donkeys from a local animal rescue charity, will be coming to a market town from this weekend.

A seven-year-old girl with ‘a heart of gold’ has been thanked for her generosity after she handed over her birthday gifts for those less fortunate.

Christmas Jumper Day takes place this year on Friday, December 13. Here's everything you need to know about taking part.

Children could be left disappointed after a Father Christmas postbox was stolen from a pub.

Villagers woke up to find hundreds of knitted angels had been scattered around by mystery well-wishers

An eight-year-old with a rare genetic condition has stunned the nation with a solo on The X Factor Celebrity's charity Christmas single.

Families can expect a whole day of festive fun ahead of a light's switch on.

Join hundreds for the annual lantern parade and Rotary Club Santa Saunter when Sheerness turns on its Christmas lights on Saturday.

Children have just days left to post their letters to Santa if they wish to get a free reply. All the details here:

Shoppers queued for almost two hours not only to be the first inside a brand new Aldi store but also to get their hands on Kevin the Carrot.

Homes across Kent are preparing for an invasion of pint-sized pixies. Here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

Santas will complete in a stand-up paddle-board event this weekend on the River Medway to raise money for cancer.

A pub is offering free refreshments to people of all ages who are experiencing social isolation over the festive period.

Looking for a festive day out? We've found the best ice rinks for a day trip from Kent, whether you want a romantic getaway or some family fun.

Father Christmas is set to settle into grottos across the county this weekend. Here's where you can see him:

The county will be dancing on ice this weekend, as three more ice rinks open their doors to skaters.

Christmas markets, lights switch-ons, festivals and fairs are all coming this weekend. Here's our guide to the latest in the festive line-up:

Children can settle down in a magical log cabin for storytelling sessions with Father Christmas - and the entire experience is free.

A bus firm will put on extra services for shoppers in the lead up to Christmas.