From markets with seasonal goodies to the arrival of Santa, there's some fabulously festive events on this weekend across Kent.

A lantern parade will be the centrepiece of one seaside town's Christmas lights celebrations this weekend.

The writer of a popular annual pantomime has written a book about his exciting, dangerous and sometimes sad Falklands war experience.

A popular festive weekend event returns with street entertainment, carols and seasonal goodies on sale.

Festive markets, nostalgic decorations and a children's winter time trail are on offer at National Trust properties across the county this Christmas.

Charity ambassadors who received royal recognition for their services to others switched on a town's Christmas lights.

A new free evening bus service running between two towns will help women get home safely over the festive season.

A 15-year-old, who is autistic, dazzled a crowd with his garden Christmas lights display, which raises funds for the homeless.

Free festive golden bows now adorn the front doors of businesses in a town centre, as traders prepare for the Christmas season.

The chance to meet Father Christmas - without booking - and browse stalls will be at Martha Trust Christmas Fayre.

A 4ft tall cutout of Wallace and Gromit is among Christmas decorations made from thousands of recycled tickets at a train station.

Emergency repairs at a popular shopping centre have forced stalls and a Santa's Grotto to be closed for several days in the lead up to Christmas.

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.

Panto season starts here this week as two of Kent's theatres open their shows to audiences this week, promising glitz, glamour and plenty of laughs.

A Kent shopping centre will have all of its festive attractions open this weekend, from a grotto and funfair to ice rink.

A series of popular Christmas markets which were cancelled due to the pandemic last year, return this weekend.

A children's hospice choir has released its own version of an Andrea Bocelli song as part of its Christmas fundraising appeal.

Themed festivities for the Christmas season kick off at one of the county's castles this weekend.

A nightclub is hosting a charity night - with guests encouraged to wear a festive knit and meet The Grinch.

Two days of festive fun have been cancelled, with organisers citing a rise in Covid-19 cases across Europe as a contributing factor.