The ballot is now open for the Kent Big Weekend, with free tickets and prizes at the county’s top attractions up for grabs.

The MDC+ Comic Con will feature TV and film stars, cosplay competitions and a life-size 8ft Demogorgon.

A car show displaying vintage and commercial vehicles, a GoKart circuit and an artisan market will take place over two days.

Dog owners can help raise money for animal charities by visiting one of Kent’s biggest landmarks with their four-legged friends.

Familiar faces from our TV screens will be taking on challenges and showing off their work at a four-day fair.

The retro event will see Lindy Hop dancers, vintage stalls and military vehicles set up shop at two train stations.

The annual agricultural festival is pulling out all the stops for its 100th anniversary this summer.

A replica of a 17th century Spanish galleon ship described as a floating museum has docked in Kent and can be boarded and explored.

From celebratory street parties to rousing music fit for royalty, we’ve got the one-of-a-kind bank holiday weekend covered.

The former royal home is opening up its very own sandy beach for the summer months.

Make the most of the bank holiday with maypole dancing, Morris dancers, vintage fairs, classic car shows and more. Here’s our top picks.

The one-off Dog Day will welcome pups and their owners for an afternoon of doggy treats, agility courses and competitions.

From wartime songs to dragon costumes, there’s lots of great ways for families to show their patriotism this St George’s Day.

A 104-year-old pirate-looking ship will see a passenger service return to a Kent port for the first time and will run entirely under sail.

Hundreds of dancers, musicians and performers will be back for a three-day folk music event.

The largest ever locomotive to run on a heritage railway line has arrived and will be staying to transport visitors for several weeks.

From free family festivals to author meet-and-greets, here’s five ways to make the most of the end of the Easter holidays.

The Tulip Celebrations display sees more than 40,000 symbolic flowers burst into colour this month.

A wildlife park will be hosting a Tudor festival with games, talks and a visit from the Tudor King himself, Henry VIII.

We’re giving 10 lucky winners a pair of annual passes to Howletts Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve.