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 popular annual festival featuring characters from Dickens' novels and guaranteed snowfall will take to the streets this weekend.

A popular outdoor concert, which attracts thousands every year, will celebrate the Roaring 20s when it returns next year.

The choir who played at Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding are among acts playing a series of intimate concerts in the run-up to Christmas.

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A music festival is coming to the county next summer, celebrating all things 80s and featuring a stellar line-up of original 80s acts.

One of the county's biggest music festivals could be handed over to a contractor after recording huge losses in the past two years.

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:

This Morning's Dr Ranj, from Chatham, who admits he caught the dancing bug on Strictly, talks to us as he prepares for his panto debut here in Kent.

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

If you haven't been to one of these events, can you really say you're from Kent?

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:

Keane, who have recently reformed after a six-year break, will headline one of the county's forest dates next summer.

Girl group Little Mix have announced they will play in Kent next year as part of their Summer 2020 tour.

With its eye-catching, state-of-the-art building and diverse range, the county's newest brewery has notched up more than 200 brews in six months.

Want to party into the early hours, or grab a last experience to see out 2019? Here are some ideas for things to do this New Year:

A festive woodland lights trail is back for a second year after wowing visitors last year. Here's our review of this year's offering: