Hey {{first_name | LoveKent Community}}, here’s your roundup of what’s going on in Maidstone this week…

Maidstone has a cracking week coming up, full of energy and plenty going on across town and beyond. From packed-out gigs and family-friendly days, plus plenty of theatre shows, there’s no shortage of things to see and do.

Are you ready for an enchanting Halloween adventure unlike any other? Join us at Leeds Castle for a magical experience that will spark your imagination and fill your autumn with wonder.

Embark on a magical, spellbinding letter hunt across Leeds Castle’s grounds. The scattered alphabet has been hidden far and wide, but only eight colourful letters can reveal the secret password. Together, you will unlock Ember the Autumnal Witch’s spellbook, break the Evil Sorceress’s curse, and restore the Guardians’ true selves.

🐵 Go Ape Sundown Adventures | 17th Oct - 9th Nov | Leeds Castle
Back for 2025, experience tree top thrills in a whole new light for a limited time between 17^th October and 9^th November. It’s the ultimate autumn adventure with epic forest views under the night sky.

📖 Darker Side of Dickens | 18th Oct | Hazlitt Theatre
Join Dr Geoff Doel as he walks through the history of literary genius Charles Dickens, uncovering the darker side to his career and personal life. 

👰 Kent Wedding Show | 19th Oct | Kent Event Centre
The Kent Wedding Show brings together the best local wedding suppliers and specialists, dedicated to making your special day perfect, with over 100 exhibitors all under one roof.

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🕺 80s Disco | 18th Oct | Hazlitt theatre
Get ready to let loose with Debbie V and Matt B at our 80s Disco. Back due to popular demand after a sold out venue in November, we’ll be bringing more 80s music than ever before!

🎵 Sound of Music | 23rd - 25th Oct | Hazlitt Theatre
Join the Hazlitt Institute of Performing Arts for their annual musical. This year, they take on The Sound of Music! 

Market House - Earl Street

Friday 17th - Pickled Joey

Sat 18th - The Resolve

Sun 19th - Dave La

Drakes Cork and Cask

Sat 18th - Lew Lewis and his all star trio

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The Bugs Are Back!!
Fremlin Walk - Maidstone

On Friday 31st October, 11am – 3pm, get ready for The Wicked Walk Presents: Creepy Critters!

Brave the bugs, meet the snakes, and step into a world of spooky crawlies at this free family-friendly Halloween event.

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Maidstone councillors are calling on the Government to recognise the Len Valley and Greensand Ridge as official National Landscapes - giving them the same protection as the Kent Downs. Councillor Tony Harwood has written to Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds urging DEFRA to open early bids for landscape extensions, highlighting how these stunning areas are vital for nature, wildlife, and climate resilience.

The Len Valley, between Lenham and Bearsted, is rich with meadows, streams, and wildlife, while the Greensand Ridge, stretching from Boughton Malherbe to Nettlestead, is home to ancient woodlands and rare parkland. Both are currently only locally protected, leaving them vulnerable to development and climate threats.

If approved, the proposal would safeguard over 50 square kilometres of countryside, helping the UK meet its goal of protecting 30% of land for nature by 2030 and ensuring these beautiful Kent landscapes remain thriving, resilient, and accessible for future generations.