This Halloween there is loads do across the city starting from half term week (Monday 23 – Friday 27 October) in Whitefriars, The Beaney and various retailers. Then on Saturday 28 October Halloween is taking over the whole city (there's so much going on we've created a separate listing!)   Click here if you dare

Kent County Council's Prevent Team are bringing their Gaming Bus to Canterbury on Monday 23 October from 10am-1pm on Rose Square (outside HSBC). Their mission is to promote safety in gaming, to educate the community about hate and extremism in online spaces, and to safeguard against radicalisation. Find out more  

Can you help to create an army of LEGO® Brick Knights to fill Canterbury Cathedral? Join professional LEGO® Brick Artists and Designers from TV’s Celebrity LEGO MASTERS UK at Christmas - for three days of LEGO® Brick Masterclasses for the whole family, inspired by Canterbury’s medieval knights!

This event is for Canterbury BID members only. October's networking is hosted at the Westgate Hall to celebrate one of the city's biggest festivals of arts, The Canterbury Festival.   Complimentary drinks and nibbles will also be on offer   Hosted by Canterbury BID and partnered by Girlings Solicitors

Saturday 28 October 2023 will see Halloween spookiness, frightening fun and loads of surprises all over the city centre    Dust off your costumes, breathe out those spooky vibes and make Canterbury your deathly destination on Saturday 28 October  

Bonfire and Fireworks, fun for all the family!   Refreshments Children's Rides Music Fantastic Fireworks A variety of stalls Huge bonfire Toilets (including disabled and baby changing)   For more info: Tyler Hill Fireworks and Bonfire event page

We're coming back to CANTERBURY. Grab a bag on your way in and pick & mix your vintage clothing, all for £20 a kilo!   Tickets £2-£3. Booking essential

For those wishing to make the most of the Christmas Light Parade event, the Westgate hall is hosting a special Twilight Christmas Market from 5pm-8pm this evening, Friday 10 November.   Come along and discover dozens of stalls and hundreds of locally-made products, all under one roof with talented Kent makers, artists, crafts people and producers. 

One of the biggest events in Canterbury, the Christmas Light Parade marks the launch of Christmas in Canterbury and the opening of the Christmas Market   CHRISTMAS PARADE DETAILS   Start 6pm: The Christmas Light Parade will set off from the Westgate Towers, led by the Lord Mayor, a drumming band, 100+ children, giant Aladdin puppets, Christmas themed characters and a brass band.   Route: St Peter's Street - Guildhall Street - Sun Street - Buttermarket - Burgate - Longmarket - Rose Square (with snow machine!) - Watling Street - Dane John Gardens (via main entrance by Boots). The Christmas lights will illuminate as the parade passes by.   Finish 6.45pm: The parade will finish in the Dane John Gardens for the big  countdown to Christmas with the Marlowe’s panto cast and Christmas sing-along with Robbie White. Then it’ll time to head back to the high street to enjoy Canterbury's hospitality!   For all the details click HERE for our Christmas Switch On Parade Facebook page

DIWALI - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Celebrate Diwali at Kent College on Saturday 18 November, 6.30-10pm.  "Bollywood Blast presents: Diwali - The Festival of Lights Extravaganza", hosted by Paul Babra of Karara Food includes Indian dance workshop with Bollywood Blast, Indian music and authentic Indian food.   Alternatively head to the Cook's Tale for a special Diwali 12-course Tasting Menu running until 12 November.