The Riverside is Canterbury's newest leisure quarter, positioned on the north side of Canterbury by Kingsmead, hosting bars and restaurants, a cinema complex, and an epic games venue.   BID Members only:  You are all invited to our special Autumn networking event, hosted at the new Riverside development near Northgate & Kingsmead. We will meet in restaurant and cocktail bar, Sekkoya for drinks and nibbles and plenty of time to network before moving on to Boom Battle Bar opposite

Canterbury Festival returns from 19 October – 2 November to celebrate their 40th birthday with a brilliant array of exciting music, theatre, comedy, talks, science, family shows and much more.   Showcasing local acts alongside international touring artists and companies, this year’s Festival is packed full of unique experiences to share with friends and family, bringing colour and energy to the city this autumn.  

The most important meal of the day, sprinkled with a dusting of Christmas joy. Join Santa and his elves for a festive feast at Fenwick Canterbury.   Tickets cost £22.50 per person available to purchase from 10th October. Breakfast with Santa runs every Saturday and Sunday from 30th November to December 22nd 2024, and then daily on 23rd – 24th December 2024.   Find out more and book

Spells have been cast and plans are afoot for some epic Halloween frights and entertainment for all ages this Half Term as the city goes all-out to ensure visitors have a spine tingling, memorable experience. Story telling, witches potions, a zombie run, trick or treat, instagram competitions and a visit from the Ghostbusters Car! Click here to find out more!

The University of Kent's next Community Tennis Open Day will be on Saturday, October 26 held in the Kent Indoor Tennis and Events Arena   The event is offering a free 45-minute tennis session with qualified coaching from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to all students, staff, and members of the public.   Find out more

When there’s something strange in the neighbourhood…come and meet the Ghostbusters Team who are hunting down ghosts across the city in their Ecto-mob 9am-12noon, Rose Square, Whitefriars 1pm-4pm, Outside The Beaney, High Street  

Participating businesses will show a poster indicating that their Halloween display is a selfie stop. Take a photo, tag the CQ and the business in the photo to enter, and there will be prizes to be won!   10-4pm | Burgate, Buttermarket and Sun Street

An interactive Halloween trail for the whole family to enjoy! Blanche The Bland (an evil alchemist) is trying to drain all the colour and fun from The Beaney.   We need your help to save the colour! Can you solve Blanche’s puzzles and games? Each complete puzzle saves a new hue for the museum. Let’s banish the beige!   The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge 10am–5pm | The Beaney, £5 per trail

As part of the Halloween celebrations STORE5O will be offering a pre-loved goody bag with every purchase on 26 October (limited to 100 bags), so why not pop along, have a look at their fabulous Beetlejuice inspired Halloween window and pick up a pre-loved bargain.   10am-5pm | 50, St Peter’s Street

The Halloween Sweet Hunt is back for another year in the Castle Quarter with a treasure hunt for the whole family! There will be hidden trick-or-treat treasures to be found in many of the independent businesses throughout the quarter.   10-5pm | St Margaret Street, Castle Street, Beer Cart Lane and Stour Street.    

These workshops are approximately 20-30 minutes long. What’s Included? An exclusive Halloween product making kit A Halloween product (worth approximately £7) A Halloween fun game activity Exclusive sample   These workshops are for everyone! They just ask that children are accompanied by an adult 18+ and are able to complete the product kit making independently.   26 Oct – 3 Nov | 11am and 3pm sessions | £15