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Free Things This Weekend

Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.

11–12 July Near Five Ashes

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Five Ashes, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Five Ashes

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Elevate Saturdays4Free! (worth double-checking)

Elevate Saturdays

at Ovation

Get ready to let us take you higher every Saturday NIght – the BIGGEST and WILDEST party in Maidstone! This is where the weekend truly comes alive, bringing you high-energy beats, unbeatable vibes and an unforgettable night out!

23 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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community5Free! (worth double-checking)

Kamado Joe BBQ Demo

at Polhill Garden Centre

Catch our in-house BBQ expert Dave live at our free BBQ demo! Expect expert advice, tasty samples and a cracking atmosphere. Date: Saturday 11th July 2026 Time: 11.00am-3.00pm Location: Polhill BBQ Showroom Cost: Free to Attend Follow Us

23 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details→
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