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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.
10 picks around Gillingham (Medway), from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
1Free! (worth double-checking)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!
2Free! (worth double-checking)at Ovation
Located in our Vault clubroom room. The perfect spot to enjoy the ultimate club room & dance the night away!Read more
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3Free! (worth double-checking)at See Kent
Enjoy a family fun day at the 2026 Faversham Pride with funfair rides, live music and performers at the West Faversham Community Association. Price Faversham Pride fun day: Free entry Afterparty - 18 years + only: £TBC. Runtime End time TBC - provisional on our calendar. Advisory Notes Please note that the event is free, but you must register to attend. There is food and drink available to buy; the organiser ask you not to take your own. Travel Details There is no parking; it is advised to walk or use public transport. Bus Stagecoach X3 & X4 and the local Route 666 Faversham Train Station: 20/30 minutes. Explore Faversham Discover attractions and events with our Faversham Area Guide for local information, or visit our What's On and Things to Do sections - filter by location - for current events and more attractions and activities in Kent. Pride in Kent Looking for more Pride events in the Garden of England? Explore our complete Pride In Kent Guide. Picture Credit: © West Faversham Community Association. See Kent, Know Kent Explore the Garden of England with our Things to do in Kent category for lots more attractions and historic places to visit.
4Free! (worth double-checking)Come along for our late afternoon saturday painting session. Pick which piece(s) you would like to get artsy with, pay at the till and enjoy your time in our studio decorating to your hearts content. Please note: cost of booking is studio fee and includes use of all glazes and firing, and * does not * include cost of the ceramic piece(s) you will be painting. Only participating painters pay a studio fee - add a £0 Non-painter ticket to make sure we have enough room for your whole group… Read more
5Free! (worth double-checking)Come along for our early afternoon pottery painting session. Pick which piece(s) you would like to get artsy with, pay at the till and enjoy your time in our studio decorating to your hearts content. Please note: cost of booking is studio fee and includes use of all glazes and firing, and * does not * include cost of the ceramic piece(s) you will be painting. Only participating painters pay a studio fee - add a £0 Non-painter ticket to make sure we have enough room for your whole group… Read more
6Free! (worth double-checking)at City of Solution Ministries
2026 July Full Moon Gathering Full Moon Pass: $30 Online / $35 Day-Of FREE for CoSM Members - Become a CoSM Member CoSM Members will need to use their discount code during checkout. You must have an active membership the day of the event! Tickets include access to the event, Grey House, Entheon, and the CoSM Grounds. Please Note: Ceremony seating in the Great Hall is first-come, first-served for all patrons. This is an alcohol-free event. Event Schedule Daytime 12:00 PM: Gates open for day visitors (Entheon, Grey House & Mushroom Cafe open) 12:30 PM: Full Moon Gathering registration begins in Grey House Full Moon Workshop 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 2026 July Moon Workshop: Whirling Magic with Nawal WORKSHOP INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FULL MOON GATHERING Full Moon Ceremony 5:30 PM: Entheon 3rd floor closed for ceremony setup 6:30 PM: Doors open for ceremony seating in the Great Hall Seating is not guaranteed and is first-come, first-served. Remote-viewing areas are always available throughout the ceremony in the Grey House Library and Entheon's All One Gallery. 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM : Full Moon Ceremony Led by Alex Grey & Allyson Grey WATCH THE CEREMONY LIVE FROM HOME! - STREAM LINK COMING SOON Full Moon After-Hours Featuring music, live painting, interactive art, and more. Food + beverages available in the Grey House Moon Lounge & Mushroom Cafe.
7Free! (worth double-checking)at City of Solution Ministries
2026 July Full Moon Gathering Full Moon Pass: $30 Online / $35 Day-Of FREE for CoSM Members - Become a CoSM Member CoSM Members will need to use their discount code during checkout. You must have an active membership the day of the event! Tickets include access to the event, Grey House, Entheon, and the CoSM Grounds. Please Note: Ceremony seating in the Great Hall is first-come, first-served for all patrons. This is an alcohol-free event. Event Schedule Daytime 12:00 PM: Gates open for day visitors (Entheon, Grey House & Mushroom Cafe open) 12:30 PM: Full Moon Gathering registration begins in Grey House Full Moon Workshop 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 2026 July Moon Workshop: Whirling Magic with Nawal WORKSHOP INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FULL MOON GATHERING Full Moon Ceremony 5:30 PM: Entheon 3rd floor closed for ceremony setup 6:30 PM: Doors open for ceremony seating in the Great Hall Seating is not guaranteed and is first-come, first-served. Remote-viewing areas are always available throughout the ceremony in the Grey House Library and Entheon's All One Gallery. 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM : Full Moon Ceremony Led by Alex Grey & Allyson Grey WATCH THE CEREMONY LIVE FROM HOME! - STREAM LINK COMING SOON Full Moon After-Hours Featuring music, live painting, interactive art, and more. Food + beverages available in the Grey House Moon Lounge & Mushroom Cafe.
8Free! (worth double-checking)Heart of Kent Hospice is hosting a free monthly drop-in for all children and families under our care and those living with a life limiting illness in Kent. We focus fun activities for children and young people such as crafts and games, with snacks and drinks provided.
9Free! (worth double-checking)Allington Castle will be opening their exclusive gardens for our Heart of Kent Hospice fundraiser - helping us raise money to support terminally ill people in our community.
10Free! (worth double-checking)Here at Belmont, is one of the finest private collections of clocks and watches in Britain outside those in the national museums. On the last Saturday of each month during the season, Jonathan Betts, a…
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