What's On in Dartford
Things to do in and around Dartford: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Dartford Children's Book Festival 19 Sept: Free Bag of Books
Children aged 2 to 11 can pick a free bag of books at The Orchards on Saturday 19 September. Tickets cost £2 a child, and ten session times were still open.
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Christmas
Dartford Christmas Switch On 2026: Sat 14 November, Free
Dartford's Big Christmas Switch On is Saturday 14 November 2026, 11am to 6.30pm in Brewery Square, free. The line-up is not out, and here is when it is due.
Central Park
Dartford Fireworks 2026: Central Park, Date Not Yet Out
Dartford's bonfire and fireworks fill Central Park each November. The 2026 date is not announced, the ticket shop is offline, and one listing has it wrong.
Orchard Theatre
Dartford Pantomime: Cinderella from £21.50, 12 December
Cinderella reopens the Orchard Theatre on 12 December with Joe Pasquale. All 38 performances, the cheapest seat at each, and the four access dates.