4 IDEAS FOR THE WEEKEND ...

1. FAMILY ARTS AWARD DAY MAIDSTONE MUSEUM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

The Egyptian-themed Discover Arts Award is suitable for ages five and over, and draws on the museum’s newly opened Ancient Lives gallery, looking at different art forms and learning about the museum’s Egyptian collection, before creating their own artwork. Some of the children’s work will also be put on display in the gallery. Places are limited to 15 children, accompanied by an adult and runs from 10am to 4pm. Tickets are £20. To book go to maidstonemuseum.org.

2. MEET THE DRAGON BEANEY MUSEUM, CANTERBURY ANY DAY EXCEPT MONDAYS

There’s an actual dragon lurking at the Beaney – but don’t worry, he’s very small! The draca (or dragon) was found in the Kentish soil, and weighs just 1.15g. Made from gold, it takes the form of a decorated pendant, with a small suspension loop set at the back of its head and is a minute 18.35mm wide. Visit Tuesday to Saturday between 10am and 5pm and Sundays from noon to 5pm. Entry is free. Go to canterburymuseums.co.uk.

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ALWAYS MUDDY TURNER CONTEMPORARY, MARGATE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19

An immersive story-telling experience for children aged five and over, join the Likely Story Theatre and Kirsty Harris in their junk yard playground of treasures to build them a place to tell their story, a Hero’s Quest. Showings will be at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm on Saturday and 10.30am and 1.30pm on Sunday and cost £10 for an adult and one child. To book, visit turnercontemporary.org.

4. DESIGN YOUR OWN PARTY CLOTHES HERNE BAY SEASIDE MUSEUM FROM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

As part of its regular weekend activity days for children on Saturdays and Sundays, the museum in William Street launches its children’s competition on Saturday, November 18, to design party clothes inspired by the 1920s. Pop along for the free activity. For more information, call 01227 367368 or go to theseasidemuseumhernebay.org