Children / Family
Join author Emily Ann Davison for an interactive storytelling of her new book ‘Is It a Seed?’ where children will be encouraged to grow their imagination! Age 3+
This event will take place at Faversham Library.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults DO NOT need to reserve a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Fri 21 Feb 12:00pm |
| Individual Price | Free event |
| Categories | Free Events, Children & Family Events, Fri 21 Feb, Children / Family, Free Events |
Comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel introduces his laugh-out-loud character Trixie Pickle, the Banksy of her school – using funny facts and hilarious, irreverent details to introduce children to the work of real artists. Age 7–10
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to purchase a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Fri 21 Feb 2:00pm |
| Individual Price | £8.00 |
| Location | The Alexander Centre |
| Categories | Children & Family Events, Fri 21 Feb, Children / Family |
Bring the children along to meet the characters from three heartwarming tales by bestselling children's author Onjali Raúf: The Boy at the Back of the Class; The Night Bus Hero; and The Letter With the Golden Stamp. Suitable for age 7–11.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to purchase a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Sat 22 Feb 10:00am |
| Individual Price | £8.00 |
| Location | The Almshouses Chapel |
| Categories | Children & Family Events, Sat 22 Feb, Children / Family, Culture & Diversity |
The hilarious sequel to 'Worst. Holiday. Ever', from bestselling author and comedy writer Charlie Higson, 'Worst. Superhero. Ever' continues the adventures of Stan who, after surviving a holiday to Italy without his parents, lands himself a part as a main character – a brainy superhero – in a well-known TV show. Only trouble is... he's absolutely terrified! Age 8–12
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to purchase a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Sat 22 Feb 11:00am |
| Individual Price | £10.00 |
| Location | The Alexander Centre |
| Categories | Children & Family Events, Sat 22 Feb, Children / Family |
Emily Ann Davison will host a mindfulness story time, sharing her book Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny. Follow Yo-Yo’s journey and discover how we can all breathe, stretch and find calm. Children can join in with yoga moves and calming mindfulness activities. Age 3+
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to reserve a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Sat 22 Feb 11:00am |
| Individual Price | Free event |
| Location | The Mayor's Parlour |
| Categories | Free Events, Children & Family Events, Sat 22 Feb, Children / Family, Free Events |
Help children learn to machine sew! Star of Sewing Street TV, Angela Pressley, offers lots of colourful, unique ideas in a fun-packed step-by-step guide. Age 7+
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to reserve a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Sat 22 Feb 1:00pm |
| Individual Price | Free event |
| Location | The Mayor's Parlour |
| Categories | Free Events, Children & Family Events, Sat 22 Feb, Children / Family, Free Events |
A session of storytelling and magical adventures with Kent-based children's author Nicola Lewis. Age 3+
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to reserve a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Sun 23 Feb 10:15am |
| Individual Price | Free event |
| Location | The Alexander Centre |
| Categories | Free Events, Children & Family Events, Sun 23 Feb, Children / Family, Free Events |
One of Britain’s best loved writers and performance poets for children and adults, Michael Rosen returns to Faversham to perform some of his favourite poems and share with readers a barrage of fun and wisdom from his new collections... get ready for some of the weirdest poems of all time! Age 7+
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to purchase a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Wed 26 Feb 5:30pm |
| Individual Price | £12.00 |
| Location | St Mary of Charity |
| Categories | 2025, Children & Family Events, Wed 26 Feb, Children / Family, Performance, Poetry / Spoken Word |
Toot toot! All aboard for an unmissable event with superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph as he creates never-before-seen cars, trucks, trains, boats, planes, diggers... and other wild and wacky creations from the world of transport. Pencils and paper at the ready!
Age 3–8
Please remember to bring your own paper, drawing pads, pencils and crayons so that you can join in with the fun!
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to purchase a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Sat 1 Mar 10:00am |
| Individual Price | £8.00 |
| Location | QE Assembly Hall |
| Categories | Children & Family Events, Sat 01 Mar, Children / Family |
The O.D.D. Squad are BACK ... and this time they're even more amazingly dumb than ever! Quack Attack, Detective Octopus and Invisidog are the most feared crime-fighters ever to roam Justice CIty, so long as the criminals they're facing are useless. But unfortunately for them, their nemesis is an all-powerful sorceress, who goes by the name of Aunty Enchanty... and she's out to get them! Age 6–10 years
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to purchase a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Sat 1 Mar 11:00am |
| Individual Price | £8.00 |
| Location | The Arden Theatre |
| Categories | Children & Family Events, Sat 01 Mar, Children / Family |
Writer and illustrator Katie Kirby comes to Faversham Literary Festival with a super-fun event around her new book from the fantastically funny and relatable Lottie Brooks series. Come and hear the latest adventures, get your book copies and then meet the author in person afterwards to get them signed!
Suitable for age 7–12
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to purchase a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Sat 1 Mar 1:00pm |
| Individual Price | £8.00 |
| Location | QE Assembly Hall |
| Categories | Children & Family Events, Sat 01 Mar, Children / Family |
Come and enjoy an hour of energetic, engaging and interactive fun, jokes, props, silly voices and horrible, horrible singing with the author of the incredible Mr Gum series. Don't worry... Andy also fits some inspirational and serious stuff in there too, and aims to light a fire of enthusiasm beneath even the most reluctant reader! Age 7–10
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to purchase a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Sat 1 Mar 3:00pm |
| Individual Price | £8.00 |
| Location | QE Assembly Hall |
| Categories | Children & Family Events, Sat 01 Mar, Children / Family |
Join Paralympic champion, Strictly Come Dancing star and You Can Do Anything! author, Jonnie Peacock, for an empowering and inspirational discussion about finding your happiness, chasing your dreams and being unstoppable. Jonnie will be talking about his experiences as a Paralympian and taking young people in the audience on a journey to get inspired, build confidence, overcome setbacks and learn that they can achieve anything, no matter what their abilities or ambitions might be.
Suitable for age 8–12
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to purchase a ticket for this event.
| Event Date | Sat 1 Mar 5:00pm |
| Individual Price | £8.00 |
| Location | QE Assembly Hall |
| Categories | 2025, Children & Family Events, Sat 01 Mar, Biography & Memoir, Children / Family, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Non Fiction, Teen / Young Adult |
Faversham Literary Festival CIC