HALF TERM IN KINGSTON


OCTOBER There’s so much to keep your little ones occupied


and inspired during October half term, with the return of Kingston Children’s Literary Festival and the ever-popular Thumbs Up It’s Thursday.


KINGSTON CHILDREN’S LITERARY FESTIVAL Designed to entertain and inspire the growing imaginations of 3-8 year olds, Kingston Children’s Literary Festival returns for its second year from 25 to 27 October. Children and adults alike can enjoy readings from some of their favourite authors at venues across the town centre.


This year’s festival will be opened by Adam Hargreaves, writer and illustrator of the much-loved Mr Men and Little Miss books, taking over from his father Roger. Adam will introduce the children at the festival to his very own creation, Molly Mischief.


The line-up also features the 2018 Oscars Book Prize Winner, John Dougherty, children’s favourite Ross Montgomery (pictured), YouTube sensation Jonathan Joly, World Book Day Illustrator of 2016 Sophy Henn and up and coming local writing duo Doodles & Scribbles. Plus more authors are still to be announced.


Tickets, priced from £2 to £5, will be on sale at inkingston.co.uk in September.


THUMBS UP IT’S THURSDAY! Thumbs Up returns on 25 October for a day of spooky Halloween activities!


Head into Kingston town centre for a host of free and low-cost activities for children aged 2-11. There’ll be face painting, creepy crafts and storytelling, free boat trips and some fantastic offers for kids at restaurants around town.


For more details of events, go to inkingston.co.uk/thumbsup


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