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Back to School Canterbury

9th September 2025

School's back and so is the fun! Free activities for 11-18 year olds from 3-5.30pm each day in St George's Street & Whitefriars Square

Canterbury BID is launching a vibrant programme of free interactive activities for 11–18 year olds in Canterbury City Centre to celebrate the start of the new school year. The initiative spans 9 week days, offering a mix of entertainment, creativity, and sports designed to engage young people and bring energy to the city.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s included:

  • 🎶 Live Music – Enjoy performances from local artists and bands.
  • 🎯 Spin the Wheel – Try your luck and win fun prizes.
  • 🎲 Games Hub – Dive into games and challenges.
  • 🎨 Workshops – Get creative with hands-on activities
  • 🏀 Sports Activities – Join in on a wide variety of sports activities

All activities take place in Canterbury City Centre, making it easy to drop in and join the fun on your way home from school.

With special thanks to Kent Police and Canterbury City Council for funding, Rockhopper Events for support with music and the Prince of Wales Youth Club for two weeks of activities and support.

WEEK 1

Tuesday 2 September - 3-5.30pm

  • Live music stage
  • Boxing Ring - City Boxing 
  • Armed Forces Tent
  • Mixed Martial Arts - Silverbacks
  • Taekwondo - Herne Bay Taekwondo

Wednesday 3 September - 3-5.30pm

  • DJ & Live music stage
  • Boxing Ring - City Boxing
  • Interactive Cricket - Kent Cricket
  • Kent Fire and Rescue
  • Lush Bath Bomb Workshop
  • Canterbury City Football Club
  • Games Hub Tent
  • Prince of Wales Youth Hub

Thursday 4 September - 3-5.30pm

  • Live music stage
  • Soccerena - Sports Connect
  • Games Hub Tent 
  • Bath Bombs - Lush

Friday 5 September - 3-5.30pm

  • DJ & Live music stage
  • Digital Gaming - Games Bus
  • Circus Workshop - Juggle It All
  • Games Hub Tent

 

WEEK 2

Monday 8 September - 3-5.30pm

  • Live music stage
  • Interactive Cricket - Kent Cricket
  • Games Hub Tent

Tuesday 9 September - 3-5.30pm

  • Live music stage
  • Soccerena - Sports Connect
  • Mixed Martial Arts - Silverbacks
  • Games Hub Tent

Wednesday 10 September - 3-5.30pm

  • DJ & Live music stage
  • Interactive Cricket - Kent Cricket
  • Games Hub Tent

Thursday 11 September - 3-5.30pm

  • Live music stage
  • City Boxing
  • Armed Forces Tent

Friday 12 September - 3-5.30pm

  • DJ & Live music stage
  • Digital Gaming - Games Bus
  • Circus Workshop - Juggle It All

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FREE ACTIVITIES FOR 11-18 YEAR OLDS

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