Child-friendly Medway: Family and community events

Trick or treat

Join us for Halloween fun. This event provides a safe alternative to knocking on doors.

There are 3 time slots available:

  • 9am to 10am (for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities families)
  • 10am to 12pm
  • 1pm to 3pm.

To book your place, email childfriendly@medway.gov.uk.

Inflatable fun day with soft play

Join us for free fun inflatables, soft play and activities.

There are 3 time slots available:

  • 9am to 10am (for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities families)
  • 10am to 11.30am
  • 12.30pm to 2pm.

This event is suitable for children aged 0 to 11 years old.

To book your place, email childfriendly@medway.gov.uk.

Scarefest

Join us for Halloween fun, spooky shows, and craft activities.

You can make your very own trick or treat cauldron and follow a trail around the shopping centre to fill it with treats.

  • Date: Friday 30 October 2026.
  • Location: The Pentagon Shopping Centre, High Street, Chatham, ME4 4HY.
  • Time: 10.30am to 3.30pm.
  • Cost: free.

This event is suitable for children aged 0 to 11 years old.

This is a drop-in event.

Find out more

Email childfriendly@medway.gov.uk for more information about our events.

View our storytelling and soft play events.