Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Venue
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
Community centre with rooms, sports facilities, and a cafe and bar
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7FP
Weekly Zumba Gold class at Hawkinge Community Centre on Friday mornings. This lower-impact session is aimed at beginners, older adults, and anyone wanting a gentler version of Zumba while still enjoying the music and movement. Everyone is welcome.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7FP
Weekly play sessions for under-5s and their parents or carers at Hawkinge Community Centre. Activities include a bouncy castle, ride-ons, toys, games, books, balls and music, with space to run around. Costs £3 per child, and under-1s go free. Booking is available online, or attendees can turn up on the day. Sessions run year-round, including school holidays. Contact: 01303 901775.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7FP
Weekly pickleball sessions at Hawkinge Community Centre. Open sessions for all abilities run on Tuesdays from 08:00–09:30 (£4.00) and 09:30–11:30 (£4.50). Over 55s sessions run on Mondays and Fridays from 15:30–17:00 (£4.00). A beginner-friendly Beginners Over 55s session runs on Thursdays from 16:30–17:30 and costs £3.50. Paddles are available to borrow if needed, and booking is recommended.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Weekly roller disco session at Hawkinge Community Centre hosted by Kent Roller Disco. The Friday evening normal session runs from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, is open to all ages and abilities, and costs £8 each. Sessions continue through August.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, CT18 7FP
Weekly community fridge offering free surplus food for anyone to collect or share, helping reduce food waste and support the local community. Food is donated by local sources, and no sign-up or eligibility criteria are required.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7FP
Low-intensity, low-impact keep fit sessions for people aged 60 and over at Hawkinge Community Centre. Classes run every Monday morning and Thursday afternoon in a friendly, welcoming setting. Drop-ins are welcome, sessions cost £5 per person, and online booking is available.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
Relaxed weekly volleyball sessions at Hawkinge Community Centre for anyone who wants to play in a friendly, leisure-focused setting. Held every Monday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Cost is £4 per session. For more information, contact Magali on 07919 261842.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge CT18 7FP
Weekly Zumba Dance Fitness class with Jenz Dance Fitness at Hawkinge Community Centre. Expect an energetic dance workout set to music from around the world. Open to everyone. Adults £7 and teens aged 13–16 £4. Prebooking is available, or you can just turn up.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Kent CT18 7FP
Weekly after-school multi-sports sessions for ages 7 to 15 at Hawkinge Community Centre. Activities may include volleyball, short tennis, uni hockey, handball, basketball, kwik cricket, dodgeball, badminton, football and other team games in a fun, supportive setting. Sessions run during term time on Tuesdays from 5pm to 6pm. Cost: £3.50.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Kent Roller Disco's late skate roller disco sessions take place on selected Fridays at Hawkinge Community Centre. Sessions run from 9:15pm to 10:45pm and cost £8 each. The 2026 dates run monthly on selected Fridays, with no session in August.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
Hawkinge Summer Fest returns for 2026, hosted by Hawkinge Community Events at Hawkinge Community Centre in Folkestone.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Family Roller Disco sessions at Hawkinge Community Centre hosted by Kent Roller Disco. Sunday afternoon family sessions run on selected Sundays through 2026 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, with no session in August. Suitable for families and open to all ages and abilities. Price is £8 each. Book online, call, or turn up on the day.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Hawkinge, Kent
The first Hawkinge Card Show brings together trading card collectors, players and enthusiasts for a day of buying, selling, trading and browsing cards. Hosted by Chemistry Cards at Hawkinge Community Centre.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
A spooky Halloween craft & food fair hosted by TKS Events. Runs 10:00–15:00 at Hawkinge Community Centre. Stall tables: £22 (or £20 each if booking 28/8, 31/10, 12/12). One lucky stall holder will receive their table fee back.