Get out of the house this weekend to one of these great events.

Petts Wood May Fayre from 10am in Petts Wood

The village’s big celebration kicks off with a parade along Queensway from the News Shopper car park before the May Queen, Isabelle Nemeth, is crowned by the mayor at 11am at Petts Wood Memorial Hall. Attractions include maypole dancing, funfair rides, music and dance, face painting and lots to eat.

Deptford Food Festival, Giffin Square Market from 9am to 5.30pm on Saturday

Street food traders will be showing off an extensive range of tasty food from around the world including French, Mexican, Polish, Italian, Ethiopian and more.

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The Vamps at The O2 Arena in Greenwich on Saturday

After reaching huge success in the music charts with hits including, Can We Dance and Wild Heart, the band are headlining the arena with special guests Union J. Go to axs.com

Read our interview with JJ from Union J here.

Dad's Army at The Bob Hope Theatre in Eltham on Saturday

The classic sit-com about the mishaps of a misfit Home Guard in the Second World War gets a stage makeover. Go to bobhopetheatre.co.uk

Farmers’ Market at Hall Place and Gardens in Bexley from 10am and 2pm on Sunday

Wander around stalls selling local produce while enjoying the refined surroundings.

Munchies Festival at The Meadow Room, Cobham, on Saturday

Travel down to the rural countryside near Gravesend for a celebration of everything Kent. The family day out, from 11.30am, will be stuffed with Kent suppliers. More than 75 of the county’s growers and suppliers will join bands for a big day. Go to munchies.meadowroom.org.uk

Home Fires at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre until Saturday

Lucy Kaufman’s play, which explores the impact of the World War One through the eyes of women, premiered at Sydenham Arts Festival last July. Tickets cost £14 or £11 concessions. Go to brockleyjack.co.uk

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History Boys at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley until Saturday

Alan Bennett’s play, which launched stars like Kidbrooke’s Dominic Cooper and James Corden, returns to the stage with Bromley getting its only London date at The Churchill. Poldark star Richard Hope takes over the famous Richard Griffiths schoolteacher role. Go to atgtickets.com/Bromley

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Olly Murs at The O2 from Sunday to Thursday

X Factor contestant turned cheeky chappie pop prince will be a big hit across five nights in Greenwich. Go to axs.com

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at The Woodville in Gravesend until Saturday

X Factor finalists Amelia Lily and Lloyd Daniels and EastEnders’ Matt Lipinskas provide the star power in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at the Woodville until Saturday. Go to Woodville.co.uk

Impressions art exhibition at St Andrew’s Art Centre in Gravesend until Monday

Prints by more than 20 artists of the north Kent-based Victoria Print Makers will be on display at the Impressions exhibition at St Andrew’s Art Centre in Pier Road from 10am to 5pm from Saturday (May 2) until Monday (May 4). It’s free.

Orpington Record and CD Collector Fair at Crofton Halls from 10am to 4pm on Sunday

Pick up old vinyls or discs of all genres or sell your own. There will be all sorts to pick up, including specialist items. Entry costs £1.


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West Wickham Village Day from 10am to 3pm on Monday

The Friends of Blake Park will host a day of fun, including a fun dog show, the chance to learn sword fighting and try on armour, fire engines and bouncy castles. Go to facebook.com/blakeparkfriends

Chislehurst May Queen at Chislehurst Common from 2.45pm on Saturday

Entertainment includes a matching band, dancing, fancy dress and performances. Fancy dress entries should register at 2.15pm at Red Hill School before the procession starts at 2.45pm.