Free Superhero Event Hits Chatham High Street This August

BE beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-17 11:57 2 min read

Families can attend Child-Friendly Medway’s free Super Saturday festival in central Chatham on Saturday, 29 August 2026. Taking place across Chatham High Street and the Pentagon Shopping Centre, the event is aimed at families and combines superhero-themed activities, classic cinema cars and a final opportunity for children and young people to vote for Medway’s first Young Mayor.

When and where to attend Super Saturday

Activities will be spread across the two named town-centre locations rather than contained within one venue. Families planning to explore the event should therefore look out for attractions in both the High Street and the Pentagon Shopping Centre.

Superhero activities and classic cinema cars

Super Saturday’s programme centres on interactive activities that children can join during their visit. The confirmed attractions include:

• a hero-themed trail;
• mask-designing activities;
• opportunities to meet superheroes;
• classic cars associated with cinema, with opportunities to get close and take photographs;
• a giant Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the Ghostbusters franchise.

The mix gives families several activities to seek out across the event area, rather than presenting the festival as a single performance with a fixed schedule.

Final opportunity to vote for Medway’s Young Mayor

The event also marks the last opportunity for children and young people to vote for Medway’s first Young Mayor. Medway Council says the initiative is intended to help young people make their voices heard as the area works towards becoming more child-friendly.

No specific voting ages, eligibility rules or voting procedure are included in the council’s announcement. Families interested in taking part should check the official event information for any further instructions.

Council services and family support

Representatives from Medway Council services and partner organisations will be present to explain how they support families in Medway. Super Saturday is being delivered with Love Chatham and the Pentagon Shopping Centre and is partially funded through the Medway Together Fund.

Check the details before travelling

The Medway Council announcement confirms that Super Saturday is free, but it does not provide opening or closing times, advance-booking information, transport guidance or accessibility details. Families should check the official Child-Friendly Medway event page for updates before travelling to Chatham on 29 August.

Source: Medway Council

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