Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.

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  • Wreath Making Afternoon at the Allendale Community Centre

    The Allendale Centre Hanham Road, Wimborne, United Kingdom

    Wreath Making afternoon at the Allendale Community Centre.  A fundraising event for the Centre.  Enjoy making your own festive wreath to take home whilst enjoying festive nibbles and a soft […]

    £30.00
  • Dorset Blind Spring Fashion Exchange

    Dorset Blind Charity Shop Unit 1, Greyhound House, 2 Market Place,, Blandford Forum,, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join Dorset Blind for an evening of sustainable style and community spirit at our Blandford Charity Shop. Bring an outfit to swap and browse a curated selection of preloved clothes, […]

  • FIVE VALLEYS CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RUN

    Barford Inn Barford St Martin

    The Five Valleys Run is Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club's  first charity fund raising event for 2026. Starting from the Barford Inn at Barford St Martin on Sunday April […]

    £10.00
  • Teddy Rocks Festival

    Charisworth Farm Blandford Forum

    Teddy Rocks Festival is a multi-award winning 3 day family-friendly charity music event in Dorset, UK. Tickets - Teddy Rocks Festival - 1st May to 3rd May - Charisworth Farm, […]