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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  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 26 January, 23 February and 23 March 10:00am - 11:00am. For more information please call : 01747 852 256

    Free
  • Fiver Fest

    Sherborne Town Sherborne

    Loads of fabulous deals for a fiver across multiple business in Sherborne!

  • EG Coles Open Day

    EG Coles & Son Station Yard, Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury

    We’re delighted to be throwing open our doors on 27 September for our 2023 Open Day, and showcasing everything that we do here at EG Coles.

    Free
  • EG Coles Open Day

    EG Coles & Son Station Yard, Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury

    We’re delighted to be throwing open our doors on 27 September for our 2023 Open Day, and showcasing everything that we do here at EG Coles.

    Free
  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Community Policing Drop In Surgery. PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 5 October […]

    Free
  • Community Resilience Day

    wincanton race course old hill, wincanton

    Free event aimed at Parish and Town Councils and anyone interested in helping their communities to be prepared for emergencies. Learn to become a stronger, more resilient Somerset Celebrating Somerset's Community Emergency Volunteers, with workshops, presentations and equipment demos. 5 October 2023 10am - 4pm Free event - Lunch Provided Tickets available through Eventbrite. Winners […]

    Free
  • The Big Stur Welcome

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    This fabulous new community event hosted by The Exchange provides an opportunity for newcomers to the area to come along and meet representatives from over 20 local groups and organisations. This free event will be of interest to everyone as it highlights the rich variety of activities which take place in Sturminster Newton.

    Free
  • Careers and Coffee – Apprenticeships 2.0

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    Did you know there are 600 different apprenticeship pathways? With the changing economic landscape, more people are now turning to apprenticeships as their pathway to work. Enjoy a free coffee in the informal setting of our community venues and gain vital, up to-date information on the employment and apprenticeship landscape in Dorset. Our expert, Joanne […]

    Free