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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  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    At our Artisan Makers Markets, we welcome an array of local, talented artists and crafts people. Come along, browse and buy some of their amazing pieces. Enjoy something from our […]

    Free
  • Festive Fun at Woodlands Village Hall

    Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

    Arrive at any point • Try your hand at festive crafts • Join in with singing to live music • Listen to seasonal stories • Enjoy mince pies and mulled […]

    Free
  • Christmas crafts

    Sherborne Library Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne

    Get into the festive spirit with some wintery crafts at the library. Drop in session, no booking required. Suitable for ages 3 +. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]

    Free
  • Christmas library gets lively

    Sherborne Library Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne

    Join us at the library for a special wintery story and craft session. Suitable for ages 3+. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Free
  • Woodlands Warm Welcome

    Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

    Tuesday January 2nd from 11 am to 2 pm at Woodlands Village Hall A community start to the New Year for all the family Crafts & Games Lets o Lunch! […]

    Free
  • ** CANCELLED** Willow Bird Feeder Making Workshop

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    ** CANCELLED** Come and see a professional willow weaver in action and book a place to make your own bird feeder. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 20 January 11:00am - 12 midday […]

    Free
  • Macramé Workshop

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Macrame workshop Hobby season We are delighted to have Anita from Kit and Kaboodle in Shaftesbury join this year’s Hobby Season. Make a macramé keyring fob to take home. Shaftesbury […]

    Free
  • North Dorset Quilters Display and Free Workshop

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    North Dorset Quilters Display and Free Workshop Hobby season The North Dorset Quilters will display their amazing quilts and crafts and it’s an opportunity for adults to make a quilted […]

    Free
  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    The first of our 2024 Artisan Makers Markets will be held from 10am till 3pm on Saturday 23rd March 2024 here at Wimborne Community Centre, King Street car park, Wimborne. […]

    Free
  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Community policing drop-in surgery Thursday 18th April 10.00am to 11.00am PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local […]

    Free
  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and enjoy our April Artisan Makers Market here at Wimborne Community Centre. We will have beautiful pieces from many talented, local artists and crafts people to browse and […]

    Free
  • Discovering bats

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by guest expert Mariko Whyte from the Dorset Bat Group, you'll […]

    £10