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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  • Milborne Port Opera presents “The Drowsy Chaperone”

    Milborne Port Village Hall Springfield Road, Milborne Port

    MPO leaps into another hit musical – The drowsy Chaperone, by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, directed by Karen Pankhurst. Last year MPO proved they could do big musical numbers […]

  • Annual charity working day

    £15 per tractor, includes hot food and a drink Come along to our charity working day for ploughing, cultivating and rolling, all abilities welcome, bring your own implements (plough, cultivator […]

  • Dog’s Trust Easter Holiday Fun!

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Dog's Trust Easter Holiday Fun! Shaftesbury Library Monday 8th April 11.00am to 12 noon. Do you want to be a dog's best friend? Join us for a free, fun family […]

    Free

  • Children’s fire safety event with the DWFR

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Children’s fire safety event with the DWFR. Fire safety story, dress up in a fire kit, enjoy colouring and craft activities. Booking via Eventbrite is essential as spaces are limited. […]

    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

  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No […]

    Free

  • Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading Group

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No […]

    Free

  • All about UK reptiles

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Come to Bere Marsh Farm and learn all about the 6 species of native reptile found in the UK, with the CRT's in-house reptile expert - Nick Dobbs. Nick will […]

    £5 – £10

  • Jumble and Plant Sale

    Melbury Abbas village hall Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury

    Jumble, Plants, Vintage, Books, Home made Cakes Drop in the cafe for coffee and cake! Declutter your cupboards and bring your items to the Village Hall on Friday 19th afternoon. […]

  • Earth Day Craft

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Earth Day craft for children. Recycle your empty cardboard tubes and create cute minibeasts to take away. Saturday 20 April 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for children up […]

    Free

  • SchoolReaders

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    School Readers Shaftesbury Library Tuesday 23 April 10.00am to 12 midday Do you love books? Enjoy working with children? You could become a School Readers volunteer! Find out what it […]

    Free

  • “Come and Sing” Workshop and Concert

    Thornford Village Hall Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne

    An enjoyable day of singing along with expert tuition, the programme features Songs from the Shows, and Music from the Movies and includes a medley from “Les Misérables”, songs from […]

    £20

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