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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  • The Matchstick Fleet – by Philip Warren

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    The Matchstick Fleet by Philip Warren is making it's return to the Fleet Air Arm Museum! Come and see a hand-crafted fleet all made with matchsticks! The collection, built entirely […]

  • Autism Friendly Day at Monkey World

    Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families. Sensory trails, a calm room, and drop-In room for support all ensure that Monkey […]

  • Love is in the water. Visit the Oceanarium this February half term!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    This February Half Term, bring your loved ones for a day full of discovery, fun, and unforgettable moments! Whether you're planning a family adventure, a day out with friends, or a unique Valentine's date, dive in with a splash! Exciting news! We have teamed up with RockReef this Half Term! Purchase a full price Oceanarium […]

  • Futureland 90s rave

    pilgrim house 1 hope square, Weymouth

    Go back to the 90s with this special event for cancer research. We have seven DJs. DJ Druid Dj jammin both original 90s DJs also joining them is Tim lyall […]

    £10

  • Brick Builders: Inventors and Innovators at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    Under Concorde 002, the first British-made Concorde, the Fleet Air Arm Museum is joined by Brickideas for a creative construction challenge and trail, where visitors can unleash their inner inventor! […]

  • Death and Service – a talk by Richard Cooper-Wright

    Church House Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port

    There are more than 800 First World War graves in over 240 cemeteries and churchyards across Somerset. Each of the names on those gravestones has a story connected to it, […]

  • Gravellers

    Child Okeford Village Hall Child Okeford

    Help us celebrate the 21st birthday of our charity SERO, raising funds for local charities and Julia's House Children's Hospice.  Light entertainment, singing and music from local group The Gravellers, […]

    £15

  • Choral Evensong

    St Peter's Church Dorchester 26 High East Street, Dorchester

    You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 22nd February at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Rheinberger ‘Abendlied’, Tomkins ‘Second […]

    Free

  • Boogie Bingo

    Key West Bar & Grill, Bournemouth BH2 5AA Key West Bar & Grill, Bournemouth

    Release your inner Bowie and join us for our 80’s Boogie Bingo bash in Bournemouth! Have the time of your life as you play bingo and dance ‘All Night Long*’ (*until 11:30pm). Get ‘Into the Groove’ and come dressed in your best (or original) 80s outfits and costumes. Shell suits, legwarmers and big hair strongly […]

    £15

  • Artsreach and Woodlands Village Hall presents Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell – Music for Cows

    Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

    Arthur Coates and Kerran Cotterell are an exciting and energetic young folk duo who are quickly carving out a name for themselves with their unique style, rooted in Quebecois traditional music fused with songs from around the British Isles and North America. Arthur Coates is an award-nominated musician who studied violin and piano at the […]

    £6 – £18

  • Baby & Children’s Preloved Sale

    Pimperne Village Hall Newfield Rd, Pimperne

    Clothes, toys, books, puzzles, linen, and nursery equipment (maternity to 12 years). some child product business tables available. Free entry. Refreshments available. Don't forget to bring your shopping bags. This is a table top sale, if you would like a table £5 preloved/10 business please contact our Facebook page or email us at [email protected]

  • World Book Day

    Farmer Palmers Wareham Road, Poole

    Book reading during the days with Squeak, the dinosaur puppet. Great for children and no extra charge. (Normal admission applies)

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