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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  • SchoolReaders

    Shaftesbury

    Do you love books? Enjoy working with children? You could become a SchoolReaders volunteer. Find out what it involves and inspire the next generation of readers! Saturday 29 October10:30am - 11:30am

    Free

  • Haunted Trail and Gruesome Games and More from the Woodland School

    The woodland school Southover Woods,

    Happy HALLOWEEN from THE WOODLAND SCHOOL 28TH OCT 10am -12pm OR 1pm - 3pm HAUNTED TRAIL - GRUESOME GAMES - FREAKY FACE PAINTING - SPOOKY SPIDER WEB WICKED WOODLAND CRAFTS - TERRIELE TALES IN THE WITCHES HOVEL Creepy cafe (extra cost) ADULTS AND UNDER 2'S FREE - 2-4 £10 PER CHILD - 5+ £15 PER […]

    £10

  • Museums After Dark 2022

    Keep Military Museum Barrack Road, Dorchester

    Discover three incredible museums on one unforgettable night. From 4pm – 8pm on Friday 28th October, you can visit Dorset Museum, the Keep Military Museum and Shire Hall Museum with just one ticket! Discover Dorchester’s fascinating history whilst exploring three of the best museums in the South West. Adult tickets are £10 and children go […]

    £10.00

  • Teddy20 Evening of Mediumship

    Pimperne Village Hall Newfield Rd, Pimperne

    Another Medium Night? You got it! Join us on Friday 28th October for Teddy20's evening of mediumship at Pimperne Village Hall with mediums Andy Ford & Carol Kitson. Tickets are £12.50pp, contact Veronica on 07961796585 - We'll see you there!

    £12.50

  • Dads Stay and Play Sessions

    Pimperne Village Hall Newfield Rd, Pimperne

    Pimperne Baby and Toddler Group and holding two more Dad sessions. Lovely opportunity for Dads, Grandads, Uncles and other male carers to get together with the children.

    £2

  • Spooky Storytime with Angela McAllister

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Much loved children's author, Angela McAllister returns to Shaftesbury Library for a fun filled Spooky Storytime with spooky crafts to follow.

    Free

  • Dorset Perennial Group: Gardening in a Changing Climate

    Durweston Village Hall Church Road, Durweston

    A talk by David Hurrion, Associate Editor of Gardeners’ World Magazine and RHS Judge, To be held at 2pm on Saturday 29th October. at Durweston Village Hall, DT11 0QA,. Organised by Dorset Perennial Group as part of our annual programme of talks and visits. Everyone most welcome. £5 to include refreshments. or join for the […]

    £5

  • An Autumn Elegy

    University Music's Orchestra and Choirs present An Autumn Elegy at 7.30pm on Saturday 29th October in Christchurch Priory. The programme includes Rutter's Requiem, Chilcott's Canticles of Light and, in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth, Vaughan Williams ever popular The Lark Ascending. Our violinist soloist will be Nivedita Sarnath who, having studied […]

    £12 – £50

  • Going Solar – meet the Installers!

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    A free drop-in session organised by Marnhull Green Teams to enable people to meet installers of PV (solar) panels and batteries. The companies attending like to work on several installations in the same area: it helps them, and it may well help you, with potential savings to be had, financially and/or in time waiting for […]

    Free

  • Dorset Farmers Market – Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Town Hall High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    At The Dorset Farmers Market, we care about giving our customers the best shopping experience yet. Since 2000, we’ve played an active role in the dorset community by offering residents a chance to enjoy our wide range of events. We’re more than just a venue to buy one-of-a-kind items and locally-made goods — we’re your […]

  • Baby & Children’s Preloved Sale

    Pimperne Village Hall Newfield Rd, Pimperne

    Pimperne Baby and Toddler Group are holding a fundraising table top sale. Pimperne Village Hall. Sunday 6th November 11 - 2

    Free

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