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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  • Mermaid Tales At Shaftesbury Library

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Mermaid Tales with Mermaid Nerissa at Shaftesbury Library. A REAL LIVE MERMAID will be making a Splash at Shaftesbury Library with Mermaid Tales, Entertainment and fun Activities.

    Free

  • National Get Online Week

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    National Get On Line Week. Come and meet Tarryn Shillingford from Barclays Bank to discuss your online banking needs and queries.

    Free

  • National Get Online Week

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    National Get On Line Week. Come and meet Tarryn Shillingford from Barclays Bank at Shaftesbury Library to discuss your online banking needs and queries.

    Free

  • The Rockbourne Fair

    Salisbury Racecourse Netherhampton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Bored of high-street shopping? The Rockbourne Fair boutique shopping fair returns this Autumn, supporting the Salisbury Hospital Stars Appeal. Salisbury Racecourse Weds 19th - Fri 21st October (late night shopping […]

    £5

  • The Rockbourne Fair

    Salisbury Racecourse Netherhampton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Bored of high-street shopping? The Rockbourne Fair boutique shopping fair returns this Autumn, supporting the Salisbury Hospital Stars Appeal. Salisbury Racecourse Weds 19th - Fri 21st October (late night shopping […]

    £5

  • School Open Morning

    St Gregory's CofE Primary School New Street, Marnhull, United Kingdom

    We are delighted to welcome families back into school! Visitor mornings are held on normal working school days so you can see us in action. You will receive an overview […]

  • The Salisbury Gurkha Band Concert

    St Paul's Church Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, United Kingdom

    A spectacular evening of music from the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas! The concert will feature a lively mix of Nepali and Western music, a selection of rousing miliary […]

  • Knitting and Crochet Workshop

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Keen to start a new skill or revisiting a favourite pastime? Our friendly and helpful Knit and Natter group are here to help and share the enjoyment of knitting and […]

    Free

  • 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 October at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. To mark the 150th anniversary of Vaughan […]

    Free

  • Teddy20 Halloween Party

    Durweston Village Hall Church Road, Durweston

    Carve out some time for some Halloween fun at our HALLOWEEN PARTY! Sunday 23rd October at Durweston Village Hall from 6-8pm 👻 Boooogie on down with our DJ on the […]

    £6.00

  • 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 - […]

    Free

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