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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  • Choral Eucharist for Easter Sunday

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

    You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Easter Sunday 31st March at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Haydn’s ‘Little Organ Mass’, […]

    Free
  • 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 need to read ahead. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 April until June 27 1:45pm - 3:15pm For more information contact Shaftesbury Library on 01747 […]

    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