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Rockpool Ramble

Kimmeridge Bay

Join a warden as we wander along the beach to discover what fascinating seashore wildlife can be spotted in Kimmeridge Bay, the best rockpooling site in Dorset. We will follow...

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Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival 2019

Bournemouth's Arts by the Sea Festival returns this September 2019 exploring the artistic concept 'Mind Matter'. Experience an inspirational and vibrant selection of performance, music, dance, art and comedy offering...

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Stone carving workshops for kids at Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle

Come along and join Corfe Castle sculptor and stone carver Jonathan Sells to learn the craft and basic techniques of stone carving. Suitable for children aged 6-14 yrs.

£3

Coastal Comic Con, Bournemouth 2019!

Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth

Coastal Comic Con is a community-driven celebration of pop culture, coming to Bournemouth in 2019. From comics to cosplay, gaming, film and television, there's something for everyone! Join us at...

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Locals weekend HALF-PRICE entry

Adventure Wonderland

Dorset's multi-award winning family theme park, Adventure Wonderland, opposite Bournemouth Airport, is offering a half-price deal for locals this weekend (September 28/29th). Anyone living in the BH, DT, SP, SO...

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Meet a Moth

Durlston Country Park

Look into last night's trap at the Castle. Donations welcome.

Family Fun Day

St Andrew's Church

A Family Fun Day for all ages, come along and enjoy for free...a bouncy castle, Face Painting, games, music and stalls which represent events that the Church put on weekly...

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FREE

Health and Wellbeing Family Fun Day 2019

Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex

A fantastic day of fun and fitness for the whole family! FREE ENTRY and amazing FLASH SALES exclusive to event attendees. Including Vibrant stalls, exciting exhibitions and taster sessions. Activities...

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Apple Day at the Ancient Technology Centre

Ancient Technology Centre

APPLE DAY... Our harvest-themed day using skills and techniques from the past Get hands-on with the harvest and enjoy the bounty of Nature… See the Roman fruit press in action...

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Wood Fair 2019

Moors Valley

Help the Forestry Commission celebrate 100 years of forestry with a fun wood fair for all the family. Demonstrations Crafts Big machinery on display Foraging walks Hawk Walks and more....

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Bugs and Buds toddler club

Knoll Gardens Wimborne

Organised by the garden’s charity – the Knoll Gardens Foundation, our Saturday morning monthly toddler club aims to inspire a love of nature from a young age, encouraging interaction with...

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£5

Sobo Eco Fayre

Sobo Wastebusters

The Sobo Eco Fayre is a local event to promote sustainability in Southbourne and the surrounding area and celebrate the work we and other local community groups and businesses are...

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Autism Friendly Day at Monkey World

Monkey World

After the success of the day in March, Monkey World has planned further Autism Friendly Days! The park has always prided itself on the access facilities available, from a range...

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Times Tables Master Class for Children age 7 – 11

The Bourne Academy Hadow Road, Bournemouth

A 2-hour masterclass to help children develop confidence, speed and accuracy in their Times Tables. Please check with the organise for more details.

£32.54

All Aboard! Poole Museum Fun Palace

Poole Mumseum 4 High Street, Poole

Poole Museum is hosting it's first Fun Palace! Immerse yourself in a day of community-led FREE activities, arts, crafts, dance, music for children and adults. Learn something new and celebrate...

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FREE

Grandparent’s Weekend at Farmer Palmer’s

Farmer Palmer's Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

Treat Grandma and Grandad to a FREE* day out at Farmer Palmer's on 5th OR 6th October 2019. We think the grandparents are wonderful! So this year, we're celebrating Nanny...

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Daisy First Aid Class

The hall on the hill, Christchurch

Baby and child First Aid for parents and carers. For more information check: Daisy First Aid. Level 3 Ofsted and EYFS compliant courses are also available.

Mini BSO: Around the World

Lighthouse Poole

The perfect way to introduce children to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra in an entertaining and enjoyable way, featuring well-known pieces from popular children’s films and animation...

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Honey, Hymns and Harvest Family Fun Afternoon

The Spire High Street, Poole

An afternoon of crafts, The Bee Movie, competitions and the BIG sing followed by a bring-and-share Harvest picnic for all the family. Meet the beekeeper @ 3 pm with a...

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FREE

Inflatable Fun at Rossmore Leisure Centre

Rossmore Leisure Centre

Join us for the Inflatable fun Swimming Session at Rossmore (Age restrictions apply) 8 - 15 years £5.50 per person Please check with the organiser for more details.

Museum Make and Take: Hallowe’en Children’s Crafts

Poole Mumseum 4 High Street, Poole

Make your very own Hallowe’en themed creations to take home with you. Decorate your own lanterns, friendly ghouls and petrifying pumpkins! Self-led, free family activity in our family area. Activity...

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Oli’s roller disco

Ferndown Leisure Centre

Family disco from 3 - 4:30 pm, suitable for all ages and abilities. Rolling again from 5 - 6:30 pm, suitable for teens/adults of any ability and children under 12yrs...

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Swanage Railway Autumn Steam Gala

Swanage Railway

Never forget that the Southern has Standards! With permission and thanks of the Bolton Steam Locomotive Company and the Great Central Railway BR Standard Class 5 ‘73156’ will be making her...

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Pre School Under the sea workshop

Science Zone UK

Learn with us how life was under the sea during the dinosaur era. In this an hour workshop, suitable for kids Pre School-aged, the children will look fossils, learn about...

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Hear Her Festival

SANDFORD HOLIDAY PARK

'A celebration of women in music. A space full of like-minded people; collaborative, welcoming and kind'.  You don't need to attend the full weekend and you may leave the site....

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South Coast Makers Market

Corpus Christi Bournemouth

Pop Up Makers Market showcasing over 25 Makers + Artists on Saturday 12th October. Good Coffee // Craft Beer // Pop Up Cafe // Street Food // Local Charity Stall...

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Open Doors 2019 at Pavilion Dance South West

Pavilion Dance South West

A mini festival of African, Caribbean and Indian culture A vibrant mix of dance, music and spoken word celebrating cultural traditions and urban styles with a heavy amount of talent....

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I Believe In Unicorns

Lighthouse Poole

Enchanting interactive production of the much-treasured children’s story about a little boy who hates reading until he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library. Audiences are invited to take...

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Roller Disco in Bournemouth

Sir David English Sports Centre Bournemouth

What? Two large roller disco rinks Laser lights, music and roller games All ages/experience welcome Only £5 if you have your own skates, + £1 to hire skates Glow accessories...

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Harvest Festival for all the family

St Christopher's Church, Bournemouth

Come and join us as we celebrate the Harvest Festival! The Guides, Brownies, Rainbows and BBGA will be with us. During part of the service, there'll be a creche for...

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Tomodachi ten Manga Drawing club

Tomodachi 10 Anime and Manga, Burlington Arcade

Kid-freindly drawing club, small classes, lots of fun!  

Diversity: Born Ready – 10 year anniversary tour

Bournemouth International Centre

2019 marks 10 years since Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent, beating Susan Boyle in front of a television audience...

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Ascarium at Sealife Weymouth

Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park

SEA WITCHES, SPELLS AND SURPRISES TURN SEA LIFE WEYMOUTH FROM AQUARIUM TO ASCARIUM. Save up to 40% by pre-booking tickets online. Please check with the organiser for more details.

Dorset Forest School

Livability Holton Lee

A lovely playgroup out in nature for children and their adults. Please contact the organiser for more details.

Wimborne Green Festival 2019

An eco-friendly community festival. Eco-friendly stalls, events and activities including storytelling, repair café, vegan café, 'The True Cost' of fashion (film), crafts with Dorset Scrapstore and more. Please check with the...

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Fordingbridge Pumpkin Picking Patch

'Get outdoors and have a family adventure this Halloween. Visit our amazing patch to pick your own pumpkins and gourds, get involved in Halloween crafts and enjoy a tasty treat...

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Sunnyfields Pumpkin Festival 2019

Sunnyfields Farm

PYO pumpkin or choose from an already harvested display. Also pumpkin carving, food and drinks, face painting, tractor rides and more. 'This is a family friendly event; with fancy dress...

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Autumn Colours Weekend 19 & 20 October

Sherborne Castle

Reduced Price Entry to the Garden & Castle. Finish off with light lunch & a glass of Sherborne Castle Wine or a west country cream tea in the Tearoom. £4...

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Kings Castle Montessori Autumn Fun Day

Kings Castle Montessori Nursery

Raffle Tombola Face Painting Bouncy Castle Authentic Cooking Pumpkin Carving Games and Prizes and more... Please check with the organiser for more details.

Justin Fletcher Live!

Lighthouse Poole

CBeebies superstar and children’s favourite Justin presents his all-singing, all-dancing family extravaganza with an interactive song and dance routines, comedy and plenty of custard pies. More information can be found here....

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Nature Tots

Stour Valley Nature Reserve and Kingfisher Barn

Suitable for kids ages 2 to 4. Suggested donation £2.50 per child. No need to book, parking available at Granby Road (BH9 3NZ). Different activities each week. Please check with...

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First Steps to Safety for 2-4 year olds

SafeWise Bournemouth

Life-skills education for children aged 2 to 4. It's a self-guided tour around the indoor learning villa. Children learn through roleplay, dressing up and other hands-on activities. Adults and under...

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Kingston Maurward Let’s go Wild!

pin Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park

Pony grooming, pig feed, wallaby and rhea feed, guinea pigs fishing, chicken feed, runner duck racing and lakeside trail. *New indoor play and café Please call 01305 215003 for more...

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Pumpkin Carving at Upton Country Park

Upton Country Park Poole Road

This popular activity is back at Upton Country Park. This year children will be able to pick a pumpkin from a special tunnel and carve it at Upton, keeping their...

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LEGO Store Southampton Grand Opening

LEGO Store Southampton

🎈🎉 Join us in celebrating the opening of the new LEGO Store in Southampton! 🎉🎈 Come and enjoy fun play experiences and exclusive offers, along with discovering the full LEGO...

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Half-term fun at Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle

Various activities planned throughout the day. Please check here for more details.

FREE

Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt!

Poole Mumseum 4 High Street, Poole

'Where is Wally' family hunt around Poole Museum this October half-term. Free activity sheet. Please check with the organiser for more details.

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