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 of mobility scooters to the primate sensory statues around the park. To help autistic visitors and their families further, on selected dates, visitors with autism...
A 2-hour masterclass to help children develop confidence, speed and accuracy in their Times Tables. Please check with the organise for more details.
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 the artist in everyone!
Our Little Pickles Market returns to Ashdown Leisure Centre in Poole on Sunday 6th October from 10am - 11.30am. Seller spaces are now sold out so we will have over 20 tables of nearly new maternity, baby and children’s clothing, toys, books and much more for sale. The market is from 0-5 years and...
Samantha Prewett Photography - Newborn Photographer, Poole is proud to present Poole's first ever very own expectant and new parent event sponsored by Puddle Ducks Dorset This event is FREE to attend and throughout the day there will be a variety of FREE talks, taster classes and demonstrations for some of the best local maternity...
FAMILY WATER SPORTS MORNING Sunday, 6th October 2019 | 10am - 12-noon 2-hour tuition & hire for ONLY £10pp! The Watersports Academy, Sandbanks Please check with the organiser for more details.
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 available during museum opening hours (10 am - 4 pm).
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 who are good skaters. Please contact the organiser for more details.
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 inaugural journey to the South coast to bring a class regularly seen out of Bournemouth Shed back to 71B. Together with our own BR Standard 4...
'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. Please check with the organiser for further details. Kids welcome!!!! Children under 12 years are free. Between 12 -18 years get a 50% discounts. Please...
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 the Jurassic sea creatures and make clay ammonites to take home. Please check with the organiser for more details.
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 // Kids Free Art Table // Plus LOADS more to announce soon! Our venue is the Corpus Christi Centre, Parkwood Road, which is situated between...
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. EXPECT ART EXHIBITION, WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES, AUTHENTIC FOOD, CRAFT STALLS AND MUCH MORE..... Ticketed Event: booking in advance essential. Please check with the organiser for more...
Our Arts & Crafts Workshops are the perfect complement to our programme of family-friendly shows. Perfect for children aged 5 – 11 years, participants will learn a range of different skills and craft some exciting creations! In this wonderful workshop, you will be crafting your very own magical creature, be it a unicorn, flying pig...
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 children of pre-school age. Harvest gifts (tins and packets) will be very welcome for the Bournemouth Food Bank and people in the community.
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 of over 20 million. Since then, thanks to the overwhelming support of their fans and the British public they continue to wow audiences around the...
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.
A lovely playgroup out in nature for children and their adults. Please contact the organiser for more details.
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 organiser for programme information.
'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 in our Pumpkin Cafe'. FREE entry and FREE parking. Check with the organiser for more details. Location: On A338 between Salisbury and Bournemouth.
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 costumes welcome as are friendly dogs on leads.' FREE admission, FREE parking and no advance booking
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 per person (up to 4 kids go free with each paying adult) Castle and Garden Ticket, special price of £8 Gardens open at 10 am...
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. Please check with Lighthouse, Poole for more details.
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 the organiser for more details.
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 the organiser for more details.
One day Monty found a book, ‘Inventions Very Rare’ Create yourself a monster friend, but only if you dare… From the creators of Aliens Love Underpantscomes the monstrous-ly good new show Monstersaurus!at Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 October. With original music, lots of audience participation, bags of energy...
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 2's FREE Children aged 2 to 4 £5 Please check with the organiser for more details.
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 details.
Real Animals and Free Craft Activities from 26th October – 3rd November Only £6.5 per child Even if it’s raining, come to Honeybrook farm for all the usual outdoor fun plus our large indoor craft room. Included FREE in Child Admission is a choice of any two crafts from the following: Paint your...
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Join us for one of the largest firework displays in the south on Saturday 26th October, choreographed to music with a range of entertainment for the whole family. Presented by Wave 105. Special Features Explosive 25-minute firework display set to music based on the theme, Out of this...
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 home mess-free. Booking is essential. Please check with the organiser for more details.
Our Bigger Pickles Markets return to Ashdown Leisure Centre, Poole on Sunday 27th October 2019 from 10 am - 11:30 am. Our Bigger Pickles Markets are age 3 years + and we will have lots of nearly new clothing, toys, books, DVD's, school uniform, fancy dress items, children's gadgets and much more for sale. There is...
A wide range of Halloween-themed activities and challenges. Please see here for more information and contact the organiser for bookings.
Fancy costumes, spooky activities and lots of low-key fun. Check the day's timetable. Please check with the organiser for more details.
For children aged 5-10 and their families. £5 per person, children under 4 go FREE. Kids learn about safety while playing in an indoor villa, which includes various scenarios. Hands-on activities like escaping a house fire, calling 999, getting on a train and using road crossings. Please contact the organiser to book your session and...
Various activities have been scheduled at different times each day. Please check with the organiser. Please note most activities are charged and require booking. Please follow the link for more details.
A fun swimming session with inflatables for ages 8 to 15. Please check with the organiser for more details.
Your little ones will love our fun-filled evening of fancy dress competitions, haunted games, scary story-telling and our legendary spooky walkway! Book tickets in advance. £4 each for anyone over 3 (including grownups) FREE for under 3s. Please bring along your carved pumpkins to be judged too! ***Please note this event is taking place at...
A ghostly family walk at Old Poole Town. 'This Ghost Walk has been enchanting audiences of all ages local and visitors for over 20 years'. Please contact the organiser for more details.
Do you want a little more light in your life? Children's UV Light Party at St Peter's Church, Ashley Cross. Children's crafts Glow in the dark face painting and games UV disco Snacks Tickets £2 per person or £5 per family. Tickets and more information available from Rachel: 07527 165 001, or from St...
