Join us for a 3 mile walk around the Moors Valley Play Trail. I plan to park on Peveril Close which is free and then enter Moors Valley opposite the Onestop shop. We will begin the play trail at the snake pit site. Suitable for most pushchairs, with wide paths. Parking is at curry.struts.automatic at...
Arts by the Sea brings together large-scale spectaculars, diverse music, intriguing installations, dance, street theatre, participatory experiences and much more, in one unique and celebratory festival. Check out the website for the program over the weekend! *Some changes have been made due to the bad weather Friday evening*
Visitors can marvel at the gravity-defying tricks and stunts by GB Olympic Skateboarders, Alex Hallford, Jack Clarke and friends in high-octane displays that show off their skills. People of all skills and ages are invited to sessions hosted by the professionals to help improve their skills or, for novices, how to stand on a skateboard...
A cheerfully playful experience, the dizzying Roller Disco is hosted in conjunction with indoor skate flow park, Prevail Juniors, and can be found at this year’s Pop Up Skate Park which is part of the Arts by the Sea Festival 2022. From pop anthems, modern chart toppers and disco divas galore, revellers from all walks...
Fantastic Fish Drop-In "Come along and help us decorate the Boscombe Library Fish! Crafts and Lego/Duplo Club from 10am!
This activity is part of Arts by the Sea’s work with Arts2Educate. Children can pick up an Arts Award booklet to achieve their Arts Award ‘Discover’ award, a national arts qualification for children and young people Saturday & Sunday in the Lower Gardens at: 10:00 - 10:45 | 11:00 - 11:45 | 12:00 - 12:45 |...
From the Boscombe-based community group comes the pop-up playground, Big Blue Play. Children and families can immerse themselves in ‘loose parts play' where everyday objects are used in extraordinary ways as when children play freely in their own special way. Near the Aviary, Westover Road.
Come and visit every Saturday and grab yourself a bargain! Buyers 50p to park.
See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank. See Tiger 131 in action – the world’s only running Tiger I WWII-themed Tanks in Action – including German and Allied vehicles Living History around the site Tickets via the website.
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee - please come and join us. Poole Parkrun starts at West Field, near to the crazy golf facility in Poole Park. Bournemouth Parkrun starts on the grass at...
The Ashley Heath car boot sale is one of the largest car boots in the Dorset Area, come visit us and find what you’re looking for! The Ashley Heath car boot sale is open every Sunday weather permitting. Walk or Bike = Free and Buyers Car Park = £1.
Various stalls selling preloved items and bric-a-brac in the Druitt Hall at Christchurch High Street on the 1st Sunday of each month 9.30am-12.30pm. Entry is free, refreshments available!
Come along and enjoy the fun of a family roller disco, skate along to great music & games! 𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟. 𝟭.𝟯𝟬 - 𝟮.𝟭𝟱𝗣𝗠 (𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀) PREBOOK ONLY 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝟮.𝟯𝟬-𝟰𝗣𝗠 (𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿, 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀) Doors Open 10 minutes before. Skate Hire is subject to availability. Tickets £5.98-£8.68. Book via Roller Planet.
Fancy Dress and lots of fun with Blitz Disco at the Newtown in Poole. £5 Tickets available from the bar.
We are back with new games, crafts and more fun things! No booking for PYO & pumpkin crafts! We have thousands of pumpkins all shapes sizes and tastes along with carving, barrel trains including our wheelchair accessible cart, slingshots free games & play area. Fordingbridge slip road, look for the WHITE flags
Temporary Exhibition Back by popular demand! Thursday from 11am to Saturday until 4pm. The model represents Wimborne from just east of the low narrow bridge at Leigh Road to just west of the Stour viaduct, adjacent to Poole Road, and just short of Lady Wimborne’s Bridge. The station area is to scale but the curves at each...
Introducing ’Twisted Fairytales’ - a brand new Halloween entertainment experience for families with young children. A creepy collection of baddies from fairytales stories are ready to spook, scare and surprise you. 2hr Sessions: 10.30am |1.30pm |4.30pm (1 child ticket includes 1 free adult) Book your slot via Ticketsource.
Comedic adaptation of the classic story by Le Navet Bete. Head to the Lighthouse Poole website for more details & times.
Variety of races available for all ages from age 4 including the kids kilometre and junior 1.5k, 2k and 5k race. See the Run Bournemouth website for more details and how to sign up for a race.
Comedic adaptation of the classic story by Le Navet Bete. Head to the Lighthouse Poole website for more details & times.
Come and visit every Saturday and grab yourself a bargain! Buyers 50p to park.
For the first time, Christchurch residents will be able to experience a tailored, playful programme of participatory and intriguing art in its many forms across Saxon Square and Druitt Gardens and in unusual pop-up spaces around the town. Fun for all the family, an event not to be missed! Check the Arts by the Sea...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee - please come and join us. Poole Parkrun starts at West Field, near to the crazy golf facility in Poole Park. Bournemouth Parkrun starts on the grass at...
Come along and watch the family screen of the Movie "The Bad Guys". Tickets (includes film and popcorn): £1.50 child | £3 Adult or £6 Family (1 adult 3 children or 2 adults 2 children). Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. There will also be a showing of "Far from the madding...
This event is sponsored by @Biscuits by Sarah B throughout the day there will be a variety of FREE talks. taster classes and demonstrations for some of the best local maternity and baby businesses. The first 100 families to attend will receive a FREE goody bag. We are also holding a raffle in aid of...
FREE music workshops for all ages and abilities. A fun day for all the family. Try for the first time or rediscover. Come and try a variety of different instruments, check out the snazzy recording studio and so much more. Café and superstore will be open.
Bring along those odd socks hiding at the back of your drawer and repurpose them into this autumn favourite. We will provide all the other materials and guidance; all you need to bring is an odd sock or two. Led by crafter Jo Malyon. Meet Woodland Walk (southern end), Woodland Ave, Boscombe BH5 2DJ. This...
Join us for our Baby and Children's Nearly New Sale and save a fortune on preloved items for your 0-5 year olds. Please visit our website to book your buyers tickets in advance here.
Come and visit every Saturday and grab yourself a bargain! Buyers 50p to park.
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee - please come and join us. Poole Parkrun starts at West Field, near to the crazy golf facility in Poole Park. Bournemouth Parkrun starts on the grass at...
Learn Song and Dances from Shrek the Musical with West End Star Christina Modestou. Children's workshop 8-13yrs. - 12.30pm-2.30pm Teen & Adult 14+ - 3pm-5pm Shrek Screening - 5.30pm with FREE popcorn £25 Workshops | £5 Shrek Screening Tickets via the BMT Productions website.
Handmade Wimborne returns to the Allendale with an incredible selection of products from local contemporary artists, designers and crafters. This event truly brings together the best in the business - don’t miss out on your opportunity to buy something beautiful! Free entry
We have loads of motorised trains, electric ride on trains, ride on train coaster, tents, build your own areas, puzzles, books and more! 2 sessions: 10am - 11am 11.15am - 12.15pm (quiet session) To book tickets and see further info, visit the Trainmaster Dorset Website.
Great music, atmosphere and games! 3 - 4.30pmfamily session any ability 5 - 6.30pm suitable for teens/adults of any ability and children under 12yrs who are good skaters £4.95 per skater £1 skate hire sizes child 6 - adult 12. £1 safety equipment if needed. No need to book, just come along
Come and give us a visit, bring your kids/grandkids down to Colin's Nest Cafe and enjoy a Halloween Party. Enjoy the relaxed ambience while taking a bite out of your favourite cake. Colin's Nest has free parking available and easy access. FREE ENTRY
A spooky family friendly musical show and dinner. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets start from £11.37. More info via BMT Productions website.
Pirates of Penzance with sentimental hearts, blundering policeman, crazy adventures and improbable paradoxes. Gilbert and Sullivan's comic 'Pirates of Penzance' is filled with fun and laughter. Come and join Bournemouth GaSP for this swashbuckling show! Tickets from £10-£24.25
Pirates of Penzance with sentimental hearts, blundering policeman, crazy adventures and improbable paradoxes. Gilbert and Sullivan's comic 'Pirates of Penzance' is filled with fun and laughter. Come and join Bournemouth GaSP for this swashbuckling show! Tickets from £10-£24.25
Show Times at 12pm & 4pm Once Upon A Princess is an all-singing, all-dancing musical. Get ready to wish upon a star and see all your favourite storybook princesses perform some of the most popular movie musical songs and chart-topping hits in this sing-a-long celebration! Tickets from £12 call 0120 894858 to book.
Come and visit every Saturday and grab yourself a bargain! Buyers 50p to park.
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee - please come and join us. Poole Parkrun starts at West Field, near to the crazy golf facility in Poole Park. Bournemouth Parkrun starts on the grass at...
Need a new costume for Halloween this year? Why not make a new one! Using recycled crafting materials and old costumes, you can either jazz up your own costume or make new accessories! Bring old costumes, fabric if you have some. For ages 3-14yrs. Tickets via Forest Arts Center.
A modern take on the original performed by the Positive Path Foundation Members. Please come along for this great show and support a local charity (supporting entire families living with Special Needs!) Tea, Coffee, PPF Merch and Artwork will be on sale! Tickets are £5 each. 2 Showings at 12pm and 2.30pm Please head to the Positive Path...
The event is a low tide beach run along the beautiful shoreline of Bournemouth Beach heading out towards Sandbanks Beach. You start and finish on the west side of the pier. Both 5km and 10km distances are available to enter. The groynes will slow you down which is all part of the fun.
Join us for our age 3+ Children's Nearly New Sale and save a fortune on preloved items for your older children. Please visit our website to book your buyers tickets in advance.
UKCGF COMES TO BOURNEMOUTH !! Fabulous exhibitors and props. UK based comic artist guests, some film and tv guests and cosplay guests. Various Cosplay and costume groups are attending. Cosplay Zone and comp/meets plus photo shoots . Tickets start at £6.50 book via Ticket Tailor.
Come and see CBeebies superstar and children’s favourite Justin Fletcher live on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Justin Live is a fabulous show for all the family packed full of well-known songs, lot’s of dancing, hilarious comedy and plenty of slapstick fun! Shows at 11am & 2.30pm Tickets from £19 via BH Live.
Come and see Jamie Jigsaw & have some Big Bounce Action at St. Michael's Middle School in Wimborne. Sessions are at 10am | 12pm & 2pm (for 35 minutes each) For Children age 0-9 years. Tickets start from £5.50 (Adults £1.50). Book via Get Up and Bounce.
Due time restrictions these sessions are only 1 hr 30 min instead of 2 hrs. 10am-11.30am |12pm-1.30pm | 2pm-3.30pm Children £3.50 Adults £1.50 Under 2’s FREE
Hands on hour of Morse Code fun with Geoff Budden from the Royal Signals Museum. Learn Morse Code, secret spy codes and have a go yourself. Free activity for ages 5+, booking required via the Library. Please have a look at the Morse Code Alphabet before attending this event.
Dancing, Singing, Games, Spooky Crafts, Fancy Dress, Prizes and more for children ages 4-9 years. Tickets are £25 (5% siblings discount) call Miss Saphii on 07951150963.
Come along in fancy dress and enjoy some extra cute non scary spooky fun at St. Mary's Hall in Poole. There will be 12 role play corners, Craft activity to take home, cookie decorating & Slime table. Suitable for 1-6yr olds. 2 Sessions 9.15am-10.45 & 11am-12.30am book via Play Street.
It’s Monster Mayhem in the Museum Garden this October Half Term. Crazy crafts, spooky stories and a ghostly garden trail. Dressing up is encouraged, take your photo in the sinister selfie corner if you dare! £3 per child Pay on the day. Museum admission not included.
Looking for something to do next Wednesday with the kids? Come for some Spook & Sparkle at John Lewis in Poole for some decorating of Orange Baubles for the Halloween look (a lot less messier than Pumpkin Carving)!. Keep them entertained, shop whilst it dries and then pick it up their beautiful masterpiece!
Come and carve to make a lantern for Halloween and enjoy some tasty soup and flat bread cooked over an open fire organised by the Parks Foundation. Join Peter and Forest School Leader Jan Cooke for a magic morning in the park. Bring a pumpkin if you can. The event is free to attend.
Come along to our Halloween event to meet our Ghostbusting Team. Enjoy FREE face painting and grab a selfie with our giant Marshmallow Man and Slimmer!! PLUS ONLY on Wednesday 26. October FREE Slime workshop at WHSmiths book a slot here.
The Arts University Bournemouth & Bournemouth Bid hosting a monster hunt competition plus loads of fun activities for families. You can even win a £100 Voucher if you can take a picture of the 6 monsters in each location! Program: Horseshoe Common Beales Place Westover Road Bourne Avenue Commercial Road
We are getting crafty at Springbourne Library for grown ups and well behaved children (parents have the responsibility). The dates for these are (always 10am-12pm) Thursday 27th October - Christmas ribbon and long-life wreaths and decorations Thursday 17th November - CHRISTMAS Crafting Making a Traditional Wreath, or Swag or Table Decorations Thursday 24th November - Resin Crafts...
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our amazing Spooktacular Family Halloween Parties Refreshments again will be available at all sessions at amazingly low prices (cash only on the day). Session times 2hrs 10am-12pm 12.30pm-2.30pm 3pm-5pm Price per session Children £4 | Adults £2 | Under 2’s free Contact Outalimits Discos on FB to book.
Come to our playdough party at Wimborne Minster! We will be making lots of different playdough and slime, hunting for bugs and playing games in our forest garden before warming up with hot chocolate. There is a suggested donation of £2.50 per person.
Gather round for a storytelling adventure into the world of Hardy’s Wessex with storyteller and musician Tim Laycock. From stories of magicians on the heathland to the curious tale of Old William and the Bull, with music and songs from Thomas Hardy’s childhood. Join us on Poole Museums' third floor family area to enjoy this...
28. October - 10am-11am & 4. November - 1-2pm We can't wait for our Come and Play again! It is Music and Gymnastics this time! FREE session for children under 11 years old. Come to discover, play and have fun! Book via space via 01202396640.
Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from...
On the 29th of October over 10,000 mummies will be marching across the UK to demand an urgent intervention from the Government for the shocking treatment of mothers and families. The protest, which is led by Pregnant Then Screwed, will march across 11 regions bringing mums together for this united call to arms for urgent government...
PYO 9.30am-1pm Super Saturday 3pm-late Our Super Saturday will be full of great music, food, drink finishing with an amazing fireworks display Booking essential via the website. Free entry to PYO No booking for PYO pumpkins & crafts Lots of free fun Fordingbridge slip road, Sp61an look for the WHITE flags
Jump on your scooters and zoom to Prevail for a spooktacular event with arts and crafts, games, lunch, goody bag and the chance to win a lucky golden ticket! For more information, times and to book a ticket visit the Prevail website.
Come and visit every Saturday and grab yourself a bargain! Buyers 50p to park.
Disco, Party Games, Pumpkin Carving and Halloween Party Food. Fancy Dress Prizes to be won! Tickets £5 per child to be purchased from the Bar in advanced.
Karaoke, Disco, Games, Spooky Drinks and Fancy Dress. We are asking for a minimum £3 donation at the door which will go to Amelia's Rainbow. 7.30pm till late.
Halloween Party with Outalimits Discos at Canford Heath Community Center. Session times 2 hrs at 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm. Children £4 | Adults £2| Under 2’s free Book via Outalimits Discos FB page.
Times: 10am-12pm | 11am-1pm | 12.30-2.30pm | 1.30-3.30pm. All ages welcome (most activities suitable for 5+ years). Fancy dress is highly encouraged as you make your way round creepy activities, weird challenges and spooky surprises. Activities include archery, pioneering, climbing, problem solving, creepy crafts, spooky games and more.. Book online.
Come along for a day of fun and exercise from 9am to 1pm. Contact Ensbury Park Community Association for more info on 01202 536255.
We have loads of motorised trains, electric ride on trains, ride on train coaster, tents, build your own areas, puzzles, books and more! 2 sessions: 10am - 11am 11.15am - 12.15pm To book tickets and see further info, visit the Trainmaster Dorset Website.
Watch the exhilarating show everyone is talking about and be prepared to see all of those creepies crawlies you adults hate but your children love! With Party Games, Fancy Dress Prizes, Kids and Adults Raffle. The tickets (via Mad4Animals) are £6 a person (adults pay too) Under 1's FREE.
Sessions will be 09.45-11.00am or 11.30-12.45pm. Come along for a Fun Halloween Party! We will have some Halloween themed baby massage, baby yoga and sensory play. Lots of Halloween songs and fun, with a little Halloween art and craft activity to do with your little one. Book via the website.
Meet and Greet our FANGtastic animals Terrifying Treasure Hunt Trick or Treat Arts & Creepy Crafts Have your photo taken with our BOOtiful ponies This event is mainly aimed at young adults with learning difficulties however we are welcoming all ages and abilities! Call us on 01202 287484 for more info and to reserve a space.
Halloween sensory with Halloween musical favourites, Bubbles, Lights, Free juices and biscuits, disco and much more. £10 a ticket per child or £18 for two siblings. This session is for toddlers, walkers - 5 yr olds and also suitable to bring a younger sibling. Get your tickets via the Minky Moo Boos website.
