What's On: Activity
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15 upcoming events
Oct 2026
Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing or any crafty project and join us for a relaxed morning of stitches and chat!
Mon 26th Oct - 10:00am
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Tutankhamun’s Treasure Hunt
Visit the Tutankhamun Exhibition over the autumn half term and join in the King Tut’s Treasure Hunt
Mon 26th Oct - 10:00am
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The Great Dinosaur Half Term Hunt
This autumn half term the Dinosaur Museum comes alive with the Great Dinosaur Half Term Hunt.
Mon 26th Oct - 10:00am
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New Autumn Craft Day Workshops
Dorset Craft Workshops CIC have an exciting programme of Autumn Day workshops inc. Lino, Textiles, Pottery, woodwork, life drawing, silver jewellery
Mon 26th Oct - 10:00am
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Seriously Spooky Science
Join us for a fun science workshop with our professor!
Wed 28th Oct - 11:00am
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From the Stacks – Free lunchtime talk
Free lunchtime talk on selected archival treasures at Dorset History Centre.
Wed 28th Oct - 12:30pm
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Drop in Resin Session
Drop in for a fun UV resin workshop
Fri 30th Oct - 11:00am
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Dorchester Repair Cafe
The amazing repairers will be waiting for you, ready to tackle your broken clocks, clothes, small appliances and more!
Sat 31st Oct - 10:00am
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Maritime Archaeology (Day School)
Dorchester Association presents a half-day event exploring maritime history and archaeology.
Sat 31st Oct - 10:00am
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Bottomless Afternoon Tea
BOTTOMLESS AFTERNOON TEA IS BACK
Sat 31st Oct - 12:00pm
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Nov 2026
Wise Owls – Social group for over 65’s
Tea, chat & company – join our Over 65’s Social at The Crafty Cuppa.
Wed 4th Nov - 1:00pm
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Store Tour
Join our Collections Team for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes in Dorset Museum & Art Gallery's Collections Discovery Centre.
Wed 25th Nov - 2:00pm
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Dec 2026
Jun 2028
Thomas Hardy Victorian Street Fair
Dorchester's Victorian Street Fair to celebrate the birthday of one of Dorchester's most famous residents, Thomas Hardy. This will be a fun filled day for all the family with an incredible array of Victorian and Thomas Hardy themed activities and demonstrations.
Sun 4th Jun - 11:00am
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