What's On: Children & Family
Event types
Children & Family
21 upcoming events
Mar 2026
Art at PiPs Cafe on Great Field
New art exhibition with local emerging artists (both artists are taking commissions).
Tue 17th Mar - All day
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Art at Crossroads Poundbury
A brand new exhibition at Crossroads Poundbury featuring Jackie Walker, John Walker and Leon Dore, all local artists with loads of talent. This body of work features landscapes in all its guises - from realistic to abstract with stunning colour guaranteed! See opening hours below. Go to TripAdvisor to see the stellar reviews!
Tue 17th Mar - 8am to 4pm until the end of March
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Challenge Patch Club
Join Patch the Dragon in the cafe workshop for our fun new afterschool club.
Fri 20th Mar - 4:30pm
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Spellbound At Kingston Maurward: The Great Dragon Egg Quest
A magical Easter adventure awaits at Kingston Maurward
Sat 28th Mar - All day
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Spot and Count: Dinosaur Eggs
This Easter, spot and count hidden dinosaur eggs as you explore the museum – can you find them all?
Sat 28th Mar - All day
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Kid’s Creativity at Easter Market in Poundbury
Art in Poundbury are delighted to invite you to the Poundbury Easter Spring Market on Sunday 29th March 2026 taking place in Crown Square. The event will run from 10am until 3pm and the Easter egg hunt will start at 12noon at the toy shop and we will have some special guests joining us during the afternoon. You will find Art in Poundbury in our red gazebos in front of Crossroads cafe. We will be offering free kid’s creative sessions using all sorts of Easter related crafting bits to create your own colourful Easter basket! No experience needed , all materials supplied and smiles guaranteed.
Sun 29th Mar - 10:00am
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Create Your Own Nest
Get creative with recycled and found materials to build your own unique nest.
Tue 31st Mar - 10:00am
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Apr 2026
Easter Egg Hunt
Hop over to PiPs Café in Poundbury and take part in our Easter Egg Hunt!
Fri 3rd Apr - 9:00am
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Hop Into Fun at Brewery Square’s Easter Trail
Hop Along to Brewery Square and enjoy a Easter Trail
Fri 3rd Apr - 10:00am
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Quiet Opening
Explore the Museum and take part in drop-in activities during our Quiet Openings. Especially suitable for visitors with autism or other sensory conditions, and their siblings, parents and carers. The sessions are also suitable for any group or individual who would like to visit our museums and galleries at a quieter time.
Sat 4th Apr - 10:00am
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Poundbury Easter Egg Rolling
Join in with this fun FREE Easter event on the slopes of The Great Field. All ages welcome! No booking required.
Mon 6th Apr - 9:30am
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Create Your Own Clay Portrait
Shape and sculpt your own portrait in clay during this tactile workshop. Learn basic modelling techniques as you create a likeness – of yourself, a friend, or someone from your imagination.
Tue 7th Apr - 10:00am
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The Mexico Mission
Age guidance 7+ Could you crack a million-dollar case? In Mexico City, a new Frida Kahlo painting has been discovered! Or has it? Join art detectives Agent Kahlo and Dali as they try to prove who painted the portrait.
Fri 10th Apr - 1:30pm
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May 2026
Beating the Bounds
Join in with this free annual tradition to “Beat the Bounds” of the old Roman Walls!
Sun 10th May - 3:00pm
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Jun 2026
Let’s Go Fly! Dorchester Kite Festival
A new festival is coming to Dorchester on Saturday 6th June 2026. Let’s Go Fly! Kite Festival is being hosted on The Great Field between 11 am and 4:30 pm.
Sat 6th Jun - 11:00am
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Armour & Embarkation 2026
Convoy over over 100 WW2 Vehicles coming through the centre of Dorchester!
Sat 20th Jun - Static displays at Brewery Square from morning, convoy arrives after 3pm
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Jul 2026
Aug 2026
Bark in the Park
A Family Fun Dog Show on the Great Field in Poundbury supporting The Lexi May Trust
Sun 23rd Aug - 10:00am
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Anonymous Festival 2026
Free music festival supporting a range of young local musicians, playing live music and DJing.
Mon 31st Aug - 11:00am
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Sep 2026
Dorset County Show
Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration.
Sat 5th Sep - All day
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