What's On: Children & Family
Event types
Children & Family
27 upcoming events
Apr 2026
Spellbound At Kingston Maurward: The Great Dragon Egg Quest
A magical Easter adventure awaits at Kingston Maurward
Sat 18th Apr - All day
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World Heritage Day Exhibition
The Victorian Hall at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery will feature a lively collection of stands from local museums, heritage organisations, and wildlife groups.
Sat 18th Apr - All day
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Dorchester: Beaver consultation drop-in session
Join this ‘Beavers on the River Frome’ community engagement day hosted by Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Sat 18th Apr - 9:00am
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Fossil Handling in Natural Dorset Gallery
Discover the ancient history of Dorset through our interactive Fossil Handling Trolley
Sat 18th Apr - 10:00am
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Fossil Identification
Have you discovered a fossil and wondered what it might be?
Sat 18th Apr - 10:15am
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World Heritage Day Store Tours
Go behind the scenes and discover the museum’s hidden treasures.
Sat 18th Apr - 10:15am
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Tales from the Jurassic Coast
Step into a world of legends and storytelling inspired by the dramatic landscapes of the Jurassic Coast.
Sat 18th Apr - 11:00am
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People’s Dorset Gallery Tour with Steve Wallis
Explore the stories of the people who have shaped Dorset’s history.
Sat 18th Apr - 11:00am
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Fossil Folklore and Badge Making
Discover fascinating fossil tales—from prehistoric creatures to myths they inspired.
Sat 18th Apr - 11:30am
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Do You Dream of Dinosaurs? – Book Reading & Signing
Join author and illustrator Sally Alce for a fun, interactive children’s event inspired by her book Do You Dream of Dinosaurs?
Sat 18th Apr - 3:00pm
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Natural Dorset Gallery Tour with Sam Scriven
Exploring the incredible fossils discovered along the Jurassic Coast.
Sat 18th Apr - 3:00pm
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May 2026
May Day Kiddies’ Keilidh
Come and celebrate May Day with the bright and colourful Tatterdemalion accompanying dances especially chosen so younger families can enjoy some gentle folk dancing.
Fri 1st May - 5:30pm
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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 2nd May - 10:00am
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9 to 5 Musical Takeover
Tumblin’ out of bed and stumble to the Square! On Saturday 2nd May, Wessex Musical Theatre brings the high-octane energy of 9 to 5: The Musical to Brewery Square. Between 11am and 1pm, the Square will be transformed into a stage for a series of exclusive live snippets from the hit show. Expect powerhouse vocals, iconic Dolly Parton hits, and enough charisma to make even Mr. Hart crack a smile.
Sat 2nd May - 11:00pm
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Classic Car Show
Rev your engines! The Classic Car Sunday is rolling into Brewery Square.
Mon 4th May - 11:00am
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The Big Brewery Square Dog Social
We’re inviting all dogs and their humans to join us for The Big Brewery Square Dog Social, a relaxed and friendly group walk as part of the Dorchester Walking Festival and in partnership with Mutt Everything Dog🐾
Sat 9th May - 11:00am
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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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The Bloom Project
Take a tiny seedling home to nurture and help us plant a fully-bloomed “twin” in our Community Legacy Planter.
Fri 29th May - 11:00am
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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
and 1 future schedules
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