What's On: Children & Family
Event types
Children & Family
18 upcoming events
May 2026
Dorset Spring Show 2026
Dorset Spring Show brings stunts, skills, animals and thrills to form your spring adventure!
Sat 9th May - All day
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The Tiny Art House
A recreation of a Dorset artist Clem's home and studio, made by Art in Poundbury.
Sat 9th May - All day
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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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Dorchester Duck Race & Funday
The Dorchester Duck Race is back in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer.
Sat 16th May - 12:00pm
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Chalk the Walk
Celebrate the beginning of Dorset Art Weeks with a morning of fun and creativity!
Sun 24th May - 10:00am
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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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Moonfleet Crimson Tide – An exciting re-imagining of a classic story
Join local author, Will Adams, for a fun-filled family event with storytelling, songs, and a creative competition inspired by his book, ''Moonfleet Crimson Tide.''
Sat 30th May - 10:15am
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Jun 2026
Justice on Trial – Fundraising event for Shire Hall Museum
Drama and Dining! A lively and immersive fundraising evening where you will enjoy a delicious summer buffet before stepping into the shoes of an 1830s jury.
Fri 5th Jun - 7:00pm
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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 6th Jun - 10:00am
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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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Dorchester Lions Summerfest 2026
Dorchester Lions present Summerfest 2026!!
Sun 7th Jun - 12:00pm
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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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