Family Friendly Events in Dorset October 2026
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Need ideas for things to do with the family in October? You'll find lots of fun events and shows listed below.
AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Info: The Giant Halloween Pumpkin has disappeared…Can you crack the case? Follow the clues, investigate the suspects, and solve The Great Halloween Mystery in this family friendly trail.
Dates: Thursday 1st October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Leonards, BH24 2DH
Facebook: Avon Heath Country Park
MOORS VALLEY HALLOWEEN HUNT & MORE
Info: Grab your detective team, follow the clues, investigate the suspects and unravel The Great Halloween Mystery in this family friendly Halloween Hunt. During half term, children can also enjoy spooky laser tag, forest walks, mini golf, play areas and the steam railway.
Dates: Thursday 1st October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park
DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Info: The Giant Halloween Pumpkin has disappeared… can you solve the mystery? Become a detective at Durlston, follow the clues, investigate the suspects and uncover the truth in The Great Halloween Mystery.
Dates: Thursday 1st October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
Website: Durlston Country Park
SANDWORLD PIRATE WEEKEND
Dates: Friday 2nd October – Sunday 4th November 2026
Address: Sandworld, Preston Beach Road Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Sandworld
NICK COPE’S FAMILY SHOW
Info: Join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favourite hits. Nick has a magical way of reaching into people’s hearts, igniting children’s imagination in an organic, educational and fun way. With his charming songs and humour Nick engages, entertains, and enthrals all generations.
Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026
Address: The Tivoli Theatre, 19 West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1LT
Website: The Tivoli Theatre
SHAFTESBURY CARNIVAL
Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026
Location: Shaftesbury Town Centre
Website: Shaftesbury Carnival
THE PALM HOUSE PIRATE WEEKEND
Dates: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October 2026
Address: The Palm House, Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TZ
Facebook: The Palm House
SEALIFE ASCARIUM TRICKS & TREATS
Info: Help the Sea Witch and Warlock look after their ocean home and fellow sea creatures by completing magical challenges throughout the aquarium. Will you be brave enough to step up and help complete 'spook-splash-tic' challenges and fill in your activity sheet as you go?
Dates: Saturday 3rd October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: SEA LIFE, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Visit SEA LIFE
MARGARET GREEN COUNTRY FAYRE & DOG SHOW
Date: Sunday 4th October 2026
Address: Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5NQ
Website: Margaret Green Animal Rescue
GILLINGHAM CARNIVAL WEEK
Info: Events through the week include competitions, walking treasure hunt, baby show, fun fair, plus 2 carnival processions on Saturday.
Date: Sunday 4th – Saturday 10th October 2026
Location: Gillingham Town Centre
Website: Gillingham Carnival
DEWFLOCK FARM
Info: Dewflock will be hosting their themed days again and activities include exploring the pumpkin field, maize maze, indoor barn with games, bouncy castle, face painting, meet the farm animals and more.
Dates: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October 2026
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm
BINCOMBE BUMPS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Dates: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October 2026
Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PS
Website: Bincombe Bumps Events
KIDS COMEDY WITH KRAZY KEV
Dates: Saturday 17th October 2026
Address: Regency Room, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN
Facebook: Kings Kiosk
BINCOMBE BUMPS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Dates: Saturday 17th October 2026
Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PS
Website: Bincombe Bumps Events
DEWFLOCK FARM
Info: Dewflock will be hosting their themed days again and activities include exploring the pumpkin field, maize maze, indoor barn with games, bouncy castle, face painting, meet the farm animals and more.
Dates: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October 2026
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm
HALLOWEEN AT PORTERS FARM
Dates: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October 2026
Address: Porters Farm, Glacis, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1FR
Website: Porters Farm
WIMBORNE ST GILES SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Date: Sunday 18th October 2026
Location: Wimborne St Giles
Facebook: Friends of Wimborne St Giles
DISCOVERY VILLAGE PROFESSOR FIZZLE & THE BRAVE MACHINE
Dates: Tuesday 20th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Discovery Village, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Discovery Village
THE ARK KIDS CRAFT SESSION
Dates: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Address: The Ark, Poole Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2SF
Website: The Ark
BETTY AND THE YETI
Info: In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare!
Dates: Thursday 22nd – Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole
MOORS VALLEY LIGHT TRAIL EXPERIENCE
Info: Returning this autumn, the family-friendly Halloween at Moors Valley transforms the woodland into an unforgettable illuminated trail filled with eerie encounters, immersive scenes and spooky surprises around every corner.
Dates: Thursday 22nd October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park
THE AMAZING BUBBLEMAN
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Address: Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NY
Website: Bridport Electric Palace
OUTALIMITS FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Address: Canford Heath Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8UE
Tickets: Outalimits Discos
MAGICAL MERMAID TEA PARTY
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Address: Ower Wood, Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8HY
Website: Child in the Wild Forest School
BROADSTONE SCHOOL FIREWORKS
Info: Broadstone’s big night! With food and drink, live music, dancers, fire performers, bungee trampoline, merry-go-round, bouncy castle, and a spectacular fireworks display choreographed to music.
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Address: Broadstone Middle School, Dunyeats Road, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8AE
Website: Broadstone Fireworks
DEWFLOCK FARM
Info: Dewflock will be hosting their themed days again and activities include exploring the pumpkin field, maize maze, indoor barn with games, bouncy castle, face painting, meet the farm animals and more.
Dates: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm
LITTLEMOOR HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Dates: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: Littlemoor Community Centre, Canberra Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AH
Website: Weymouth Town Council
BLANDFORD ANIMAL FARM
Dates: Saturday 24th, Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Blandford Animal Farm, Higher Shaftsbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT118ST
Website: Blandford Animal Farm
ILLUMINATE AT ABBOTSBURY SUBTROPICAL GARDENS
Info: As darkness falls, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens come alive with a magical world of light. Wander through the gardens and woodland valley after dark, where familiar plants and pathways are transformed by light, colour, shapes and textures.
Dates: Friday 24th October – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Website: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
HALLOWEEN AT PORTERS FARM
Dates: Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Porters Farm, Glacis, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1FR
Website: Porters Farm
THE BLUE POOL HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Date: Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR
Website: The Blue Pool
BINCOMBE BUMPS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Dates: Friday 24st October – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PS
Website: Bincombe Bumps Events
ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY GHOSTLY GAMES
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JG
Website: Abbotsbury Swannery
SHERBORNE CASTLE AUTUMN PUMPKIN TRAIL
Info: Follow the trail in the gardens to discover the pumpkins and solve clues along the way.
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Website: Sherborne Castle
STUDLAND’S WICKED WILDLIFE TRAIL
Info: Head through the enchanted forest, the spooky sports sand bowl and back along the beach as you search out the activity stations. Start your journey by making your wand and fill in your wizards passport as you go. What will you find out along the way?
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AQ
Website: National Trust Studland Bay
SWANAGE PIER SPOOKY TRAIL & MORE
Info: Explore the Pier and keep your eyes peeled for spooky surprises hidden along the way. Match each spooky item on your trail sheet with its corresponding letter, solve the Halloween puzzle and take on the themed quiz as you go! When finished, head to the Pier Gatehouse to claim your treat and be entered into a prize draw. Children can also enjoy themed crafts and games on selected dates.
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP
Website: Swanage Pier
HALLOWEEN FUN AT NOTHE FORT
Info: Nothe Fort have conjured up a whole cauldron full of activities with a Halloween mouse hunt, spooky bingo games, family ghost tours, wand-making workshop, pumpkin golf, fiendish games and creepy crafts!
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort
CORFE CASTLE FAMILY QUEST
Info: Explore the castle with a new family quest! Step back into a time where everyday life was filled with folklore, mystery, and superstition, where every home had its own secrets. You can also bring your own teddy or borrow one and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep.
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Corfe Castle
Website: National Trust Corfe Castle
MINTERNE GARDENS HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Minterne Gardens, Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU
Website: Minterne Gardens
MADJESTON MILK STATION EVENTS
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Madjeston Milk Station, Cole Street Lane, Madjeston, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5JQ
Website: Madjeston Milk Station
RUSSELL COTES MUSEUM HOUSE TRAIL & CRAFTS
Info: Have a ghoulishly good time ghost hunting in the historic house on an indoor trail. Follow the garden trail, play some garden games, and make something in the drop in craft sessions which run on selected dates.
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, West Cliff Promenade, West Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA
Website: Russell-Cotes Museum
TANK MUSEUM HALF TERM FUN
Info: The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with 100 years of history, 300 tanks, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction. During half term, enjoy family activities, trails, tours, soft play and the outdoor play area.
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Website: Tank Museum
UPTON COUNTRY PARK INTERGALACTIC EXPLORER TRAIL
Info: Purchase your trail sheet from the Welcome Centre and become an Intergalactic Explorer this Halloween. Once complete, return your trail sheet to receive a cuddly prize.
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ
Website: Upton Country Park
FREE ENTRY IN FANCY DRESS AT SANDWORLD
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Sandworld, Preston Beach Road Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Sandworld
UPWEY WISHING WELL TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
DOBBIES LITTLE SCARE-LINGS
Info: Little ones can enjoy potion making to create their own glow-in-the-dark slime, and decorate a trick or treat bag to take home, alongside playful games and a themed afternoon tea they’ll love.
Dates: Various dates in half term
Address: Dobbies, 24 Wareham Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8BY
Website: Dobbies
THE THREE KINGS KIDS KARAOKE
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: The Three Kings, 3 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AU
Website: The Three Kings
BOURNEMOUTH TOY FAIR
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: Monster Toy Fairs
POOLE BABY EVENT
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: Gather, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset
Facebook: Poole Baby Event
ONCE UPON A RHYME
Info: Get ready to Sing, Dance, Rhyme, Repeat with Once Upon A Rhyme, the brand-new children’s show bringing nursery rhyme characters to life like never before! Join some of your favourite nursery rhyme characters in a modern, fun, and pop-inspired musical adventure! From classic rhymes to today’s kid-friendly pop hits, this interactive show is packed with catchy tunes, dazzling costumes and non-stop dancing.
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: The Tivoli Theatre, 19 West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1LT
Website: The Tivoli Theatre
MAPPERTON PIPPA & THE PUMPKIN TRAIL
Info: Join the magical autumn trail as you help Pippa, Mapperton’s mischievous cat, and her friends solve the mystery of the missing pumpkin. Follow the mapped route through the gardens, discovering beautifully decorated autumn scenes and helping Pippa uncover clues along the way. Each child will receive a special activity booklet and prize for completing the trail.
Dates: Sunday 25th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Mapperton Estate, Mapperton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NR
Website: Mapperton
IN THE NIGHT SKY AT HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE
Info: Can you find the stars hidden around the Castle? Design a planet to add to the night sky scene. On Tuesday and Thursday, children can also make their own rocket a design a planet sun catcher.
Dates: Sunday 25th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE
Website: Highcliffe Castle
HALLOWEEN WREATH MAKING
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Centenary Club, 21 Jubilee Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BG
BOO & BOUNCE
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Bourne Academy, Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS
Website: Get Up & Bounce
UPWEY WISHING WELL HALLOWEEN PARTY
Dates: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
THE HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Barrington Theatre, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
Website: Barrington Theatre
MAD 4 ANIMALS SHOW
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Corn Exchange Blandford, 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AG
Website: Corn Exchange Blandford
HALLOWEEN AT FARMER PALMERS
Info: With so many activities, you’ll be sure to have a ‘fang-tastic’ time at Farmer Palmers! Have fun in the farm park, explore the maize maze, and enjoy the Halloween quiz, disco, tractor-trailer rides, candy dash, face painting, and much more
Dates: Monday 26th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Website: Farmer Palmers
ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE: TUDOR LIVING HISTORY WEEK
Info: Activities throughout the day range from trying Tudor food, dancing, and clothing; to writing with a quill or kicking a Tudor football. Come and see demonstrations of how a whole host of crafts were done in the 16th Century, and maybe have a go at a few!
Dates: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorset, DT2 7LG
Website: Athelhampton House
LASERGUYS HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Info: Get spooky this half term with exciting activities at Laserguys! Participants can enjoy a choice of thrilling activities including outdoor laser tag, archery and axe throwing.
Dates: Monday 26th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Laserguys, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9HT
Website: Laserguys
BOO & BOUNCE
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Address: Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HR
Website: Get Up & Bounce
HUB ON THE HEATH LEGO® BRICK EXPERIENCE
Info: Take part in an immersive LEGO® brick experience where you'll explore the magic of the colourful bricks and unleash your imagination.
Dates: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Address: Hub on the Heath, 10 Adastral Square, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset BH17 8SA
Website: Hub on the Heath
LOLLIPOPS PLAY CAFE PARTY
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Address: Lollipops Play Café, 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Website: Lollipops Play Café
HUB ON THE HEATH BISCUIT DECOATING
Dates: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Address: Hub on the Heath, 10 Adastral Square, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset BH17 8SA
Website: Hub on the Heath
MINI MONSTERS HALLOWEEN CINDRELLA EVENT
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Mini Monsters, 960 Wimborne Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2DG
Website: Mini Monsters
HALLOWEEN SLIME LAB AT HUB ON THE HEATH
Info:
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Hub on the Heath, 10 Adastral Square, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset BH17 8SA
Website: Hub on the Heath
THE HIDEOUT LITTLE MONSTERS MAKE
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: The Hideout Soft Play, 7a the Neighbourhood Centre, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9DW
Tickets: The Hideout Soft Play
OUTALIMITS FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 28th October 2026
Address: Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7LH
Tickets: Outalimits Discos
UPWEY WISHING WELL PARTY
Dates: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
BOO & BOUNCE
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Ashdown Leisure Centre, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE
Website: Get Up & Bounce
SALT PIG THE FARM HALLOWEEN DISCO
Info: Children can enjoy spending time running around the soft play plus there’s music, dancing, food and more.
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Salt Pig the Farm, High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3EU
Website: Salt Pig the Farm
SERIOUSLY SPOOKY SCIENCE
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: The Crafty Cuppa, 46 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HU
Facebook: Wish Upon a Starre
WOODHOUSE GARDENS SPOOKY CRAFTS
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Woodhouse Gardens Pavilion, 9 The Plocks, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AA
Facebook: DW Sweets
VURLANDS ANIMAL FARM FRIGHT NIGHTS
Dates: Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Vurlands Animal Farm, South West Coast Path, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9DB
Website: Vurlands Animal Farm
LONGTHORNS FARM HALLOWEEN TRAIL & MORE
Info: Explore the woodlands on a Halloween trail, see the friendly alpacas, feed the animals, take part in crafts and pumpkin carving and enjoy a treat in the Café.
Dates: Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Longthorns Farm, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Longthorns Farm
BRIANIAC LIVE
Info: This family science show will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful. Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all those things on stage that you’re too scared to do at home.
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole
THE HAUNTED GLOW GARDEN PARTY
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Canford Heath Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8UE
Facebook: Glow Wonderland
OUTALIMITS FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 29th October 2026
Address: Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7AA
Tickets: Outalimits Discos
LOLLIPOPS PLAY CAFE MONSTERS BALL
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Lollipops Play Café, 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Website: Lollipops Play Café
A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT LYME REGIS MUSEUM
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA
Website: Lyme Regis Museum
COPPET HILL PUMPKIN DAY
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Coppet Hill, Purcombe Farm, Bridport DT6 6RL
Tickets: Coppet Hill
WEYMOUTH SPOOKS BY THE SEA PARADE
Info: Get ready to haunt the town! Whether you're a creepy clown, ghoul, witch, zombie, vampire, or something delightfully spooky, Weymouth want you to join the Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat in full costume!
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Location: Starting at Millenium Square in Weymouth
Website: We Are Weymouth
HALLOWEEN AT WILD ONES
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Wild Ones Play Café, 1442 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7AS
Website: Wild Ones Play Café
LITTLEDOWN CENTRE HALLOWEEN DISCO
Info: The Halloween Disco hosted by Get Up and Groove will be jam packed with games, epic dance competitions and tons of disco fun!
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: BH Live Active
MINKY MOOS SPOOKY BOOS
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Stourvale Centre, 108 Stourvale Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JB
Website: Minky Moos
LITTLE PICKLES HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Little Pickles Play Café, 723 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AX
Address: Little Pickles Play Café
DORSET ADVENTURE PARK TERROR TRAIL
Info: Beneath the looming shadow of Corfe Castle, wind through Dorset Adventure Park’s haunted forest. Every turn hides a new nightmare. Face your fears, uncover the hidden code and push through each twisted encounter. Piece together your code to escape … or be lost to the darkness! (Not recommended for under 13’s).
Dates: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Dorset Adventure Park, Studland Road, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5JG
Website: Dorset Adventure Park
SWANAGE RAILWAY HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAINS
Info: Passengers can look forward to a journey filled with Halloween magic, mysterious encounters and plenty of unexpected moments along the way. With a spooky atmosphere, immersive entertainment and fun for the whole family, the Ghost Train promises a Halloween experience unlike any other.
Dates: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October 2026
Location: Norden Train Station to Swanage Train Station
Website: Swanage Railway
SPOOKTACULAR WILDLINGS
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Mountain Cottage, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3RJ
Facebook: Wildlings Forest School
TRINITY CLUB HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Trinity Club, 38 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TT
Website: Trinity Club
SOUTHBOURNE PUMPKIN FEST
Info: Southbourne is getting spooky again with the Pumpkin Fest. Enjoy a pumpkin trail, trader pumpkin carving competition, alongside plenty more Halloween fun to be announced.
Date: Saturday 31st October 2025
Location: Southbourne, Bournemouth
Facebook: Visit Southbourne
STUR THE CAULDRON
Dates: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The Exchange & The Railway Garden, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Website: Sturminster Newton
THE GHOST OF NEVERLAND WITH GOING 2 GIGGLE
Date: Saturday 31st October 2025
Address: The Trinity Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH
Facebook: Going 2 Giggle
KINGS PARK HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Saturday 31st October 2025
Address: Action Zone, Kings Park Leisure Centre, King's Park Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6JD
Facebook: BCP Leisure Kings Park
JUNGLE CUB HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Jungle Cub, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset,BH7 6BW
Website: Jungle Cub
BALLOON MADNESS HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall, Churchill Close, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, BH21 4BQ
Facebook: Balloon Madness
WIMBORNE DSME HALLWEEN SPECIAL
Info: Wimborne DSME are a group of like-minded model engineers and railway enthusiasts who run a miniature railway as well as many other engineering based activities. Get ready to ride the rails with a Halloween theme.
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Wimborne DSME, Merley Park Road, Ashington, Broadstone, Dorset, BH21 3DA
Website: Wimborne DSME
THE JOHN GREGORY HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The John Gregory, 113 Radipole Lane, Southill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SS
Website: The John Gregory
UPWEY WISHING WELL HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST
Dates: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
PEEK-A-BOO HALLOWEEN WITH PEPPA PIG
Info: Get ready for a magical, spooky adventure with Peppa Pig. Ticket includes soft play fun, a themed buffet of tasty treats, Halloween songs, and a special meet-and-greet with Peppa Pig!
Dates: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Peek-A-Boo & Brew, 214a Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8DX
Website: Peek-A-Boo & Brew
LITTLEDOWN MINIATURE RAILWAY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Littledown Parkland, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: Littledown Railway
THE CUMBERLAND HOTEL KIDS HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The Cumberland Hotel, 27 E Overcliff Dr, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 3AF
Website: The Cumberland Hotel
SPOOK FEST
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Ashdown Leisure Centre, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE
Website: Get Up & Bounce
ANGUS WOOD HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Angus Wood, Wimborne Road, Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9JJ
Facebook: Blandford Environmental Trust
WEST BAY BONFIRE & FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: East Beach, West Bay, Dorset
Website: West Bay
FERNDOWN FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: King George V Playing Fields, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN
Facebook: Funfest Events
VERWOOD FLAMEBURST
Info: On the night there will be 2 spectacular firework displays with music, plus a bonfire, fairground, street entertainers, music, steam engines, hot food and drink.
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The Fuzzy Bit, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6QF
Website: Verwood Flameburst
Please always check an event is running before travelling as cancellations can occur. If you know of any more family friendly events in September then please do Contact Us.
