Need ideas for things to do with the kids over the festive season?  You'll find lots of fairs, markets, light switch on events, parties and more listed below!

   

 

SANDFORD ST MARTINS CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Date: Friday 22nd November 2024
Address: Sandford St Martins Primary School, Sandford Road, Sandford, Dorset, BH20 7BN

 

POOLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND SANTA PARADE

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Location: Poole Town & Quay
Website: Discover Poole

 

THE VALE PANTRY CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1FH
Facebook: The Vale Pantry

 

TRINITY CLUB CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: Trinity Club, 38 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TT
Website: Dorchester Trinity Club

 

 

THE ALLENDALE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorchester, BH21 1AS
Website: The Allendale Centre

 

THE CLIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: The Cliff, 6 Ravine Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7HX
Website: The Cliff Canford Cliffs

 

 

BREWERY SQUARE LIGHT SWITCH ON

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: Brewery Square, Copper Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GH
Website: Brewery Square

 

 

CHRISTCHURCH LIGHTS SWITCH ON

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Location: Christchurch Town Centre
Website: Christchurch Town Council

 

SWANAGE & WAREHAM RFC CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: Swanage & Wareham RFC, Bestwall Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4HY
Website: Swanage & Wareham RFC

 

RNLI MUDEFORD CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: Stanpit Village Hall, Stanpit, Dorset, BH23 3NE
Facebook: RNLI Mudeford

 

NEW MILTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & PARADE

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Location: New Milton Town Centre
Website: New Milton Lions

 

ST MARK’S CHURCH CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: St Marks Church, Talbot Village, Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HY
Facebook: St Marks Church

 

STARRE WARS PARTY

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: The Crafty Cuppa, 46 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HU
Facebook: Wish Upon a Starre

 

LYME REGIS LIGHT SWITCH ON

Info: From 2pm, take part in a Christmas lantern workshop in Lyme Regis Baptist Church Pine Hall and at 5pm Lyme Regis Majorettes, Fitsteps and Lyme Morris will be performing in Broad Street followed by a parade of the Christmas lanterns.  Santa will then arrive on his sleigh and start a countdown to the big switch on!

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Location: Broad Street, Lyme Regis
Website: Lyme Christmas Lights

 

ST NICHOLAS CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: St Nicholas Church, 681 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5LW

 

CHRISTCHURCH PRIORY CHRISTMAS FAYRE & CRAFT MARKET

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024
Address: Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU
Facebook: Christchurch Priory

 

SHIRE HALL CHRISTMAS MARKET

Dates: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November 2024
Address: Shire Hall Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UY
Website: Shire Hall Museum

 

KINGSTON MAURWARD CHRISTMAS FAIR

Dates: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November 2024
Address: Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY
Website: Kingston Maurward

 

MAPPERTON CHRISTMAS MARKET

Dates: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November 2024
Address: Mapperton House, Mapperton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NR
Website: Mapperton House

 

COMPTON ACRES CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS FAYRE

Dates: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November 2024
Address: Compton Acres, 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ES
Website: Compton Acres

 

BRYANSTON CHRISTMAS FAIR

Dates: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November 2024
Address: Bryanston School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PX
Website: The Wessex Event Company

 

RIVERSMEET LEISURE CENTRE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

Date: Sunday 24th November 2024
Address: Riversmeet Leisure Centre, Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4HX
Facebook: Gillingham Handmade

 

SPARKLE IN THE PARK

Date: Sunday 24th November 2024
Address: Lodmoor Country Park , Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Facebook: The Friends of Lodmoor Country Park

 

CHARITY CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Sunday 24th November 2024
Address: Bearwood Community Centre, King John Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9TF
Facebook: Bearwood Community Centre

 

THE OLD POWERHOUSE CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Date: Sunday 24th November 2024
Address: The Old Powerhouse, Hillside, Bryanston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PR
Website: The Old Powerhouse

 

LITTLEDOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Sunday 24th November 2024
Address: Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Facebook: Littledown Centre

  

ST IVES PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Date: Friday 29th November 2024
Address: St Ives Primary School, Sandy Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, BH24 2LE

 

MAGNA ACADEMY CHRISTMAS FESTIVE FRIDAY

Date: Friday 29th November 2024
Address: Magna Academy, Ashdown Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE
Facebook: Magna Academy

 

WEYMOUTH ELF PARADE & LIGHT SWITCH ON

Info: Weymouth will be filled with elf-themed festivities from hat making and gingerbread decorating to Dorset’s Largest Elf Parade, where we will fill the town with the sound of elves singing throughout the streets, all led by a marching band and Santa in his sleigh. Enjoy entertainment throughout the afternoon and at 5pm, the town’s Christmas lights and trees will officially be switched on from the main stage in New Bond Street.

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Location: Weymouth Town
Website: We Are Weymouth

 

BLANDFORD TOWN MUSEUM CRAFT DAY

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: Blandford Town Museum, Beres Yard, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7HQ
Website: Blandford Town Museum

 

UPTON CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: Upton Community Centre & St Dunston’s Church, Upton, Poole, Dorset
Facebook: Lytchett Minster & St Dunstans

 

WIMBORNE CHRISTMAS MARKET & LIGHT SWITCH ON DAY

Info: From 1pm you can enjoy entertainment from local schools and choirs on the stage in the square and in the High Street car park you’ll find a Christmas Market filled with unique gifts and delicious treats.  At 4.30pm, join the countdown when the town is illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights.  At 5pm, the Militia will be firing on Minster Green and after there will be a live band.

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Location: Wimborne Town
Website: Wimborne Info

 

MERLEY FC CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AP

 

MEET SANTA AT BOO’S TOY SHOP

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: Boo’s Toy Shop, 3 Crown Square, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3EN
Facebook: Boo’s Toy Shop

 

POOLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: Poole Grammar School, Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU
Facebook: Poole Grammar

 

BROADWINDSOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: Broadwindsor Primary School, Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL
Website: Broadwindsor Primary School

 

THE PALM HOUSE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: The Palm House, Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TZ
Facebook: The Palm House

 

MAKE STUR SPARKLE

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Location: Sturminster Newton Town
Website: Sturminster Newton

 

THE EXCHANGE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1FH
Website: Stur Exchange

 

ST MARY’S SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: St Mary’s School, Coombe Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA
Facebook: SMSA Puddletown

 

CANFORD HEATH CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: Canford Heath Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8UE
Facebook: Canford Heath Community Centre

 

POUNDBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: Crown Square, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3EN
Facebook: Poundbury Christmas Market

 

HIGH CORNER INN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: High Corner Inn, Linwood, Ringwood BH24 3QY
Facebook: High Corner Inn

 

FERNDOWN DAY CENTRE CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Address: Ferndown Day Centre, Library Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP

 

ABBEY FARM CHRISTMAS FAIR

Dates: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Abbey Farm, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JR
Website: Abbey Farm

 

LARMER TREE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Dates: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Larmer Tree, Tollard Royal, SP5 5PY
Website: Larmer Tree

 

UPTON HOUSE CHRISTMAS MAKERS MARKET

Dates: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Upton House, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ
Website: Upton Country Park

 

OUTALIMITS FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY

Dates: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Corfe Mullen Village Hall, Towers Way, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21 3UA
Facebook: Outalimits Discos

 

FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE RUSSELL-COTES MUSEUM

Info: Visit Father Christmas in the beautifully festive historic house for a lovely personalised conversation and to receive a small gift.

Dates: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA
Website: Russell-Cotes Museum

 

NOTHE FORT CHRISTMAS ELF EXTRAVAGANZA

Info: Step into a Victorian Winter Wonderland and enjoy an exciting programme of events which includes an Elf Hunt and Picklebottom the Elf Christmas shows.

Dates: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort

 

DORSET TEAM CHRISTMAS FAIR

Dates: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Facebook: Dorset Team

 

BURTON BRADSTOCK CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Burton Bradstock Village Hall, Church Street, Burton Bradstock, Dorset, DT6 4QS

 

STEAMER POINT CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Steamer Point Nature Reserve, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4AU
Facebook: Christchurch Countryside

 

WEST BAY TREE SWITCH ON

Date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Location: On the Green, West Bay
Website: West Bay Days

 

HANDMADE CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Parkstone Grammar School, Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP
Facebook: Buttons and Bows Events

 

SALWAY ASH CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Salway Ash Village Hall, Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5HX

 

DYCC DONKEY & SANTA MEET

Date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Dorchester Youth & Community Centre, Kings Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1NJ
Facebook: Dorchester Youth & Community Centre

 

SANDFORD LABOUR CLUB CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Sandford Labour Club, Keysworth Drive, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7BD
Website: Sandford Labour Club

 

THE WALLED GARDEN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: The Walled Garden, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8RH
Website: The Walled Garden

 

SANTA PAWS CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Address: Honky Tonk Collective, 9 Allens Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH165DA
Website: Honky Tonk Collective

 

BLANDFORD YULETIDE FESTIVAL

Info: Celebrate the festive time of year with late night shopping, stalls, live music, Father Christmas and much more.

Date: Friday 6th December 2024
Location: Blandford Town
Website: Blandford Yuletide Festival

 

CORFE CASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Friday 6th December 2024
Address: Corfe Castle Primary School, 66 East Street, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EQ
Facebook: Corfe Castle PTA

 

CANFORD HEATH CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON

Date: Friday 6th December 2024
Address: Adastral Square, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8SA
Facebook: Canford Heath Community Centre

 

POLAR EXPRESS FILM EVENING

Date: Friday 6th December 2024
Address: Man O War, Durdle Door Holiday Park, Main Road, Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5PU
Website: Lulworth Estate

 

MILLIE COLLEGE CHRISTMAS OPEN DAY

Date: Friday 6th December 2024
Address: Millie College, Holton Lee, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JN
Website: Millie College

 

PORTLAND CHRISTMAS SPARKLE

Date: Friday 6th December 2024
Address: Easton Gardens, Easton Square, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1EB
Website: Portland Town Council

 

SYMONDSBURY ESTATE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Info: The Christmas Market will be extraordinary as they celebrate ten years with a dazzling display of festive delights.

Date: Friday 6th – Sunday 8th December 2024
Address: Symondsbury Estate, Mill Lane, Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HG
Website: Symondsbury Estate

 

THE CLIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Address: The Cliff, 6 Ravine Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7HX
Website: The Cliff Canford Cliffs

 

 

BROADSTONE MARKET AND PARADE

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Location: Broadstone High Street, Poole, Dorset
Facebook: Broadstone Christmas Parade

 

PIMPERNE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Address: R Lukins Fitness, Stud Farm, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 8XA
Facebook: Lo’s Coffee Shop

 

THE ALLENDALE CHRISTMAS FOOD FAIR

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Address: The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Website: The Allendale Centre

 

RINGWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Address: Ringwood Waldorf School, Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, BH24 2NN
Facebook: Ringwood Waldorf School

 

CROSSWAYS CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Address: Crossways Youth & Community Centre, Old Farm Way, Crossways, Dorset, DT2 8TU
Facebook: Crossways Youth & Community Centre

 

TOLPUDDLE CHRISTMAS MARKET & LIGHT UP

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Location: Tolpuddle Village

 

WIMBORNE CHRISTMAS BLOCK PARTY

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Address: East Street, Wimborne, Dorset
Website: Wimborne Info

 

AURORA COLLEGE CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Address: Aurora Boveridge College, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5RT
Website: Aurora Boveridge College

 

THE DOG HOUSE CAFÉ WINTER WONDERLAND

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Address: The Dog House Café, Northmead Drive, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7XZ
Facebook: The Dog House Cafe

 

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Info: This weekend is a lovely family friendly opportunity to explore the museum and feel festive, with something to appeal to all ages. Meet the Victorians, and learn what a Victorian Christmas would have been like, stir the figgy pudding and make a wish for the Wishing Tree, take part in crafts and complete the Christmas Trail.

Dates: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 2024
Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, West Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA
Website: Russell-Cotes Museum

 

WATERSPORTS ACADEMY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Dates: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 2024
Address: The Waterports Academy, 15 Banks Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7PS
Facebook: The Waterports Academy

 

RADIPOLE PARK FROST FEST CHRISTMAS MARKET

Dates: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 2024
Address: Radipole Park, Radipole Park Drive, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5EZ
Facebook: Mumma Bee’s Cafe

 

STICKS & BONES CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Address: Sticks & Bones, Hope Square, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8TR
Facebook: Sticks & Bones

 

BRIDPORT SANTA'S GROTTO

Date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Address: WI Hall, North Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3JH
Website: Bridport and West Bay

 

LITTLEDOWN RAILWAY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Address: Littledown Railway, Littledown Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: Littledown Railway

 

WAREHAM FATHER CHRISTMAS PARADE

Date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Location: Wareham High Street
Facebook: Christmas in Wareham

 

RNLI COLLEGE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Info: There will be over 40 exhibitors selling a range of Christmas gifts including local handmade arts and crafts, produce, jewellery, chutneys, sweet treats and much more. Keep the kids entertained with a visit from Father Christmas who will be arriving by Lifeboat, plus RNLI Water Safety workshops.

Date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Address: RNLI College, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ
Facebook: RNLI College

 

LITTLE PICKLES CHRISTMAS PYJAMAS PARTY

Info: The Christmas PJ party includes two hours of soft play time, party biscuit and squash for each child, mince pie for every adult and best Christmas PJ’s wins a free visit!

Date: Friday 13th December 2024
Address: Little Pickles Play Cafe, 723 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AX
Facebook: Little Pickles Play Café

 

THE OLD POWERHOUSE APRES SKI EXPERIENCE

Date: Friday 13th & Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: The Old Powerhouse, Hillside, Bryanston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PR
Website: The Old Powerhouse

 

CHRISTMAS DRIVE IN MOVIES

Dates: Friday 13th - Monday 16th December 2024
Address: Matchams Leisure Park, Ringwood, BH24 2BT
Website: Drive In Movies

 

WEST LULWORTH CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: West Lulworth Village Hall, 4 Church Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5SG

 

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: Hope Community Church, Hawthorn Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2QL

 

THE MINSTER CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Location: Wimborne Minster
Facebook: Minster Families

 

LYME REGIS SANTA’S GROTTO

Info: Santa will be visiting Lyme Regis and you can book a slot to meet him in his Grotto in the foyer of Pine Hall.

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: Lyme Regis Baptist Church, Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HR
Website: Santa Lyme Regis

 

HIGHCLIFFE CLUB CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & MARKET

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: Highcliffe Club, 387 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 5EG
Facebook: Highcliffe Club

 

KINSON COMMUNITY CENTRE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7LH

 

THE MOWLEM FATHER CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: The Mowlem, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD
Website: The Mowlem

 

ST NICHOLAS CHURCH TREE FESTIVAL & CRAFT FAIR

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: St Nicholas Church, 30 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21 3LE
Facebook: St Nics Corfe Mullen

 

NOTHE FORT A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

Info: Travel back in time to a traditional Christmas at Nothe Fort and enjoy seeing Father Christmas and taking part in festive activities and a Christmas Carol Storytelling.

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort

 

THE OAKS WINTER WONDERLAND

Info: The Christmas Market returns in the Alpine Lodge themed tent, carols and Santa Claus may be stopping in as well.

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: The Oaks, 189 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5EA
Facebook: The Oaks Highcliffe

  

ICE QUEENS WINTER BALL

Date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Address: Lytchett Matravers Village Hall, High Street, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6DF
Website: Summers Princess Parties

 

LYME REGIS BIG CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Info: There’s plenty of Christmas magic to experience including a Christmas Tree Festival, Santa’s Grotto, a makers market, best dressed window competition and live music.

Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December 2024
Location: Lyme Regis Town
Website: Love Lyme Regis

 

LITTLE BUGS CHRISTMAS PARTY & MEET SANTA

Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December 2024
Address: Little Bugs Soft Play, 380 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AU
Website: Little Bugs Soft Play

 

WATERSPORTS ACADEMY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December 2024
Address: The Waterports Academy, 15 Banks Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7PS
Facebook: The Waterports Academy

 

WINTERBOURNE WHITECHURCH CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Date: Sunday 15th December 2024
Address: Winterbourne Whitechurch Village Hall, Dolway Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AW
Facebook: Winterbourne Whitechurch Village Hall

 

LULWORTH CASTLE CHRISTMAS FAIR

Date: Sunday 15th December 2024
Address: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5QS
Website: Lulworth Castle

 

DORCHESTER CHRISTMAS CRACKER

Date: Sunday 15th December 2024
Location: Dorchester Town
Faceook: Dorchester Christmas Cracker

 

COLIN’S NEST CHRISTMAS EVENT WITH LITTLE GIZMOS

Date: Wednesday 18th December 2024
Address: Colin’s Nest, 25 Birds Hill Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2QJ
Facebook: Colins Nest Coffee Shop

 

LEMUR LANDINGS FAMILY FUN DISCO

Date: Friday 20th December 2024
Address: Lemur Landings, Tower Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Website: Lemur Landings

 

 

THE GREYHOUND INN CHRISTMAS HOE DOWN

Date: Saturday 21st December 2024
Address: The Greyhound Inn, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EZ
Website: The Greyhound Inn

 

WEYMOUTH SANTA WEEKEND

Info: This weekend is all about Santa!  Meet Santa in his Grotto where children can tell him whether they’ve been naughty or nice.  Stilt walking elves, elf antics and face painting add some fun to Santa's visit.  The weekend will finish with the famous Pudding Run and Chase the Elf on Weymouth Beach.

Dates: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd December 2024
Location: Weymouth Town
Website: We Are Weymouth

 

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