For a list of family friendly events happening in April, please see below.

 

ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY BRAMLEY HEDGE STORY TRAIL

Info: The trail takes visitors around the Swannery grounds, to discover more about the swans and the adventurous mice. Designed for families to enjoy, the trail includes interactive activities, stamp points and questions to answer, all alongside the swans and discovering more about the unique Swannery.

Dates: Saturday 14th March – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JG
Website: Abbotsbury Swannery

     

KINGSTON MAURWARD ESTATE DRAGON EGG QUEST TRAIL

Info: An ancient creature has awakened at the Kingston Maurward Estate. This is a fully themed, immersive quest designed to feel like you have stepped into a story. The map is beautifully illustrated and designed specifically for this quest, guiding you around the grounds in a way that feels international and flowing, not random.

Dates: Saturday 28th March – Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Website: Kingston Maurward Estate Spellbound Trails

     

SEALIFE ADVENTURE PARK PIRATE TRAIL

Info: Captain Careless needs your help! Follow the interactive trail, solve clues, and explore the aquarium to help track down the missing treasure. Prize waiting for every young explorer at the end.

Dates: Saturday 28th March – Saturday 23rd May 2026
Address: SEA LIFE Adventure Park, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: SEA LIFE Adventure Park

 

SANDWORLD LOCAL RESIDENTS OFFER

Dates: Tuesday 7th – Thursday 30th April 2026
Address: Sandworld, Lodmoor Country Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Sandworld

  

PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW!

Info: Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a new arrival on the way, the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George all need your help to get everything ready before the arrival of baby Evie! There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time? Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones.

Dates: Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Address: Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU
Website: Bournemouth Pavilion

 

BOURNEMOUTH WRITING FESTIVAL

Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2026
Location: Bournemouth Town Centre
Website: Bournemouth Writing Festival

 

MAD4ANIMALS SESSIONS AT SUNNYSIDE STUDIO

Info: This is a hands-on, up-close animal experience where you’ll have the chance to meet a fascinating range of creatures – from snakes and lizards, to spiders and more.

Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
Address: Sunnyside Studio, Unit 8, 15 Jubilee Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BS
Facebook: Sunnyside Studio

 

GULLIVERS FARM FAMILY FUN DAY

Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
Address: Gullivers Farm, Station Road, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0JG
Website: Gullivers Farm

 

PEEABOO & BREW K-POP PARTY

Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
Address: PeekaBoo & Brew, 214a Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8DX
Website: PeekaBoo & Brew

 

BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY OPEN WEEKEND

Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: BNSS, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS
Website: BNSS

 

WIPEOUT WORLD

Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: Carvers Recreation Ground, Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1JD
Facebook: Wipeout World

 

THE CLASSIC VEHICLE & STEAM ENGINE SHOW

Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: Neddy Green, Eddy Green Rd, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6HL
Website: Organford Classic Events

 

SWANAGE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW

Date: 26th April 2026
Address: Main Beach Car Park, Victoria Avenue, Swanage, Dorset
Website: Swanage Carnival

 

POOLE BABY EVENT

Date: Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: Gather, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset
Facebook: Samantha Prewett Photography

  

If you know of any more events coming up in April then please do Contact Us.

 

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Dorsetmums has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this site and does not accept liability for any errors or omission. Please also note that an event or venue may cancel or close at any time and you should consider contacting before visiting.

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With over 20 years’ performing, Kevin’s parties are packed with fun, laughter, comedy, magic, puppets, balloons, games and prizes for ages 4+.  He also provides a more sophisticated comedy magic show, and a magic or balloon modelling workshop for ages 9+.

Party packages:

• From £100 per hour for balloon modelling
• From £150 for a 1 hour party with magic show and balloons, or games
• From £200 for a 1.5 hour party including magic, balloons and games

Kevin provides all the necessary music, sweets and prizes for games to make your party as easy as possible.

Your child will be the star of the show and made to feel extra special.  It’s a birthday party that the special child and their friends will never forget.

Whatever the age of the children and whatever your budget, Kevin is sure to have an entertainment package that suits your needs.

Kevin also provides close-up and cabaret magic for adults at weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events.

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