Need ideas for things to do with the family this weekend?  You'll find lots of September events listed below.

 

SWANALULU FESTIVAL

Date: Friday 13th & Saturday 14th September 2024
Address: Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2BB
Website: Swanalulu

 

WELDMAR SUMMER FETE

Info: Enjoy lots of family fun with attractions, entertainment, games and much more.

Date: Saturday 14th September 2024
Address: Inpatient Unit, Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2SL
Facebook: Weldmar Hospicecare

 

WIMBORNE FOOD FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday 14th September 2024
Location: Willow Walk and East Street
Website: Wimborne Food Festival

 

GULLIVERS FAMILY FUN DAY

Date: Saturday 14th September 2024
Address: Sturts Farm, Three Cross Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0NF
Website: Gullivers Farm Shop

 

BEAMINSTER PRE-SCHOOL FAMILY FUN DAY

Date: Saturday 14th September 2024
Address: Beaminster St Mary’s Academy, Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY
Facebook: Beaminster Pre School

  

SEAFOOD AND SOUNDS

Date: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September 2024
Location: Poole Old Town & Quay
Website: Seafood and Sounds

 

STURMINSTER NEWTON CHEESE FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September 2024
Address: Recreation Ground, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BY
Website: Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival

 

FREE FAMILY FILM CLUB

Date: Sunday 15th September 2024
Address: The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Website: The Allendale

 

MINI STEAM ON THE QUAY

Info: Celebrate the sights, sounds and smells of the age of steam when mini traction engines come to Poole Quay.

Date: Saturday 21st September 2024
Location: Poole Quay
Facebook: Poole Quay Events

 

NOTHE FORT FAMILY SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Info: Whether you're a budding scientist or simply curious about the world around you, there's something for everyone at the Weymouth Family Science Festival!

Date: Sunday 22nd September 2024
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort

 

WESSEX HEAVY HORSESHOW & COUNTRY FAIR

Date: Sunday 22nd September 2024
Address: Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL
Website: Wessex Heavy Horse Society

 

BOURNEMOUTH ARTS BY THE SEA FESTIVAL

Info: Arts by the Sea brings together large-scale spectaculars, diverse music, installations, dance, street theatre, participatory experiences and much more, in one unique and celebratory festival.

Dates: Friday 27th – Sunday 29th September 2024
Location: Across Bournemouth
Website: Arts by the Sea

 

DUSK ‘TIL DARK – WORLDBEATERS

Info: Weymouth's Dusk ‘Til Dark welcomes the return of World Beaters who will be bringing the World Premier of their new show to the town.

Dates: Friday 27th & Saturday 28th September 2024
Location: Weymouth Town Centre
Website: Activate Performing Arts

 

SHAFTESBURY CARNIVAL DAY

Date: Saturday 28th September 2024
Location: Shaftesbury Town Centre
Website: Shaftesbury Carnival

 

Need more ideas for things to do with the kids?

Attractions & Places to go

Soft Plays & Play Cafes

Sport & Leisure Centre's 

Baby/Children's Pre-Loved Sales

Pubs with Play Parks

Crazy Golf Courses in Dorset

Free & Low Cost Places to go with Kids

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