Family Friendly Events in Dorset February 2026
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For a list of family friendly events happening in February, please see below.
ABBOTSBURY SUBTROPICAL GARDENS HALF PRICE OFFER & KIDS GO FREE!
Dates: Thursday 1st January – Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Website: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
ILLUMINATE AT THE BLUE POOL
Info: After dark, experience The Blue Pool beautifully lit in colour, with professional lighting transforming the landscape into a magical atmosphere. Wander the trail and enjoy stunning views across the lake.
Dates: Saturday 10th January – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR
Website: The Blue Pool
MOORS VALLEY ROOM ON THE BROOM TRAIL
Info: Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure. This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
Dates: Tuesday 27th January - Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park
THE MUSEUM OF EAST DORSET WIZARD OF OZ TRAIL
Dates: Monday 2nd – Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: Museum of East Dorset, 23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR
Website: Museum of East Dorset
THE WALLED GARDEN BUG TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 7th - Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: The Walled Garden, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8RH
Website: The Walled Garden
KINGSTON MAURWARD ANIMAL FOOTPRINT TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 7th February – Sunday 1st March 2026
Address: Kingston Maurward Animals Park & Gardens, Dorchester DT2 8PX
Website: Kingston Maurward Animals Park & Gardens
THORNCOMBE WOODS NATURE TRAIL
Info: Step into the wild and enjoy a free family‑friendly nature trail across the beautiful reserve. Discover which tracks belong to which animals found in the reserve and how they compare to each other, then try to find some. Pick up your free pocket map from the car park or Visitor Centre, then set off along the pink and blue waymarked paths.
Dates: Friday 13th February – Sunday 1st March 2026
Address: Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre, Higher Brockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QH
Facebook: Hardy’s Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood
MINTERNE HOUSE & GARDENS ENTRY OFFER
Info: Enjoy 2 for 1 garden entry, take a peaceful winter walk, and visit the café.
Dates: Saturday 14th - Friday 20th February 2026
Address: Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU
Website: Minterne House and Gardens
WEYMOUTH DINO WEEK
Info: On Friday 14th, real-life Dinosaurs are coming to town with their rangers and from 12.30pm there will be a ‘Dino Run’ on the beach. Dino week activities also include a free AI Dino trail, arts and crafts, and fossil hunt.
Dates: Saturday 14th – Saturday 21st February 2026
Location: Across Weymouth Town
Website: We Are Weymouth UK
BRIDPORT MUSEUM ARTS & CRAFTS ACTIVITIES
Dates: Saturday 14th – Saturday 21st February 2026
Address: Bridport Museum, 25 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR
Website: Bridport Museum
MADJESTON ANIMAL PARK ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
Info: The animal experiences and scavenger hunts are the perfect way to keep little and big explorers entertained! Experiences include mini furry friends cuddle time and piglet feeding. Entry to the farm is free however animal experiences and activities are charged.
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Madjeston Animal Park, Cole Street Lane, Madjeston, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5JQ
Website: Madjeston Animal Park
FARMER PALMERS
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Website: Farmer Palmers
SYMONDSBURY ESTATE CHILDREN’S TRAIL
Info: Follow the brand-new children’s trail, solve the clues, take on the challenges, and track down the Colpexie’s mischief across the Estate. Trail costs apply.
Dates: Saturday 14th - Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Symondsbury Estate, Mill Lane, Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HG
Website: Symondsbury Estate
MONKEY WORLD KIDS GO HALVES OFFER
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Monkey World
OCEANARIUM ‘FEEL THE LOVE’ EVENT
Info: Share the love by designing Valentine's Day cards out of litter that the conservation team have found during their beach cleans. Guests can also paint a pebble for a loved one, which will be displayed in an animal habitat of your choice.
Dates: Saturday 14th - Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Bournemouth Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA
Website: Bournemouth Oceanarium
DORSET MUSEUM ART SCHOOL…IN A TRAIL
Info: The trail features six mission stops dotted around the Museum. At each stop, you’ll unlock a fun, hands-on challenge that encourages you to really look at art, share ideas, and think creatively as a family.
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Dorset Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA
Website: Dorset Museum
DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST EVENTS & TRAILS
Info: There’s lots for children to get involved in during half term with Wild Science, scavenger hunts, nest box making and trails.
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Locations: Weymouth & Dorchester
Website: Dorset Wildlife Trust
KINGSTON LACY CRAFTY FUN
Info: This half term, head to the tipi which is located at the start of the Woodland Walk to plant seeds and get crafty.
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA
Website: National Trust Kingston Lacy
WEST BAY DISCOVERY CENTRE CRAFTS
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: West Bay Discovery Centre, West Bay Road, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4EN
Website: West Bay Discovery Centre
NOTHE FORT WWII WEEK
Info: Travel back to the World War II era at Nothe Fort this half term. Complete the wartime activities and collect job stamps. Activities include Soldier School, Assault Course Training, Binoculars Factory Craft, Motorbike Dispatch Rider, Anti-Aircraft Gun Operator, World War II Mouse Hunt, and much more.
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort
RUSSELL COTES MUSEUM CHINESE NEW YEAR ACTIVITIES
Info: Follow the Chinese and Horse themed trails around the historic house and from Tuesday to Thursday, children can make a decoration to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, West Cliff Promenade, West Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA
Website: Russell-Cotes Museum
TANK MUSEUM ADVENTURE QUEST
Info: Follow the Adventure Quest trail, tackle exiting challenges as you explore the Museum, and claim your prize at the end! Plus, put your problem-solving skills to the test by coding Ozobot robots to overcome obstacles.
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Website: Tank Museum
STUDLAND BAY GILBERT THE GODWIT TRAIL
Info: Pick up a trail sheet from Knoll Beach Visitor Reception. Follow the numbered posts as you help Gilbert on your way around the trail. Find out what he needs to help him prepare for a long migration flight all the way Iceland.
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AQ
Website: National Trust Studland Bay
COASTAL CRUISES OFFER
Dates: Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Location: Poole Harbour
Website: Coastal Cruises Poole
DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK PIRATES OF PURBECK TRAIL
Info: Head to the Castle Reception to purchase your activity trail booklet. The trail will take you on a trip around the park to learn more about Purbeck's pirates! During half term there’s also additional activities running on selected dates including a family scrub bash, arts & crafts, dinosaur activities, workshops and a stargazing evening.
Dates: Saturday 14th - Monday 23rd February 2026
Address: Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
Website: Durlston Country Park
SHIRE HALL MUSEUM CRAFT ACTIVITIES
Info: Discover a week of creative children’s craft activities. From friendship bracelets and posters to pop-up cards with environmental messages and protest badges to express ideas, these relaxed drop-in sessions will encourage creativity, conversation, and confidence while having fun together.
Dates: Monday 16th – Friday 20th February 2026
Address: Shire Hall Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UY
Website: Shire Hall Museum
POOLE MUSEUM ACTIVITIES
Dates: Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Poole Museum, 4 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BW
Website: Poole Museum
HD HORSEMANSHIP PONY FUN
Info: Pony loving children can take part in a 1 hour pony experience or a 2 hour own a pony session which is suitable for older children.
Dates: Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th & Friday 20th February 2026
Address: HD Horsemanship, Willett Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3FZ
Website: HD Horsemanship
RNLI STORIES OF COURAGE EXHIBITION
Dates: Tuesday 17th – Saturday 21st February 2026
Location: Various locations in Poole
Website: RNLI
ELLIE’S FARM SHOP FUN WEEK
Dates: Tuesday 17th - Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Ellie’s Farm Shop, Lyndhurst Road, Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7AB
Website: Ellie’s Farm Shop
CHASE VISIT AT PEEK-A-BOO & BREW
Dates: Wednesday 18th – Saturday 21st February 2026
Address: Peek-A-Boo & Brew, 214a Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8DX
Website: Peek-A-Boo & Brew
ALADDIN
Dates: Wednesday 18th – Saturday 21st February 2026
Address: Woodmead Halls, Hill Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3PG
Website: Lyme Panto
RED RIDING HOOD AND THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Dates: Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st February 2026
Address: Preston Village Hall, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6BH
Website: Preston Pantomime
CINDERELLA
Dates: Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st February 2026
Address: Burton Bradstock Village Hall, Church Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4QS
Website: Bridport and West Bay
CRAFTS ON THE MARSH
Date: Friday 20th March 2026
Address: Stanpit Marsh Visitor Centre, Stanpit, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BD
Facebook: Christchurch Countryside Service
BOUNCY CASTLE PLANET
Info: Let the children burn off that excess energy while they enjoy multiple inflatables, slides and bouncy castles!
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Address: Ferndown Leisure Centre, Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EZ
Website: ABC Leisure Hire
THE PALM HOUSE CAFÉ K-POP PARTY
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Address: The Palm House, Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TZ
Facebook: The Palm House
ITSY BITSY GLOW & DISCO PARTY
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Address: The Hideout Soft Play, 7A The Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9DW
Website: Itsy Bitsy Dance
BLANDFORD ANIMAL FARM OPEN DAY
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Address: Blandford Animal Farm, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8AR
Website: Blandford Animal Farm
COPPETT HILL NEST BOX BUILDING
Info: Build and personalise your own bird box – perfect for families, friends or anyone who loves nature. You can take your box home to welcome wildlife into your garden, or leave it at the farm so you can visit it anytime and see who’s moved in!
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Address: Coppet Hill, Purcombe Farm, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6RL
Website: Coppet Hill
CHILD IN THE WILD EXPERIENCE SPECIAL
Date: Saturday 21st February 2026
Address: Ower Wood, Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8HY
Website: Child in the Wild
BREW FOR THE CREW
Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Puddletown Village Hall, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8RX
K-POP EVENT
Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Redhill Park Café, Redhill Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SW
Facebook: Mindful Moment Creations
UNICORN LIVE
Info: Harmony, Melody and Starlight are the best of unicorn friends… Join them as they use their magical unicorn powers to save the show and conjure up the magical fourth band member. Watch in amazement as they use the power of song and dance to create the band, Unicorn Live! Featuring your favourite pop and musical theatre songs, dazzling costumes, and a real unicorn called Sparkle.
Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026
Address: Weymouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8ED
Booking: Weymouth Pavilion
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Dates: Wednesday 25th – Saturday 28th February 2025
Address: The Mowlem, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD
Booking: The Mowlem
DORSET TEAM MAKERS MARKET
Info: You’ll find a carefully selected mix of stalls by local makers and creatives including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, illustration, homeware and gifts. The fair is perfect for discovering something a little different and shopping local.
Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Website: The Allendale Centre
PURBECK SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR
Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PF
Website: Purbeck School
RUBBLE VISIT AT PEEK-A-BOO & BREW
Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: Peek-A-Boo & Brew, 214a Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8DX
Website: Peek-A-Boo & Brew
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