Aimed at 2 to 3-year-olds. 'hands-on opportunities with some of the creepy-crawly, furry, and scaly creature team and the children can hold a barn owl'. Please check with the organiser for more details. £7 per handling child, FREE for accompanying adult. Optional ‘Stay & Play’ at Lollipops Cafe for an additional £2.
NEW for 2020... Family gatherings in the woods! Every first Saturday of the month (except for Feb - check dates). Aimed at families with children between the ages of 3-8yrs, but everyone welcome! £5 per child, adults go FREE. Meet in the dingly dell behind a Stanpit visitor centre Please check the venue and where...
Age guidance: 3+ Join The MakeShift Ensemble as they bring to life New York Times Award-winning children’s book The Curious Garden at Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, on Saturday 1 February. Performance times: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm (Sherling Studio). Please contact the venue for more details.
Protect the most precious thing you will ever hold... Learn first aid skills including CPR, how to deal with Choking, Burns, Bleeding and much more. Babies under 12 months welcome in the class with you. £25 per person
It is the perfect place to pick up nearly new baby and toddler clothes, toys and equipment. With ample parking and baby change facilities, it is the perfect place to grab some bargains. Entry is only £1 for adults and little pickles go free. For more information, email suea@littlepicklesmarkets.co.uk
Your little ones will make 2 delicious milk chocolate heart lollipops topped with red sprinkles as it’s the season of love. Also, they will make 2 milk chocolate men. They will use gold dust to bring out the features.
Join us for our home education and preschool workshop on Friday 7th February, between 2-30-4. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities. At this workshop, we will be decorating fabric bags and will also have lots of resources available for junk modelling. £2-50 per person, please contact Dorset Scrapstore for more information and...
Crossways Pantomimers' present an all-new Pantomime spectacular; Alice in Pantoland! A magical and unusual twist on the original story of Alice in Wonderland with a mixture of your favourite Pantomime characters! Please book before attending.
1st February until 8th March. Ahead of daily opening in March, Brownsea Island will be open for day visitors during weekends from 10 am – 4 pm each Saturday and Sunday. Boats running from Sandbanks and Poole Quay. Please check before attending.
On Saturday the 8th of February at 12-4 pm we are hosting a Valentines Market, just in time for the big day! Free entry to all 💜 Pop down to have a browse for the perfect gift 💝 Our café will be open as usual and we will have a variety of fantastic sellers! This...
Get creative and make your very own sun-catcher to take home and hang in your window! Join us for a free, fun collage activity exploring Light-Up Poole’s theme, ‘Spectrum’. Use colours, shapes and a mixture of materials in this drop-in session. FREE activity suitable for children and families.
We will have over 20 tables of nearly new maternity, baby and children's clothing, toys, books and much more for sale. The market is from 0-5 years and there is plenty of free parking available at the venue. Entry is only £1 per adult and Little Pickles are free. We look forward to seeing you...
Pre-loved, craft and business stalls all under one roof for your convenience. Entry £2, children free.
The UK Shaolin Temple’s Chinese Lantern Parade marks the official closing of Southampton’s 2020 Chinese New Year Celebrations. The Lantern Festival promotes togetherness; where family and friends reunite amidst the glow of many lanterns. Traditional activities usually include watching and presenting lit up lanterns, solving lantern riddles, eating dumplings in soup, enjoy lion and dragon...
An enchanting, wordless performance for 6-24-month-olds and their grown-ups. Performances at 11 am and 1:30 pm. Introducing tooob, 'a gentle sensory adventure where a performer is costumed inside a giant caterpillar-like tunnel creation, magically manipulating it before playfully emerging from the tunnel and inviting the audience to play'. Please check with the venue for more...
Pretend role play street for children. different role play areas, quality toys, ride-on vehicles and lots of dressing up. A paid cafe serves hot drinks, cakes and snacks. Pre-booking necessary. Please check with the organiser.
For kids aged 5+ Expect to dash through the 50ft obstacle course, tumble from the big red balls and be swept off your feet by all the Spinning Wipeout Beams!! A total of 9 activities for you and your friends to enjoy! £9.99 per child. Please book directly with the organiser before attending.
Pre-booking required- £3 Suitable for ages 7-12, children must be supervised by an adult – for an extra £2 adults may join in the fun! All materials provided but please bring an apron or old shirt to wear. To book call us on 01202 451820. Standard admission applies to visit the historic house.
Inflatable Museum touring around rural communities around Dorset exploring the county’s rich history and cultural heritage. A great opportunity to bring the experience of visiting the Museum to Dorset’s towns and villages offering a free, fun drop-in to learn about the Museum's current redevelopment. Take part in engaging activities and handle real objects from our...
Family Roller Disco. Great Fun For all The Family 1st Session 1pm till 3pm 2nd Session 4pm till 6pm Admission: Skaters £6.00 Per Person Spectators £2.00 Per Person Skate Hire £1.00 Per Person * SKATE HIRE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY * Skate School will be before First sessions- limited places. Email: Rollerplanet1@gmail.com for more information.
Suitable for 4-14-year-olds. Please support little ones under 9 years old. Two 1.5 hour sessions at 11 am and 2 pm on Monday 17th February 2020. £8 per child. Please bring a large container to take home your creations. Please book directly with the venue.
We are back at Lounge One for some more Sand Art fun! Lots of pictures to choose from, prices start from £2!! Looking forward to seeing you all there!!
Explore the magical effects of light and shadow with artist Anna Shiels. Have a go at making your own shadow puppet to perform with and take home. Places are available for eight children with a parent/carer. £5 per child. Advance booking essential. Age recommendation is 7 years +. Please call 01202 262600, payment over the...
Creative, hands-on session for families. Decorate beautiful birds with sequins, collage and feathers, and make them fly as a wall hanging or mobile. Suitable for children aged 4+ £3 per child.
Suitable for children under 10 Session 1 time 9.45 - 11.15 Session 2 time 11.20 - 12.50 Session time 3 12.55 -2.25 Advanced booking essential. Please call 01305772741 for more info.
A messy arty session for children aged 3+. Younger children also welcome. Please message prior to attending for more details. Prices Child (0-18 years inclusive) £5, accompanying adult £2 Two adults and two children £10 Please contact Creative ME for more details on 07709 469669.
4 – 10 years but all ages are welcome. Families practice being safe whilst having fun exploring our interactive learning village. The tour lasts around 1.5 hours and consists of a treasure hunt and practical problem-solving. Online booking required: £5 per Adult and Child 4 and over (+ booking fee). Children 3 and below enter...
Here at Tops Bournemouth, we will be offering a FREE stay and play session for children 2 - 3 years (whether currently attending the setting or not). In this stay and play, we will be taking part in yoga and meditation activities. For more information on this stay and play, please contact us on info.rbh@topsdaynurseries.co.uk...
Arts and crafts for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by an adult Refreshments and parking available.
Did you know the original lava lamp was invented in Poole in the 1960s by local company Mathmos? To celebrate Light Up Poole 2020, Poole Museum has teamed up with Mathmos to create a range of engaging activities. FREE entry and trail. Please contact the museum for more details.
Bouncy Fun Play plus 'JAMIE JAMBO' and FREE BALLOON MODEL - each child will receive a FREE balloon sword or model. Session 1 = 10:00am - 11:45am (Ages 0 - 9 years) Max Height 137cm Session 2 = 12:00pm - 1:45pm (Ages 0 - 9 years) Max Height 137cm £4.50 6 Months to 2 years...
Stalls with lots of products and information, and fun for the whole family. Throughout the day we will have activities for all ages including face painting, pond dipping and willow weaving. This is a FREE event so please come along and join us in celebrating our environment.
Join us at the Corn Exchange for a fantastic show by one of the south coast's leading entertainers. Refreshments will be available. Children must be accompanied for the duration of the 45-minute show. Corn Exchange, 19 Market Place, DT11 7AF, Blandford Forum.
£2-50 per person. Please contact Dorset Scrapstore for more information and to book your place. Please note adults are welcome to join in with glass painting, but please book yourself a place. Tel. 07565 577094.
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Saturday 22 February 2 pm (Theatre) The Greatest Showman (PG) 7.30 pm (Theatre) Bohemian Rhapsody (12A) A chance to dress up, join in and let go as Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, hosts two great singalong film screenings on Saturday 22 February. Please check the venue for further details.
Especially for ages 2 & 3-years-old. Each child will sit with their grown-up, so the grown-ups are involved too! The encounter includes hands-on opportunities with some of the creepy-crawly, furry, and scaly team, and the children can hold a barn owl. 'Stay & Play' at Lollipops soft play area for £2 extra. Please book your...
Our Pre-School workshop 'Dinosaurs and Fossils show' featuring Dinosaurs 360-degree special film and talk is suitable for pre-school-aged children, with several educative and fun activities included this workshop lasts an hour. The kids will be making plaster fossils to take home something not to be missed! Additional charge of £2.00 for any extra non-participating children...
Celebrate the leap year by joining us for The Big Sing! On Saturday 29th February 2020 be entertained by over 100 voices from Southern Union Chorus, Wessex Chorus, and Colehill Community Choir, as they sing some of your favourite songs. Each choir will perform songs from their own repertoire before coming together to perform the...
Aimed at families with children between the ages of 3-8yrs, but younger and older siblings are welcome. The idea is to bring more families together to spend more time in nature! £5 / child. Adults go free! Limited spaces. Please e-mail victoria@dorsetrewilding.co.uk to book your place and for more details.
On Sat 29th Feb ONLY quote either "Marry me" or "Leap Day Kindness" at the ticket kiosk BEFORE paying and you will be charged just £1 per person admission. If you don't quote the offer then you will be charged our normal peak admission rates. We really hope to see lots of you and hear...
