 The summer holidays are fast approaching, we will have 6 weeks to entertain and make memories with the children. Whilst you might be going away, or have some other big days out planned, you will more than certainly be looking for other FREE events and activities to fill in the days. I have put together a list of FREE events and activities across Dorset so that you can get ahead with your planning. Weymouth Summer Fireworks - Monday evenings 930pm Dates have been confirmed for the free Weymouth summer fireworks displays this year. You can see the fireworks anywhere along the seafront. Poole Community Trust's 10th Birthday - 21st August, Turlin Moor Poole Communities Trust is almost 𝗧𝗘𝗡 to celebrate this achievement they are having a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Family event and inviting you! There us lots of fun to be had including: Mobile Skate Ramp Friendly food club Stalls and more to be confirmed! Location: Green Space by the Quay School, Turlin Road, BH16 5AH Date: Thursday 21st of August Time: 11AM - 3PM Anonymous Festival - Dorchester - 25th August SAVE THE DATE: ANONYMOUS FESTIVAL 2025 Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 11am-5pm The Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset Totally FREE I went to this event last year and it was an amazing FREE day out! All of the activities, workshops, games etc are all free! . FREE family films at The Allendale, Wimborne. Various dates FREE Family Films Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne Doors open at 10am. Dates are now available for all of the Summer Season of films. See if you can guess the films from the clues in this image. For licencing reasons, they are unable to share the film titles online. Please sign up to their newsletter to discover which films are showing at www.linktr.ee/allendalecentre Car nights on Poole Quay. Fridays throughout July and August Witness an amazing array of cars every Friday evening during July & August set against the stunning backdrop of Poole Harbour. Wimborne Food Bank Family Fun Day - 26th July Come and see Jamie Jigsaw at the Wimborne Food Bank Family Fun day on Saturday (26th July) on the field by Wimborne Rugby Club. The event starts at 10.30 and finishes at 2.30pm. Everyone one is welcome (voluntary donations if you are able to Decathalon multisport beach days 2nd & 3rd August 🏖️ FREE Multi-Sport Beach Event! 🏖️ 📍 Bournemouth Beach | 🗓️ Summer Weekends | 💸 Totally FREE! 🏐 Beach Games Galore – Beach Volleyball, Badminton, Petanque & more 🏹 Fun Activities for All Ages – Try your hand at Soft Archery, Beach Tennis & more 🌊 Try Watersports with Rockley Watersports! 🏄♀️ Stand-Up Paddle Boarding on the Sea – Pre-book your free session on the activity platform (https://activities.decathlon.co.uk/en-GB/sport-activities/details/4256225) 🛶 Sea Kayaking – Pre-book your free session on the activity platform (https://activities.decathlon.co.uk/en-GB/sport-activities/details/4254092) 🎉 Everything is FREE – Claim your free ticket and join the fun! Summer Reading Challenge - all summer long The summer reading challenge is hosted by local libraries and encourages children to read books across the school holidays. When they sign up they get given a folder and they can set a goal of how many books they would like to read over the summer. Along the way they can collect rewards and depending on location they may receive a medal for completing the challenge. You can read more or sign up online here: Summer Reading Challenge Summer events in Brewery Square, Dorchester - Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer holidays
As usual, Brewery Square have free summer entertainment on again this year for the little ones. For more information visit - https://brewerysquare.com/ Bournemouth firework displays - multiple dates Dates have been confirmed for the FREE fireworks displays this summer on Bournemouth beach near the pier. The display starts at 10pm on Friday nights. Local museums with FREE entryDid you know that many of our museums in Dorset are free to enter? These make the perfect wet weather activity when you need to get out of the house but the weather is not great.
Local attractions with FREE entry If you are looking for somewhere to visit locally with no entrance fees, I have put together a little list for you.
Other ideas for FREE activitiesOther ideas for free activities in the school holidays. You don't need a set day to have fun. How about getting the kids to choose something from this list or perhaps they have their own ideas of something that you can do for free in the holidays.
* Crabbing at Poole Quay, Lake Pier or Mudeford Quay. Check out this great article on top tip for crabbing in Dorset. * Visit the beach * Try geocaching * Go to the park * Fossil hunting * Watch the sunset/ sunrise * Picnics * Prize bingo night * Movie nights * Games nights * Do some baking * Splash park I hope you all enjoy the summer as much as we always do and I hope that you get some inspiration from reading this. If you know of anything else please do share in the comments section. Please make sure you check venues for more up to date information before travelling, some events require pre booking.
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