Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Things to do with kids in Dorset
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Cool Coast Ice Rink
1st January-22nd February 2026
Venue: Bournemouth International Centre
Ice skating experience - see website for details
The Walled Bug Trail
7th-22nd February 2026
Venue: The Walled Garden, Moreton
Follow your map, explore the gardens, complete the quiz, find the ladybirds and claim your prize
Celebrate Snowdrops at Springhead
11th February 2026
Venue: Springhead Trust
Lakeside gardens open to the public
Snowdrops at the The Old Vicarage`
13th February 2026
Venue: The Old Vicarage (NGS)
1.7 acre established garden and wildlife garden with hundreds of different snowdrops, crocus and many other bulbs and winter flowering shrubs
Snowdrops at Westcroft Garden
13th February 2026
Venue: Westcroft Garden
See the floor carpeted with drifts of snowdrops with a growing collection of well over 400 named varieties
Family Films For 2026
Movies for all the family
Children's Parties in Dorset
The best party providers in Dorset
Competitions
Lots of great prizes to be won
Whats on in Dorset
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