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!
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Bridport Literary Festival
6th-14th November 2026
Venue: Bridport
Website: www.bridlit.com
See the website for more details
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland
13th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Bournemouth
Website: www.christmasinbournemouth.co.uk/xmas-tree-wonderland
See the website for details
Bridport Arts and Crafts Markets
13th-13th November 2026
Venue: Bridport WI Hall
Website: www.bridportandwestbay.co.uk
Local creators and artisans
English Youth Ballet - The Nutcracker
13th-14th November 2026
Venue: Lighthouse Poole
Website: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Magical production of the classic Ballet
Highlands End Makers Market
13th-13th November 2026
Venue: Martin's Bar and Restaurant, Highland's End Holiday Park
Website: www.bridportandwestbay.co.uk
Local artists, craftspeople, photographers, bakers, makers and more
Home Education Days
13th-13th November 2026
Venue: Monkey World
Website: www.monkeyworld.org
Exclusively for home educated children and their families including a variety of activities, plus you will have access to Monkey World for the whole day, including a tour of the park, enrichment workshop...
Winter Brocante
13th-14th November 2026
Venue: Garden Marquee and Halls, Larmer Tree Gardens
Website: www.larmertreee.co.uk
40 artisan, vintage and French Brocante exhibitors offering homewares, Christmas gifts and decorations and more
Big League Wrestling: End Game
14th-14th November 2026
Venue: Weymouth Pavilion
Website: www.weymouthpavilion.com
Wrestling show -see the website for details
Family Cinema: Early Man
14th-14th November 2026
Venue: Lighthouse Poole
Website: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Screening of the stop-motion Aardman feature including a free creative, film-themed workshop after each screening
The Magic Behind the Curtain
14th-14th November 2026
Venue: Allendale Centre
Heartwarming musical journey from Wimborne Musical Theatre Society
Sing a Song of Someone
19th-21st November 2026
Venue: The Barrington Centre
Website: www.barringtoncentre.co.uk
All-singing, all-dancing production
Compton Acres Christmas Market
20th-21st November 2026
Venue: Compton Acres
Website: www.comptonacres.co.uk
Festive food and drinks and Christmas gifts from local makers and sellers
Winter Exhibition
20th-22nd November 2026
Venue: Pamphill Village Hall
Website: www.wimborneartclub.org.uk
Art exhibition
Winter Light Trail
20th November-3rd January 2027
Venue: Poole
Website: www.uptoncountrypark.com
60 to 80 minute illuminated trail featuring stunning light installations, immersive isplays and festive moments along the way as an Alpine Village
Allendale Christmas Craft Fair
21st-21st November 2026
Venue: Allendale Centre
Website: www.theallendale.org
Quality craft items and gift ideas galore
Artisans on the Beach
21st-21st November 2026
Venue: Swanage
Website: www.facebook.com/artisansonthebeach
Local crafters on Swanage Sea Front Shore Beach Huts
Frozen Brunch
21st-21st November 2026
Venue: Upwey Wishing Well
Website: www.upweywishingwell.co.uk
Kids brunch and hot chocolate, brunch menu available for adults
Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Switch On
21st-21st November 2026
Venue: Broad Street, Lyme Regis
Website: www.lymechristmaslights.co.uk
See the website for timings including the Christmas Lantern workshop
Christmas Market
22nd-22nd November 2026
Venue: Littledown
Website: www.bhliveactive.org.uk
Up to 80 stalls offering a wide selection of handmade artisan gifts, Christmas crafts and seasonal treats