Community gathering with creative workshops, socialising and a homecooked meal at the Social Canteen.
A curated arts and crafts market run by and for makers, featuring small businesses and creative stalls in a community-focused environment.
A cinematic dance and multimedia spectacle inspired by Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', suitable for all ages.
A week of family Halloween activities with ghost trails, garden trails, games and drop-in craft sessions.
Half term bouncy castle play session with Halloween theme, giant games and soft play for children aged 0 to 9 years.
Spooky Halloween crafts, house and garden trails at Russell-Cotes during October half term.
A live wildlife adventure show hosted by Steve Backshall, featuring daring stunts, experiments and science based on the popular CBBC series.
A vibrant, thought-provoking contemporary dance theatre work by Akademi for children and families that explores humanity's complex relationship with plastic.
A witchcraft market held on Samhain, the Celtic festival of the dead, featuring tarot readers, artists, authors, and makers of all things bizarre.
A family-friendly festival of light, music and entertainment featuring laser displays, live singers, circus performers and fairground attractions.
The South's premier firework event with three giant displays, a funfair, live music, and children's activities, part of the Bonfire Night celebrations.
An Alpine-themed festive market with over 40 traders selling gifts and treats, live music, mulled wine, and seasonal activities in the town centre.
The Broadway musical adaptation of Disney's Frozen comes to Bournemouth.
A curated art fair bringing together independent artists and art lovers in the Royal Arcade, celebrating original artwork and direct artist sales.
Indoor Christmas market with over 85 stalls of handmade crafts, food and festive gifts.
A spectacular children's dance production with over 250 young dancers from local schools showcasing ballet and contemporary.
Disney's Frozen musical arrives in Bournemouth for the first time, bringing the world of Arendelle to life with dazzling costumes and songs like 'Let It Go'.
A family-friendly pantomime of Aladdin packed with comedy, dance and dazzling staging, performed at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.
A festive storytelling session with Santa Claus in Bournemouth Square, part of the Christmas in Bournemouth programme.
A free outdoor carol sing-along featuring local choirs and carol singers as part of the Christmas in Bournemouth festive trail.
A festive carol concert with Michael Wooldridge and Ian Carter at the historic Compton Organ, with audience participation.
Festive disco for children aged 2.5 to 8 with party games, dancing and costume prizes, hosted by Get Up and Groove.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs the musical adaptation of Raymond Briggs' beloved children's book, The Snowman.
Dorset's first padel expo featuring 26 exhibitor stands, live talks, and appearances from players and coaches to celebrate the sport's growth.
Shen Yun presents 'China Before Communism', a production combining classical Chinese dance with a live East-West orchestra and animated backdrops to explore 5,000 years of Chinese culture.
Donny Osmond brings his Viva UK Tour to the Bournemouth International Centre.
A dazzling ballet for all ages set to music by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Pugni and Grieg, featuring stunning choreography and special effects.
A family show with puppetry and magic bringing the animal kingdom to the stage, featuring polar bears, sloths, giraffes and a mischievous skunk.
The Harlem Globetrotters bring their 2027 Rivalry Tour to Bournemouth International Centre, featuring new rival teams and interactive crowd challenges.
Annual seafront running event with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1K Kids Fun Run along Bournemouth's coastline, supporting local charities.
A circus show combining musical theatre and acrobatics, featuring Britain's Got Talent stars Max Fox and Christian Lee.
Charity running weekend featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K night run and junior races along the Bournemouth coastline.
A festive season programme featuring the Bournemouth Christmas Market, Christmas Tree Wonderland, an outdoor ice rink, carols and the Alpine Lodge in Bournemouth Town Centre.
