There’s loads of fun-filled events happening for kids throughout the year in Swanage – from art workshops & educational activity trails in nature, to seasonal games & special events during school and festive holidays.
Find a family-friendly event or activity to keep the children entertained whatever the weather, whether you live here or are visiting on holiday – and there’s loads of free options too.
🗓️ Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026 Get spooky in Swanage this half term at the Pier’s annual Spooktacular Halloween Trail. Explore the pier to find spooky surprises and solve a Halloween-themed puzzle as you go. Take your completed trail sheet to the Pier Gatehouse to collect your treat! where you’ll also be […]
🗓️ Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October 2026 Get spooky this October half-term at The Blue Pool with a range of Halloween-themed activities. There’ll be a family-friendly haunted woodland trail to explore and mysterious entertainers to meet, plus activities including pumpkin-carving, creepy craft workshops and circus-skills sessions. Information & Booking Find full information online: bluepooltearooms.co.uk/events/
🗓️ Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026 Explore Studland’s beach, dunes, and woodland this half term through its spooktacular Wicked Wildlife Trail. This year, you’ll start the trail by making your own wand before discovering the different activity stations – fill in your wizard’s passport as you and discover the secrets of Studland’s […]
🗓️ Wednesday 28th October 2026 Things are getting spooky at Swanage Pier this half-term – and you can join in the fun too at a special Halloween crafting session, led by pier volunteers. Come and create your own creepy crafts for the spooky season to take home with you. Plus, take on the Swanage Pier […]
🗓️ Wednesday 28th – Thursday 29th October 2026 It’s time to get spooky down at Putlake Farm as its annual Halloween disco returns. Come dressed as your favourite spook for music, disco, soft play and food.
🗓️ Friday 30th October 2026 Calling all little ghosts, ghouls and witches! Come along to a Halloween party just for kids at The Swanbrook (formerly The Con Club) this evening for a frightfully fun time. Come in your favourite Halloween costume and enjoy:
🗓️ Friday 30th October 2026 Join Swanage & Wareham RFC for a frightfully fun night of fundraising at their Halloween Disco. Come in Halloween fancy dress and bring your family and friends along. Proceeds from the night will go to the club’s U12/U14/U16/U18 Girls. Timings
🗓️ Friday 30th – Saturday 31st October 2026 Step aboard the Swanage Railway this half-term – if you dare – as the Halloween Ghost Train returns. Back by popular demand, the family-friendly spooky train ride will be packed with pumpkins, ghouls, gentle chills and Halloween magic. The whole family’s encouraged to come in Halloween costume […]
🗓️ Saturday 31st October 2026 Save the date for Swanage Bay View’s annual kids’ Halloween party this afternoon. There’ll be lots of spooky fun, including a disco and party games.
🗓️ Friday 31st October 2026 Come down to The Focus Centre in Swanage today for an afternoon of free Halloween fun. Come in spooky fancy dress and enjoy:
🗓️ Sunday 1st November 2026 Swanage RBL is getting spooky this afternoon – children can come along in their favourite costumes for two hours of Halloween fun. The Halloween party features entertainment from magician and illusionist Alex Lodge, who featured on season 8 of Britain’s Got Talent.
🗓️ Saturday 7th November 2026 Join Whale on a heartfelt and unforgettable journey through the ocean as he tries to find a friend to hear his song. Be part of an interactive deep-sea adventure as the Loneliest Whale explores coral caves and faces sea creatures in his quest for friendship. Featuring original songs, puppetry and […]
🗓️ Saturday 5th – Wednesday 23rd December 2026 (Selected dates) Visit Santa this festive period at the magical setting of The Blue Pool in Furzebrook. New for 2026, the Twilight Experience features The Blue Pool’s festive hot chocolate bar and fire pits for toasting marshmallows (marshmallows included in twilight ticket price). Each ticket includes a […]
🗓️ Sunday 6th December 2026 Experience an “over-stuffed stocking of seasonal surprises” at The Mowlem today with Squashbox Theatre’s brand new festive show, The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness! Join Craig as he returns with his much-loved puppets, slapstick comedy, silly songs and fun facts – all bursting with festive merriment. Discover some festive […]
🗓️ Saturday 12th – Wednesday 23rd December 2026 (Selected dates) Step into Swanage Pier’s magical winter wonderland this Christmas. You’ll be warmly welcomed by the pier’s merry elves, before meeting Santa in his grotto for a family photo opportunity. Plus, visit the pier’s Winter Wonderland Christmas marquee. 2026 Dates Father Christmas will be in his […]
🗓️ Saturday 12th & Sunday 20th December 2026 Meet Father Christmas’s reindeer, say hello to some friendly festive donkeys and enjoy magical family entertainment at Swanage Pier’s special Festive Fun Days. As well as visiting Father Christmas’s Grotto and visiting the enchanting Swanage Pier Winter Wonderland Christmas marquee, you’ll also get the chance to enjoy […]
🗓️ Friday 15th – Saturday 23rd January 2027 (Selected dates) Get ready for adventure, comedy and an array of colourful characters at Swanage Drama Company’s next pantomime, Robinson Crusoe. The annual SDC panto will be held at The Mowlem Theatre in January – book tickets online now: themowlem.com/events/robinson-crusoe/ Showtimes Keep an eye on the latest […]
🗓️ Saturday 31st July – Saturday 7th August 2027 Swanage Carnival is one of the main highlights of the year in Swanage and Purbeck, with eight days of entertainment taking over the town in one of Dorset’s most popular family-friendly festivals. Save the date for Swanage Carnival 2027: Saturday 31st July to Saturday 7th August […]