| Salisbury | 24 May - 27 June | Salisbury International Arts Festival | A city-wide programme of music, theatre and visual arts featuring performances, installations and cultural events across Salisbury. | Various times | https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk |
| Poole | 23 - 31 May | Farmer Palmer Events | Animal encounters, tractor rides, foam parties and hands-on family farm fun throughout half term. | Daily opening hours apply | https://farmerpalmers.co.uk |
| Salisbury | 23-May | Country & Western Night | Bank holiday racing followed by live country music, entertainment and evening festivities at Salisbury Racecourse. | 3:30pm - 11pm | https://www.salisburyracecourse.co.uk/events/evening-races/ |
| Allenford Farms | 05-Jun | TIME Festival 2026 | Boutique outdoor festival featuring music, food and a relaxed summer atmosphere. | 4pm Fri - 1am Sun | https://www.timefestival.co.uk |
| Beaulieu | 24-May | Simply VW | Classic Volkswagen gathering with vehicle displays, enthusiasts, entertainment and family-friendly activities. | 10am - 5pm | https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-vw/ |
| Allenford Farms | 26-Jun | Open Arms Fest 2026 | Community-led summer festival blending live music, workshops and wellbeing activities. | All weekend | https://www.openarmsfest.co.uk |
| Ashurst | May - June | New Forest Wildlife Park | Conservation-focused wildlife park featuring otters, wolves, owls and native British species. | 10am - 5:30pm | https://www.newforestwildlifepark.co.uk |
| Wimborne | 28 - 31 May | Freezone Festival | Creative community festival combining live music, workshops, arts and wellbeing experiences. | Various times | https://www.freezonefestival.co.uk |
| Bournemouth | May - June | Boscombe Beach Days | Enjoy seaside leisure, beach activities and relaxed coastal days along Bournemouth’s shoreline. | All day | https://www.bournemouth.co.uk |
| Bournemouth | May - June | Hengistbury Head | Explore coastal walking routes, wildlife spotting and panoramic sea views at this popular nature reserve. | All day | https://www.visithengistburyhead.co.uk |
| Lyndhurst | May - June | Furzey Gardens Seasonal Trail | Explore enchanting woodland gardens, hidden fairy doors and seasonal family trails in the heart of the New Forest. | 10am - 4pm | https://www.furzey-gardens.org |
| Wimborne | 29 - 31 May | Family Fest Wimborne | Family-focused weekend featuring live entertainment, street food, activities and children’s attractions. | All weekend | https://www.wearefamilyfest.co.uk |
| Southbourne | 27 - 28 June | Armed Forces Weekend | Family-friendly celebration with live music, displays, heritage activities and community events. | 11am - 5pm | https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/event/shake-and-stir-armed-forces-weekend-2026/ |
| Amesbury | 26 - 27 June | Stonehenge Polo Festival | Family-friendly polo festival featuring matches, shopping, food stalls, entertainment and countryside activities. | 10am - 6pm | https://www.druidspolo.co.uk/stonehenge-polo-festival/ |
| Poole | May - June | Lighthouse Poole Family Theatre | Family-friendly theatre shows, performances and creative events at Poole’s leading arts venue. | Various times | https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk |
| Ringwood | 27-Jun | Tractor Day at Moors Valley | Free family event celebrating vintage and modern tractors with displays, demonstrations and woodland activities. | 10am - 4pm | https://moors-valley.co.uk/events/tractor-day/ |
| Salisbury | 06-Jun | Folk at the Wardrobe | Full-day folk celebration with live music, artisan stalls and a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere. | 11am - 6:30pm | https://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/whats-on/folk-wardrobe-2026 |
| Ashurst | May - June | Longdown Activity Farm | Hands-on farm attraction with animal feeding, tractor rides and family activities for younger children. | 10am - 5pm | https://www.longdownfarm.co.uk |
| Bransgore | May Half Term | Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre | High ropes, climbing, kayaking and outdoor adventure sessions for children, families and groups. | Various sessions | https://www.ukyouth.org/avon-tyrrell/ |
| Fordingbridge | May Half Term | New Forest Water Park | Inflatable aqua park, kayaking and wakeboarding adventures in an active waterside setting. | Various sessions | https://www.newforestwaterpark.co.uk |
| Romsey | 26 & 28 May | Pond Dipping | Interactive wildlife sessions exploring pond habitats and local ecology, perfect for curious young nature lovers. | 10:30am - 3pm | https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/hilliergardens/whatson/Pond-May26?date=202605261030 |
| Salisbury | June | Outdoor Theatre Summer Tour | Open-air performances in Queen Elizabeth Gardens featuring touring productions and classic summer theatre. | Evening performances | https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk |
| Beaulieu | May - June | New Forest Activities | Outdoor adventure sessions including cycling, canoeing, archery, bushcraft and woodland challenges. | Various sessions | https://newforestactivities.co.uk |
| Christchurch | 23 - 25 May | Christchurch Food Festival Weekender | Riverside food festival featuring street food, live music and family entertainment in the heart of Christchurch. | All day | https://www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk |
| Ferndown | 18 - 20 June | Love Rocks Festival | Rock music weekend with live bands, food vendors and camping in a lively outdoor setting. | Various times | https://loverocksfestival.co.uk |
| Fordingbridge | June | Breamore House Summer Events | Seasonal events including outdoor theatre, family activities and traditional summer attractions. | Various times | https://www.breamorehouse.com |
| Exbury | May - B15June | Exbury Gardens | Seasonal trails, exhibitions and colourful gardens in bloom with family-friendly attractions and walks. | Daily opening hours apply | https://www.exbury.co.uk |
| Sherborne | 25-May | Sherborne Castle Country Fair | Traditional country fair with arena displays, stalls, countryside demonstrations and family entertainment. | 9:30am - 5pm | https://www.sherbornecountryfair.com |
| Broad Chalke | 22 - 28 June | Chalke History Festival | Week-long celebration of history featuring talks, performances, re-enactments and immersive experiences. | Various times | https://www.chalkefestival.com |
| Winchester | May - June | Marwell Zoo | Wildlife park home to hundreds of animals, interactive exhibits and family-friendly activities across beautiful parkland. | 10am - 5pm | https://www.marwell.org.uk |