# May Half Term Activites & Things To Do In Shaftesbury | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Unleash fun in Shaftesbury during October half term 2026! Explore top kids events & things to do, from family-friendly attractions to cultural experiences. Plan your enriching holiday now! - **Category**: Half Term - **Display Name**: Half-term events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 3.6k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d31e5580-6dc9-11f0-bbd4-c533b561708e-rimg-w200-h200-dc8d918f-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/da82bd40-96df-11f0-b2ff-d5b5be076c57-rimg-w200-h200-dcd7e9f3-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/dea8ed60-a20e-11f0-bba7-ab126640d525-rimg-w200-h200-dcdedbdd-gmir ## About Discover exciting events and a plethora of things to do in [CITY] during the May half-term break! Whether you're seeking family-friendly activities, cultural experiences, or thrilling adventures, our curated guide has you covered. Explore the best attractions, shows, workshops, and more, ensuring an unforgettable and enriching holiday for everyone. Don't miss out on the vibrant pulse of [CITY] during this special time – plan your half-term itinerary now! ## Trending Events in Shaftesbury - **Event Name**: End Of The Road 2026 - **Description**: The Guardian ★★★★★ The Times ★★★★ NME ★★★★★ The Independent ★★★★★ Evening Standard ★★★★★ "Festivals don’t get more varied or vital" The Guardian "A summer night’s dream of eclectic artistry and imagination" The Independent A spectacle of communal wonde - **Venue**: Larmer Tree Gardens - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5d86bd46b21ec84a69769120e97e0b03434ce9d1fe6751c4313361702f2c94bc-rimg-w1200-h800-dc060302-gmir?v=1777720719 - **Event Name**: D-DAY 82 – WW2 HISTORICAL CELEBRATION DAY - **Description**: D-DAY CELEBRATION DAY *TICKETS* on Sale on the website now To commemorate the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day on the 6th June 1944, in collaboration with Aero Legends, there will be a special day at Compton Abbas Airfield. The sun will shine, the engines will - **Venue**: Compton Abbas Airfield - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9423c4a1dc9dc92004801518773e780fba599140f518cbbb07c8d8b401e7f45d-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc958d46-gmir?v=1777706311 - **Event Name**: Jazzanova, Adam F, Stereolab, Jamie Woon, Barker, musclecars, Mulatu Astatke, Yazmin Lacey, Sampa the Great, keiyaA, corto.alto in - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Yazmin Lacey Live at Wimborne St Giles on Thursday, August 20, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Yazmin Lacey is taking over Wimborne St Giles on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and with hits - **Venue**: Wimborne St Giles - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f3e1cca0-d64e-11f0-8b49-41359ed287ca-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020202-gmir.webp?v=1765429503 - **Event Name**: The Shaftesbury and Gillingham Show - **Description**: Turnpike Show Ground, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL - **Venue**: Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a5c691e37a649171d1253a45d2fbee3b598f395ecb8ed3c77c308c29537e3fc8-rimg-w1200-h1007-dc183013-gmir?v=1775870096 - **Event Name**: SIR DEREK JACOBI in conversation with Richard Clifford - **Description**: Presented by Clive Conway Sir Derek Jacobi ‘is an icon of Stage and Screen’ … known for his work at the Royal National Theatre, has a BAFTA, Olivier, Emmy, Screen Guild and Tony Award and to top it all off; Derek was given a Knighthood for his services t - **Venue**: The Exchange, Sturminster Newton - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5f2d40fd54a63640df8da389cfc025b010a4a84f42f0fcdb63eda519d9632f5c-rimg-w1200-h628-dc010101-gmir?v=1777141019 - **Event Name**: Ratboys in Tollard Royal - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Ratboys Live at Larmer Tree Gardens on Thursday, September 3, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Ratboys is taking over Larmer Tree Gardens on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and with hits l - **Venue**: Larmer Tree Gardens - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/02bbb610-3a35-11f1-bd1f-f1e10f03be6f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc051208-gmir.webp?v=1776413478 - **Event Name**: Fat Dog in Tollard Royal - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Fat Dog Live in Shaftesbury on Thursday, September 3, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Fat Dog like never before? With chart-topping hits like Running, Wither and King of the Slugs and 18.4K+ devoted - **Venue**: Larmer Tree Gardens - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/299e0d20-0581-11f1-af80-63c7d4652b84-rimg-w1200-h675-dc362d44-gmir.webp?v=1770618773 - **Event Name**: Shaftesbury Carnival 2026 - **Description**: Carnival Day 2026 - **Venue**: High street, Shaftesbury, UK - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cb573bfeadb1de199cc270ab76bcb9825a9ce95f4b029d2aebad7526c358566a-rimg-w1200-h900-dc192e35-gmir?v=1778055230 - **Event Name**: Marnhull Fest 2026 - **Description**: 🎉Marnhull Fest 2026! Weekend Event Line-Up 🎉 _ 📅 Friday 3rd July – Family Night 🕕 From 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM 💷 Adults £7 - Under 18s Free! Bring the whole family along for a fun-filled evening! ✨ Face painting 🍭 Sweet stall 🌟 Glow bands ⚽ Sporty Stars wi - **Venue**: Marnhull Rec - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d19874c7169a9aed276f344309cdcdc3dcc2fa1da47dccde81e61f7b4120913c-rimg-w1200-h1034-dc171c60-gmir?v=1777792390 ## Browse Half Term Events by Date - [Half Term Events Today in Shaftesbury](https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/half-term--today) - [Half Term Events This Weekend in Shaftesbury](https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/half-term--this-weekend) - [Half Term Events in May in Shaftesbury](https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/half-term--may) - [Half Term Events in June in Shaftesbury](https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/half-term--june) ## FAQs - **Q**: How can I find Half Term events in Shaftesbury? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Half Term events in Shaftesbury on AllEvents.in. 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