| 5 | Weymouth | Guy Fawkes celebrations on Weymouth seafront. |
| 8 | Sturminster Newton | Christmas Bingo at The Exchange. Doors open 6.45pm, eyes down 7.30pm. Lots of prizes to win. Raffle. |
| 9 | Weymouth | Remembrance service and parade on Weymouth seafront. |
| 9 | Hurn | 4x4 market at Matchams Stadium & Leisure Park on Hurn Road near Bournemouth. Features a large 4x4 autojumble area (approx. 80% Land Rover, 20% Jap 'n' Jeep), 4x4 and off-road trade stands including towing and trailers, a vehicles for sale area and an optional reduced fee off-road course at only £15 play-all-day. Additional non-4x4 related trade stands with displays and attractions, kids amusements, refreshments and free parking. Admission £5 adults, children under 16 free. From 8.30am until 4pm. |
| 16 | Corfe Castle | East Street Art & Craft Christmas Fair at the Village Hall from 10.30am until 4pm. Featuring artists and crafts people of the Purbecks. Free admission and parking. |
| 17-24 Dec | Weymouth | Christmas festival at Brewers Quay. |
| 22-23 | Dorchester | Kingston Maurward Christmas Fayre with over 40 stalls selling a wide range of gifts. This annual event is a must to make sure you get your Christmas presents early. |
| 29 | Weymouth | Christmas lights switch on. |
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this Dorset events list, dates and venues can be changed or events and festivals cancelled altogether. It is always best to confirm the details with the Tourist Information Centre for that region before you set off for your holiday or short break in Dorset.