The Dorset County Show - September 6&7

This year, all the familiar traditional show favourites, including livestock, home crafts, horticulture and vintage transport, are joined by brand new events and attractions that will appeal to all ages.

Add the 450 trade stands, dazzling displays from the Royal Artillery's motorcycle display team, The Flying Gunners, the impressive Festival of Hounds, in the main arena and live cooking demos from some of Dorset's finest chefs, all using local produce and you're talking a full-on day out for the whole family.

Speaking of which, for the little ones there's an Ofsted registered crèche with baby-change and breastfeeding area, and for the older or less agile, there are mobility scooters available for hire.

Dorset County Show, Dorchester Showground dorsetcountyshow.co.uk

Animal WindFest - September 12-14

Now of the UK's hottest water sport events, the annual Animal WindFest returns to celebrate 10 years of transforming Sandbanks beach into an adrenalin junkie's adventure playground.

The free three-day event features some of the world's top water sport talent who compete by day and unwind at the now legendary beach marquee parties by night.

Pro and amateur competitions include the JP NeilPryde Masterblaster Slalom Series 08 - a windsurfing assault course unlike any other, the final leg of the British Kite Surfing Associations 2008 championships, the Animal Relentless Bike Tour (that's stunt biking action for the uninitiated), a skate and BMX ramp and Stand Up Paddleboarding as well as the all-time favourite Pool Gap Slider, - two large man-made pools built on the beach, with a slider in between, allowing wakeboarders to go from one pool to the other, in style in the space in between with gravity-defying skill.

For more info visit animalwindfest.co.uk

Autumn Wedding Fayre - September 27&28

Loved-up, engaged couples will flock to the annual wedding exhibition weekend at the Bournemouth Pavilion to finalise arrangements for their big days.

On display will be thousands of ideas for successful nuptials, from florists and fashion cakes to venues and vehicles whether it's a traditional or contemporary wedding, large or small do'. And the fayre is not just for brides, but for anyone organising an event or party for an anniversary or other celebration.

For more information visit bic.co.uk or telephone 01202 456400.

The Friends of Forest Holme Lunar Walk - September 6th

Don your PJs and join this midnight walk in Poole to raise funds for Forest Holme palliative care.

It is hoped that up to 500 people will walk the 10-mile route raising an anticipated £25,000. Gill Christian of Forest Holme explains that the organisation supports the latest initiatives for end of life care and says: "We are proud to have always strived to offer patients choice and the best specialist care whether at home or in the unit.

"We provide a safe environment, which makes holistic care available to patients who have life-limiting illnesses and we provide support for their families. Crucially their care is individually tailored to meet their physical, psychological and spiritual needs.

"However, providing this level of care and choice costs money, which is why events such as the Lunar Walk are so important."

To find out more call 01202 448600 or email: debra.dennett@poole.nhs.uk or visit friendsofforestholme.org.uk

Cbeebies At The Theatre - September 19 to 21

Younger children will love this lively special live show from the makers of the BBC's dedicated childrens' channel. It's the first ever theatre adventure starring all their favourite friends from CBeebies. Join PC Plum, Postman Pat, Jess the Cat and Tamba from Tikkabilla and discover the fun in recycling those everyday things that we throw away. There'll be plenty of excitement and surprises as the Jakers, Bill & Ben, Boo and even the Koala Brothers get in on the action as they join together with Tommy Zoom to combat the dastardly deeds of Polluto.

Bursting with music, singalong songs and bags of imagination - what are you waiting for? Come on... let's play! 0844 576 3000, or bic.co.uk.