Christmas light switch-ons, santa parades and carol concerts. Dorset is gearing up for Christmas in style with events taking place all over the area.

Here are some of the events you may have missed. 

Bournemouth Christmas lights switch-on

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Hundreds flock to town centre for Bournemouth's Christmas lights 'switch-on'

Boscombe's Christmas carnival

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Hundreds enjoy Christmas carnival in Boscombe (that included zombies)

Victoria Education Centre Christmas fayre 

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Pig racing and a visit from Santa delight crowds at school Christmas fayre

Castlepoint's Christmas lights switch-on

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Cinderella cast join Santa Claus for Castlepoint's Christmas lights switch-on

Poole Quay Santa parade 

Bournemouth Echo:

WATCH: Santa Claus sails into Poole Quay

Santa visits Stewarts Gardenlands in Christchurch 

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Hundreds turn out to see Father Christmas at garden centre

Wimborne Christmas light switch-on 

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Elvis left crowds 'all shook up' at Wimborne Christmas light switch-on

RNLI Reindeer Run at Moors Valley

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for RNLI Reindeer Run

Byron Road Christmas light switch-on 

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Street featured in Cadbury Christmas ad has official lights switch-on

Christchurch Christmas Festival 

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Thousands attend Christmas light switch-on in Christchurch

Swanage Christmas light switch-on 

Bournemouth Echo:

WATCH: Swanage gets in the festive spirit as Christmas lights go on

Boscombe Santa Parade 

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Father Christmas makes annual trip to Boscombe

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Hundreds line the streets for Broadstone Christmas parade

Ringwood Christmas light switch-on

Bournemouth Echo:

PICTURES: Ringwood is transformed into Lapland for Christmas lights switch-on