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
PICTURES: Hundreds flock to town centre for Bournemouth's Christmas lights 'switch-on'
Boscombe's Christmas carnival
PICTURES: Hundreds enjoy Christmas carnival in Boscombe (that included zombies)
Victoria Education Centre Christmas fayre
PICTURES: Pig racing and a visit from Santa delight crowds at school Christmas fayre
Castlepoint's Christmas lights switch-on
PICTURES: Cinderella cast join Santa Claus for Castlepoint's Christmas lights switch-on
Poole Quay Santa parade
WATCH: Santa Claus sails into Poole Quay
Santa visits Stewarts Gardenlands in Christchurch
PICTURES: Hundreds turn out to see Father Christmas at garden centre
Wimborne Christmas light switch-on
PICTURES: Elvis left crowds 'all shook up' at Wimborne Christmas light switch-on
RNLI Reindeer Run at Moors Valley
PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for RNLI Reindeer Run
Byron Road Christmas light switch-on
PICTURES: Street featured in Cadbury Christmas ad has official lights switch-on
Christchurch Christmas Festival
PICTURES: Thousands attend Christmas light switch-on in Christchurch
Swanage Christmas light switch-on
WATCH: Swanage gets in the festive spirit as Christmas lights go on
Boscombe Santa Parade
PICTURES: Father Christmas makes annual trip to Boscombe
PICTURES: Hundreds line the streets for Broadstone Christmas parade
Ringwood Christmas light switch-on
PICTURES: Ringwood is transformed into Lapland for Christmas lights switch-on
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