Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
What's On in Cornwall
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A Very Royal Summer of Play at Cotehele
11th July-6th September 2026
Venue: Cotehele
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele
Discover courtly games and outdoor fun
The Cornwall Reading Challenge
11th July-12th September 2026
Venue: Across Cornwall
Website: www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-museums-and-archive/libraries/the-cornwall-reading-challenge
Challenge taking place in librries across Cornwall - see the website for details
Plant Collectors Summer Trail
23rd July-6th September 2026
Venue: Glendurgan
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/glendurgan
Take a journey around the world, discovering extraordinary plants and the remarkable stories they carry with them
Summer of Play at Glendurgan
23rd July-6th September 2026
Venue: Glendurgan
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/glendurgan-garden
Nature crafts, playful challenges, storytelling and hands-on activities
Cornish Maize Maze
25th July-6th September 2026
Venue: Smeatons Farm
Website: www.amazingcornishmaizemaze.co.uk
Maze with 3 miles of paths and two look out towers
Dinosaur Return
25th July-6th September 2026
Venue: Eden Project
Website: www.edenproject.com
See the website for details
Paulos Circus in Newquay
14th August-6th September 2026
Venue: Former Dairyland Farm Park
Website: www.paulos.co.uk
circus show
Big Newquay Market
5th-5th September 2026
Venue: Bank Street and Killacourt
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Arts, cards, gifts, ceramics, homewares, clothes, jewellery, candles, flowers and lifestyle wares, vintage finds and artisan food and drink
Helston Farmers' Market
5th-5th September 2026
Venue: Old Cattle Market, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Local produce from farmers, growers and artisan makers across the region
Matilda the Musical Jr
7th-13th September 2026
Venue: Liskeard Public Hall
Website: www.cmtpa.co.uk
Performance of the much-loved musical from Cornwall Musical Theatre and Performing Arts
Bioblitz Battles
12th-12th September 2026
Venue: Castle Beach, Falmouth
Website: www.therockpoolproject.co.uk
See the website for details