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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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
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
The Pirates in Penzance
10th-10th September 2026
Venue: Pentillie Castle
Website: www.pentillie.co.uk
Family friendly live theatre event
International Mining and Pasty Festival
11th-12th September 2026
Venue: Redruth
Website: www.discoverredruth.co.uk
See the website for details
Bioblitz Battles
12th-12th September 2026
Venue: Castle Beach, Falmouth
Website: www.therockpoolproject.co.uk
See the website for details
Kiki's Delivery Service - Subtitled screening
16th-16th September 2026
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Website: www.thepoly.org.uk
Screening of the Studio Ghibli classic
Kiki's Delivery Service - Subtitled screening
16th-16th September 2026
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Website: www.thepoly.org.uk
Screening of the Studio Ghibli classic
The Great British Beach Clean
18th-27th September 2026
Venue: Everywhere
Website: www.mcsuk.org/what-you-do/beach-clean/gbbc
Week-long citizen science event with hundreds of beach cleans taking place up and down the UK
Kiki's Delivery Service - Dubbed screening
19th-19th September 2026
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Website: www.thepoly.org.uk
Screening of the Studio Ghibli classic
The Addams Family
23rd-26th September 2026
Venue: Regal theatre, Redruth
Website: www.helstontheatrecompany.co.uk
Join the creepy, kooky and althogether hilarious Adams clan for a musical comedy that is full of heart, laughs and a touch of the macabre
Proms at the Minack
26th-27th September 2026
Venue: Minack Theatre
Website: www.minack.com
Music from all around the world, alongside the Last Night favourites and a spectacular drone show
WAX Burner Obstacle Course
26th-27th September 2026
Venue: Trewan Hall
Website: www.waxburner.co.uk
Obstacle course race event. Children 10 years and over can participate alongside an adult - see the website for details
Lostwithiel Toy and Collectors Fair
27th-27th September 2026
Venue: Lostwithiel Community Centre
Website: www.lostwithiel.org.uk
All kinds of toys and collectibles - under 16s go free
Top Secret - The Magic of Science
27th-27th September 2026
Venue: The Acorn, Penzance
Website: www.theacornpenzance.com
Action packed interactive magic science show with experiments and magic suitable for the whole family filled with mystery, suspence and lots of mess!
Annie
29th September-4th October 2026
Venue: Hall for Cornwall
Website: www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
Production of the much-loved musical
Teylu Visiting Artist: Tyreis Holder
30th September-3rd October 2026
Venue: Tate St Ives
Website: www.tatestives.org.uk
See the website for details
Helston Farmers Market
3rd-3rd October 2026
Venue: Helston
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Market with local produce and seasonal flabours
Hemmick Beach Cleans
3rd-3rd October 2026
Venue: The Dodman, St Austell
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-dodman
Park at Penare National Trust car parkand then walk down the path to the beach - monthly community beach clean
Top Secret - The Magic of Science
3rd-3rd October 2026
Venue: Keay Theatre
Website: www.visitnewquay.org
Non-stop action-packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic to capture and imagination
Nick Cope Family Show
4th-4th October 2026
Venue: The Regal Theatre,Redruth
Website: www.merlincinemas.co.uk
Fun-filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more
Motionhouse-Four
11th-11th October 2026
Venue: Hall for Cornwall
Website: www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
Dance-circus performance recommended for ages 7+
Anything Goes
14th-17th October 2026
Venue: Epworth Hall
Website: www.facebook.com/aCT1YouthTheatre
Production of the much-loved musical from ACT1 Youth Theatre
Dare To Dream Jr
16th-17th October 2026
Venue: Devonport Playhouse
Website: www.plymouththeatrecompany.com
60 minute musical revue following an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio
The Witch Who Couldn't Sleep
18th-18th October 2026
Venue: The Ritz Theatre, Penzance
Website: www.merlincinemas.co.uk
Gentle, heartwarming family musical school