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!
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Happy Habitats
4th July-30th August 2026
Venue: National Lobster Hatchery
Website: www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
Find out what our favourite ocean animals love, where they are happiest and hwo we can help with a range of activities for all the family to get involved with an opportunity to see the happy hatchlings...
Summer Holidays at Bedruthan
10th July-30th August 2026
Venue: Bedruthan
Website: www.bedruthan.com
Exciting activities, complimentary evening entertainment, kids'club, creche and more for the family to enjoy
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
Big Butterfly Count
17th July-9th August 2026
Venue: Everywhere
Website: www.bigbutterflycount.butterflyconservation.org
Spend 15 mintues in a sunny, wild space (your garden, a local park or nature reserve) and record the species and number of butterflies you see
Delabole Carnival Week
18th-25th July 2026
Venue: Delabole
Website: www.facebook.com/delabolecarnival
See the website for details
Great British Summer at Pendennis Castle
18th July-2nd September 2026
Venue: Pendennis Castle
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pendennis-castle
Event inspired by timeless holiday traditions - enjoy the fairground activities, pick up new tricks at the circus skill station and dive in to some puppet antics, grab a souvenir passport and collect special...
Steve Backshall's Wild Heligan
18th July-2nd September 2026
Venue: The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Website: www.heligan.com/events
Summer of wild connections, outdoor adventure and natural play across the estate where Heligan will be transformed inot a wonderland of play, nature and adventure with summer games, wild hubs, opportunities...
The Iliad or the Ghost of Achilles
20th-20th July 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Musical adaptation suitable for ages 6+
Festival of Archaeology at Trerice
21st-26th July 2026
Venue: Trerice
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice
Learn about Trerice's archaeological history in short talks, lecturares and kids' activities
Animal Farm
22nd-22nd July 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Adaptation of George Orwell's timelss classic suitable for ages 10+
Fearlessly Taylor
23rd-23rd July 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Taylor Swift tribute show
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
Rock Oyster Festival
23rd-26th July 2026
Venue: Nr Rock
Website: www.rockoysterfestival.co.uk
Full music line-up, chef demonstrations, food, talks and ideas and over 50 activities
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
Falmouth Community Gospel Choir
24th-24th July 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Perfromance by this vibrant and uplifting ensemble
Kids Art Workshop
24th-24th July 2026
Venue: St Ives School of Painting
Website: www.schoolofpainting.co.uk
Collage workshop for ages 7 to 13. Using a mixture of materials, have fun making art outside and capturing what you see
Lilo and Stitch
24th-24th July 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Outdoor screening of the live-action remake
Summer of Play at Lanhydrock
24th July-2nd September 2026
Venue: Lanhydrock
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock
Details to be announced soon
Summer of Play at Trerice
24th-24th July 2026
Venue: Trerice
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice
Summer of family fun and games
UK Surf and Skate Expo
24th-26th July 2026
Venue: Newquay
Website: www.uksurfskateexpo.com
Celebration of the UK's surf and skate communities - see the website for schedule
Art Exhbition - Cornwall Watercolour Society
25th July-13th August 2026
Venue: The Castle, Bude
Website: www.thecastlebude.co.uk
See the website for details
Bunting Bonanza
25th-25th July 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Make colourful bunting that will dress Coronation Park for the whole summer
Charity Dog Show and Car Boot
25th-25th July 2026
Venue: Tre, Pol and Pen
Website: www.trepolandpen.co.uk
Charity dog show for Launceston Guide Dogs with car boot sale on the same day
charlestown Regatta
25th-25th July 2026
Venue: Charlestown
Website: www.charlestownregatta.org
See the website for details
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
Delabole Carnival
25th-25th July 2026
Venue: Delabole
Website: www.facebook.com/delabolecarnival
See the website for details
Denzel's Hedgehog Trail
25th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Truro
Website: www.visittruro.org.uk
Return of the much loved activity where you follow the trail and discover wooden hedgehogs in shop displays and popular visitor attractions across Truro. Collect a free activity pack from either Truro...
Dinosaur Return
25th July-6th September 2026
Venue: Eden Project
Website: www.edenproject.com
See the website for details
Fistral Beach Clean
25th-25th July 2026
Venue: Meet above the Beach at South fistral
Website: www.facebook.com/fistralbeachclean
9am start - all equipment provided
Flushing Village Regatta and Grand Carnival
25th July-2nd August 2026
Venue: Flushing Village
Website: www.charlestownregatta.org
See the website for details
Flushing Village Regatta and Grand Carnival
25th July-2nd August 2026
Venue: Flushing Village
Website: www.facebook.com/flushingvillageregatta
Market, music, raft racing, sailing, carnival and lots more
Newquay Sessions - Schools Out Disco
25th-25th July 2026
Venue: Killacourt
Website: www.visitnewquay.org
Free family friendly event to mark the start of summer
Perranporth Carnival
25th-25th July 2026
Venue: Perranporth
Website: Search on Facebook for Perranzabuloe Inprovements Committee
This year's theme is Fantasyland. See the website for details
Roche Carnival
25th-25th July 2026
Venue: Roche
Website: Search Facebook for Roche Carnival
See the website for details
Saltash Regatta and Waterside Festival
25th-26th July 2026
Venue: Saltash
Website: www.saltashregatta.co.uk
See the website for details of activities
St Buryan Rally
25th-25th July 2026
Venue: St Buryan
Website: www.stburyanrally.co.uk
Steam, tractors, engines, classic cars and family fun
Curious Creatures
26th-26th July 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Natural history themed show using puppets, comedy, slapstick and live music
Lostwithiel Carnival Week 2026
26th July-1st August 2026
Venue: Lostwithiel
Website: www.facebook.com/lostwithielcarnival
See the website for details
Lostwithiel Carnival Week 2026
26th July-1st August 2026
Venue: Lostwithiel
Website: www.facebook.com/lostwithielcarnival
Week of joy and merriment - see the website for the full line-up
Lostwithiel Toy and Collectors Fair
26th-26th July 2026
Venue: Lostwithiel
Website: www.lostwithiel.rog.uk
Day of browsing and buying toys and collectibles, Under 16s go free
Ready Steady Play
26th-26th July 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Be the first to playon the new giant painted floor mosaic with games for all ages
Roche Carnival Week
26th July-1st August 2026
Venue: Roche
Website: Search Facebook for Roche Carnival
See the website for details
Sing Along Boconnoc House
26th-26th July 2026
Venue: Boconnoc House
Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/really-lovely-projects
Community choirs and singing groups and the opportunity to sing along too
Spring Garlands; A Children's Spring Collage Workshop
26th July-27th May 2026
Venue: The Poly
Website: www.thepoly.org
One hour whimsical woodland creatures out of collage materials, pens and paint
Family Week
27th July-2nd August 2026
Venue: Enys Gardens
Website: www.enysgardens.org.uk
See the website for details
The wonderful Wizard of Oz
27th-27th July 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Family comedy adaptation of the classic book
Pinocchio
28th-28th July 2026
Venue: Ebbingford Manor
Website: www.northcoastsarts.co.uk
Adaptation of the classic story
Squashbox Theatre: Stones and Bones
28th-28th July 2026
Venue: Falmouth Pavilion
Website: www.falmouthtowncouncil.co.uk/princesspavilion
Show mixing history and mystery with laughs, puppets, songs, slapstick, tall tales and crazy characters
St Endellion Festivals
28th July-7th August 2026
Venue: St Endellion
Website: www.endellionfestivals.org.uk
See the website for the full line-up of activities
Enys Chamber Music Festival
29th July-2nd August 2026
Venue: Enys Gardens
Website: www.enysgardens.org.uk
See the website for details
Sword Fighting Workshop
29th-29th July 2026
Venue: The Poly
Website: www.thepoly.org
Workshops for different age groups - see the website for details
Ghost Gear and Beach Fun
30th-30th July 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Learn why tackling ghost gear and marine litter matters , then get hands-on with a guided beach clean and enjoy classic beach fun with games, beach art and a session whre you can turn collected rubbish...
K-Pop All Stars
30th-30th July 2026
Venue: Hall for Cornwall
Website: www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
K-Pop tribute show
Launceston Show
30th-30th July 2026
Venue: Kennards House
Website: www.launcestonshow.co.uk
Cattle showing, children's entertainment, community tent, dog show, displays, floral art, main ring events and much more
Pinocchio
30th-30th July 2026
Venue: Ebbingford Manor
Website: www.illyriatourdates.co.uk
Adaptation of the classic story by Illyria
Beach Party
31st July-2nd August 2026
Venue: Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre
Website: www.sterts.co.uk
Circus comedy about a Cornish beach suitable for all ages
Encanto
31st-31st July 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Free open-air screening of the much-loved Disney film
Expressive Painting - Kids
31st-31st July 2026
Venue: St Ives School of Painting
Website: www.schoolofpainting.co.uk
Fun painting workshop for 7 to 13 years to unleash their creativity and explore the vibrant world of expressive and abstract painting
Sticker Vintage Rally and country Fayre
31st July-2nd August 2026
Venue: Burngullow Park, PL26 7EN
Website: www.stickerrally.com
See the website for details - entertainment for all the family
Big Newquay Market
1st-1st August 2026
Venue: Bank Street and Killacourt
Website: www.cornwallshopsmall.co.uk/newquay
Arts, cards, gifts, ceramics, homewares, clothes, jewellery, candles, flowers and lifestyle wares, vintage finds and artisan food and drink
Helston Farmers' Market
1st-1st August 2026
Venue: Old Cattle Market, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Local produce from farmers, growers and artisan makers across the region
Summer Circus in the Park
2nd-2nd August 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Evening of circus acrobatics and breathtaking performances
The Sea Show
2nd-2nd August 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Quirky mix of puppet show, natural history and comedy cabaret
Anything Goes
3rd-7th August 2026
Venue: Minack
Website: www.minack.com
Production of the much-loved musical suitable for age 8+
Squashbox: Stones and Bones
4th-4th August 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Free performance journeying back to Ancient Cornwall with a mix of history and mystery
The wonderful Wizard of Oz
5th-5th August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Fast paced production of the timeless tale
The wonderful Wizard of Oz
5th-5th August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Fantastical, fun-filled journey bursting with silliness, songs and theatrical magic
Curious Creatures
6th-6th August 2026
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Website: www.thepoly.org
Natural history themed show using puppets, comedy, slapstick and live music
A Minecraft Movie
7th-7th August 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Free open-air screening
Party in the Park
7th-7th August 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Music from all decades
Squashbox: The Sea Show
7th-7th August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Mix of puppet show, natural history and comedy cabaret
The Sea Show
7th-7th August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Sea themed show with tall tales, silly slapstick, fantastic facts, live music and songs
Skillywidden
9th-9th August 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Celebration of the wildlife and faery myths with puppets, songs, storytelling and cabaret with a strong environmental message
The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Plymouth
9th-9th August 2026
Venue: Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre
Website: www.sterts.co.uk
Afternoon of music from the Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Plymouth
Commedia dell'arte on the Loose
10th-10th August 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Pop-up performance somewhere in the park at any time
K-Pop Superstars and Spice Girls Experience
10th-10th August 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Tribute show
Secrets of the Hidden Realm
11th-11th August 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Show delving intot the strange, dark and beguiling world of Cornish folklore using a blend of storytelling,comedy and ingenious puppetry. Suitable for ages 10+
Youth Circus in the Park - International Youth Day
12th-12th August 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Free outdoor circus performance as well as free air and ground-based circus skills workshop and open jam for local people beforehand
Tales From The Trees
13th-13th August 2026
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Website: www.thepoly.org
Theatre show with puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy and a theme embracing natural history, folklore and ecology
Treasure Island
13th-13th August 2026
Venue: Bedruthan
Website: www.bedruthan.com
Evening of family-friendly fun with BBQ and bakery snacks available to purchase
Paulos Circus in Newquay
14th August-6th September 2026
Venue: Former Dairyland Farm Park
Website: www.paulos.co.uk
circus show
Treasure Island
14th-14th August 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Adaptation of the classic story from Quantum Theatre
Wonderful World
14th-14th August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Show with incredible facts about geography, ecosystems, countries, flags and weather along the way
Wonderful World
14th-14th August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Theatre performance from Squashbox Theatre with puppetry, fantastic facts, slapstick, comedy and lvie music centred around geography, ecosystems, countries, flags and weather
Stones and Bones
16th-16th August 2026
Venue: Penlee Park Theatre
Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com
Show mixing history and mystery with laughs, puppets, songs, slapstick, tall tales and crazy characters
Myths and Monsters
18th-18th August 2026
Venue: Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre
Website: www.sterts.co.uk
Journey through the stones and legends of Ancient Greece
Journey to the Stars
21st-21st August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Blend of puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy with science and astronomy facts
Zoo Lab - Animal Explorer Shows
21st-21st August 2026
Venue: Falmouth Pavilion
Website: www.falmouthtowncouncil.co.uk/princesspavilion
Chance to explore fascinating creatures, learn cool facts and meet a variety of anmals to hear all about their habitats, behaviour and amazing adaptations
Skillywidden
22nd-22nd August 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
open air adaptation of the Shakespeare play
The Sword in the Stone
25th-25th August 2026
Venue: Pencarrow
Website: www.pencarrow.co.uk
Outdoor theatre production based around the classic story
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
26th-26th August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Outdoor theatre production based on the classic Beatrix Potter books
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
26th-26th August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Theatre production based around Beatrix Potter's classic tales
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
27th-27th August 2026
Venue: Cornish Craft Barn
Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk
Outdoor performance based on Beatrix Potter's much-loved tales
The Wizard of Oz
27th-27th August 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Free open air screening of the classic film
Wicked: For Good
27th-27th August 2026
Venue: Coronation Park, Helston
Website: www.lovehelston.co.uk
Open air screening of the recent musical sequel, natural hsitory and comedy cabaret
Tales From The Trees
28th-28th August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Show embracing natural history, folklore and ecology with puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy
Tales From The Trees
28th-28th August 2026
Venue: Trebah Garden
Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Performance with puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy themed around natural history, folklore and ecology
Fistral Beach Clean
29th-29th August 2026
Venue: Meet above the Beach at South fistral
Website: www.facebook.com/fistralbeachclean
9am start - all equipment provided
Secrets of the Hidden Realm
29th-29th August 2026
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Website: www.thepoly.org
Show around Cornish folklore and superstition for ages 10+
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