What's On in Devon

The Wind in the Willows

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Interactive trail based on the classic books

Festival of Roses

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Events with thousands of roses in bud and bloom

Wimbledon on the Big Screen

Venue: Plymouth

Website: www.visitplymouth.co.uk

Every match of the Wimbledon Championships screened live on a state-of-the-art mobile screen as well as full-size Padel court and Wimbledon-themed food and drink

St Luke's Guiding Lights

Venue: Plymouth

Website: www.stlukesguidinglights.com

Trail of lighthouse sculptures created by local and regional artists and sponsored by local businesses and in aid of St Luke's Hospice

Summer of Play at Arlington Court

Venue: Arlington Court

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court

Enjoy circus challenges, hobby horse races, lawn games and quiet picnic spots among the gardens

Exmouth Festival

Venue: Exmouth

Website: www.exmouthfestival.co.uk

Music, art, circus, dance, literature - workshops - free event

TaviFringe 2026

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.tavifringe.co.uk

Free festival with live music, performance and community spirit

Totnes Fringe Festival

Venue: Totnes

Website: www.totnesfringe.uk

Diverse programme of theatre across the town - see the website for full line-up

St Luke's Midnight Walk

Venue: Beginning and Ending at Home Park Stadium

Website: www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/midnight-walk

Family-friendly event, suitable for all ages in aid of St Luke's Hospice Plymouth

BDLSA Long Distance Swimming Championships

Venue: Torbay

Website: www.bldsa.org.uk

See the website for line-up

Carnival Week

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.visit-tavistock.co.uk

See the website for full line-up of events

Come and Meet Paddington

Venue: South Devon Railway

Website: www.southdevonrailway.co.uk

Nostalgic steam ride and meet Paddington at intervals throughout the day

Free Family Art Drop In Day - July

FREE Family Art Drop In Days

Venue: Torre Abbey

Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk

Seasonal, fun, drop-in days designed for families to go along and get creative

Historic Vehicle Gathering

Venue: Powderham Castle

Website: www.powderham.co.uk

Classic cars, motorcycles, commercial and military vehicles, steam engines, ferris wheel, bumper cars, trade stalls

Join in with the Summer of Play

Venue: Castle Drogo

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo

Nostalgic toys and games through the decades, nature and sensory play and explore the wildflower meadow

Outlaw Folk Festival

Venue: The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Day of music with camping available

Party in the Park

Venue: Chudfest Marquee

Website: www.facebook.com/chudfest

Free entry and live music

Plymstock Family Dance Sessions

Venue: Barbican Theatre, Plymouth

Website: www.barbicantheatre.co.uk

Fun and accessible dance and movement sessions for the whole family

Sidyfest

Venue: Sidmouth Rugby Club

Website: www.sidyfest.co.uk

Live music, family fun and food

Tavistock Carnival Week

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.tavistocklions.org.uk/carnival

See the website for details

The Old Forge, Dunsford

Venue: The Old Forge, Dunsford

Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk

Open garden event in aid of Hospiscare

Torquay Dinghy Regatta

Venue: Torquay

Website: www.rtyc.org/event/torbay-dinghy-regatta-2026

See the website for details

Westward Ho! Beach Clean

Venue: Northam Burrows

Website: www.torridge.gov.uk/northamburrowsevents

Meet at the slipway

Quay Side Classics

Venue: Kingsbridge

Website: www.hellokingsbridge.co.uk

Enjoy the vehicles on display and chat with the owners

The lichens of Lydford Gorge summer trail

Venue: Lydford Gorge

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lydford-gorge

Follow the trail around the orchard, answering questions

Ashburton Chamber Music Festival

Venue: Ashburton

Website: www.ashburtonchambermusicfestival.org.uk

See the website for the full schedule of events

A Swashbuckling Summer of Play at Buckland Abbey

Venue: Buckland Abbey

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey

Summer of play inspired by daring explorers and high-sea adventure with playful challenges, imaginative games and outdoor activities

Ashprington Tractor Fest

Venue: Ashprington

Display of vintage and modern tractors, local food and drink, live entertainmetn and family-friendly activities

Beer Heights Light Railway Gala

Venue: Pecorama

Website: www.

Two day event offering a combination of narrow gauge team beautiful gardens and views across Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast

Big Butterfly Count

Venue: Everywhere

Website: www.bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

Nationwide survey inviting participatns to record their local butterfly population

Bioblitz

Venue: Mount Batten, Plymouth

Website: www.therockpoolproject.co.uk

See the website for details

Exeter Quayside Farmers Market

Venue: Piazza Terracina, Exeter Quayside

Website: www.foodexeter.org.uk

Quayside market event with high quality food and a few non-food traders

Family Art Saturdays

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.visit-tavistock.co.uk

See the website for details

Honiton Market Charter Day

Venue: Allhallows Field/Northcote Lane/High Street Honiton

Website: www.honitonmarketcharterday.co.uk

Lions Classic Car Show, childrens' parade, food and drink, town centre treasure hunt, arts and craft, stalls, bouncy castle, dog show, Blue Light vehicles, community and charity stalls, junior town crier...

Kingsbridge Fair Week

Venue: Kingsbridge

Website: www.kingsbridgefairweek.co.uk

See the website for more details of events

Race for Life/Pretty Muddy

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Races and obstacle courses raising money for Cancer Research

Rotary Pedal Car Grand Prix

Venue: Rowcroft Hospice Grounds

Website: www.pedalkartgrandprix.co.uk

Return of the much-loved community event after a six year break

Summer Holidays: Brick Explorers

Venue: RHS Garden Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Event celebrating the biodiversity found in the gardens

Summer of Play at Coleton Fishacre

Venue: Coleton Fishacre

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre

Hands-on adventure packed with challenges and problem solving games

Summer of Play at Greenway

Venue: Greenway

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

Range of activities and games

Summer of Play at Killerton

Venue: Killerton

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

See the estate transofrmed into a vibrant outdoor playground filled with games, creativity and adventure

Summer of Play at Knightshayes

Venue: Knightshayes

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes

Step into the bright new play hub with daily summer activities and cosy shelters

This Aint Texas Country Festival

Venue: Home Park Stadium

Website: www.homeparkstadium.com

Country tribute acts, funfair, food traders, family fun entertainment and more

Big Rockpool challenge - Firestone Bay

Venue: Firestone Bay

Website: www.therockpoolproject.co.uk

Initiative combining citizen science with coastal exploration to protect and celebrate marine biodiversity

Bioblitz Battles

Venue: Firestone Bay

Website: www.therockpoolproject.co.uk

See the website for details

Dalwood Vineyard, Dalwood - Open Gardens

Venue: Dalwood Vineyard

Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk

Open garden event in aid of Hospiscare

Family Fun day featuring the Mascot Race

Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse

Website: www.newtonabbotracing.com

See the website for details

Greendale Summer Fete and Dog Show

Venue: Greendale Farm Show

Website: www.greendale.com

Traditional village fete activities, food and local craft stalls and dog show

Hospiscare Jazz in the Garden

Venue: Parkfield House, Topsham

Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk

Community event with live jazz and other music, bring your own picnic. Under 12s go free

Martime Festival

Venue: Clovelly

Website: www.clovelly.co.uk

Workshops, kids face-painting and browse a variety of stalls offering delicious food and unique event-themed arts and crafts, music and entertainment

Plymouth Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Central Park, Plymouth

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Mudy obstacle route raising money for Cancer Research

Stoke Village Fun Day

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.visit-tavistock.co.uk

Inflatables, dog show, live music, games, storytime, kids' crafts, lots of stalls, food stalls

Tavistock Carnival

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.visit-tavistock.co.uk

See the website for details

Fireball World and National Championship

Venue: Torquay

Website: www.englishriviera.co.uk

Number of races taking place throughout the day

Tavistock Carnival

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.visittavistock.co.uk

All-day fun fair and food outlets, big carnival procession - see the website for details

Devonport Open Days

Venue: Babcock

Website: www.devonportopendays.com

Open day event - see website for details

Sam Fest

Venue: Ottery St Mary

Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk

Music festival in support of Hospiscare

Tunes on the Sands

Venue: Blackpool Sands

Website: www.tunesonthesands.com

Music festival - see the website for details of line-up and activities

Axmouth Village Show

Venue: Combe Field, Axmouth

Website: www.axmouthshow.co.uk

See the website for details

Flea Market

Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse

Website: www.newtonabbotracing.com

Sellers offering unique finds from vintage collectibles to pre-loved items

Food, Glorious Food

Venue: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Website: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk

Follow the Food and Drink themed trail around the Museum and stop off at play stations along the way

Kingsbridge Carnival

Venue: Kingsbridge

Website: www.kingsbridgefairweek.co.uk

See the website for details

Mid Devon Show

Venue: Knightshayes

Website: www.middevonshow.co.uk

Mix of entertainment, food, shopping, live music, horticulture, livestock displays and competitions

Mudbillys Summer Sends

Venue: Little Silver MX, Exminster

Website: www.dirthub.co.uk/mudbillys-sends-2026-the-mullets-mayhem

Off-road festival - see website for details

Natural Seaton Festival

Venue: Seaton tramway

Website: www.tram.co.uk

Community event with activities taking place through the town

Newcomen Steam Festival

Venue: Dartmouth

Website: www.exploredartmouth.co.uk

|Heritage, Railways, GWR, Network Rail and Model Railway Layouts in the Guildhall, talks timeline tour around children's activities

Plymouth Comic Con and Gaming Festival

Venue: Plymouth Life Centre

Website: www.facebook.com/ukcgf

Family friendly event with props,cosplay, gaming and vendors

Sidmouth Town Regatta

Venue: Sidmouth

Website: www.sidmouth.gov.uk

See the website for details

Street Food Festival

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk

vibrant food event celebrating global flavours, independent traders and relaxed outdoor dining

Summer Fayre

Venue: Coldharbour Mill

Website: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

Craft stalls, entertainment and food

Teignmouth Community carnival Week

Venue: Teignmouth

Website: www.teignmouthcarnival.co.uk

Procession, music, community, entertainment, dance, art, fairground, quiz, fun, bingo, tributes and more

R3veal Car Show - Cars on course Summer Show

Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse

Website: www.tickets.revealshow.co.uk

Automative event

Riviera Classic Car Show

Venue: Paignton Green

Website: www.towc.club

Range of vehicles available - see the website for details

Salamanca Day

Venue: Brixham Battery

Website: www.brixhambattery.org

Special event day - experience guided tours of the WW2 buildings, enactors, vehicles, demonstrations, talks, displays and more

Silent disco beach cleans at Woolacombe

Venue: Woolacombe

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/woolacombe

Monthly beach clean with an added bonus of a silent disco

Totnes and District Show

Venue: Great Court Farm

Website: www.totnesshow.com

Many and varied attractions including main ring events, tractor pulling, music, demonstrations, farmyard and pets' corner and much more

Brickfilm: LEGO animation

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Use stop motion animation techniques to design and shoot a short film using your favourite LEGO from home

Woolsery and District Agricultural Show

Venue: Clovelly Court

Website: www.woolseryshow.org.uk

Show celebrating rural life, farming heritage and community spirit with livestock exhibitions, traditional crafts, horticultural displays, food and trade stands

Craft Club for ages 5+

Venue: Pom Stitch Tassel

Website: www.pomstitchtassel.com/collections/summer-hoildays

4 sessions avialable with discounts for booking mulitple classes. 28th July - Pom Pom and Tassel Headbands and Keyrings. 4th August - hand stitch your own Under the Sea Garland. 11th August - Block...

Ember the Dragon's - Big Book Quest

Venue: The Garden House, Buckland Monachorum

Website: www.thegardenhouse.org.uk

Wander around the summer gardens while searching for Ember the dragon's books

Fashion Illustration Club for 7+

Venue: Pom Stitch Tassel

Website: www.pomstitchtassel.com/collections/summer-hoildays

Sessions taught by professional illustrator

Fursdon House, Cadbury

Venue: Fursdon House

Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk

Open garden event in aid of Hospiscare

Night Time Rockpool Safari

Venue: Wembury Marine Centre

Website: www.devonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Last of the season's night-time rockpool safaris

Torbay Carnival

Venue: Paignton Green

Website: www.paignton-festival.com

See website for detaisls

Yealmpton Show

Venue: Kitley Lawns, yealmpton

Website: www.yealmptonshow.co.uk

Horses, ponies, cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, pets, countryside arena, homecraft, handicraft, floral art, horticulture, trade stands

Minibeast Hunt and Woodland Games

Venue: Stover Country Park

Website: www.devon.gov.uk/stovercountrypark/events

Hunt for minibeasts and enjoy some games and activities in Stover's woodland - see the website for details of booking. Suitable for ages 4 to 12

National Marine Week Rockpool Safari

Venue: Wembury Marine Centre

Website: www.devonwildlifetrust.org

Join Devon Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for a guided tour of local rockpools

Summer Kids Sewing Club

Venue: Pom Stitch Tassel

Website: www.pomstitchtassel.com/collections/summer-hoildays

4 sessions available with discounts for booking multiple sessions. 20th July - Beginners: Jellyfish Cushion, 6th August - Next Step: Ice Cream or Lollipop Coin Purse, 13th August - Beginners: Fish Drawstring...

DevonDays Festival

Venue: Holwell Farmhouse

Website: www.holwellfarmhouse.co.uk/devondays

Celebration of the South West's finest producers, farmers, growers, entrepreneurs and creative minds - see the website for line-up of activities

Paignton Dog Show

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk

See the website for details

Sidmouth Folk Festival

Venue: Sidmouth

Website: www.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk

Week-long celebration of folk music, dance and culture - see the website for the full line-up

Torbay Steam Fair

Venue: the Showground, Churston Ferrers

Website: www.torbaysteamfair.co.uk

Visitors, exhibitors, traders and public camping - see the website for details

Aldborough Court Gardens

Venue: Aldborough Court Gardens, Exmouth

Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk

Event in aid of Hospiscare

Bovey Tracey Carnival

Venue: Bovey Tracey

Website: www.facebook.com/boveytraceycarnival

See the website for details

Coldharbour Farmhouse Open Garden

Venue: Coldharbour Farmhouse, Ottery St Mary

Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk

Open garden event in aid of Hospiscare

Country Vs Country Music Festival

Venue: The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Night of country music - see website for details

Endangered Animals Event

Venue: Exmoor Zoo

Website: www.exmoorzoo.co.uk

See the website for details

Exeter Potters' Market

Venue: Transit Shed, Exeter

Website: www.westcountrypotters.co.uk/events

Wide selection of potters displaying and selling their work

Family Art Saturdays

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.visit-tavistock.co.uk

See the website for details

Paignton Festival

Venue: Paignton Green

Website: www.facebook.com/paigntonfestival

Carnival procession, fireworks, live music and car show

Party on the Exe

Venue: Imperial Gorund Exmouth

Website: www.exmouthrugby.co.uk

Food and drink, fun and games, children's entertainment, sensory calm space and live music in aid of Vranch House

Shaldon Water Carnival 2026

Venue: Shaldon Beach

Website: www.shaldonwatercarnival.co.uk

Children's fancy dress, stalls and games, lifeboat demo, magician and decorated boats folloed by a BBQ and live band on the Green

Torquay Comic Con

Venue: Riviera International Centre

Website: www.creedconventions.com

Film and TV guests, stage talks, movie props and features, cosplay competition, comic artists and more

Wild West Bridfest 2026

Venue: Bridstowe Sporting Green

Live music and other activities

Dubs at the Beach

Venue: Paignton Seafront

Website: www.facebook.com/dubsatthebeach

Volkswagen show set along the seafront of Paignton with trade stands, food vendors, entertainemnt and community feel

Hartland Carnival Week

Venue: Hartland

Website: www.hartlandcarnival.com

Week of competitions and activities - see the website for the full line up. Grand procession on 8th Aguust

Ipplepen Carnival Week

Venue: Ipplepen

Website: www.ipplepencarnivalclub.co.uk

See the website for the full line-up of activities

Lifeboat Day

Venue: Clovelly

Website: www.clovelly.co.uk

Day of family fun and action with food and drink, music and lifeboat operational display, in aid of the RNLI

Circus skills and shows

Venue: Greenway

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

Join Circus Berzercus and their performers for a mesmerising show and have a go at circus skills and tricks in this whizz popping workshop

Moomin Summer Adventure

Venue: Seaton tramway

Website: www.tram.co.uk

Moomin-themed tram travelling through the Axe Valley on a bit adventure

2D Animation Workshop - "The Mysterious World of Underwater Sea Monsters"

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

Create and animate your own 2D plasticine sea monster character - for age 6 to 12

Craft Club for ages 5+

Venue: Pom Stitch Tassel

Website: www.pomstitchtassel.com/collections/summer-hoildays

5 sessions avialable with discounts for booking mulitple classes. 28th July - Pom Pom and Tassel Headbands and Keyrings. 4th August - hand stitch your own Under the Sea Garland. 11th August - Block...

Kingsbridge Antique Fair

Venue: Market Hall, Fore Street

Website: www.hellokingsbridge.co.uk

Free entry and a variety of sellers

Lion Dance Performance

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

Three performances throughout the day

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Venue: The Garden House, Buckland Monachorum

Website: www.thegardenhouse.org.uk

Fun activities for all the family with a teddy puppet workshop, storytelling, facepainting, lawn games, picnics and home baked goodies in the café

Canonteign Falls Holiday Alpaca Walks

Venue: Canonteign Falls

Website: www.canonteignfalls.co.uk

Alpaca experience where participants meet, hand-feed and walk alongside these gentel animals

North Devon Show

Venue: Umberleigh Barton Farm

Website: www.northdevonshow.com

Traditional one day show and celebrations of all things rural with attractions for everyone to enjoy

Vibrant traditions: Rangoli demonstrations and family craft workshop

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

Watch a live rangoli - making demonstration and join in for a joyful, hands-on craft session

Honiton Show

Venue: Honiton Showground

Website: www.honitonshow.co.uk

One day agricultural show showcasing farm, produce, crafts and rural skills

Summer Fair at Buckfast Abbey

Venue: Buckfast Abbey

Website: www.buckfast.org.uk

Three fun-filled days of artisan crafts, food and line-up of entertainment

Community Picnic

Venue: Coldharbour Mill

Website: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

Family friendly picnic with free entry, entertainemnt, ahnds-on activities and more

Dartmoor Festival

Venue: South Zeal

Website: www.dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk

See the website for the full line-up and programme of events

Hartland Carnival Week

Venue: Hartland

Website: www.hartlandcarnival.com

Grand procession with rides, food-stalls and entertainment

Ipplepen Carnival Day

Venue: Ipplepen

Website: www.ipplepencarnivalclub.co.uk

Carnival, live music, food, drinks and family fun

Manaton Show and Fair

Venue: Manaton

Website: www.manatonshowandfair.co.uk

Craft stalls, horticultural, produce and arts displays and competitions, fun dog show, bric-a-brac sale, plant sale, Dartmoor exhibitors, games and races, live music, classic car exhibit, refreshments

Newton Abbot Country Show

Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse

Website: www.newtonabbotracing.com

Dog show, stalls, food and drink and entertainemtn

Princess Ballet Class

Venue: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo

Website: www.facebook.com/bibbidi.bobbidi.boo.parties

Learn ballet with a princess, photo opportunities, fun, dancing and magical memories - limited spaces

This Aint Texas Country Festival

Venue: Torbay Showground

Website: www.tickets,thisainttexasfestival.co.uk

Country music, food and outdoor fun

Two Day Vintage Working Rally

Venue: Sorely Cross, Nr Kingsbridge

Website: www.shvmc.co.uk

Even showcasing many working vehicles as well as craft tent, entertainment for chidlren, pets cornwall, trade stands and more including dog display

Babbacombe Fayre

Venue: Babbacombe Downs

Website: www.facebook.com/babbacomefayre

Event in aid of local charities with fun dog show, craft stalls, food stalls and music

Fam Fest

Venue: Torbay Showground

Website: www.famfestlive.co.uk/torbay

Festival created for families with younger children - kids under 5 go free

South West Sardine Festival

Venue: Brixham Harbour

Website: www.sardinefestival.co.uk

One day family-friendly street party

The North Devon Festival of Transport

Venue: Bideford

Website: www.discoverbideford.co.uk

Fun day out with all kinds of transport, food and craft stalls

VJ Day

Venue: Brixham Battery

Website: www.brixhambattery.org

Special event day - experience guided tours of the WW2 buildings, enactors, vehicles, demonstrations, talks, displays and more

Star In Your Superhero Movie

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Star in your own Superhero Movie in this hands-on filmmaking workshop

Chemistry Lab Adventure Science Show

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

Colourful, surprising and seriously fun science show from Devon Science

Craft Club for ages 5+

Venue: Pom Stitch Tassel

Website: www.pomstitchtassel.com/collections/summer-hoildays

6 sessions avialable with discounts for booking mulitple classes. 28th July - Pom Pom and Tassel Headbands and Keyrings. 4th August - hand stitch your own Under the Sea Garland. 11th August - Block...

Design and Make Your Own Comic Book Character! Children's Craft Workshop

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

Design and create a cartoon comic character - then make your own stand-up character and create a comic story

Quay Side Classics

Venue: Kingsbridge

Website: www.hellokingsbridge.co.uk

Enjoy the vehicles on display and chat with the owners

British Firework Championship

Venue: Plymouth

Website: www.britishfireworks.co.uk

Retrun of the annual event showcasing the talent and artistry of top pyrotechnic companies as well as live music and entertainment

Children's Activity - Woodland crafts

Venue: Stover Country Park

Website: www.devon.gov.uk/stovercountrypark/events

Have a go at making crafts out of natural materials to take home - for ages 6+. Book online

Crafting Light: Build your own suncatcher

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Immersive, table-based journey where you will experience with the character of light

Super Slime Lab

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Hands-on slime making workshop where participants will learn how slime works while creating their very own colourful masterpieces to take home

Circus skills and shows

Venue: Greenway

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

Join Circus Berzercus and their performers for a mesmerising show and have a go at circus skills and tricks in this whizz popping workshop

Live Animal Encounters

Venue: Greendale

Website: www.greendale.com

Host of animal friends - book your place online

Okehampton Show

Venue: Stoney Park Showground, Okehampton

Website: wwww.okehamptonshow.co.uk

Traditional agricultrual show with prize winning animals, local food and drink, shopping, displays, children's entertainment and more

Sidmouth and East Devon Walking Festival

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.facebook.com/sidmouthwalkingfestival

See the website for details

Slime workshop with Devon Science

Venue: The Plough@St Anee's, Barnstaple

Website: www.theploughartscentre.org.uk

Interactive workshop with colour, creativity and fascinating science

Summer Crafts at Seaton Wetlands

Venue: Seaton Wetlands

Website: www.wildeastdevon.co.uk

Hands-on family adventure with creativity and outdoor fun

Exeter Quayside Farmers Market

Venue: Piazza Terracina, Exeter Quayside

Website: www.foodexeter.org.uk

Quayside market event with high quality food and a few non-food traders

Family Art Saturdays

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.visit-tavistock.co.uk

See the website for details

Love Local Food Festival

Venue: Exeter Castle

Website: www.greendalefoodfestival.com

Over 80 South West food and drink brands, talks and tasters and afternoon of live music - free entry

Lupton House muisc Festival

Venue: lupton House

Website: www.discoverlupton.com

Live tribute bands, street food stalls - children under 14 free with accompanying adult - buy tickets in advance

Newton Summer Sounds

Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse

Website: www.newtonabbotracing.com

Food, drink, stalls, tribute acts and more

The Inflatable 5K

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk

5K inflatable obstacle course with a variety of routes available - booking open

Under the Sea Pottery Workshop

Venue: Barnstaple Guildhall

Website: www.theploughartscentre.org.uk

Sculpture workshop and explore ocean forms in lcay and create your own expressive sea-inspired piece

Fantasy Festival

Venue: St Katherine's Priory

Website: www.lydiabailysandcompany.com

Character meet and greets, hair braids, circus works, arts and craft areas, bouncy castle, face painting, live shows, singsers, mini discos, magician, magic show, balloon models, stalls, food and themed...

Imagined Worlds - Map Making Workshop

Venue: Buckland Abbey

Website: www.nationaltrust.or.guk/devon/buckland-abbey

Creative session exploring map making suitable for age 5+

Children's Week

Venue: Paignton Green

Website: www.childrensweek.co.uk

Free family fun all week - live entertainment, interactive show, family activities

Colour, Rhythm, Story: Indian Dance Performance

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Family friendly performance taking your on a dazlling journey through the vibrant world of Indian dance

Craft Club for ages 5+

Venue: Pom Stitch Tassel

Website: www.pomstitchtassel.com/collections/summer-hoildays

7 sessions avialable with discounts for booking mulitple classes. 28th July - Pom Pom and Tassel Headbands and Keyrings. 4th August - hand stitch your own Under the Sea Garland. 11th August - Block...

The Seaton Pearl

Venue: Seaton Tramway

Website: www.tram.co.uk

Pirate themed tram ride and activities

Whirls of Wonder: Create your own colour spinner

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Craft your very own colour spinner

Chagford Show

Venue: Mill End, Chagford

Website: www.chagfordshow.co.uk

Competition classes, 200 trade stands, rural craft area, food hall, local produce, refreshments and live music

Circus skills and shows

Venue: Greenway

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

Join Circus Berzercus and their performers for a mesmerising show and have a go at circus skills and tricks in this whizz popping workshop

RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Event with specialist growers, horticultural experts and array of displays

The Big VW Camp Out

Venue: Torbay Showground

Website: www.tickettailor.com/events/torbayshowgroundltd

Live music, food and drinks, campfires and cozy evenings

Torbay Royal Regatta

Venue: Torquay

Website: www.rtyc.org.uk

See the website for details of activities

Food Festival and Quiz Night

Venue: Moretonhampstead

Website: www.moretonhampstead.co.uk

See the website for details

Gig Regatta

Venue: Clovelly Harbour

Website: www.clovelly.co.uk

See top gig rowing teams compete in a thrilling day of racing

Honiton Gate to Plate

Venue: Honiton

Website: www.eatfestivals.org

One day street market offering locally produced, high quality food, drink and crafts

RAF Harrowbeer 1940s Weekend

Venue: Yelverton

Website: www.rafharrowbeer1940s.com

See the website for details - find out more about location on the website

Regatta Community Day

Venue: Dartmouth

Website: www.facebook.com/dartmouthregatta

Free community showcase brining together local organisations, charities, environmental groups, festivals and community projects

Street Food Festival

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk

vibrant food event celebrating global flavours, independent traders and relaxed outdoor dining

Eat: Totnes

Venue: Along Steam Quay and on Longmarsh

Website: www.eatfestivals.org

One-day food festival

Paignton Lions Club Fun Day and Family Dog Show

Venue: Youngs Park, Goodrington

Website: www.paigntonlions.org.uk

Various stalls, face painting, locally provided entertainment and a Family dog Show

Paddlboat's Summer Theatre Week

Venue: Exeter phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Imaginative young people aged 7 to 12 are invited to create a stage play with award-winning Paddlwobat Theatre Company during the Summer hOlidays

Quiet at the Aquarium: Sensory Session

Venue: National Marine Aquarium

Website: www.national-aquarium.co.uk

Event allowing families and people with autism and other sensory needs to enjoy the exhibits without the noise and distraction of the daily shows

Insect Explorers; Gravity- defying butterflies

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Explore a collection of colourful resin insects and discover the fascinating details displayed by the besties then create your own balancing butterfly

Make Your Oen Rocket Comic Book

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

Make a rocket comic book then invent a story to take your characters on a space adventure

Not Just Us

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Immersive digital art experience

Infinite Illusions: Build your own kaleidoscope

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Craft your own kaleidoscope to discover a universe of ever-changing patterns

Moretonhampstead Carnival

Venue: Moretonhampstead

Website: www.moretonhampsteadcarnival.co.uk

Carnival event - see the website for details

Balloon Glow and Monster Show

Venue: Mewstone Meadow, Plymouth

Website: www.tickettailor.com/events.balloonglowmonstershow

Monster trucks, hot air balloons, family entertainment, food traders

Bradworthy Carnival

Venue: Bradworthy

Website: www.bradworthycarnival.com

See the website for details

Rev Fest

Venue: Dunkeswell Raceway

Website: www.dunkeswellraceweya.co.uk

Brand-new automotive event with a wide range of cars, hands-on activities and live experiences for motorsport fans and families

Soapbox Derby

Venue: Moretonhampstead

Website: www.moretonhampsteadcarnival.co.uk

See the website for details

West End Carnival

Venue: Plymouth

Website: www.visitplymouth.co.uk

Day of free family entertainment

Barnstaple Bank Holiday Inflatable theme Park

Venue: Rock Park, Barnstaple

Website: www.facebook.com/inflatablethemeparkscornwall

15 large bouncy castles, soft play zone, hot food and more

Central Park Fun Day

Venue: Central Park, Plymouth

Website: www.diverse-events.com

Day with entertainment and excitement including carousel, kids' activities and market stalls

Honiton Hill Rally

Venue: Smeatharpe Airfield

Website: www.honitonhillrally.co.uk

Dynamic showcase of agricultural displays, fairground, entertainment, shows, competitions and much more

Lobster and Crab Feast

Venue: Clovelly Harbour

Website: www.clovelly.co.uk

Seafood, family fun and live music

Lustleigh Rally

Venue: Lustleigh

Website: www.thelustleighshow.com

Traditional country show - see the website for line-up of activities

Scorriton Country Show

Torbay Steam Fair

Venue: Kennels Showfields, Churston Ferrers

Website: www.torbaysteamfair.co.uk

Attractions for the whole family with vintage cars, commercial vehicles, motorbikes, military vehicles, tractors, stationary engines, and fairground rides

Endangered Animals Event

Venue: Exmoor Zoo

Website: www.exmoorzoo.co.uk

See the website for details

Kingsbridge Antique Fair

Venue: Market Hall, Fore Street

Website: www.hellokingsbridge.co.uk

Free entry and a variety of sellers

Aish Fest

Venue: Stoke Gabriel Cricket Ground

Website: www.esswcharitabletrust.org

Two full days of music and activities

Bovey Festival

Venue: Bovey Tracey

Website: www.boveyfestival.com

Food, drink and craft event - see the website for details

Kingsbridge Show

Venue: Kingsbridge

Website: www.kingsbridgeshow.co.uk

Attractions including ring events, jousting, trade stands, craft marquee, food and drink tent, competitions, livestock, entertainment , various exhibitors and more

Marldon Apple Pie Fair

Venue: Marldon

Website: www.facebook.com/marldonapplepiefair

Event run every year by volunteers to raise funds towards the upkeep of Marldon Village Hall - see the website for activities

Barnstaple Comic Con - Autumn

Venue: Tarka Leisure Centre, Barnstaple

Website: www.facebook.com/ukcgf

Family friendly event with props,cosplay, gaming and vendors

Classic Car Show

Venue: Lyneham Estate, near Yealmpton

Website: www.facebook.com/saltramrotaryclassiccarshow

Event supporting Devon Air Ambulance

Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

See the website for details

Widecombe Fair

Venue: Widecombe-in-the-Moor

Website: www.widecombefair.com

Return of the annual event run entirely by volunteers to raise money for local good causes

Ashburton Food Festival

Venue: Ashburton

Website: www.ashburtonfoodfestival.com

15th anniversary celebrating the moor's food culture with new spaces, live music, children's activities and more than 50 food stalls from across the country

Heritage Open Days

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Annual celebration of England's history and culture allowing visitors free access to heritage sites and community events - see the website for details of venues as they are announced

Antiques and Collectibles Fair

Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse

Website: www.newtonabbotracing.com

Mix of stalls selling antiques, collectables and retro items

Bideford Carnival

Venue: Bideford

Website: www.facebook.com/bidefordcarnival

Return of the hugely popular annual event - this year there will be a nautical theme

Bioblitz

Venue: Mount Batten, Plymouth

Website: www.therockpoolproject.co.uk

See the website for details

Brixham Heritage Sailing Rally

Venue: Brixham

Website: www.brixhamheritageregatta.uk

See the website for details

Devon Open Studios

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.openstudios.devonartistnetwork.co.uk

Visit artists' studios across the countries - see the website for a full list of locations

Heritage Open Days at Coleton Fishacre

Venue: Coleton Fishacre

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre

Access Coleton Fishacre for free

Quayside Shanty Festival

Venue: Exeter Quayside

Website: www.exetercustomhouse.co.uk

Free day and evneing of folk songs by the sea

Seafest Plymouth

Venue: The Barbican, Royal William Yard

Website: www.visitplymouth.co.uk

Action packed weekend of sea-themed events and food

The Agatha Christie Festival

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.iacf-uk.org

See the website for the full line-up

Open Garden - Pedn Billy

Venue: Pedn Billy, Mawnan Smith

Website: www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

Twelve acre landscape, ancient woodland, wildflower glades and specimen trees - children under 16 free

Toy Fair

Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse

Website: www.newtonabbotracing.com

See the website for details

Tykes on Trikes

Venue: Tyacks Hotel - starting line/check-in

Website: www.cambornetown.com/events/tykes-on-trikes-2026

Fun community bike race through Camborne's high street for children of all abilities

VJ Day

Venue: Brixham Battery

Website: www.brixhambattery.org

Special event day - experience guided tours of the WW2 buildings, enactors, vehicles, demonstrations, talks, displays and more

Zootropolis

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

See the most recent Disney animation

Art on Your Doorstep

Venue: Torre Abbey

Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk

Unique outdoor exhibition featuring life-sized reproductions of masterpieces from the National Gallery

The Three Inch Fools present 'King Arthur - The Holy Fail'

Venue: Killerton

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

Outdoor comedic theatre performance