What's On in Plymouth

Teachers Rock the Cathedral at Christmas

Venue: Exeter Cathedral

Website: www.exetercathedral.org.uk

Performance from the flagship vocal learning platform

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

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...

October Half Term at buckland abbey

Venue: Buckland Abbey

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

half term event filled with fearsome sea monsters

Exmoor Dark Skies Festivals

Venue: Exmoor

Website: www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

See the website for the full list of events

Guardians of the garden' autumn tree trail

Venue: Coleton Fishacre

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

Follow the path of 'The Green Man' to discover fascinating facts and spellbinding folklore about ancient woodlands on a trail in the garden

Pumpkins, plants and poisons and Greenway

Venue: Greenway

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

Spooktacular autumn trail around the garden

Spirit of autumn

Venue: Knightshayes

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes

Discover how animals get ready for winter on a playful autumn trail

Villainous tales and magical trails

Venue: Saltram

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram

Find the fairytale stories hidden around the house and garden as the villain takes the spotlight at Saltram

Mrs Doubtfire

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Website: www.theatreroyal.com

Hit comedy musical based on the beloved film with accessible performances on selected dates

Circus Fantasia

Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse

Website: www.circusfantasia.co.uk

Circus show

Pick your own pumpkin

Venue: Knightshayes

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes

Visit the kitchen garden for pumpkins of every shape and size

Autumn half term

Venue: Castle Drogo

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

Themed trail, explore the castle and grounds or enjoy a family walk

Canonteign Falls Halloween Term Fun

Venue: Canonteign Falls

Website: www.canonteignfalls.co.uk

See the woodlands, waterfalls and lakes and take part in the spooky code-cracking trail, pick up one of the Halloween Activity Bags, pumpkin colouring competition and alpaca walks on 28th October

Halloween Half Term

Venue: The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Pick and carve a pumpkin, fancy dress prizes, Monster Glow Parties, hilarious live animal shows, thrilling rides and gentle rides, jumping pillows, indoor play, animal magic in the undercover animal barn

Pick your own pumpkins - Knightshayes

Venue: Knightshayes

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes

Pick your own pumpkins and take a selfie

Wands and Wizards Afternoon Tea

Venue: Boringdon Hall

Halloween Hocus Pocus

Venue: The Milky Way Adventure Park

Website: www.themilkyway.co.uk

Family day out with extra spooky fun - see the website for details

Frozen

Venue: Palace Theatre Paignton

Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

Musical production from TOPS Musical Productions

Halloween Spooktacular

Venue: Exmoor Zoo

Website: www.exmoorzoo.co.uk

See the website for details

Fantastical Halloween Experience

Venue: Mount Edgcumbe

Website: www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

Family-friendly Halloween fun with spooky storytelling, games, live entertainment, traders, food, characters and more

Illuminate the Night - Plymouth

Venue: Plymouth Albion Rugby Club

Website: www.facebook.com/illuminatenight

Fireworks, LED robots, light-up bubble fairies and fire walkers

Storytelling session at Coleton Fishacre

Venue: Coleton Fishacre

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

Storytelling session with one of the volunteers as they explore tales and poems from children's books written in the 1920s and 1930s

Poppy Exhibition

Venue: Coldharbour Mill

Website: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

See hundreds of beautiful poppies lovingly knitted and crocheted by members of the local community using Coldharbour Mill yarn

Locals month

Venue: Exmoor Zoo

Website: www.exmoorzoo.co.uk

Half price entry for a variety of postcodes - see the website for details

Fireworks on Plymouth Hoe

Venue: Plymouth Hoe

Website: www.visitplymouth.co.uk

Make your way to the iconic Smeaton's Tower lighthouse for the best views of the bonfire, which will be lit at 7pm

Fireworks Spectacular

Venue: The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Fireworks, bonfire, indoor fire shows and in-house disco

Ottery Tar Barrels

Venue: Ottery St Mary

Website: www.tarbarrels.co.uk/carnival

See the website for details

Exmouth RNLI Firework Night

Venue: Exmouth Rugby Football Club

Website: www.rnli.org.uk/find-my-nearest/events/2026

Fireworks display hosted by Exmouth RNLI with food and drink vendors

Bonfire Night

Venue: Whimple Cricket Club

Website: www.facebook.com/whimple.cricket

Firework display with refreshments, entertainment and music

Charity Firework Show

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk

Firework display, drone show, funfair rides, catering and more

Diesel Gala

Venue: South Devon Railway

Website: www.southdevonrailway.co.uk

See the website for details

Galactic Skies Charity Firework and Drone Spectacular

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Website: www.westpointexeter

Charity show with profits shared with Devon Air Ambulance

Illuminate the Night - Exeter

Venue: Escot Park

Website: www.tickettailor.com/events/illuminatethenight

Evening of fireworks, LED robots, fire breathers and roaming mascots

Newton Abbot Firework Night

Website: www.narf.co.uk

Firework event with live music, food and refreshments, light-up stalls and traders, children's entertainment

Tree Planting Day

Venue: Ashclyst Forest

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

One off volunteering day planting trees in Ashclyst Forest

Workshop - What Can Creative Writing Offer to Children and Families

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

Small friendly workshop open to families with children aged 7 to 11 years

Dear Zoo Live!

Venue: The Palace Theatre, Paignton

Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

Stage production based on the classic book

Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

Show of family-friendly comedy

The Big RockPool Challenge at Firestone Bay

Venue: Firestone Bay, Plymouth

Website: www.plymouthsoundnationalmarineparkcom

See the website for details

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

Venue: Exeter Cathedral Green

Website: www.exetercathedralchristmasmarket.co.uk

Festive market event - see the website for details.

Cellar Tours at Arlington Court

Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Website: www.nationaltrust.or.guk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum

Guided tour looking at rarely seen spaces and uncovering the architectural clues that reveal how these rooms may once have been used

Coldharbour Mill's Christmas Market

Venue: Coldharbour Mill

Website: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

Christmas shopping, local makers, delicious treats, live entertainment and heritage

Festive Love Local Market

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk

Selection of artisan makes, unique gifts and food and drink

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Princess Theatre Torquay

Website: www.atgtickets.com/torquay

Pop concert tribute to Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Theatre in the Library: Mini and the Golden Touch

Venue: Exeter Library

Website: www.ticketsource.com

Brand-new accessible theatre show created for SEN and neurodiverse children and their families

Magic of Christmas: Craft and Food Fair

Venue: RHS Garden Rosemoor

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

Beach Clean

Venue: Westward Ho! Slipway

Website: www.torridge.gov.uk/northamburrowsevents

Free events but pre-booking required

Tree Planting Day

Venue: Ashclyst Forest

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

One off volunteering day planting trees in Ashclyst Forest

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