What's on? Mid Cornwall

6 - 12th October

Pirates Love Underpants

Details: Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest!

Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge.

Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold… Cornwall, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure?

Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort.

Age recommendation: 12 months and older

Running time: 50 minutes with no interval.  

Address: Hall for Cornwall, Truro

Date: Mon 6th October, 2025 — Tue 7th October, 2025

Day of the week/time: 1:30 pm | Additional 10.30am show on the 7th October 

Website: Pirates Love Underpants | Hall for Cornwall


Zip Wire Safari £30

Details: Soar through the air on a series of epic dual zip wires throughout our stunning quarries near Penryn.

Get to grips with zip-lining in our practice zone and build up courage to take on our larger zip wires, where you can fly round our stunning quarry to your heart’s content, conquering fears with every ride! You’re safely clipped in the whole time and it’s impossible to accidentally unclip yourself. Part way through you’ll also get to traverse across the cliff edge to get from one zip wire to the next, adding to the excitement. Our zip wires are dual, so you’ll have the fun of launching off the platforms and soaring round together! There are six smaller practice zip wires and three large ones across our quarry, which you’ll get to do at least once and more than likely you’ll get to go round again!

Address: Via Ferrata Cornwall, Penryn

Date: Until Fri 31st October, 2025

Day of the week/time: See website

Website: Zip Wires Cornwall

13 - 19th of October

Zip Wire Safari £30

Details: Soar through the air on a series of epic dual zip wires throughout our stunning quarries near Penryn.

Get to grips with zip-lining in our practice zone and build up courage to take on our larger zip wires, where you can fly round our stunning quarry to your heart’s content, conquering fears with every ride! You’re safely clipped in the whole time and it’s impossible to accidentally unclip yourself. Part way through you’ll also get to traverse across the cliff edge to get from one zip wire to the next, adding to the excitement. Our zip wires are dual, so you’ll have the fun of launching off the platforms and soaring round together! There are six smaller practice zip wires and three large ones across our quarry, which you’ll get to do at least once and more than likely you’ll get to go round again!

Address: Via Ferrata Cornwall, Penryn

Date: Until Fri 31st October, 2025

Day of the week/time: See website

Website: Zip Wires Cornwall


Penguin Experience

Details: Waddle into the Humboldt penguin enclosure, step right in to feed anchovies, and hear from keepers about personalities, nesting habits and conservation efforts - including two new fluffy chicks born in April 2025! A 20‑minute session (entry included), running daily except Thursdays. Ages 7+, £79 solo or £129 joint.

Check our website for full schedules, terrain/access notes & to book ahead. Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, and holders of the dual Newquay & Paignton Zoo membership get a special discount.   

Address: Newquay Zoo, Newquay

Date: Tue 1st July, 2025 - Wed 31st December, 2025

Day of the week/time: Every day except Thursday

Website: Penguin Experience | Newquay Zoo

20 - 26th of October

Creative Art Workshops for 11-16 year olds

Details: Autumn term workshops for young people (ages 11-16) are now live on the St Ives school of paining website. These sessions are a brilliant opportunity for young minds to explore, experiement and grow creatively in a supportive studio.

Young artists will create unique works with acrylic inks, inspired by the land, sea, and townscapes of St Ives.

Address: St Ives School of Painting, Back Road West, Porthmeor Studios, St Ives TR26 1NL

Date: 26th Oct

Day of the week/time: 2pm - 4pm

Website: Porthmeor Art Collective 11-16 | St Ives School of Painting


Hello Birds (morning show)

Details: Join Bran the Gardener and their friend Tor as they greet the birds that visit the Garden.

A sensory story show for 0-36 months with puppets, key-word signing and baby safe props. The story follows a day in the life of the birds in our gardens. Using sound, colour, texture and small puppets the storyteller introduces the audience to a host of garden birds and the children can help feed the birds, build soft nests and sing the wake up and night time songs. 

Address: St Agnes MMI - The Miners & Mechanics' Institute, Vicarage Road, Saint Agnes

Date: Tue 21st October

Day of the week/time: 11am

Contact: 01209 312 505

Website: Carn to Cove


Hello Birds (afternoon show)

Details: Join Bran the Gardener and their friend Tor as they greet the birds that visit the Garden.

A sensory story show for 0-36 months with puppets, key-word signing and baby safe props. The story follows a day in the life of the birds in our gardens. Using sound, colour, texture and small puppets the storyteller introduces the audience to a host of garden birds and the children can help feed the birds, build soft nests and sing the wake up and night time songs. 

Address: St Agnes MMI - The Miners & Mechanics' Institute, Vicarage Road, Saint Agnes

Date: Tue 21st October

Day of the week/time: 2pm

Contact: 01209 312 505

Website: Carn to Cove


Zip Wire Safari £30

Details: Soar through the air on a series of epic dual zip wires throughout our stunning quarries near Penryn

Get to grips with zip-lining in our practice zone and build up courage to take on our larger zip wires, where you can fly round our stunning quarry to your heart’s content, conquering fears with every ride! You’re safely clipped in the whole time and it’s impossible to accidentally unclip yourself. Part way through you’ll also get to traverse across the cliff edge to get from one zip wire to the next, adding to the excitement. Our zip wires are dual, so you’ll have the fun of launching off the platforms and soaring round together! There are six smaller practice zip wires and three large ones across our quarry, which you’ll get to do at least once and more than likely you’ll get to go round again!

Address: Via Ferrata Cornwall, Penryn

Date: Until Fri 31st October, 2025

Day of the week/time: See website

Website: Zipwires Cornwall

27th October - 2nd November

Glendurgan Garden Family Walks 

Details: For families with children up to 10 years old. Walks suitable for buggies and prams. Light refreshments provided. Free parking and free access to the gardens. 

Address: Glendergan Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5JZ

Date: 30th October  

Day of the week/time: 2 -3.30pm

Contact: 01872 324200


October Half Term Forest School

Details: Ages 5 - 15 years. Booking £35 a day.

Address: Lanjeth Nursery and Water Gardens

Date: 27th - 31st Oct

Day of the week/time: 8:30 - 3pm

Website: Lanjeth Nursery and Water Gardens


Clay TAWC Halloween Kids Club

Details: CLAYTAWCS Halloween themede school holiday kids club will be running for 2 days during the October half term. Join us for a session of frights and delights. Spooky storytelling, horrow face paining, autuminal themed activities, games and lots more. Why not get the kids to come along in fancy dress. 

Address: Clay TAWC, St Dennis

Date: 28th and 29th Oct

Website: Clay TAWC


Badger forest school Free Community Volunteer session 'Stay and Play' 

Details: Join Badger Forest School on our beautiful woodland site in St Austell – help out with the jobs for the day from gardening to DIY, enjoy the site and explore. All the family welcome – stay and play. All ages and abilities – no particular skills or experience needed. Refreshments provided.

Address: Higher wheal Martyn, St Austell

Date: 30th October  

Day of the week/time: 10am - 2pm

Website: Badger Forest School | Choose Nature CIC


Spooky Sprites  

Details: Summary: Join us for some fun activities this October! Make your own spooky sprite out of clay, paint a ceramic to take home with or make your own totally unique creation out of recycled materials.

Further information: Drop in sessions, no need to book. Prices range from £1.00 - £8.00, in addition to the standard admission fee (which is valid for 12 months).

Address: Wheal Martyn, St Austell

Date: 27th - 31st Oct

Day of the week/time: 11am - 3pm

Website: Wheal Martyn Clay Works


Trelissick Gardens Family Walk  

Details: For families with children up to 10 years old. Walks suitable for buggies and prams. Free parking and free access to the gardens. 

Address: Trelissick Garden, Feock, Near Truro, TR3 6QL

Date: 30th October

Day of the week/time: 11am - 3pm

Contact: 01872 324200


Early Bird Explorers Club  

Details: A free breakfast club, museum activity and visit for families of any age during school holidays. In partnership with healthly cornwall who suport healthly eating advice for families. Lunch Edition! Come and make healthy packed lunch. 

Address: Cornwall Museum and Art gallery, Truro

Date: Wed 29th Oct

Day of the week/time: 11am - 12:30

Website: Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery


Nature explorers by Night  

Details: 'Calling all #natureexplorers We have 2 #popup outdoor sessions for 9-16 year olds where we will cook food together over the fire, play games and create nature arts and crafts all with the wonderful Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Each session is 3hrs long to give us loads of time to play and connect with nature and only £5/family.

Address: Gover Green Hub, St Austell

Date: 30th October

Day of the week/time: 4-7pm

Website: Book Now | Wild Wonder and Wisdom Cornwall


Firework Spectacular   

Details: Join us for one of the major highlights in the Lappa Valley events calendar!

Join us on two dates this year for one of our spectacular fireworks displays. Our historic 19th Century Engine House is brought alive by the Kernow Fireworks Company with a dazzling display of rockets, fountains, candles and more! As for pre show entertainment, from when the first train of visitors arrives at about 5.30, The Engine Shed featuring our indoor soft play area will be open for children to let off steam and you’ll be able to enjoy a ride on the Lakeside Railway too prior to the show starting at around 7.30.

There's plenty to eat and drink too! Our café will be open serving a range of delicious hot and cold food, snacks as well as soft and alcoholic beverages.

Our well stocked glow products stall will be on hand to purchase glow sticks, glow glasses, headbands and more.

Please note, that these events are pre-book only.

Address: Lappa Valley, St Newlyn East, Newquay, TR8 5LX

Date: Fri 31st and Sat 1st Nov

Website: Fireworks Spectaculars | Lappa Valley


Duggee at Lappa   

Details: This is a message to Squirrels everywhere! We are pleased to share that Duggee will be coming to Lappa Valley on the 27th and 28th October 2025.

He will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day – don’t forget to bring your camera! We’ll be releasing more details, including booking information soon.

Address: Lappa Valley, St Newlyn East, Newquay, TR8 5LX

Date: 27th and 28th October

Website: Duggee at Lappa Valley | Lappa Valley 


Family Pottery Painting Workshop  

Details: Summary: Over the school holidays, pop in with the kids and have a family pottery painting session. There will be a choice of items for children and adults to paint ranging from ornaments to dinnerware. You will be set up with the paints and directed on how best to apply them, then you can have fun and get creative.

You will produce: A uniquely painted creation, a perfect gift that will be food safe and dishwasher safe. It will be clear glazed and fired in our kiln. 

Equipment & materials: Earthenware bisque, glazes and equipment provided.

Collection/delivery: Your item will usually be ready within 10 to 20 days. You can either collect your item from Wheal Martyn or we can post it to you. If you would like it posted please select this option when you book online.

Level: All abilities, from any age welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

Workshops duration: Approximately 1 hour drop in session.

Combine with a visit: If you are not an annual pass holder but would like to combine your workshop with a visit to the museum you can purchase a reduced price admission ticket at the point of booking.

Price: Prices start from £6.00 up to £30.00 depending on piece chosen.

Postage & packaging: £4.50 per item.

Address: Wheal Martyn, St Austell

Date: Tuesday 28th October

Contact: Sue Ford – info@wheal-martyn.com 

Website: Wheal Martyn Clay Works


Zip Wire Safari £30  

Details: Soar through the air on a series of epic dual zip wires throughout our stunning quarries near Penryn

Get to grips with zip-lining in our practice zone and build up courage to take on our larger zip wires, where you can fly round our stunning quarry to your heart’s content, conquering fears with every ride! You’re safely clipped in the whole time and it’s impossible to accidentally unclip yourself. Part way through you’ll also get to traverse across the cliff edge to get from one zip wire to the next, adding to the excitement. Our zip wires are dual, so you’ll have the fun of launching off the platforms and soaring round together! There are six smaller practice zip wires and three large ones across our quarry, which you’ll get to do at least once and more than likely you’ll get to go round again!

Address: Via Ferrata Cornwall, Penryn

Date: Until Fri 31st October, 2025

Day of the week/time: see website

Website: Zipwires Cornwall