What's on? West Cornwall

20 - 26th April

Young Makers Market 

Details: Meet the next wave of creatives at our brand new Young Makers Market. Showcasing talented 16 – 25 year olds, the stalls will be packed with original art, handmade ceramics, prints and plenty of brilliant ideas brought to life. Expect proper market stall energy, creative flair and a chance to support emerging makers!

Address: Buttermarket, Station Hill, Redruth, TR15 2PP 

Date: 25th April 

Day of the week/time: 11:00 - 15:00 

Website: Events | Buttermarket


Storytale Studio - Monthly Family Crafts

Details: Did you know Kresen Kernow is home to the largest collection of books about Cornwall?

From history books to picture books and folk tales we have thousands of books that tell us about Cornwall in the past and the present.

Inspired by stories about Cornwall we are running 12 free family craft sessions, happening once a month during 2026. Explore our library through trails, book displays and family activities. The craft sessions will explore different themes and art techniques, such as puppets and book-making. Before each session we will advertise the different themes for each workshop on here and on our social media. All the sessions will be run by artist and workshop facilitator, Sophie Stanley-Butcher from Pop Up Paint Pot.

All sessions are free, drop-in and for all ages. Crafts will be accessible to babies, children and adults.

Address: Kresen Kernow, Little Vauxhall, Redruth

Date: Sat 25th April

Day of the week/time: 10am - 12pm 

Website: Events | Kresen Kernow


Camborne's Trevithick Day

Details: Welcome to Camborne Trevithick Day, a celebration of Camborne's most famous local hero, incorporating our engineering heritage, Cornish culture, music and fun on one amazing day at the end of April each year.

Address: Camborne Town Centre

Date: 25th April

Day of the week/time: All Day

Website: Camborne Trevithick Day


Free fun for 0-5's on Trevithick Day

Details: Activities, crafts and stories themed around music, trains and more. Drop in at Camborne Library. Free activties and books to take home. 

Address: Camborne Library, First Floor, Passmore Edwards Building, The Cross, Cross Street

Date: Sat 25th April

Day of the week/time: 9am - 2pm


After-school Art Workshops

Details: Learn to develop your painting style with artist Laura Menzies and help us create a mural for Camborne. 

Address: Camborne Church Hall, St Martin and Meridoc

Date: Tues 21st, 28th April, Tues 5th, 12 and 19th May

Day of the week/time: 3:15 - 4:30

Contact: steph@creativekernow.org.uk

27th April - 3rd of May

After-school Art Workshops

Details: Learn to develop your painting style with artist Laura Menzies and help us create a mural for Camborne. 

Address: Camborne Church Hall, St Martin and Meridoc

Date: Tues 21st, 28th April, Tues 5th, 12 and 19th May

Day of the week/time: 3:15 - 4:30

Contact: steph@creativekernow.org.uk

4 - 10th of May

Open Event - Camborne College

Details: Our Open Event is the first step to finding the perfect apprenticeship, college or university course for you. You can hear from our tutors, view our incredible facilities and get your first taste of the career goals we can help you reach.

You’ll be able to ask our expert teams any questions you may have to make sure you find out everything you need to know about studying at Cornwall College Camborne.

Address: Cornwall College, Camborne

Date: Sat 9th May

Day of the week/time: 10am - 12pm

Website: Open Event at Camborne Campus


Helston Flora Day 

Details: Helston, the Cornish market town, where for hundreds of years, the townsfolk have celebrated and enjoyed the wonderful tradition that is Flora Day.

Address: Helston Town Centre

Date: 8th May

Day of the week/time: All Day

Website: Helston Flora Day


Kerrier Family Help Coffee Morning 

Details: Come along and meet with CAMHS - the children and adolescent mental health service, sendiass, elective home education and more. All welcome, refreshments provided.

Address: Camborne, Family Hub, Cliff View, Camborne

Date: 8th May

Day of the week/time: 9:30 - 12:30

Contact: kerrier.familyhub@cornwall.gov.uk


After shool Art Workshops

Details: Learn to develop your painting style with artist Laura Menzies and help us create a mural for Camborne.

Address: Camborne Church Hall, St Martin and Meridoc

Date: Tues 5th, 12 and 19th May

Day of the week/time: 3:15 - 4:30

Contact: steph@creativekernow.org.uk

11 - 17th May

Toddle Tate

Details: Experience art through play and making at Toddle Tate. These relaxed sessions are designed for under-5s and their grown-ups, created in collaboration with local artist Kate Turner. Explore Tate St Ives through your own creativity, with a range of sensory activities inspired by current exhibitions.

March’s session explores Water Worlds. Splash, swirl and mix as you enjoy immersive sensory play and make art inspired by Emilija Škarnulytė.

Drop in anytime between 10.30 and 12.30.

Address: Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, St Ives

Date: 12th May

Day of the week/time: 10:30 - 12:30

Website: Toddle Tate | Tate St Ives


After shool Art Workshops

Details: Learn to develop your painting style with artist Laura Menzies and help us create a mural for Camborne.

Address: Camborne Church Hall, St Martin and Meridoc

Date: Tues 12 and 19th May

Day of the week/time: 3:15 - 4:30

Contact: steph@creativekernow.org.uk