What's on? Mid Cornwall

23rd February - 1st March

Truro College Open Day

Details: Attending an Open Event is a great opportunity to explore the campus, see our specialist facilities and speak to our teaching staff. We are here to answer any questions that you might have and help you to make an application.

Address: Truro College, Truro

Date: Feb 28th

Day of the week/time: 10am - 1pm

Website: Upcoming Events | Truro & Penwith College


Dyslexia Cornwall - Offering advice on dyslexia for all

Details: Dyslexia Cornwall will be in Waterstones Truro offering free advice and guidance on dyslexia and associated difficulties. Come and chat with their friendly and experienced team about anything and everything to do with dyslexia. Guidance is offered for all ages.

Address: Waterstones, Truro 

Date: Sat 28th Feb

Day of the week/time: 10am - 12pm 

Website: Dyslexia Cornwall: offering advice on dyslexia for all | Waterstones


Tec Girls First Phones Family Workshop

Details: If your child has recently asked for their first phone, or already has one, you’re probably juggling a lot of questions.

Which phone is right?

How do parental controls actually work?

What boundaries should we put in place around apps, games, and social media?

With so much in the news right now about children, phones, and social media, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. That’s why we’re running a free Family First Phones Workshop, designed to support parents and children to navigate this big milestone together.

This session brings families together to explore:

  • Choosing the right first phone
  • Understanding and setting parental controls
  • The risks around “free” apps and games
  • How to talk about social media and AI
  • Creating a clear and realistic family digital devices agreement

The workshop is practical, supportive, and focused on building trust and open communication, helping children use technology safely and responsibly. 

Address: Truro High School 

Date: Sat 28th Feb

Day of the week/time: 10am

Website: Family First Phone Workshop | Tec Girls


Kids Free Piano Fun

Details: Come and enjoy, with children, (babies are welcome too) and families a relaxed informal hour in the warm village hall and listen and try the new grand piano that Roseland Music Society has acquired for “Great Music in Cornwall”. We want the whole community to celebrate its arrival on the Roseland!

The concert pianist Yulia Chaplina, who plays a formal concert the night before (see separate listing) and who will bring her own 2 year old, will give a specially devised programme for mums, dads, grandmas, grandpas and carers with children.

A schools project which encompasses the painting and drawing of the primary school children on the Roseland on the topic of “Gwenton” – Cornish for “Spring” – will be on display for parents to enjoy in the hall, and share.

Tickets are free, bring a cushion or two – coffee and refreshments will be served.

Address: Gerrans Memorial Hall, Roseland Penninsula

Date: Sat 28th Feb

Day of the week/time: 11:30

Website: Roseland Music Society


Parent Carers Cornwall - Obsessions, Compulsions, Rituals and Tics

Details: How can we support children and young people experiencing OCD and related conditions?

Address: St Austell Printers/Conference Centre

Date: 25th Feb

Day of the week/time: 10:30 - 2:30

Website: Events | Parent Carers Cornwall


St Piran's Day Celebrations Newquay

Details: St Piran’s Day is Cornwall’s national day, celebrated on 5th March with events across Newquay honouring the county’s heritage and its patron saint. Newquay’s celebrations include a family-friendly St Piran’s Trail, where visitors can follow clues around town to solve a Cornish word and claim a prize, plus community activities featuring music, dancing and storytelling. 

Address: Newquay Town

Date: 28th of February to 7th of March

Website: St Piran's Day Celebrations | Visit Newquay

2nd - 8th March

World Book Day Week Celebrations

Details: Join us at Waterstones Truro as we celebrate World Book Day 2026 with a host of fun, entertaining activites for all the family. We are asking you to dress up as a character from your favourite children's book and say hello to our friendly booksellers to be in with the chance of bagging some exciting bookish goodies! We are also hosting a 'Design A Book Cover' craft activity for young, creative bookworms, aged 8+. There will be stickers, stamps and lots of fun things for decoration, as well as prizes for all participants. 

Address: Waterstones, Truro

Date: Thursday 5th March

Day of the week/time: 9am - 5:30pm

Website: World Book Day Week Celebrations | Waterstones


Family Community Drop-In

Details: A friendly, welcoming space for families to connect, chat and find support. Tea, coffee and a warm welcome. Information, advice and local services, meet other parents and carers in your community.  

Address: St Dennis Family Hub, Carne Hill, St Dennis

Date: 4th March (first Wednesday of the month)

Day of the week/time: 1:15 - 2:45


Explore Girls on the Spectrum, Masking and Sensory Differences

Details: This session will explore how autism can present in girls, including masking and sensory differences, and offer a space to learn, reflect and ask questions.

Address: St Austell Conference Centre

Date: 3rd March

Day of the week/time: 10:30 - 12:30

Contact: To book your place, email: Laurenpcc@putlook.com


St Piran's Day Celebrations Newquay

Details: St Piran’s Day is Cornwall’s national day, celebrated on 5th March with events across Newquay honouring the county’s heritage and its patron saint. Newquay’s celebrations include a family-friendly St Piran’s Trail, where visitors can follow clues around town to solve a Cornish word and claim a prize, plus community activities featuring music, dancing and storytelling. 

Address: Newquay Town

Date: 28th of February to 7th of March

Website: St Piran's Day Celebrations | Visit Newquay


St Austell St Piran

Details: A free community event to celebrate St Pirantide and all things Cornish

One and all are welcome to join this free community event in St Austell.

In the White Hart Hotel there is Kevrennow – explaining the cultural links between the lands of St Piran and St David. Speakers from 10.45am-1pm and music from 2pm.

There is Cornish Cultural music in Aylmer Square from 10.15am till 3pm.

There will be a procession around St Austell which starts to gather in White River Place at 1pm and we set off at 1.30pm. One and all are welcome to join the procession. Please bring your Cornish flags.

There is a craft fair in the Market House and in Fore Street.

Address: White River Place, St Austell

Date: Sat 7th March

Day of the week/time: 10:15 am

Facebook: St Austell St Piran's Event 


St Piran's Day Parade Truro

Details: Join us in Truro to celebrate the traditional annual St Piran’s Day parade!

Muster on Lemon Quay from 12.30pm, with the parade starting at 1.00pm

The 2026 Parade Route will start on Lemon Quay, taking a longer route around the city centre, finishing outside Truro Cathedral on High Cross. Follow Truro City Council / Visit Truro on Facebook for updates.

Onen hag Oll (one and all) are welcome to join, or to come along and watch – the more the merrier!

Address: Lemon Quay, Truro

Date: Thursday 5th March

Day of the week/time: 12.30pm

Website: St Piran's Day | Visit Truro


St Piran’s Day 2025 Penryn 

Details: Saint Piran’s Day is celebrated each year on 5th March as the national day of Cornwall. Saint Piran, or ‘Perran’ as he is also known, is famed for his discovery of the precious metal tin. Saint Piran is the patron saint of tin-miners and Saint Piran’s Day was originally observed as a ‘tinner’s holiday’ by the numerous tin-miners of Cornwall.

Address: Temperance Hall, Lower Market, Street Penryn 

Date: Thursday 5th March

Day of the week/time: All day

Website: St Piran’s Day 2025 | Penryn Town Council

9 - 15th March

British Science week toddler takeover

Details: To celebrate British Science Week, come along to Wheal Martyn and join in fun and inspiring STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) based activities for little ones and their grownups!

Drop in at any time, then enjoy exploring Wheal Martyn for the day.

Price: Under 5’s are FREE; adults Included in museum admission.

Address: Wheal Martyn, St Austell

Date: Fri 13th March

Day of the week/time: 10am

Contact: Further details: Call 01726 850362 for more information. Booking online. 

Website: Wheal Martyn Clay Works 

16 - 22nd March

Messy Church 

Details: Come and join us for activities, songs, food, crafts, games and stories. All ages welcome.  

Address: Mount Charles Methodist Church, Victoria Road, St Austell, PL25 4QF

Date: Thurs 19th March

Day of the week/time: 11am

Website: Mount Charles Methodist Church


DadVentures Planting Day with the Grower 

Details: Join us for DadVentures Planting Day with The Grower—dig in, get dirty, and grow some fun together!

We’re calling all Dads, Fathers, StepDads, Farther like figures! Join DadVentures and The Grower for a fun, hands on morning of tree planting for you and your children (both young and old) can enjoy! Together, we’ll help grow a healthier, greener future while learning about nature, biodiversity, and how small actions can make a big environmental impact.

This relaxed, dad and child friendly session is perfect for anyone who loves being outdoors, getting muddy, and making a positive difference.

These half term activities are included in Museum admission, under 5s FREE.

Address: Presingoll Farm Caravan and Camping Site, Penwinnick Road, Saint Agnes, TR5 0PB

Date: March 21st 

Day of the week/time: 9:30 - 12:30

Website: DadVentures Planting Day with The Grower | Eventbrite


Money Worries? Need Help?

Details: St Austell Foodbank CMA connect Centre is here to help anyone worried about money or debt to access confidential advice. Come and have a chat with us in person during our drop in session.

Address: St Austell Family Hub, Chi Austel, Saint Austell, PL25 5AZ 

Date: 18th March, 15th April

Day of the week/time: 10am - 12pm