What's on? West Cornwall

1 - 7th of December

Parent Carer Coffee Morning 

Details: A relaxed drop in for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Grab a free drink and snack, meet other parnts and carers, ask your questions and give feedback, have a look through our resources and signposting information. 

Address: Camborne Family Hub, Cliff View Road, Camborne

Date: Fri 5th Dec

Day of the week/time: 9:30 - 11:30 

Website: Parent Carers Cornwall


Time2Move - Activity Club - DT Coaching  

Details: These Time2Move Activity Clubs are a great chance for Primary School aged children to try multiple new activities in a fun and friendly environment.

These sessions are free to all via funding from Healthy Cornwall. Meeting/Drop-off Point:

From Thursday 6th November the Time2Move Activity Club at Bodriggy Academy will be moving indoors.

The DT Coaching Team will meet you at School Reception and accompany your children to the sports hall.

Address: Humphry Davey, Hayle

Date: 4th, 11th, 18th Dec

Day of the week/time: 5pm - 6pm

Contact: Email: clubs@dtcoaching.co.ukPhone: 01872 306730


Redruth's FREE Christmas Grotto  

Details: Experience the magic at Redruth’s FREE Christmas Grotto — meet Santa, enjoy festive fun, and support Penhaligon’s Friends.

Redruth Town Council are once again bringing the magic of Christmas to the heart of the town with our FREE Charity Christmas Grotto at Redruth’s Langman Room at Redruth Library.

Step inside Santa’s snowy woodland grotto, where children can meet Father Christmas, receive a festive gift, and enjoy a magical woodland atmosphere with the help of our friendly elves.

  • Saturday 29th November – 10am–12pm & 1pm–3pm
  • Saturday 6th December – 10am–12pm & 1pm–3pm

What’s included:

  • Meet Father Christmas in his grotto
  • Seasonal gifts for children
  • A magical woodland Christmas setting

The grotto is completely free. Donations in aid of Penhaligon’s Friends, a Cornish charity supporting bereaved children, are warmly welcomed.

Venue: Langman Room at Redruth Library

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a festive experience filled with joy, kindness, and community spirit.

Address: Langman Room at Redruth Library

Date: Sat 6th Dec

Day of the week/time: 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm

Website: What's On | Discover Redruth


Family Christmas Meal  

Details: Get ready for a cosy and delicious Family Christmas meal filled with laughter, and lots of good food! And a visit from Father Christmas.

Family Christmas meal

Come and join Truro Nourish Hub and 4YOUTH Be Your Change, for a festive Family Christmas meal at the Millenium Community Hall Portreath! It's the perfect opportunity to gather with loved ones, enjoy delicious food, and celebrate the holiday season together. Don't miss out on this special event filled with joy, laughter, and of course, a vist from Father Christmas and a gift for the children, We can't wait to see you there!

Address: Porthreath Millennium Hall

Date: 6th Dec

Day of the week/time: 5pm - 8pm 

Website: Community Family Christmas meal | Eventbrite


Penlee House: Christmas Cards   

Details: Christmas is on its way! Christmas cards first became popular during the Victorian era, when Penlee House was built as a home for the Branwell family. Join us to start the season off by making crafty Christmas cards to send to your family and friends.

Address: Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HE 

Date: 6th Dec

Day of the week/time: 14:30 - 15:30  

Website: Arty Afternoons - Christmas Cards | Penlee House


Winter Wonderland Cornwall    

Details: Festive entertainment including an undercover ice rink, Santa's grotto, festive funfair and festive food. 

Address: Pool Market, Station Road, Redruth, TR15 3QL 

Date: 21st Nov - 4th Jan 

Website: Winter Wonderland Cornwall


Porthleven Christmas Market

Details: Porthleven Christmas Market is back! Coinciding with the renowned Porthleven Light switch on. With over 50 makers, artists and food producers across the weekend, live music, santas grotto and Porthleven Lights on the doorstep - it's a weekend you need to put in your festive calendar. 

Address: The Shipyard, Porthleven, TR13 9 

Date: 5th Dec - 7th Dec  

Day of the week/time: 12:00 - 17:00 

Facebook: Porthleven Christmas Market


Father Christmas' arrival by Lifeboat     

Details: St Ives kicks off the festive season with Father Christmas arriving by Lifeboat in St Ives Harbour on Friday 5th December at 5.30pm, followed by the official Christmas Light switch-on. This is an event the whole community looks forward to each year, thanks to the combined efforts of St Ives In December and our wonderful St Ives RNLI, with support from St Ives Town Council.

Address: West Pier, St Ives Harbour, St Ives, TR26 1LF 

Date: 5th Dec   

Day of the week/time: 17:30 

Website: Father Christmas' arrival by Lifeboat | St Ives Town Council


Camborne Library Christmas Storytime & craft      

Details: Join us over the festive season for STORYTIME and CRAFT on Saturday mornings from 9:30am - 12:00pm.

Address: Camborne Library, The passmore Edwards Building, Th Cross, Cross Street, Camborne

Date: 6th, 13th & 20th Dec   

Facebook: Camborne Library


Cornwall Gold - Christmas Market     

Details: Discover the Cornwall Gold Christmas Market 2025! With even more stalls, festive fun, Santa, Christmas photographer, award-winning food and all-weather activities, there will be lots to enjoy, discover and do. So make a note in your diary today and get ready to enjoy Christmas shopping while immersed in Cornish history.

Address: Cornwall Gold, New Portreath Road, Redruth, TR16 4HN 

Date: 4th - 7th Dec 

Website: Christmas Market 2025 | Cornwall Gold


Christmas at Trevenna Cross   

Details: Christmas market, magical snow blizzards, live bands and festive characters. 

Address: Trevenna Cross, Breage, Helston 

Date: weekends 22nd Nov to 14th Dec 

Facebook: Trevena Cross


Paradise Park Santa's Grotto  

Details: Make your child’s Christmas extra special with a visit to see Santa in his magical grotto!

Address: Paradise Park, 16 Trelissick Road, Hayle, TR27 4HB 

Date: 6th & 7th Dec

Website: Santa's Grotto | Paradise Park

8 - 14th of December

Tehidy Woods walk for 0-5 year olds 

Details: Join us for a monthly walk at Tehidy Woods, No booking required just come along on the day. South Drive Car Park (near the café), weather dependent will be cancelled on our Healthy Cornwall Facebook page.

Address: Tehidy Country Park, South Drive Car Park, Camborne

Date: 12th Dec

Day of the week/time: 10am - 11am 

Contact: Healthycornwall@cornwall.gov.uk 01872 324200


Time2Move - Activity Club - DT Coaching  

Details: These Time2Move Activity Clubs are a great chance for Primary School aged children to try multiple new activities in a fun and friendly environment.

These sessions are free to all via funding from Healthy Cornwall. Meeting/Drop-off Point:

From Thursday 6th November the Time2Move Activity Club at Bodriggy Academy will be moving indoors.

The DT Coaching Team will meet you at School Reception and accompany your children to the sports hall.

Address: Humphry Davey, Hayle

Date: 11th, 18th Dec

Day of the week/time: 5pm - 6pm

Contact: Email: clubs@dtcoaching.co.ukPhone: 01872 306730


Christmas at Trevenna Cross   

Details: Christmas market, magical snow blizzards, live bands and festive characters. 

Address: Trevenna Cross, Breage, Helston 

Date: weekends 22nd Nov to 14th Dec 

Facebook: Trevena Cross


Paradise Park Santa's Grotto  

Details: Make your child’s Christmas extra special with a visit to see Santa in his magical grotto!

Address: Paradise Park, 16 Trelissick Road, Hayle, TR27 4HB 

Date: 6th & 7th Dec

Website: Santa's Grotto | Paradise Park


Camborne Library Christmas Storytime & craft   

Details: Join us over the festive season for STORYTIME and CRAFT on Saturday mornings from 9:30am - 12:00pm.

Address: Camborne Library, The passmore Edwards Building, Th Cross, Cross Street, Camborne 

Date: 6th, 13th & 20th Dec

Facebook: Camborne Library


Christmas at PK Porthcurno 

Details: Celebrate Christmas through enchanting activities and experiences, designed by local artists Mae Voogd and Rowena Zoro, to delight visitors of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a heartwarming adventure, a place to make memories or to enjoy a sprinkle of Christmas magic, PK Porthcurno is the place to be this yuletide.

Address: PK Porthcurno, Eastern House, Porthcurno, Penzance, TR19 6JX

Date: 1st Dec - 5th Jan 

Website: Christmas at PK Porthcurno


Winter Wonderland Cornwall    

Details: Festive entertainment including an undercover ice rink, Santa's grotto, festive funfair and festive food. 

Address: Pool Market, Station Road, Redruth, TR15 3QL 

Date: 21st Nov - 4th Jan 

Website: Winter Wonderland Cornwall


Parent Carer Coffee Morning  

Details: A relaxed drop in for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Grab a free drink and snack, meet other parents and carers, ask your questions and give feedback, have a look through our resources and signposting information. 

Address: Redruth Family Hub, Drump Road, Redruth

Date: Thurs 11th Dec

Day of the week/time: 9:30 - 11:30

Website: Parent Carers Cornwall


Ready Steady Eat - Healthy Cornwall   

Details: Get started with weaning at our monthly sessions. 

Address: Redruth

Date: 8th Dec 

Day of the week/time: 13:30 - 14:30

Contact: Healthycornwall@cornwall.gov.uk 01872 324200

15 - 21st of December

Ready Steady Eat - Happy Eaters - Healthy Cornwall

Details: We discuss funniness, meal time madness and simple snacking. 

Address: Camborne

Date: 18th Dec

Day of the week/time: 10am - 11am

Contact: Healthycornwall@cornwall.gov.uk 01872 324200


Winter Laterns - Kresen Kernow

Details: Inspired by photographs of the fabulous buildings around Redruth, come and make a colourful winter lantern to brighten up your winter evenings! Join Sophie from Pop Up Paint Pot and create your own lantern, then take it home and use a battery operated tealight to light up a windowsill! This activity is for all ages and there’s no need to book, just drop in!

Address: Kresen Kernow, Little Vauxhall, Redruth, TR15 1AS 

Date: 20th Dec 

Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 12:00  

Website: Winter Lanterns | Kresen Kernow


Camborne Library Christmas Storytime & craft      

Details: Join us over the festive season for STORYTIME and CRAFT on Saturday mornings from 9:30am - 12:00pm.

Address: Camborne Library, The passmore Edwards Building, Th Cross, Cross Street, Camborne

Date: 20th Dec   

Facebook: Camborne Library


Winter Wonderland Cornwall    

Details: Festive entertainment including an undercover ice rink, Santa's grotto, festive funfair and festive food. 

Address: Pool Market, Station Road, Redruth, TR15 3QL 

Date: 21st Nov - 4th Jan 

Website: Winter Wonderland Cornwall


Christmas at PK Porthcurno 

Details: Celebrate Christmas through enchanting activities and experiences, designed by local artists Mae Voogd and Rowena Zoro, to delight visitors of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a heartwarming adventure, a place to make memories or to enjoy a sprinkle of Christmas magic, PK Porthcurno is the place to be this yuletide.

Address: PK Porthcurno, Eastern House, Porthcurno, Penzance, TR19 6JX

Date: 1st Dec - 5th Jan 

Website: Christmas at PK Porthcurno

22 - 28th December

Time2Move Kernow Active

Details: Bookings go live on 24th November

Address: Lanner Community Centre

Date: Tues 23th and Wed 24th Dec

Day of the week/time: 10am - 2pm 

Facebook: Kernow Active