What's on? West Cornwall

23rd February - 1st March

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 28th Feb

Day of the week/time: 10am - 12pm 

Website: What's On | Kresen Kernow


Sustainable photography  

Details: Free workshop for quiet 8-12 year olds. Explore photography using minerals and light. Follow your own creativety in a calm, quiet environment. Booking essential.

Address: Krowji, Redruth

Date: 28th Feb, 7th March

Day of the week/time: 10am - 2:30

Website: Quiet Connections


Family Fun at Penlee House      

Details: Discover the many different people shown in the paintings and photographs at Penlee House Gallery & Museum. Make a paper chain of all the people you spot and decorate their clothes and special features to show who they are or what they are doing in the pictures.

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

Date: 28th February   

Day of the week/time: 14:30 - 15:30 

Website: Arty Afternoons: Paper Chain People | Penlee House Gallery & Museum

2nd - 8th of March

Penwith College Open Day 

Details: There is a lot to see and do at an Open Event, so pick up an event guide when you arrive. This will help you find your way around campus and locate subjects that you are interested in. Across the college, our friendly team of tutors and staff will be waiting to give you more information about the course and help with any queries you may have.

If you are ready to apply after you have looked around visit one of our application stations and we can help you. Make sure you visit the other departments at the College, including Student Services, Careers, Enrichment and more.

If you’re ready to apply, you can visit our Application Station where staff will be able to support you to make an application for a course. You can also apply online at a later date if you need more time to go through your options.

Address: Penwith College, Penzance

Date: March 7th

Day of the week/time: 10am - 1pm 

Website: Penwith College Saturday Open Day


Sustainable photography     

Details: Free workshop for quiet 8-12 year olds. Explore photography using minerals and light. Follow your own creativety in a calm, quiet environment. Booking essential.

Address: Krowji, Redruth

Date: 7th March

Day of the week/time: 10am - 2:30

Website: Sustainable Photography Workshop | Quiet Connections


St Pirans Day - Redruth     

Details: Every year, we celebrate the patron saint of Cornwall – St Piran. The festival began as a celebration of tin miners, but today St Piran’s Day is celebrated far and wide as a way of recognising all the great things about Cornwall. Come and share your Cornish pride and traditions as we showcase our vibrant, friendly community. Why not come dressed as something that reminds you of Cornwall?

From traditional music and live entertainment to a host of market stalls and activities, there will be something for everyone. There is so much to discover at Redruth’s St Piran’s Festival.

Address: Redruth Town

Date: 7th March

Day of the week/time: 11am - 5pm

Website: St Piran's Festival | Discover Redruth


Turn the Tide Science Festival     

Details: Keynote speakers, practical activities, science busking. Everyone of all ages welcome adults and children.

Address: Penwith College, Penzance

Date: Sat 7th March

Day of the week/time: 10am - 3pm


St Piran’s Festival 

Details: Celebrate Cornwall’s patron saint as Redruth comes alive for St Piran’s Festival 2026!

Celebrate Cornwall’s patron saint as Redruth, the heart of Cornwall, comes alive for St Piran’s Festival 2026!

Join locals, visitors, families, and friends around Redruth for a joyful celebration of Cornish culture, community, and renewal. With music, performances, and moments that bring people together, the festival reflects Gwenton – Cornish Spring: a time when Cornwall shakes off winter, the days grow lighter, and communities come together again to mark the change of season and the traditions that continue to shape Kernow.

Across the town, there’ll be plenty to explore throughout the day, with exhibitions, creative workshops, markets, and live music popping up in venues and spaces across Redruth. From browsing the creations of local makers and artists, to getting hands-on with spring-inspired activities, watching performances, or simply wandering between locations and soaking it all in, the festival spreads right across the town centre and invites everyone to take part in their own way.

Address: Redruth Town Centre, Redruth

Date: Sat 7th March

Website: St Piran's Festival | Discover Redruth

9 - 15th of March

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: 10th March 

Day of the week/time: 10:30 - 12:30

Website: Toddle Tate | Tate St Ives

16 - 22nd March

Camborne Free Kids Sessions with Mitber

Details: 3 hour engagement activity for children and families. 

  • Family photo walks - tips to take better photographs, tablets provided
  • Photo challenges - look up, look down, look all around
  • Using editing and production apps to edit photos
  • Finish with a healthy cooking session with Healthy Cornwall
  • Enjoy lunch together!

Address: Centenary Centre, Camborne, TR14 8HS

Date: 17th and 18th March

Day of the week/time: 10am - 2pm

Contact: Booking essential, Call us on 01872 324200Email us at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk