With the summer holidays starting, we have compiled some free, family friendly events which will be taking place across the county:
- Free Meals for Kids
- Summer Wellbeing Events
- Time2Move Holiday Programme
- Redruth Cornwall Gold
- Helston Coronation Park Events
- Redruth Kresen Kernow Events
- Newquay Summer Beach Party
- Helston Museum of Cornish Life
- Helston South West Cornwall Games Expo
- Redruth Youth Fest
- Library Events
- Truro Free School Uniform Event
Free Meals for Kids
A number of places offer free meals to children over the holidays, and more details can be found on this website Places Kids Eat Free (or for £1) In School Holidays 2025.
Summer Wellbeing Events
Free wellbeing events will be taking place over the summer, as detailed on the attached poster.
Time2Move Holiday Programme
The Time2Move Holiday Programme offers fun physical activities and games to children over the summer holidays, with all children welcome to attend and funding provided for those eligible for benefits-related school meals. Provision and availability will vary, but more details can be found on their website Time2Move Holiday Programme – Cornwall Council.
Redruth Cornwall Gold
Cornwall Gold has a number of free activities for children to take part in this summer, as detailed on their website Cornwall Gold – 5 Free things to do in Cornwall Gold this summer holidays.
Helston Coronation Park Events
A number of free events will be taking place at Coronation Park over the summer, including Squashbox: Tales from the Trees on 26th July. For more information about this and other events please visit the their website Love Helston | South Kerrier Alliance CIC.
Redruth Kresen Kernow Events
Kresen Kernow have a range of free creative and storytelling events for families coming up, including Sewn Bookmarks on 26th July and Piskey path with Mazed Storytellers on 29th July. Their website has details about how to join in with these, and a number of other events Events – Kresen Kernow.
Newquay Summer Beach Party
Get ready to party on the beach in Newquay while cleaning up the sea – it’s all about having fun and making a positive impact! The Beach Party will be on Saturday 26th July on Great Western beach and free tickets can be booked here Clean Sea Newquay Beach Party Tickets, Sat 26 Jul 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite.
Helston Museum of Cornish Life
Summer Krafty Kids will be taking place weekly, starting on 28th July. This free drop-in craft workshop is for families with children aged 5yrs+ and all the information can be found on their website Summer Krafty Kids Weekly (28July – 28 August).
Helston South West Cornwall Games Expo
The South West Cornwall Games Expo is a great place to celebrate all facets of in-person gaming and will be taking place on Saturday 2nd August at the Light and Life Centre in Helston. Roll the Dice have more information on their website South West Cornwall Games Expo – Roll The Dice.
Redruth Youth Fest
A brand-new event is heading to Redruth this summer, and it’s all about celebrating the town’s young people. Youth Fest 2025, led by the Redruth Youth Council, will take over East End Park and Playing Fields on Saturday 30th August with a packed programme of workshops, performances and activities. For more information please visit Youth Fest 2025 to Celebrate Young People in Redruth This August – CornishStuff.
Library Events Libraries across Cornwall will be running a variety of events this summer, including the Summer Reading Challenge. To find out what’s happening in the local area please visit Your local library – Cornwall Council