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SUMMARY:Helston Christmas Lights Turn on
DESCRIPTION:Come along and join us as Helston’s Christmas season officially starts on the last Friday of November with the switching on of the Christmas Lights. The lights are strung across the main streets and are well-known as one of the best displays in Cornwall. \nExperience the party atmosphere and enjoy the evening market\, with stalls selling everything\, including mince pies and mulled wine at our Rotary stall – with all profits going to local charities. Visit Father Christmas in his grotto and listen to Helston Town Band\, who play leading up to the countdown. \nphoto by JQ Photography
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/helston-christmas-lights-turn-on/
LOCATION:CoinageHall Street\, CoinageHall Street\, Helston
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Community,Festival,Festive,Free,Kids,Nightlife & Music,Teen
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rotary Club of Helston Cober Valley":MAILTO:helstoncobervalleyrotary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251224T210000
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SUMMARY:Carols at Helston Tesco
DESCRIPTION:This festive season\, your shopping trip comes with a live soundtrack! \nWhile you’re browsing for the perfect gifts\, be delighted by the sounds of the season. Helston Town Band will be playing a selection of beautiful Christmas carols and festive favourites in Tesco.
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/carols-at-helston-tesco/
LOCATION:Tesco\, Clodgey Lane\, Helston\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Festival,Nightlife & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Helston Town Band":MAILTO:bandhelston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180718
CREATED:20260216T231614Z
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SUMMARY:Community Lantern Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Meet the City of Lights artists and create a lantern to carry as part of Helston’s Lantern Parade 2026. \nThis is an open community workshop\, inviting you to design and create your own lantern\, to celebrate Helston and the St Piran’s celebrations. Once you have created your lantern\, you can then join the parade on Saturday\, 7th March 2026 at Helston Coronation Park and Boating Lake. \nThis workshop is suitable for anyone over the age of 8 years old. All children and young people under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. \nIt is FREE and includes all materials. Please book a space for all people attending. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/community-lantern-making…
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/community-lantern-making-workshop/
LOCATION:The Guildhall\, Helston\, TR13 8 ST
CATEGORIES:Community,Crafts,Culture & History,Family,Festival,History,Kids,Teen,Workshops & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Helston Town Council":MAILTO:enquiries@helston-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180718
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Meet the City of Lights artists and help to build a large lantern for Helston’s Lantern Parade 2026. \nThis is an open community workshop\, inviting you to meet our artistic team and take part in a large lantern build for Helston’s St Piran’s Lantern Parade on Saturday 7th March 2026 at Helston Coronation Park and Boating Lake. Everyone is welcome\, so bring your family and friends for some fun making. \nThis workshop is suitable for anyone over the age of 8 years old. All children and young people under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All skills and abilities welcome. \nIt is FREE and includes all materials. Please book a space for all people attending. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/community-lantern…
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/15838/
LOCATION:The Old Cattle Market\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, TR13 0SR
CATEGORIES:Community,Crafts,Culture & History,Family,Festival,Free,History,Kids,Teen,Workshops & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Helston Town Council":MAILTO:enquiries@helston-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180718
CREATED:20260216T232504Z
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SUMMARY:St Piran’s Day Lantern Parade
DESCRIPTION:Helston’s St Piran’s Day Lantern Parade is set to light up the town on Saturday\, 7th Match. \nThe event begins at 5:30pm with live music at Helston Boating Lake & Coronation Park\, followed by the Lantern Parade at 6:30pm. Local schools\, community groups\, and artists will showcase their handcrafted lanterns alongside stunning creations from City of Lights. \nFollowing the parade\, there will be more live music. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Cornish heritage with friends and family. \nFor more details or to join a lantern workshop\, visit Helston Town Council or Truro City of Lights on Facebook.Special thanks to South Kerrier Alliance CIC\, Museum of Cornish Life\, Helston CIC\, and Trevow CIC for making this event possible.
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/st-pirans-day-lantern-parade/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Coronation Park\, Helston\, TRI3 0RA
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture & History,Family,Festival,Free,History,Kids,Music,Teen
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ORGANIZER;CN="Helston Town Council":MAILTO:enquiries@helston-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T140000
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SUMMARY:Henry Trengrouse Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Henry Trengrouse\, on Sunday 22nd March\, from 2pm.Cornish ales\, and Cornish singing!
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/henry-trengrouse-day/
LOCATION:The Blue Anchor\, 50 Coinagehall St\, Helston\, TR13 8EL
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture & History,Festival,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:Bell Easter Beer Festival
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!! EASTER WEEKEND!!\nWe will be releasing the Beer Menu to soon\, also the announcements of the Music Artists to come. We will also be doing a Massive Easter Egg raffle on Easter Sunday (Time TBC).
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/bell-easter-beer-festival/
LOCATION:The Bell\, 33-35 Meneage St\, Helston\, TR13 8AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Drink,Nightlife & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bell Inn":MAILTO:thebellinnhelston@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180718
CREATED:20260331T203403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T203403Z
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SUMMARY:Library Unleashed!
DESCRIPTION:Helston Library Takeover\nFREE EVENTS – NO BOOKING REQUIRED\nHelston Library is breaking free! For one day only\, the library bursts out of its four walls and takes over the Cirk Hes Big Top at Coronation Park for a day of creative mayhem. \nFrom swords to storytelling\, writing workshops to mythical milkshakes — there’s something for every age. Whether your little ones are bookworms or need a bit of tempting\, this is a day designed to show that libraries are anything but quiet. \nDrop in any time and discover what happens when books escape into the big top! \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages — with specific sessions for different age groups (see below).\nThis is a free\, drop-in event. No booking required.\nDogs are not permitted inside the tent.\n\nWhat’s Happening at Library Unleashed? \n10am-12pm SWORDS! SWORDS! SWORDS! (All ages/families)\nSwashbuckling Cornwall brings SWORDS! SWORDS! SWORDS! to Helston this Easter. A performative and informative family show where you’ll discover swords from across time and see some of them in action. Expect gasps\, history and a lot of swishing! \n12.20-2.30pm Shhh… Chaos Outside the Library!\nFrom thinking outside the books to reading between the lines\, Helston Library’s Writer in Residence\, Tamara Rosenwyn\, will help you ignite your imagination through quirky writing games and unpredictable prompts! \n3-4pm Get Kids Writing! (Children of any age)\nA character creation workshop with children’s author Terry Lander. Younger children will be drawing characters they create\, and older children will build the foundations of writing about characters. Fun and creative for children of all ages.
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/library-unleashed/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Coronation Park\, Helston\, TRI3 0RA
CATEGORIES:Community,Easter,Family,Festival,Free,Fun,Kids,Literature,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T210000
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SUMMARY:FLORA DAY!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/flora-day/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture & History,Dance,Family,Festival,Free,Fun,History,Kids,Market,Music,Story Telling,Teen,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T150000
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SUMMARY:Flora Day in the Park
DESCRIPTION:South Kerrier Alliance & Raymond’s Amusements presents.\nFREE EVENT\nIt’s Flora Day — and Coronation Park is joining the celebrations! \nWhile the town dances\, the park comes alive with local crafters selling their wares alongside Raymond’s Amusements providing rides for little ones. \nWhether you’re taking a break between dances\, entertaining the kids\, or just soaking up the Flora Day atmosphere\, the park is the perfect place to be. \nPick up something handmade from a local maker\, treat the children to a ride\, and enjoy one of Helston’s most special days. \nA free\, drop-in event for the whole community.
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/flora-day-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Coronation Park\, Helston\, TRI3 0RA
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture & History,Dance,Festival,Free,Fun,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180718
CREATED:20260511T211207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T211207Z
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SUMMARY:Helston Picnic Pride
DESCRIPTION:Helston Town Council in partnership with South Kerrier Alliance\nSaturday 20th June | from 12pm\nFREE EVENT\nHelston Picnic Pride is back for 2026! Organised by Helston Town Council\, this free afternoon at Coronation Park celebrates our local LGBTQIA+ community with live music\, free crafting\, local acts and support groups. \nEveryone is invited. \nThis is Helston Town Council’s annual celebration of pride\, community and togetherness – a day for everyone to come together and show that Helston is a place where everyone is welcome. \nBring a picnic\, grab a coffee from Lakeside Cafe\, and enjoy an afternoon of music\, creativity and connection by the lake. \nWhether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community\, an ally\, or just looking for a lovely afternoon in the park with your family\, Helston Picnic Pride is for you.
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/helston-picnic-pride/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Coronation Park\, Helston\, TRI3 0RA
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Festival,Free,Fun,Fundraising,Music,Support,Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180718
CREATED:20260511T211856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T211856Z
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SUMMARY:Helston Water Carnival
DESCRIPTION:South Kerrier Alliance\nSaturday 11th July (wet weather backup Sunday 12th July)\nFREE EVENT\nAhoy\, water warriors and fun-seeking families! Round up your crew and zoom down to Helston’s Water Carnival this summer – it’s back and bigger than ever! \nWe’re back for the third year with a floating float parade\, mini sailing boat race and a “Need for Speed” peddled float race! #LoveHelston \nTimings:\n12-2pm workshop\n2pm little boat race\n1.30pm judging\n2.30pm mini boat race finishes\n3pm Juding announcements\n3.30pm Grand Parade\n4pm Race
URL:https://discoverhelston.co.uk/event/helston-water-carnival/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Coronation Park\, Helston\, TRI3 0RA
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture & History,Family,Festival,Free,Fun,Kids
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