Things to do in Cornwall in October 2025

From Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th October, enjoy four days of cookery demonstrations, feasting and festivities, across two locations, Falmouth’s Events Square and the Princess Pavilion. Falmouth Oyster Festival is one of Cornwall’s biggest and most-loved specialist food events.

Watch local chefs demonstrate unusual and exciting seafood combinations, showcasing the native Fal Oyster. Our Head Chef, Bobby Southworth, will be demonstrating on Thursday 9th and our Executive Chef, Nick Hodges will be there on Saturday 11th.

Ice skating returns to the Eden Project this winter, with the rink open from 18 October 2025 to 22 February 2026. From family fun sessions and parent-and-toddler play to lessons and advanced “Ice Patch” slots, there’s something for every skater. Tickets include boot hire, with discounts for locals, members and patrons — and all sessions must be pre-booked alongside Eden admission.

On 24th October, join us for a night of intrigue, suspense, mystery and, of course, murder in the opulent setting of our Great Hall. Arrive at 6pm in your 1920s finest and enjoy a welcome tipple before taking your seats. The famous Murder by Appointment will then give you clues and scenarios to help you discover who committed a heinous crime.

Grayson Perry’s Are You Good? is a playful, interactive show that puts your morals to the test. Starting from the idea that everyone is born good until life takes its course, it invites the audience to discover whether they’re truly virtuous or a little bit evil. With plenty of participation, a few silly songs, and no one leaving unscathed, it’s a fun-filled evening that pulls apart core values and asks the ultimate question: is it more important to be good, or to be right?