1 Grab your popcorn 

Take your pick of blockbusters at your local flicks, or indulge in some “event cinema” – live productions from London, on a silver screen near you. 

The Royal Ballet performs Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella, to be broadcast in cinemas tonight, bringing an ethereal world of fairy godmothers and pumpkin carriages to audiences around the world from the Royal Opera House stage. If you’ve missed that, there’s always National Theatre Live: Good, starring David Tennant, on April 20, or The Marriage of Figaro on April 27. 

2 Walk Scilly 

April 15 to 21

Considered the ‘opener’ for the islands’ main tourist season, this festival celebrates the coast paths, beaches, tracks, footpaths, fields, gardens and farmland of Scilly, offering visitors a chance to explore the archipelago through a series of carefully curated guided walks on St Mary’s, the off-islands and even a uninhabited locations. 

These include an informative stomp around St Mary’s with the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust’s CEO Julian Branscombe; resident ornithologist Will Wagstaff highlighting the abundance of wildlife and nature on the tiny isle of Bryher; the annual sell-out Scilly Seabirds and Seals, on board the MV Sapphire boat with birder and academic Rob Lambert; and the much-loved low-tide event between Tresco and Bryher. In addition, author Raynor will host a talk at Tregarthen’s hotel about her latest book, Landlines. www.vis itislesofscilly.com/walkscilly 

3 International Dark Sky Week

April 15 to 22 

Cornwall has two official designated Dark Sky Landscapes, in West Penwith and Bodmin Moor. Join a two-mile low-light walk at Chapel Carn Brea on April 14 at 7.45pm. 

Archaeo-astronomer Carolyn Kennett talk about the benefits of dark skies for the natural flora and fauna, and you can watch the sunset from the Bronze Age barrow. Bring torches for the end of the walk. Walk approx two miles in length; free but booking required. 

4 Boscastle Walking Festival 

April 16 to 21

Get your boots on and go for a good old Cornish stank. Walks on offer include Morwenstow to Stanbury Mouth, taking in Hawker’s Hut; and a 3.5m strenuous walk from Poundstock through bluebell woods along to the ancient chevron folded cliffs at Millook Haven and along the coast path to Bridwell point and its panoramic views. 

Social events include a welcome meal and a fish & chip supper/quiz night. Booking essential. For further details, visit www.visitboscastle.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/boscastlewwalkingweek

5 Porthleven Food Festival

April 21 to 23

The annual festival launches a new series of Feasts at The Net Loft with acclaimed British chefs including Jude Kereama, Guy Owen, and Andrew Tuck, all of whom have competed on the BBC Two programme Great British Menu. 

Expect communal dining with a convivial atmosphere, menus using only the best locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, and for the Friday and Saturday nights, optional wine flights from sommelier and wine educator Elly Owen. Evening events: three courses, £60pp, table service. Sunday lunch: three courses £25 (adults), two courses £10 (kids). www.porthlevenfoodfestival.co.uk

6 Roseland Festival 

April 22 to May 5  

This beautiful and tranquil peninsula throws off the shackles of winter with a lively festival. It launches with the King Harry Dawn Chorus, featuring 100 musicians from the St Keverne Brass Band and the Three Spires Singers, who will gather at the King Harry Ferry to perform new musical work to accompany a flotilla of local watercraft led by the Fal River ferries; and ends with an evening of Cornish song and shanties with Rhos Keur and Du Hag Owr, who entertained the world leaders at the G7 summit. In between you’ll find open gardens and workshops, walks and talks, food and music. Highlights include an audience with Truro author Wyl Menmuir, a showing of the film Enys Men by Bafta-winning director Mark Jenkin, a winery tour and a treasure hunt by kayak. www.roselandfestival.co.uk 7 Earth Day, Wheal Martyn

Saturday, April 22 

Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970, and is a great opportunity for you to demonstrate your support for environmental protection. Plant a tree, break free from single-use plastic or fight fast fashion. Wheal Martyn near St Austell is hosting community fun day to celebrate Earth Day, with a community dance performance by SpinDrift, nature-inspired arts and crafts, activities and stalls from environmental groups. 10am to 5pm. www.wheal-martyn.com  

8 Trevithick Day, Camborne

Saturday, April 29

Celebrate Camborne’s most famous son: engineer Richard Trevithick, inventor of the high-pressure steam engine that was used to power the Puffing Devil road locomotive up Camborne Hill in 1801. There are events all day in locations around the town, including traditional Cornish music and dance, and the steam Parade leaves Basset Road at around 3.30pm. For a full programme of events, visit www.trevithickday.org.uk  

9 Alfie Moore, Launceston Town Hall

Friday, April 28

Join BBC Radio 4’s cop-turned-comedian for his latest stand-up tour show. Fair Cop Unleashed is based on a dramatic real-life incident from Alfie’s police casebook. Relive with him the thrilling ups and downs of the night a mysterious clown came to town and more than one life ended up in the balance. https://launceston-tc.gov.uk/events 

10 Visit a garden

What better time than spring to visit a Cornish garden, and if you can donate to charity, even better. Cornwall Hospice Care’s St Austell Fundraising Group invites you to Tregrehan Gardens on Sunday, April 30 from 1pm and 4.30pm. There will be cream teas on offer for £4, plus a raffle and plant sales, and music from The Press Gang shanty singers.