# Event Details - **Event Name**: World Octopus Day - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Octopus are still here & making headlines! Join us to celebrate these incredible cephalopods with talks, films and octopus themed bakesAbout this EventWorld Octopus Day 2026Celebrating octopus and sharing stories of encounters with them in Cornish waters..Welcome to our second celebration of World Octopus Day! Join us at The Pavillion Sports Hall in Boscawen Park on Thursday 8th October 2026, to share stories, videos and octopus themed bakes in celebration of these incredible creatures.DATE: Thursday 8th October 2026TIME: Arrival from 18:00, finishing at 21:30LOCATION: The Pavillion Sports Hall, Boscawen ParkBOOKING: This Eventbrite pageThis event welcomes everyone, researchers, divers, snorkelers, fishermen and intrigued dry land dwellers to hear about the encounters we’ve had in our local waters with octopus, about their biology, and trends we have seen in our seas.We invite people to bring along an Octopus Themed Bake! It’s a chance to get creative with cookies and cakes which we will tuck into in the short break. These will help raise funds for Cornwall Wildlife Trust | Ocean Emergency Fund and the marine team’s diverse work including the delivery of Seasearch in Cornwall.The evening is a chance to come together and celebrate our shared passion for Octopus and the incredible marine environment in the South West which support them.🍪🐙🧁Bakers please bring a label to display with your bake including: Title of the bake , Baker’s name, Flavours and Allergy and content info.📩 For booking and baking enquiries, contact: chloe.james@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk include subject “World Octopus Day”COVER PHOTO Credit Kirstie AndrewsAgenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMWelcome and Registration Info: Doors open at 18:00 with refreshments and registration available until 18:30 when the talks will start.🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PMKickoffInfo: Welcoming speech leading into the talks🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMBreak (30 minutes)Info: Lets cut the cake!🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PMFinal talkInfo: Discussion and closing speech - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/truro/world-octopus-day/100002002283647289 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Sports, Entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Boscawen Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Truro - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Boscawen Park - **lat**: 50.25253550000001 - **long**: -5.0393772 - **full address**: Boscawen Park, Malpas Road, Truro, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: World Octopus Day - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ccbd52d40ab7cf65ce63cbedbfe66b3b23749e628b5e78837c62d25486244a18-rimg-w1200-h751-dc081818-gmir.jpg?v=1790550088 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is World Octopus Day being held? - **A:** World Octopus Day takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Boscawen Park, Malpas Road, Truro, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing World Octopus Day? - **A:** World Octopus Day is organized by Cornwall Wildlife Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** World Octopus Day is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Truro, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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