Weekly K-pop dance class for 11 to 15-year-olds of all levels, learning choreography from songs like 'Neon' (A2O) and 'Drip' (ATEEZ).
Interactive music session with songs, movement and instruments for families with children aged 0 to 4, with a recommended donation of £3 per family.
Volunteer-led session for new and expectant parents to meet and play with their babies, alongside a free drop-in Baby Cafe for feeding support.
Free weekly beginner steel pan workshops for children aged 8 to 16, led by Mary and her team of Steel Pan Music Tutors with RASPO.
Interactive live family show based on the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, with audience members stepping on stage for head-to-head challenges.
Free weekly drop-in session for babies and young children to introduce them to language and rhyme, with a parent who must stay.
Afternoon of activities for new families with children from Reception to Year 6 at The Abbey Junior School, with dinner on the house.
Weekly outdoor learning session for children under five in The MERL's garden, with nature exploration, storytelling, craft and a snack.
Free morning for families considering nursery or reception to play, do a craft session, meet the nursery and admissions teams and try the school's shortbread.
Two nights of fireworks over the lake with a live DJ, hot food, kids' soft play and family entertainment at Lagoona Park.
Two-day card show with over 100 vendor tables selling and trading collectible cards, plus a Pokémon TCG tournament on Sunday.
Annual gospel concert with T.J Shiyanbola, the Reading Community Gospel Choir and new gospel talent, with free entry for children under 12.
Festive musical celebration at the National Trust's Basildon Park, with musical-themed decorations, singing, dancing and acting through the house.
Town-wide Christmas season with the Light Switch On, Christmas markets, theatre, carol concerts and family festive events across Reading.
A 60-minute candlelight concert in which the Quattro String Quartet plays Coldplay and Ed Sheeran hits as instrumental pieces.
Festive lunch with turkey or vegan options, served in two or three courses in the Garden Room at Basildon Park.
Free drop-in Christmas market with over 50 local stall holders, the Reading Museum shop, mulled wine, mince pies and traditional mead.
Free family-friendly winter celebration with live music under festive lights, a festive sing, a craft workshop, face painting, reindeer, festive food and drink and an indoor winter market.
Free open morning for prospective Reception students and their parents to explore The Abbey Junior School through interactive activities.
A weekend of interactive arts activities, cabaret, folk music and a campfire singsong, billed as 'The Buy Nothing Festival' to avoid Black Friday consumerism.
Free outdoor nature and bushcraft session for children aged five and over, held in the MERL garden on the last Sunday of each month.
Free Christmas art shop with original work by Jelly studio artists, Associate Artists and New Wave Creative Network makers on Broad Street Mall.
Festive two- or three-course Christmas lunch with turkey or vegan mains, a mince pie and a hot drink, in the Garden Room at Basildon Park.
Live Christmas concert with festive music, sleigh bells and singalong carols for babies, toddlers and families.
Free Christmas evening market with local and independent sellers offering handmade crafts, unique gifts and festive treats at The Quad.
Free ceilidh dance evening with recorded lively music and a dance caller, for all ages and skill levels, marking the launch of the first annual village Ceilidh.
Free Christmas arts and crafts market with independent makers, handmade crafts, unique gifts and locally made food and drink.
Children's Christmas workshop to make and decorate an eco resin plate and a Christmas decoration, with an optional personalised Santa plate.
Free term-time session for children aged 2 to 4 to learn to balance and glide on two wheels at Woodford Park Leisure Centre.
Goalkeeper trial and scholarship day for U8 to U18 keepers to showcase their talent to scouts and recruitment staff from professional clubs.
Formal learning session for home-educated primary school children to explore the Bayeux Tapestry at Reading Museum.
A calmer, sensory-friendly version of the museum's Magical Lights, with lantern-making, the Night-Time Rat Trail and light and shadow activities for neurodivergent children and families.
A candlelight concert of Christmas classics by a string quartet in the historic Great Hall at the University of Reading.
A Christmas pop party for young girls with tribute performances, festive treats and glitter makeovers.
Christmas holiday tech camp for young innovators and tech enthusiasts, with four-hour daily sessions across ten days in December.
Guided session for home-educated children to discover the history of Huntley and Palmers and its influence on the development of Reading.
Family fun morning with sports, science experiments, creative workshops and coding for girls aged 2 to 11 and their parents.
Open event day at The Abbey Junior School in Reading.
Taster morning for children in Reception to Year 5 to experience a day at The Abbey Junior School, with lessons, a school lunch and the climbing wall.
Candlelight concert by the Quattro String Quartet that pits Queen's rock anthems against ABBA's pop classics, with only candles illuminating the room.
Easter tech camp for young innovators focused on robotics and creativity, run by NextThing. Education across four mornings.
Trading card and collectibles show with vendors for Pokémon, sports cards and anime, with on-site Beckett professional card grading.
Family open morning, AbbeyFest, with interactive sports, science, creative and coding activities for girls aged 2 to 11 and their families.
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life fundraising run on the grass of Prospect Park, with a 3k, a 5k and a chip-timed 10k.
Independent two-day music festival with two stages, free kids' activities on Saturday, craft beer and street food at the Reading Abbey Ruins.
Charity road race run over four laps of the King's Meadow playing fields, supporting Sport In Mind.
Trading card show with Pokémon, sports and anime collectibles for buying, selling and trading, with on-site Beckett Grading.
Weekly Forest School session for home-educated children aged 4 to 16 with a Christian faith, exploring nature in the woods around Reading.
Grand opening of Reading Winter Wonderland, with an undercover ice-skating rink, observation wheel, penguin bumper cars, Santa's Grotto and a family rollercoaster.
