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.
Weekly outdoor learning session for children under five in The MERL's garden, with nature exploration, storytelling, craft and a snack.
Free workshop for Berkshire educators on how to guide students into the Film and TV industry, hosted by Screen Berkshire.
Public day of research presentations, panels on sustainability and specialty chocolate, and tastings by fine chocolate makers at the University of Reading.
Guided walking tour through Prospect Park covering the park's history and the story of Lady Berkshire, with a discussion at Hey Coffee.
Free workshop for young people interested in STEM, with talks and interactive sessions from Abbey School alumnae and an industry specialist.
Weekly Friday night of small plates, cocktails and mains with live DJ entertainment and the venue's party anthems and feel-good classics.
Screening of the film 'Journey to the Stones' at the Reading Biscuit Factory on Broad Street.
Student-led evening of music and readings at the University of Reading to remember those who served and reflect on peace and community.
Screening of the documentary 'Solstice', followed by a Q&A with Paul and the film's creators Zak and Sam, and a night of DJs.
Fundraising quiz night hosted by Gary Oates, with a raffle and a Rural Pie included in the £15 ticket, to support Twyford Tennis Club.
Live cover show of classic rock anthems by artists such as Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, AC/DC and Jimi Hendrix, with a light and projection show.
Weekly Friday-night club comedy night with a new lineup of UK circuit comedians at Pentahotel Reading, over 18s only.
Award-winning play about two siblings whose love of music helps them navigate a working-class family in Belfast during the 2007 credit crunch.
Salsa dance social with DJ Vince playing old-school and modern Salsa Dura, Guaguancó, Mambo and Cha-cha-cha.
Late-night Halloween night of clubbing with a takeovers by Distant Planet and several DJs at The Face Bar.
Weekly Friday night of hip-hop, R&B and Afro music with a live performance at Gun Street Garden.
Weekly Friday club night at Popworld with resident DJs spinning hip-hop, house and pop, with £2.75 drinks all night, giveaways and confetti cannons.
Free 18+ night of rock and indie covers by AUDIOTONIC at The Purple Turtle in Reading.
Two-day card show with over 100 vendor tables selling and trading collectible cards, plus a Pokémon TCG tournament on Sunday.
Festive musical celebration at the National Trust's Basildon Park, with musical-themed decorations, singing, dancing and acting through the house.
Workshop led by Rachel Kim of Violet Energy Healing that combines Kundalini energy activation with somatic techniques to regulate the nervous system.
Talk by Dr David Musgrove on how the Bayeux Tapestry has shaped our knowledge of the Norman Conquest, the second in a series of three.
Annual festive switch-on on Broad Street with live music, family activities and the opening of the Christmas Market.
Double-Barrelled Brewery 8th anniversary party with live music, 7Bone burgers and on-site beers.
18+ country-themed bottomless brunch with line dancing, singalongs and boot-scootin' party vibes at Playlist Live.
Nostalgia-packed bottomless brunch with a live DJ spinning 90s and 2000s hits, themed dress code and singalongs.
Free beginner's meditation session presented by the Isha Foundation, guiding participants through the Isha Kriya practice.
Zumba-style dance fitness session presented by Raluca Ulrich, with no prior dance or fitness experience required.
Intimate in-person sound-healing session with the Black Mamba and Chau gongs, for a maximum of six guests.
Prophetic gathering of prayer, revelation, healing and deliverance led by Prophet Joseph Peasah and hosted by Dunamai Global Prayer Ministry.
Annual double bill by the performing arts group Kalakunj celebrating South Asian arts and heritage, with Odissi by guest artist Koel Ghosh.
18+ showcase of Hardcore, Jungle and Drum n Bass by Moving Shadow and Over Shadow, with 2 Bad Mice and Foul Play, at St Bart's Church.
Debut night of groove-led house music from DJ KALOR at the Market House rooftop in Reading.
Two-hour Kundalini Activation session led by Elita, in which participants lie down with music to release stored emotions and reconnect with their life force energy.
Candlelight concert by the Quattro String Quartet of Hans Zimmer's film scores, with the room lit by thousands of candles.
Adults-only 80s and 90s disco cruise aboard the Caversham Princess on the Upper Thames, with music by Thames Valley Discos.
A cabaret night of burlesque, drag, comedy and song inspired by musical theatre, hosted by Mojo Jones at the Rising Sun Arts Centre.
Evening of gentle Pilates flow followed by a healing Gong Bath Meditation with gongs and singing bowls.
Swing and jazz music show by Cafe Zazous at The Butler on Chatham Street.
Over-18s party night mixing bingo, a high-energy DJ and a disco at the Pub & Grill in the Village Hotel Reading.
Singles party for professionals aged 30-50 at the Penta Hotel, with introductions by friendly hosts and a True Dating account required beforehand.
Debut Reading show of INXS tribute band INXS(GB), with special guest support Hung Up on 80's.
A 60-minute candlelight concert in which the Quattro String Quartet plays Coldplay and Ed Sheeran hits as instrumental pieces.
Fundraising evening with Reading's 21-piece ukulele band The Small Strings reimagining rock, pop and soul anthems, with food from 6:30pm.
Concert by Let it Bleed, a Rolling Stones covers band, at The Butler on Chatham Street.
Live show by The Channel One Experience at The Jazz Cafe in Reading, with general admission from £22.
Grass-roots 80s and 90s big night out with Après DJs at Bier Keller in Reading.
Tiki-themed late-night party with resident DJs spinning RnB, house and hip hop at Reading's Lola Lo, with free entry for the first 100 people.
18+ night of Balkan music with Chalga, Manele, Tallava and Siorba, plus Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Romanian and Turkish hits, part of the BALKAN Party series.
Over-18s club night presented by Entourage Project at Gun Street Garden in Reading, with dancing until 3am.
Town-wide Christmas season with the Light Switch On, Christmas markets, theatre, carol concerts and family festive events across Reading.
Gentle mindfulness retreat run by BalanceTime for anyone grieving, with meditation, mindful reflection, movement, journaling and rituals of remembrance.
Afternoon of 9D breathwork facilitated by Andreea, followed by reflection, optional ceremonial cacao and an outdoor fire ritual.
Clashville UK plays The Clash songs, supported by LAIKA JR, at The Face Bar in Reading.
Weekly K-pop dance classes for 16-year-olds and over, run by Access K-pop, where each session teaches an iconic K-pop choreography.
Informal, tutor-led sketching workshop to explore Reading Museum's collections through drawing, open to all abilities.
Weekly free karaoke night at The Railway Tavern, run by Dimitri Entertainments as the pub's Student Night with drink deals.
Free drop-in exhibition marking a century since Reading FC's 1926-27 FA Cup semi-final, with rare artefacts and memorabilia from the era.
Free drop-in exhibition at the Welcome Gallery of Reading Museum with artworks, photographs and archive material celebrating the 30-year history of the arts organisation Jelly.
Interactive outdoor murder mystery in which players use their smartphones to gather evidence and solve the case of a travel blogger found dead on a ghost tour.
Weekly Bhangra dance classes that blend Punjabi dance, fitness and choreography, open to all ages, genders and abilities.
Weekly Forest School session for home-educated children aged 4 to 16 with a Christian faith, exploring nature in the woods around Reading.
Beginner-friendly weekly line dancing class on Wednesdays, with no partner or experience needed, run by Dazzle Dance Experience.
WSET Level 2 course on beer ingredients, brewing methods and tasting, with around 32 beers tasted and a multiple-choice exam.
Grand opening of Reading Winter Wonderland, with an undercover ice-skating rink, observation wheel, penguin bumper cars, Santa's Grotto and a family rollercoaster.
Christmas trail through the galleries of Reading Museum in which families help an Elf find the missing Christmas pudding.
Community hobby group for arts and crafts, board games and puzzles, held every other Wednesday at Signature at Caversham.
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.
