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News and events from Reading Children's Festival which takes place every May and June in Reading.

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That's a wrap on Reading Children's Festival 2026! A big thank you to all the event organisers for creating such a wonderful mix of activities over the past three weeks! If you attended any of the Children's Festival 2026 events, please share your favourite moments or feedback โฌ‡๏ธ
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ALT Reading Children's Festival 2026 logo
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Join your child in developing outdoor skills in @TheMERL garden, with activities themed around the museum collections and the changing seasons. ๐Ÿ“† Sunday 31 May, 10am โ€“ 12noon โ„น๏ธ Suitable for children 5 . Free event, but booking is required at rdguk.info/JQhgL
Children and adults toasting marshmallows over a fire pit outdoors on an autumn day.

ALT Children and adults toasting marshmallows over a fire pit outdoors on an autumn day.
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ICHI, from Nagoya in Japan, redefines the oneโ€‘man band with quirky handmade instruments, toys & everyday objects. Playful, ritualistic, and totally unique โ€” fun, danceable & exciting. ๐Ÿ“† Saturday 30 May, 2pm ๐Ÿ“ @southstreetarts rdguk.info/LuYTa
Man playing a xylophone in front of an orange wall with whimsical musical contraptions and sculptures.

ALT Man playing a xylophone in front of an orange wall with whimsical musical contraptions and sculptures.
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Little Chefs cooking class at @CiannasSmile! Children will enjoy a hands-on experience making ackee & saltfish and sweet coconut drops, while learning new skills and building confidence. ๐Ÿ“† Saturday 30 May, 11am โ€“ 2.30pm ๐Ÿ“ 10 Eaton Place, RG1 7LP rdguk.info/XseM8
Poster for Little Chef's Caribbean Cooking Class for Reading's Children Festival, featuring a smiling boy cooking.

ALT Poster for Little Chef's Caribbean Cooking Class for Reading's Children Festival, featuring a smiling boy cooking.
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Learn the basics of fencing at introductory workshops run by VF Fencing Club. The sessions are suitable for ages 8-12. ๐Ÿ“† Friday 29 May, 10.30am, 1.30pm and 2.45pm ๐Ÿ“ Sports Hall, Highdown School, Surley Row, RG4 8LR ยฃ2 per session, book at rdguk.info/88wxw
Two fencers in protective gear practicing. Text announces "Introduction to fencing workshops".

ALT Two fencers in protective gear practicing. Text announces "Introduction to fencing workshops".
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Meadwayโ€™s Mayors Challenge offers kids the chance to try fun sports with local clubs & the leisure centre. Complete challenges, collect stickers, fill your book & earn a Mayorโ€™s certificate! ๐Ÿ“† Thu 28 May, 10am - 2pm ๐Ÿ“ Meadway Sports Centre, RG30 4BZ โ„น๏ธ Free, no booking required
Children celebrating winning a trophy at Meadway's Mayors Challenge sporting event.

ALT Children celebrating winning a trophy at Meadway's Mayors Challenge sporting event.
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The Ranger Station is holding an open day on Wednesday 27 May! Between 10am and 4:30pm the event includes: ๐ŸŽซ low ropes course ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿป mini golf ๐ŸŒด climbing wall sessions ๐Ÿ’ก imaginary play ๐Ÿงฉ under 5s soft play Free, no pre booking required.
Poster for a Children's Festival at Ranger Station, featuring low ropes and mini-golf on 27th May at Prospect Park.

ALT Poster for a Children's Festival at Ranger Station, featuring low ropes and mini-golf on 27th May at Prospect Park.
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Come along to South Reading Leisure Centre for a Soft Play Party with music and refreshments. ๐Ÿ“† Wednesday 27 May, 9am โ€“ 11am For children under 11. ยฃ3.40, book at rdguk.info/W5G8K
Promotional image for a South Reading soft play party. A child is lying among large, brightly coloured foam blocks in yellow, turquoise, orange and pink, with arms raised above the head. Overlaid text reads โ€œSouth Reading soft play party.โ€ Additional text at the bottom states โ€œWednesday 27 May, South Reading Leisure Centre,โ€ alongside the Reading Borough Council logo. A Childrenโ€™s Festival logo appears in the top right corner.

ALT Promotional image for a South Reading soft play party. A child is lying among large, brightly coloured foam blocks in yellow, turquoise, orange and pink, with arms raised above the head. Overlaid text reads โ€œSouth Reading soft play party.โ€ Additional text at the bottom states โ€œWednesday 27 May, South Reading Leisure Centre,โ€ alongside the Reading Borough Council logo. A Childrenโ€™s Festival logo appears in the top right corner.
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Join @Reading_CC to get a great chance to try a new sport! ๐Ÿ“† Wednesday 27 May, 10am-11.15am, 11.45am-1pm, 1.45pm-3pm ๐Ÿ“ Reading Canoe Club, The Warren, Caversham, RG4 7TH For 9 to 17 year olds. ยฃ5 per person, booking is required at rdguk.info/r5iYv
People kayaking on a river during a taster session event, advertised for Reading Children's Festival.

ALT People kayaking on a river during a taster session event, advertised for Reading Children's Festival.
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Enjoy a live interactive music session for under 5โ€™s with singing, dancing and real musical instruments! ๐Ÿ“† Wednesday 27 May, 10am โ€“ 10.40am ๐Ÿ“ @berksmusictrust, 100 Stoneham Close, Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, RG30 4EZ ยฃ5, book in advance at rdguk.info/34kn1
Children and a woman enjoying a music session with instruments, including maracas and a guitar.

ALT Children and a woman enjoying a music session with instruments, including maracas and a guitar.

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Mini Maestros (Part of Reading Children's Festival) - Booking by Bookwhen

Find all of our holiday courses, workshops and one-off events here! Please select to filter by session type: Mini Maestros Masterclasses Workshops Holiday Courses Sound About Choir

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Join West End performer and Vocal Coach, Jamie Read, to learn how to hit the high notes and smash out your favourite songs from hit musicals like Legally Blonde! ๐Ÿ“† Tuesday 26 May, 11am โ€“ 12.30pm ๐Ÿ“ @berksmusictrust ยฃ10, book in advance at rdguk.info/ERxlo
A girl wearing sparkly glasses sings into a microphone at a musical theatre vocal workshop.

ALT A girl wearing sparkly glasses sings into a microphone at a musical theatre vocal workshop.
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Join CultureMix Arts for their FREE steel band taster workshop, led by friendly tutors. All abilities welcome. Equipment and instrument supplied. ๐Ÿ“† Tuesday 26 May, 5.15pm โ€“ 6.15pm ๐Ÿ“ CultureMix Arts & Music Centre, 7 Queens Walk, RG1 7QF rdguk.info/hxrGY
Child participating in a steel band taster workshop at Reading Children's Festival.

ALT Child participating in a steel band taster workshop at Reading Children's Festival.
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Join Thames Rivercruise this May half-term for their Explorer Activity Cruises along the Thames! ๐Ÿ“† Monday 25 May โ€“ Friday 29 May ๐Ÿ•“ 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00 & 16.00 Special Offer: One child goes FREE with every full-fare paying adult rdguk.info/X6hti
Family Thames river cruises offer on the Caversham Lady boat, with Reading Children's Festival branding.

ALT Family Thames river cruises offer on the Caversham Lady boat, with Reading Children's Festival branding.
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Join @readinglibrary for this yearโ€™s 'Reading Loves reading' scheme, launching on Saturday 23 May. They are also running craft activities throughout the half-term week โ€“ all events are FREE, drop-in, with donations welcome. Contact your local library for more details ๐Ÿ“ž
A rocket ship with cartoon aliens in space, promoting 'Reading loves reading 2026' and 'Reading Libraries'.

ALT A rocket ship with cartoon aliens in space, promoting 'Reading loves reading 2026' and 'Reading Libraries'.
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Reading Childrenโ€™s Festival runs from 9โ€“31 May, bringing three weeks of fun events for families across the borough! It kicked off with Forbury Fiesta last Saturday, packed with performances and activities for all ages. Download the programme of events at rdguk.info/hJdGe
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A show for all without any heavy going science! Astronomer and author Adrian West presents a glorious visual and thought provoking experience for everyone that looks up and wonders. ๐Ÿ“† Sunday 17 May, 6pm ๐Ÿ“ The Hexagon, Queens Walk, RG1 7QF rdguk.info/682dI
The title 'The Night Sky Show' in white text against a starry, dark blue and orange background.

ALT The title 'The Night Sky Show' in white text against a starry, dark blue and orange background.
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Local author Sue Palmer will be visiting Reading Childrenโ€™s Book Group to talk about her latest book, โ€œThe Shell Secretโ€, an exciting World War II coastal mystery. ๐Ÿ“† Sunday 17 May, 10am โ€“ 11am ๐Ÿ“ @FourbearsBooks ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free โ€” book by 4pm Sat 16 May at rdguk.info/J4x6q
Woman holding a shell crab craft and the book "The Shell Secret" by Sue Palmer.

ALT Woman holding a shell crab craft and the book "The Shell Secret" by Sue Palmer.
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Jump into the world of Pinocchio in this special performing arts workshop by @TT_Reading! ๐Ÿ“† Saturday 16 and 23 May, 9am โ€“ 10.30am ๐Ÿ“ The Hill Primary School, RG4 8TU โ„น๏ธ Target age: 4-6 years ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ยฃ12 Book your spot at rdguk.info/oJwPx
Children excitedly participating in a 'Theatretrain's Pinocchio workshop' for Reading Children's Festival.

ALT Children excitedly participating in a 'Theatretrain's Pinocchio workshop' for Reading Children's Festival.
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Jump into the West End and Broadway hit show, NEWSIES, learning choreography, songs and scenes from the @TT_Reading team! ๐Ÿ“† Saturday 16 May, 10.15am โ€“ 1.15pm ๐Ÿ“ The Hill Primary School, Peppard Road, Reading, RG4 8TU Find out more and book your spot at the link below โฌ‡๏ธ
Young performers in sparkly pink tops and black trousers on stage for a musical theatre masterclass.

ALT Young performers in sparkly pink tops and black trousers on stage for a musical theatre masterclass.

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