Plan your night of Halloween magic in Reading with our event planner. Unravel Reading's spooky tapestry with our guide, woven for both longtime locals and fresh blood in town.
A delightful experience awaits with Pumpkin Painting, where creativity flows as you decorate your own gourd in a festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, the Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Gateway invites you to step back in time, featuring traditional lessons with a spooky twist. And the enchanting tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff is something you definitely don't want to miss this Halloween. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Reading
- Three Billy Goats Gruff (Camberley)
- Pumpkin Painting
- Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Gateway
- Jack and the Beans Talk (Newbury)
- Create and Grow Spooky Half Term (Wokingham)
- Cantley House Hotel Afternoon Tea (Wokingham)
- Messy Museum Morning (Newbury)
See these and even more events listed below!
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Reading
Pumpkin Painting
What to Expect:
Pumpkin painting and crafts while supplies last.
Description:
Paint a pumpkin, enjoy some popcorn, and make crafts at the Easton Branch Library. This event is designed for all ages and is while supplies last.
Where: Reading | More Info: Pumpkin Painting
Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Gateway
What to Expect:
A true-to-life Victorian classroom experience with a costumed teacher.
Description:
Experience what school was like in the Victorian period with a 45-minute session led by a costumed Victorian schoolteacher. Participants, aged 5 and above, will learn the '3Rs' and engage in activities such as writing on a slate and using a dip pen and ink in the historic Abbey Gateway.
Where: Reading | More Info: Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Gateway
Create and Grow Spooky Half Term
What to Expect:
A variety of Halloween-themed activities and crafts designed for families.
Description:
Create and Grow Spooky Half Term at Squire's Garden Centres is a fun-filled event designed for families. It offers a variety of activities and crafts that celebrate the spooky season, providing a unique and engaging experience for children and adults alike. The event includes creative workshops, spooky decorations, and other Halloween-themed activities that make it an exciting half-term celebration.
Where: Wokingham | More Info: Create and Grow Spooky Half Term
Messy Museum Morning
What to Expect:
The unique feature is the "Disco Dragons treasure map" project, which encourages people to explore and learn about the historic town of Newbury through walking routes designed to find hidden treasures.
Description:
The "Disco Dragons treasure map" project is a family-friendly activity aimed at promoting active travel and exploration of the historic town of Newbury. The project encourages people to travel, explore, and learn more about the town through walking routes designed to find hidden treasures.
Where: Newbury | More Info: Messy Museum Morning
Cantley House Hotel Afternoon Tea
What to Expect:
Offers a variety of homemade finger sandwiches, scones, and cakes with options for different dietary requirements.
Description:
Cantley House Hotel offers a delightful Afternoon Tea experience in the heart of Berkshire. Set in an impressive Victorian Manor House with converted Stable Barns, this venue provides a charming setting for indulging in a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, scones, and cakes, all freshly prepared by their Head Pastry Chef, Viorel. The hotel caters to various dietary requirements, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. This traditional English tradition is available daily from 12pm to 5pm.