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October Half Term in Reading 202626 things to do, dates and prices

26 things to do within reach of Reading for 2026, running from 17 Oct - 1 Nov, across 5 towns and villages. 6 are free and paid tickets start from £10. The nearest is Ordinary People, Extraordinary Heritage in Reading, under a mile from the centre of Reading.

26 events6 freeLast updated Thu, 8 October 2026

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26 things to do around Reading

  1. Aerial view of ruined stone walls and grassed areas of a historic abbey surrounded by modern brick buildings and manicured gardens.1

    Caribbean Contribution to RAF - Resources box

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Reading Abbey Ruins · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  2. Aerial view of a formal garden with manicured lawns, hedges, flowering borders in purple and blue, a circular paved plaza, and surrounding woodland.2

    Horse and Carriage rides with Ascot Carriages

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    The Savill Garden · Egham · 17 miles from the centre

    See listing
  3. Man in baseball cap and sunglasses holding a wooden baseball bat at an outdoor event with crowds in background.3

    Ordinary People, Extraordinary Heritage

    17-31 October · 15 days

    CultureMix Arts & Music Centre · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    Free
  4. Man and child on a fairground ride featuring a large purple and gold dinosaur head sculpture, surrounded by trees.4

    The Great Halloween Mystery / Spirit Squad Ghoul School

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    The Dino Chase · Romsey · 43 miles from the centre

    Free
  5. Aerial view of a formal garden with manicured lawns, hedges, flowering borders in purple and blue, a circular paved plaza, and surrounding woodland.5

    Windsor Carriages

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    The Savill Garden · Egham · 17 miles from the centre

    See listing
  6. Progress Theatre6

    Dance Nation

    Sat 17 October

    Progress Theatre · Reading · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing

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  1. Passenger river cruiser boat on the Thames with a distinctive Victorian mansion featuring a domed turret behind it.7

    Goring 60 Minute Weekend Cruise

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 6 days

    Thames Rivercruise (Reading) · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £15
  2. Passenger river cruiser boat on the Thames with a distinctive Victorian mansion featuring a domed turret behind it.8

    Goring to Wallingford Weekend Cruise

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 6 days

    Thames Rivercruise (Reading) · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £25
  3. Man and child on a fairground ride featuring a large purple and gold dinosaur head sculpture, surrounded by trees.9

    Halloween at Valgard: Realm of the Vikings

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    The Dino Chase · Romsey · 43 miles from the centre

    See listing
  4. A great grey owl with distinctive yellow eyes looks directly at the camera, with blurred visitors visible in the background.10

    Owls by Moonlight

    17-24 October · 8 days

    Hawk Conservancy Trust Bird of Prey Centre · Andover · 30 miles from the centre

    from £23.50
  5. Passenger river cruiser boat on the Thames with a distinctive Victorian mansion featuring a domed turret behind it.11

    Goring Saturday Sundowner Cruise

    17-31 October · 3 days

    Thames Rivercruise (Reading) · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £25
  6. Passenger river cruiser boat on the Thames with a distinctive Victorian mansion featuring a domed turret behind it.12

    Goring Weekend Shuttle

    18 Oct - 1 Nov · 5 days

    Thames Rivercruise (Reading) · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £32
  7. Man in baseball cap and sunglasses holding a wooden baseball bat at an outdoor event with crowds in background.13

    Steel Band Workshops - Slough

    19-26 October · 2 days

    CultureMix Arts & Music Centre · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    ages 7+
  8. Man in baseball cap and sunglasses holding a wooden baseball bat at an outdoor event with crowds in background.14

    1-2-1 Drum Kit Taster Lessons

    20-29 October · 4 days

    CultureMix Arts & Music Centre · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £25
  9. Aerial view of ruined stone walls and grassed areas of a historic abbey surrounded by modern brick buildings and manicured gardens.15

    Rhymetime at Reading Museum

    21-28 October · 2 days

    Reading Abbey Ruins · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    Freeages 0-5
  10. Man in baseball cap and sunglasses holding a wooden baseball bat at an outdoor event with crowds in background.16

    RASPO Juniors Steel Band Workshops

    21-28 October · 2 days

    CultureMix Arts & Music Centre · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    Freeages 8-16
  11. Passenger river cruiser boat on the Thames with a distinctive Victorian mansion featuring a domed turret behind it.17

    Sonning Mill Ferry

    22-29 October · 2 days

    Thames Rivercruise (Reading) · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £15
  12. Passenger river cruiser boat on the Thames with a distinctive Victorian mansion featuring a domed turret behind it.18

    Sonning Loop

    22-29 October · 2 days

    Thames Rivercruise (Reading) · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £10
  13. Progress Theatre19

    Olie Brice Quartet

    Fri 23 October

    Progress Theatre · Reading · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  14. A man and woman in colourful shirts sit on grass eating pizza at an outdoor gathering with spectators in the background.20

    Lucca Mae with support from Folly Oh Yes

    Fri 23 October · 18:00

    The Flowing Spring · Reading · 3 miles from the centre

    from £10
  15. Man and child on a fairground ride featuring a large purple and gold dinosaur head sculpture, surrounded by trees.21

    The Great Halloween Mystery

    Sat 24 October

    The Dino Chase · Romsey · 43 miles from the centre

    See listing
  16. Aerial view of ruined stone walls and grassed areas of a historic abbey surrounded by modern brick buildings and manicured gardens.22

    Talk: All about Bats!

    Sat 24 October · 11:00

    Reading Abbey Ruins · Reading · under 1 mile from the centre

    Freeages 0+
  17. A man and woman in colourful shirts sit on grass eating pizza at an outdoor gathering with spectators in the background.23

    Marky Dawson Quartet feat. Derek Nash

    Sat 24 October · 18:00

    The Flowing Spring · Reading · 3 miles from the centre

    from £10
  18. A man and woman in colourful shirts sit on grass eating pizza at an outdoor gathering with spectators in the background.24

    Sing-along-a-Spooky Nick Halloween Show

    Sat 31 October · 20:30

    The Flowing Spring · Reading · 3 miles from the centre

    Free
  19. HORTON'S STEAM FAIR25

    Hever Castle Vintage Fairground

    Sun 1 November

    HORTON'S STEAM FAIR · Arundel · 44 miles from the centre

    See listing
  20. HORTON'S STEAM FAIR26

    Windsor Illuminated

    Sun 1 November

    HORTON'S STEAM FAIR · Arundel · 44 miles from the centre

    See listing

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TOP PICKOrdinary People, Extraordinary Heritage · free
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12 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
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  • Sat10 things · Horse and Carriage rides with Ascot Carriages
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