What's on this weekend in Reading? (7th June 2025)

First Days Colour Fest 2025 📍 Prospect Park, Reading
Get ready for a Colour Run with a twist — this is a full-on Colour Fest! Tackle the 2.5km course at your own pace, then stick around for a family-friendly festival packed with a silent disco, pink ball pit, paint throwing zone, glitter tattoos, soft play, magician, nerf battles, BBQ, and live music. Each runner gets a branded t-shirt and a bespoke medal.
⏰ Sat, 7 Jun 2025 (15:00 - 20:00)
💰 Pay-what-you-can pricing tier
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Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market 📍 Waitrose Car Park, Archway Road, RG4 8AY, Reading
Live music, fresh produce, hand-crafted goods, local brews, and gourmet street food — all right by the Thames. This weekly market is a community favourite and perfect for a slow Sunday stroll with a coffee or picnic basket in hand.
⏰ Sun, 8 Jun 2025 (10:00 - 15:00)
💰 No cost entry
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Afternoon Tea Cruise on the Thames 📍 Departing from Caversham Pier, Reading
Cruise the upper Thames in vintage style while enjoying a homemade afternoon tea served on charming crockery by 3 Love Food. Choose between a midday or afternoon sailing — both offer relaxing river views and classic English treats.
⏰ Sat, 7 Jun 2025 (12:00 & 15:30 departures)
💰 Prices vary by package
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Whiteknights Studio Trail 📍 Whiteknights area, Reading
A much-loved local tradition returns for its 25th year! Take a self-guided walking tour through artists’ studios around the University area. Meet 48 artists across 33 venues, with works available for sale and commissions. Some stops even serve refreshments!
⏰ Sat, 7 Jun & Sun, 8 Jun 2025 (11:00 - 18:00 both days)
💰 No cost entry
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Sausage Dog Walk – Henley Edition 📍 The Flower Pot, RG9 3DG

Calling all dachshund devotees! Sausages of Henley returns with another adorable Riverwalk. Meet at 10:50 sharp for an 11:00 start — stroll by the Thames, then warm up with tea, coffee, and a barbecue at The Flower Pot. Let them know if you're coming so they can prep the sausages (the edible kind too).
⏰ Sat, 7 Jun 2025 (Meet at 10:50, Walk at 11:00)
💰 No cost entry
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