Sent 4 June 2025

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

🌈 Colour Fest, Thames Cruises, and Sasuage Dogs

1. 1.First Days Colour Fest 2025

   📍 Prospect Park, Reading · 🗓 Sat, 7 Jun 2025 (15:00 - 20:00) · 💷 Pay-what-you-can pricing tier

   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.

2. 2.Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market

   📍 Waitrose Car Park, Archway Road, RG4 8AY, Reading · 🗓 Sun, 8 Jun 2025 (10:00 - 15:00) · 💷 No cost entry

   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.

3. 3.Afternoon Tea Cruise on the Thames

   📍 Departing from Caversham Pier, Reading · 🗓 Sat, 7 Jun 2025 (12:00 & 15:30 departures) · 💷 Prices vary by package

   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.

4. 4.Whiteknights Studio Trail

   📍 Whiteknights area, Reading · 🗓 Sat, 7 Jun & Sun, 8 Jun 2025 (11:00 - 18:00 both days) · 💷 No cost entry

   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!

5. 5.Sausage Dog Walk – Henley Edition

   📍 The Flower Pot, RG9 3DG · 🗓 Sat, 7 Jun 2025 (Meet at 10:50, Walk at 11:00) · 💷 No cost entry

   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).

This is an archived issue, so these dates have passed. See what's on in Reading this week.