12Sept
Niños Storytelling Circle
Bilingual stories, songs and craft for little ones and their grown-ups.
Central Reading Library
Ages 3–10
Sat, 12 September 2026 · 10:30 – 12:30Events Calendar
Gatherings across central Reading, community halls and local parks.
19Sept
Mexican Independence Fiesta
El Grito, mariachi, antojitos and papel picado making for all ages.
Palmer Park community hall
Family-friendly
Sat, 19 September 2026 · 18:00 – 22:0027Sept
Tamale-Making Masterclass
Learn to prepare masa, fillings and wrapping from home cooks who grew up with it.
Whitley community kitchen
All Ages
Sun, 27 September 2026 · 14:00 – 16:3010Oct
Papel Picado & Cartonería Workshop
Cut, paste and build decorations for our Día de Muertos altar.
Reading Arts Studio
Ages 8+
Sat, 10 October 2026 · 11:00 – 13:002Nov
Día de Muertos Community Altar
Bring a photo and a memory. Pan de muerto, marigolds and live son jarocho.
Forbury Gardens marquee
Family-friendly
Mon, 2 November 2026 · 16:00 – 21:0021Nov
Cumbia & Folklore Social
Beginner dance intro at 19:00, then live band and open floor.
South Street Arts Centre
All Ages
Sat, 21 November 2026 · 19:00 – 22:0014Dec
Las Posadas Procession
Candlelit procession, villancicos, ponche and a piñata for the children.
Central Reading, meeting at the Minster
Family-friendly
Mon, 14 December 2026 · 17:00 – 20:00