🆓 Free Events in Reading

78 free events happening in Reading — no entry fee required. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops, markets and more.

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Reading Social Meetup for 20s & 30s | Meet New People & Make Friends at Slug & Lettuce - Friar Street Reading

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Wed 2 Sept

Reading Social Meetup for 20s & 30s | Meet New People & Make Friends

📍 Slug & Lettuce - Friar Street Reading

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Wed 2 Sept

Reading Bachata Wednesdays - Classes + FREE Social Party

📍 Wesley Methodist Church

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Thu 3 Sept

RUN SMARTER. STAY INJURY FREE.

📍 Physica Health - Physiotherapy Clinic

AI for Business, Reading Meetup at Reading Biscuit Factory

FREE

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Thu 3 Sept

AI for Business, Reading Meetup

📍 Reading Biscuit Factory

TASTER - Qigong : Health & Wellbeing : Meet Maddy in the Park at Howard Palmer Gardens

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Thu 3 Sept

TASTER - Qigong : Health & Wellbeing : Meet Maddy in the Park

📍 Howard Palmer Gardens

Wokingham Let's Connect Community Wellbeing Network at Coffee#1 Wokingham

FREE

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Thu 3 Sept

Wokingham Let's Connect Community Wellbeing Network

📍 Coffee#1 Wokingham

Services at Sandham 2026 at Sandham Memorial Chapel

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Thu 3 Sept — Thu 1 Oct

Services at Sandham 2026

📍 Sandham Memorial Chapel

Reading Let's Connect Community Wellbeing Network at Reading Biscuit Factory

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Thu 3 Sept

Reading Let's Connect Community Wellbeing Network

📍 Reading Biscuit Factory

A Faith-Filled Business Networking Meet Up at The Pavilion

FREE

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Fri 4 Sept

A Faith-Filled Business Networking Meet Up

📍 The Pavilion

Reading Business Networking Event at Reading

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Fri 4 Sept

Reading Business Networking Event

📍 Reading

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Sat 5 Sept

Reading Pride

📍 Kings Meadow

The River Summit & Festival Community Day at Mill Meadows

FREE

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Sat 5 Sept

The River Summit & Festival Community Day

📍 Mill Meadows

Autumn Weekend Nature Walk & Talk with Ailsa at Charity Community Hub

FREE

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Sat 5 Sept

Autumn Weekend Nature Walk & Talk with Ailsa

📍 Charity Community Hub

FREE

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Sat 5 Sept

Reading Pride 2026

Outdoor Cinema with Secret Adventures at Basildon Park at Basildon Park

FREE

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Sat 5 Sept

Outdoor Cinema with Secret Adventures at Basildon Park

📍 Basildon Park

Tutive Reading Intervention Lab | Grades 2-5

FREE

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Sun 6 Sept

Tutive Reading Intervention Lab | Grades 2-5

Fenton Elliott and 3DJB Chambers Present Family Law Seminar at Fenton Elliott Solicitors Limited

FREE

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Mon 7 Sept

Fenton Elliott and 3DJB Chambers Present Family Law Seminar

📍 Fenton Elliott Solicitors Limited

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Tue 8 Sept

Engage and Elevate

Working Together to Keep Our Communities Safe at Reading Town Hall

FREE

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Wed 9 Sept

Working Together to Keep Our Communities Safe

📍 Reading Town Hall

Gratitude woodland walks at Greys Court at Greys Court

FREE

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Thu 10 Sept — Thu 3 Dec

Gratitude woodland walks at Greys Court

📍 Greys Court

Veterans' Karting Championship: Reading at TeamSport Go Karting Reading

FREE

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Thu 10 Sept

Veterans' Karting Championship: Reading

📍 TeamSport Go Karting Reading

Reading Scribblers Reading's own writers' group at Reading Biscuit Factory

FREE

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Thu 10 Sept

Reading Scribblers Reading's own writers' group

📍 Reading Biscuit Factory

FREE

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Fri 11 Sept — Sat 12 Sept

Silent Reading Club/ MeetUp

Creativity Photography Exhibition at The Green Park Conference Centre

FREE

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Sat 12 Sept — Wed 16 Sept

Creativity Photography Exhibition

📍 The Green Park Conference Centre

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many free events are happening in Reading?

There are currently 78 free events listed in Reading. New free events are added daily — check back often for the latest listings.

What types of free events can I find in Reading?

Free events in Reading include art exhibitions, community workshops, outdoor activities, markets, live music sessions, talks, guided walks and family-friendly activities.

Do I need to book free events in Reading?

Some free events require advance booking while others are drop-in. Check individual event listings for booking details — we include direct links to register where available.

Free Things to Do in Reading

Reading offers a wealth of free events and activities throughout the year. From free gallery exhibitions and museum open days to outdoor concerts, community workshops, and seasonal markets — there's always something to enjoy without spending a penny. EventsList.co.uk updates free event listings daily with Full event descriptions, venue details, and direct booking links so you never miss out on the best free things to do in Reading.