AS THE coronation of His Majesty King Charles III approaches, Reading is gearing up for a weekend full of events and activities.
Reading Borough Council has laid out its calendar of events including festivals, showcases, trails, and live music for all ages.
A free, specially-created augmented reality trail has been set up in town for family-oriented fun and challenges.
The King’s Wardrobe follows Sir Lawrence Lion about to be crowned King, but without anything to wear.
Those taking part will complete mini-challenges and try on some of his royal garb to help Sir Lawrence get his attire in order ahead of the big day.
The trail runs from Saturday, May 6, to Sunday, June 4, available online via: highstreetsafari.com
Reading Children’s Festival returns for its 34th annual event, bringing a record four weeks of free or low-cost events for youngsters all over the borough.
The Forbury Fiesta will see live performances on the main stage, including shows from Reading Repertory Thatre, BabyBallet, and Universal Voices.
They’ll be joined by the Bengali Cultural Assosciation, Indian dancing troupes, and Small Strings.
The workshop marquee will be hosting sessions with Waterstones’ storytime, Theatretrain, martial arts from Matt Fiddes, Marva Carta, and Reading Rep.
A wide range of activities are on offer for the full four weeks of the festival, including RhymeTime, crafts, museum visits, and sessions from youth clubs, messy play, and Diddi Dance.
The Forbury Fiesta takes place from noon-5pm on Saturday, May 6.
Full details are available via: reading.gov.uk/leisure
The Abbey Ruins will play host to live music during the weekend, welcoming Scouting For Girls on Saturday.
The band, best known for She’s So Lovely, Elvis Ain’t Dead, and Heartbeat, will be joined by The Royston Club.
They will also see support from a number of DJs and bands to celebrate the Coronation.
Details and tickets available via: fatsoma.com
On Sunday, the Tribute Festival will take hold of the historic venue, bringing live performances of hits from some of music’s biggest stars.
Queen, Elton John, Oasis, Take That, and Madness will all see tribute bands performing at the festival as well as a meet and greet with the pups from Paw Patrol.
On top of the live music, there will be events and activities including child-friendly DJing and facepainting.
A licensed bar will also see cocktails and craft beer on offer with street food stalls also on site.
Details and tickets available via: fatsoma.com
There is also a dedicated RhymeTime event taking place in Forbury Gardens celebrating the Coronation.
The regular RhymeTime team will bring their usual vibrant verse, in association with Teddies Music Club.
Two sessions will run on Thursday, May 11, between 10.15am-12.15pm.
Details for all of the events are available online via: whatsonreading.com/coronation
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