April Events
The month of April starts with jokes and pranks
April Events
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April Events

April kicks off with laughter and playful pranks, followed by  Easter celebrations and more fun with April Events!

Join us to explore exciting family events, festivals, and seasonal activities happening all over West Berkshire and enjoy family fun together!

Cultural and religious events
 

Easter: A movable feast that can fall in April, celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord in Christian tradition.

Songkran: The water festival celebrated in Thailand and Cambodia to mark the New Year.

Vaisakhi: A Sikh festival celebrated in April.

Semana Santa: Holy Week is celebrated in parts of the world, such as Brazil and Guatemala.

Walpurgis Night: Celebrated across Europe on April 30th. 

National and international observances
 

April Fools’ Day: April 1st.

International Children’s Book Day: April 2nd.

International Day of Mine Awareness: April 4th.

National Maritime Day: April 5th.

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: April 6th.

St. George’s Day: April 23rd, also the patron saint of England.

Shakespeare Celebrations: Celebrated around April 23rd in Stratford-upon-Avon. 

Tots Create

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Clay Class

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Knit and Natter

Knit and Natter

24th Apr 2026 | Fridays throughout the year.Bring your own project and friends along to grow the group of like...

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Street Dance

Street Dance

24th Apr- 5th Jun 2026 | Their Street Dance course for kids is designed to introduce young dancers to the...

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Town Sketchers

Town Sketchers

Fridays | Introducing Town Sketchers – a brand-new creative adventure from Ageing Creatively!

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Mini Weavers

Mini Weavers

25th Apr 2026 | Mini Weavers - a workshop that is suitable for children between 7 and 12 years old

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Fossil Mary

Fossil Mary

25th Apr 2026| This new play, Fossil Mary, written and performed by Elizabeth Blake and directed by Brenda Longman celebrates...

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Sisters360

Sisters360

25th April 2026 | Fatima and Salima are hijabi-wearing step-sisters with one goal: win the Tiny is Mighty skateboarding competition.

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Lighting Design

Lighting Design

22nd Apr 2026 | Interested in technical theatre and working backstage? Led by an industry professional, these free courses provide...

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Artful Journeys

Artful Journeys

27th Apr 2026 | Embark on your Artful Journey with them, where every brushstroke and mark is a step in...

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Let's Paint

Let’s Paint

28th April 2026 | It is Spring time, so they will be mixing fresh colours using a limited palette of...

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The West End Tenors

The West End Tenors

30th Apr 2026 | After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors embark on their first UK Tour,...

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The Art Lab

The Art Lab

23rd Apr 2026 | Join them for this fun and creative after school club for ages 6-12 years.

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World Crafts

World Crafts

Until 19th Dec 2026 | Explore the arts and crafts of cultures around the world and master them yourselves in...

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