April Events

The month of April starts with jokes and pranks

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.

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