Reading Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Reading and surrounding areas
Reading lights up for the festive season with Christmas lights and holiday activities across Broad Street and Forbury Gardens. Enjoy Reading Winter Wonderland, Christmas at Basildon Park, or local school markets for seasonal shopping and family-friendly entertainment. The city offers family fun and seasonal attractions from pop-up markets to illuminated trails and concerts, giving visitors things to do that blend community charm with festive lights and cozy stalls.
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Christmas Markets
31 eventsBerkshires' largest annual Christmas event with unlimited rides.
Christmas Parties
16 eventsWizard of Oz themed Christmas party for essential workers.
Christmas Shows
13 eventsTraditional pantomime with celebrity guests
Christmas Lights
10 eventsCity-wide light festival with Victorian Christmas market
Other Christmas Activities
30 eventsSanta's Grotto with professional photos and gifts
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Reading Winter Wonderland
Berkshires' largest annual Christmas event with unlimited rides.
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Dick Whittington Pantomime
(Windsor)
Traditional pantomime with celebrity guests
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Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2025
(Oxford)
City-wide light festival with Victorian Christmas market
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Christmas in Oxford
(Oxford)
Historic Broad Street transformed into a magical Christmas market.
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Santa's Grotto Experience at Daniel of Windsor
(Windsor)
Santa's Grotto with professional photos and gifts
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Festive Family Fun at Windsor Castle
(Windsor)
Step into a Victorian Christmas at Windsor Castle.
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- Festive Lunch and Dinner at Easthampstead Park
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- Cliveden Christmas and New Year Celebrations
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- Christmas Market at Burnham Park Hall
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The Reading Holiday Parade is a major annual event, drawing crowds downtown with floats, performances, and festive displays. Large-scale light displays like Christmas on the Mountain and community gatherings at Gring’s Mill are also highlights.
Reading’s Holiday Parade, with its community-focused theme, and the elaborate, volunteer-run Christmas on the Mountain display are cherished local traditions. Many neighborhoods also have a tradition of coordinating home light displays for visitors to enjoy.
Areas around Gring’s Mill Recreation Area and the Christmas on the Mountain display are especially popular for holiday lights. Interactive maps and local guides can help you find the most festive streets and home displays throughout Reading.
Look for holiday markets, craft fairs, and pop-up vendor events at community centers, churches, and downtown venues during the season. These gatherings are great places to find handmade gifts and support local artisans.
Free light displays like Christmas on the Mountain and Gring’s Mill, neighborhood home tours, and the annual Holiday Parade offer festive fun without admission fees. Many local markets and community events are also free to attend.
Families will enjoy the Holiday Parade, visits with Santa at Christmas on the Mountain, and the interactive, walkable light displays at Gring’s Mill. Many markets and craft fairs also offer kid-friendly activities and treats.