Reading's Children Festival Activities
Join us, as we take part in Reading's Childrens Festival 2026.
GLL will be kicking off Reading Borough Council's "Forbury Fiesta" which takes place on Saturday 9th May at 11am in Forbury Gardens. Join our team of Fitness Instructors who will be on stage to take you through a family friendly workout! Then, come and see us in the "Sports Zone" where we will be on hand to talk through all the activities we have on offer for Children and Young People (including Swimming Lessons) as well as taking part in some fun sporting challenges!
The fun continues with events happening throughout May:
Palmer Park Leisure Centre - Soft Play & More!
Tuesday 12th May, 9am - 11am.
Join in with a fun filled 2-hour Soft Play session at Palmer Park. Children can have fun in soft play, benefit from free refreshments (Children only) and take part in craft activities.
Book PALMER PARK SOFT PLAY & MORE HERE
South Reading Leisure Centre - Pool Party!
Tuesday 26th May 10am - 11am / 11.30am - 12.30pm
Join in with a pool party at South Reading Leisure Centre, a swimming session (where GLL’s standard Swim Safely rules apply) with music and floats. Free refreshments provided afterwards.
South Reading Leisure Centre - Soft Play Party!
Wednesday 27th May 9am - 11am
Join in with a soft play party at South Reading Leisure Centre, a soft play session with music and free refreshments provided.
BOOKING AVAILABLE SOON
Meadway Sports Centre - The Mayors Challenge!
Thursday 28th May 10am - 2pm
Meadway’s Mayors Challenge will give Children and Young People the chance to try out a variety of sporting challenges!
Join a variety of local clubs and the leisure centre, who will be hosting a mixture of sporting challenges. As children and young people take part, they’ll collect a sticker for each challenge they complete.
Once participants have filled their sticker book, they’ll be rewarded with a certificate from the Mayor to mark their achievements.
There is no need to book this event, simply turn up and take part on Thursday 28th May between 10am and 2pm.