Storytime
A weekly storytelling session for pre-school children at RHS Garden Wisley on Monday mornings.
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You can find a range of events in Farnborough this week that bring together community, creativity, and connection across its residential heart and established civic spaces. This week’s programme reflects both local tradition and evolving social patterns within the town. Family-focused activities include weekday storytelling sessions at Farnborough Library, designed for children aged three to seven, paired with hands-on workshops in art and movement held monthly at St Michael's Community Centre, these are particularly active during school holidays.
For adults seeking informal engagement, there is a themed evening scheduled each Thursday night at the Green Man pub on High Street. These events feature local craft-makers demonstrating skills such as basket weaving or clay modelling while guests enjoy tea and light refreshments in an atmosphere described by attendees as quiet but engaging. The presence of live music remains consistent across several evenings: soul nights are hosted weekly at Farnborough Village Hall, complementing a series of tribute performances to global icons including David Bowie and Fleetwood Mac, each event lasting until 10pm.
There is also one scheduled stand-up comedy night featuring performers from the South East Comedy Collective. The venue, the former Drill Hall on Basingstoke Road, is used intermittently for events with low audio output, in line with local noise regulations. Social gatherings include a retro-themed singles meet-up at Farnborough Arts Centre during the evening of 23 April; guests are invited to share experiences over refreshments.
These activities reflect both resident-led interest and wider commuter rhythms tied directly to rail links such as those from Farnborough Main Station, which remain central to town life. Events do not extend into late-night territory beyond these structured offerings due to the area’s residential character.
Check listings below for times, venues, and accessibility details, many are held in spaces with wheelchair access or step-free entry.
A weekly storytelling session for pre-school children at RHS Garden Wisley on Monday mornings.
Participants paint and sip cocktails at Brush Party, a themed art-and-drink evening at The Castle.
A beginner-friendly workshop to learn sewing machine skills while making a drawstring bag.
A weekly event at The Shed Whitehill & Bordon offering toddlers activities including art, films, and sensory play.
A parenting workshop at Aldershot Library explores early childhood development from age two to five.
Local professionals gather at the Harbour Hotel Guildford for networking and business development.
Imperial College London representatives attend the UCAS Fair in Farnborough to discuss undergraduate academic opportunities.
A four-week pottery course for children aged 7-10 focuses on handbuilding projects like animal pots and nature-inspired creations.
A speed dating event for singles aged 26 to 44 is held at All Bar One.
A themed dating event at Zerodegrees Restaurant Microwbrewery, combining astrology and retro vibes for singles.
A live tribute performance celebrating Freddie Mercury and Queen's greatest rock hits.
Local DJ performs live at The Kara Fleet on Friday, 24th Apr 2026.
A 10-piece funk and soul band performs live with supporting act at a local venue.
Comedian Chris McCausland performs his new stand-up show Yonks at G Live Guildford.
Afro House and Progressive House DJs perform at Y Guildford in a night dedicated to dancefloor enthusiasts.
Dancehall-themed live music event with DJ sets and dancing at Arch 2, Windsor.
A live country music event with line dancing at the Holiday Inn Farnborough.
Sari Schorr performs at the West End Centre in Aldershot.
Country singer Luke Combs performs live at Princes Hall in Aldershot.
A live stage tribute show featuring K-Pop performances and impersonations of Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrig
A tribute performance honoring Whitney Houston's iconic career at G Live Guildford.
A DJ-led singles party with a social atmosphere at Birds Hill Golf Club.
The Paperwaits headline the Holroyd Arms in Guildford, performing psychedelic rock from their upcoming album 'Majesty'.