The Slough events calendar

10:00 – 16:00 · Slough High Street · Free entry

Sixty independent stalls along the High Street with street food from Slough's Punjabi, Polish and Somali kitchens, plus a live acoustic stage.

11:00 – 17:00 · Herschel Park, Upton · Free, rides £2

Bouncy castles, a nature trail with the ranger team, and a dog show at 14:00.

20:00 – 22:30 · The Curve, William Street · £14

Four touring acts plus a Slough-born headliner. Over-18s, bar open until 23:00.

15:00 · Arbour Park, Stoke Road · £14 adult, £5 under-16

National League South derby at Arbour Park, with the family stand and fan zone open from 13:30.

18:30 – 20:00 · Langley Library · Free, booking required

Three Berkshire-based writers on place, migration and the Thames Valley, with a Q&A and book signing.

10:00 – 15:00 · Bath Road Business Centre · Free

Thirty-plus estate employers recruiting on the day across logistics, engineering and corporate roles. Bring printed CVs.

16:00 – 21:00 · Salt Hill Park · Free

Slough's largest Diwali celebration: dance stages, a lantern procession at dusk and more than forty food stalls.

17:00 – 22:00 · Town centre · Free

Late-night trading, costume competition and a street performance trail through the town centre.