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SPIELPLATZFEST (PLAYGROUND FEST)
MAY 5, 2-5 P.M., JOHANNISTRASSE, SEMBACH
Join in the colorful family fun at the fest with a bouncy castle, face painting and mini soccer for kids, and get ready to make new friends. A delicious BBQ as well as coffee and cake will be there for the “big” kids and you’ll have a chance to meet community politicians and a few neighbors. Any proceeds will be invested in THE beautification of the playground.
DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH
MAY 4, 11:15 A.M., CASIMIR SAAL (CITY HALL), KAISERSLAUTERN
The guided tour includes a visit inside the Casimir Saal, located just below the City Hall. It is approximately 1.5 hours and leads through the underground illuminated tunnel with information and sound effects about the history of Kaiserslautern. The meeting point is the Tourist Information Office, next to Fruchthalle. Further date June 8. Bookings are required at 0631 – 365 – 4019 or per email: touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de
MEDIEVAL MARKET
MAY 4-5, 10 A.M.-7 P.M., NEUMÜHLEPARK, GARTENSCHAU, KAISERSLAUTERN
Dive back into the Middle Ages and experience life centuries ago. Booths will offer fragrant soaps, felt products and wooden swords for small middle age fans. Marvel at handcrafted items and have a hearty drink or snack accompanied by medieval music groups.
JAPANESE GARDEN, GREEN DAY AND KODOMO NO HI
MAY 4-5, LAUTERSTRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN
The garden is open for visitors during daylight hours. Experience the cherry blossom or other special events such as the “Day of Green,” a Japanese holiday, or “Children’s Day” with the reading of a children’s book. Tea ceremonies take place May 19, June 23, July 14, Aug. 18, Sep. 15 and Oct. 20. The garden will also participate in the “Lange Nacht der Kultur” (Long light of Culture) June 22 and “Japan Classics” Aug. 18. For details, visit https://www.japanischergarten.de/erleben/veranstaltungen.
HOMBURG FLEA AND ANTIQUES MARKET
MAY 4, 8 A.M.-4 P.M., FORUM/LANDRATSAMT, HOMBURG
Homburg Flea & Antiques Market – The biggest flea and antiques market in southwest Germany, takes place on the first Saturday of the month, in the area known as the Forum, in front of the Homburg Rathaus (town hall) and the Landratsamt. The flea market has become the top address for customers from France, Luxembourg and Belgium.
12TH CULINARY PANORAMA HIKE
MAY 5, 10 A.M.-6 P.M., OBERES GLANTAL
Enjoy a hiking event with great panoramic views, music along the way and lots of food and drink. Most of the routes are suitable for inline skates, wheelchairs and strollers. For details and route maps, visit http://www.kulinarische-panoramawanderung.de/.
HIWWE WIE DRIWWE – THE ROOTS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH
MAY 6, 7 P.M., PROVINZKINO ENKENBACH
About 300 years ago many people from the Palatinate region fled from political persecution as well as for economic reasons to the USA and settled mainly in and around Pennsylvania. They brought their language and culture to the “New World”. A second part of the successful documentary (with English subtitles) will be presented at the movie theater.
ASCENSION DAY
MAY 9, PUBLIC HOLIDAY, GERMANY-WIDE
Thursday, May 9, is Ascension Day, a public holiday based on a religious background. It is also known as German “Fathers’ Day”, where you may spot groups of jolly young people travelling around with hand wagons. All public offices and shops are closed to observe the holiday.
SING! JOINT CONCERT RPIC/ESME
MAY 11, 6:30 P.M., LUTHERKIRCHE, FRANZ-XAVER-BAUMANN-STRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN
The renowned Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir will host a concert together with the English Speaking Music Ensembles Singers from Munich. The choirs will present pieces from their current repertoires and perform a few songs together.
VOLKSPARK-KONZERTE
BEGINNING MAY 12, 11 A.M., VOLKSPARK, KAISERSLAUTERN
May 14 marks the beginning of the series of concerts in the Volkspark that will take place every second Sunday, weather permitting. Bring your picnic blanket and a cool drink and enjoy alternating tunes ranging from classic, German folk music, jazz, pop and rock. Further dates: May 26, June 9 and 23.
MUTTERTAG IM ZOO (MOTHER’S DAY IN THE ZOO)
MAY 12, 9 A.M.-6:30 P.M., SIEGELBACH ZOO
Enjoy a day at the zoo, free admission and a voucher for coffee and cake for all mothers.
JEWISH TRACES IN KAISERSLAUTERN
MAY 15, 3 P.M., TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN
The walking tour (in German) will lead visitors to the Jewish mikveh at Altenhof, along the former city fortifications to Synagogenplatz (former synagogue and memorial site) to Metzgerturm (tower). Meeting place is the Tourist Information Office next to Fruchthalle, a reservation is requested at Tel. 0631 365-4019 or touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de.
