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DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH
NOV. 9, 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. Bookings are required at 0631 – 365 – 4019 or per email: touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de
CHURCH CONCERT
NOV. 9, 5 P.M., ABTEIKIRCHE, OTTERBERG
Are you in for a very unusual concert where an alpine horn accompanies an organ? If yes, this is it! An alpine horn is a very long wooden instrument with a full body sound. Organist Stephan Thomas and horn player Balthasar Streiff will present their own works ranging from Baroque, the Romantic era to contemporary pieces. Streiff also has a few other surprise instruments in store. Tickets: Tourist Information Otterberg or at https://www.reservix.de
MARTINIMARKT 2024
NOV. 9–19, 10 A.M.–5 P.M., KURHAUS (KOLONADEN), WIESBADEN
Wiesbaden is famous for its luxurious edifices, its spa culture and elegant shops and restaurants. Use your chance to visit the chic city along with a special event at the Kurhaus Colonnades, offering a pre-Christmas market with a high-end arts and crafts display in exquisite ambience. Details: https://kurhaus.wiesbaden.de
FLEA MARKET
NOV. 10, 10 A.M.–6 P.M., MEHRZWECKHALLE, SEMBACH
The community of Sembach is hosting a flea market with a range of articles from clothing to household goods and more. If you wish to book a table yourself, please contact Michael Linde, Tel. 0174-4700372 or email: famlinde@yahoo.de
ST. MARTIN FESTS AND PARADES
ON/ABOUT NOV. 11, VILLAGES IN THE KMC
St. Martin might ride through your town on a white horse and bring joy to children. Many villages offer parades, music and children cheerfully singing and carrying colorful hand-made lanterns. There may be bonfires with food and drinks as well as pretzels for kids. Check your local “Amtsblatt” for exact dates and times in your individual community.
PFERDEMARKT (HORSE MARKET)
NOV. 13, 9:45 A.M.–9 P.M., PFERDEPLATZ, QUIRNBACH
Equestrian fans it’s time to gallop to Quirnbach next Wednesday. Apart from a horse show with prizes, musical entertainment, pony and donkey rides for children, there will be about one hundred vendors with varying items and food and beverages. There will also be a lottery with ticket sales until 9 p.m. If you love horses, you’ll love this special annual market.
KREATIVMARKT (ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET)
NOV. 16, 1–6 P.M./NOV. 17 11 A.M.–6 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER RAMSTEIN
A pre-Christmas creative exhibition will take place at Congress Center Ramstein. Over 70 exhibitors will offer a colorful range of creative options to visitors. Wood, jewelry, glass, a variety of textile design options, ceramics for home and garden, metal, bookbinding and many other trades will be represented. In workshops visitors can watch exhibitors at their stands, Christa Koch will offer hand-dyed yarns and demonstrate skills on the spinning wheel and a floristry workshop will also take place. The scent of cinnamon wafers and Christmas-decorated stands will swing visitors into the holiday season, and a cafeteria awaits you with coffee and homemade cakes. A richly stocked raffle will round off the offer, while the proceeds from the raffle will be donated to charity.
WELT DER DINOSAURIER (WORLD OF DINOSAURS)
NOV. 16, 1–6 P.M./NOV. 17, 10 A.M.–6 P.M., BURGHERRENHALLE, HOHENECKEN
Immerse yourself into a fascinating world of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures! Experience realistic and fully movable dinosaur models, informative displays and exciting films about life in prehistoric times. Children can romp around on themed bouncy castles and ride moving dinosaur figures. An exciting live show for young and old with dinosaur costumes brings you up close to the prehistoric world. Perfect for families and dinosaur enthusiasts, this event combines fun and education in a unique way.
VOLKSTRAUERTAG (NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING)
NOV. 17, GERMANY-WIDE
Sunday, Nov. 17 is observed as the National Day of Mourning in commemoration of members of the armed forces of all nations and civilians who died in armed conflicts. Ceremonies take place at cemeteries with U.S. Army and Air Force leaders laying wreaths.
EARLY CHRISTMAS/WINTER MARKETS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS NEAR KMC
Legendary German Christmas markets! Picture fairy lights twinkling against the night sky, the aroma of Glühwein wafting through the air, and charming wooden stalls brimming with handmade ornaments, festive treats, and unique gifts. Stay tuned for a full list of Christmas Markets in the Nov. 29 edition. If you can’t wait for the beginning of the season, these markets open early:
- Ludwigshafen Winter Market Nov. 8 – Dec. 23
- Weilerbach Winter World Nov. 13-15
- Saarbrücken Nov. 20 – Dec. 23
- Worms Nov. 20 – Dec. 22
- Kaiserslautern Nov. 21 – Dec. 23, Dec. 27 – 30
WINTER AT THE ZOO
DEC. 1–24, 10 A.M.–1 P.M., ZOO SIEGELBACH
The zoo at Siegelbach is offering a living nativity scene for young (and older) children. Come out and enjoy the stable and its inhabitants. On Dec. 6 St. Nicholas will also visit the zoo from 3–4 p.m. with surprises for children.
