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OKTOBERKERWE
UNTIL OCT. 28, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
Visit the largest fair in the region and enjoy turbulent rides and live music in several tents. Food, beverages, games, sweets and fun for the whole family. The fair will end with fireworks on Monday, Oct. 28 at about 9:30 p.m.
TIME CHANGE
OCT. 27, 2 A.M., GERMANY/EUROPE-WIDE
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour to regular Central European Time.
HALLOWEEN AT EIFELPARK
UNTIL OCT. 27, 10 A.M.–5 P.M., EIFELPARK/GONDORF
Over a thousand pumpkins and wonderfully goory decorations make a visit to the Eifel Park a spooky autumn treat! FiLu and Mr. Baldo: “There’s something spooky here…”: A wonderfully funny show for the whole family! And, fearless ghost hunters will be on the move throughout the Eifel Park. On Saturdays and Sundays, a life-sized 4.50-meter long dino will stomp through the park, visitors can watch Russfuss Zitterbein on stilts, but should be beware of Grim Reaper Todd, a three-legged creature. There will be a puppet theater, pumpkin carving, Halloween face painting with all attractions open until 5 p.m. On Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26, the attractions will be extended until the evening hours. Don’t miss out on the spooky fun!
HERBSTMESSE (AUTUMN FAIR)
OCT. 25–NOV. 6, FESTPLATZ/SPEYER
The festival site will transform into a colorful trade fair hustle and bustle. In addition to the large number of rides, visitors can expect a wealth of culinary offerings. Experience a family-friendly ride on the Ferris wheel. The round rides and automatic scooter offer driving fun for young and old. If you’re looking for a thrill, try a ride on the high-rise attraction. In addition to numerous booths that make children’s hearts beat faster, an amusement facility will ensure lots of fun and a good mood. There are also many opportunities to put your skills to the test at the many ball/dart throwing, lottery and ring throwing booths or with fishing games and shooting carts. Beer gardens and snack bars invite you to linger. For dessert, there are sweets, ice cream and crepe carts with plenty of options for snacking.
HALLOWEEN AT BURG SATZVEY
OCT. 26, 3 P.M./6 P.M., CASTLE SATZVEY, MECHERNICH/EIFEL
Ghostly creatures will crawl out of every corner of the extensive castle grounds and terrify anyone who approaches. A particular horror highlight is the course of terror in the dark castle park – definitely not for the faint-hearted! This year a new child-friendly program for families will start at 3 p.m. Those who stay longer can go into the castle park from 5 p.m. But be careful, dark figures and monsters will soon be leaving their hiding places. From 6 p.m. the spooky ferryman will silently greet his guests on the castle lake — goory figures will terrify many a visitor. Who dares to enter the castle courtyard, which lies eerily in the twilight? A course of terror awaits the particularly brave. Those who dare can go in, but will you be able to get out again? The entrance opens at 7p.m., while the disco starts at 10 p.m. Costumes are welcome! Details: https://www.burgsatzvey.de/veranstaltungen/halloween-2024-1/
WENDELINUSMARKT (HARVEST MARKET)
OCT. 27, 11 A.M.–6 P.M., RAMSTEIN
Enjoy a colorful farmers’ and autumn market in the city center of Ramstein. Get into the swing of late fall.
HALLOWEEN AT THE ZOO
OCT. 31, 5 P.M.–8:30 P.M., ZOO SIEGELBACH
Who has the courage to enter the “house of horrors?” Who is brave enough to encounter the “monsters of the sky?” Who is courageous enough to watch the “feeding of the dwarves and giants?” Afterwards all young and older visitors are invited to a “creepy dinner!”
SAMHAIN FESTIVAL
OCT. 31, KELTENDORF, STEINBACH (DONNERSBERG)
The Celtic village in Steinbach will top off the season with a traditional Samhaim festival. The event has its origins 2,000 years ago and marks the end of the year and beginning of winter. Celts then ate, drank and celebrated the occasion together. The village will offer displays, bonfires, activities for kids and a walk with torches to the circle of spooky Celtic statues at the garden nearby, where guests will receive information about Celtic traditions at the large bonfire. Don’t miss out on this very special and different “Halloween” event. Visitors are requested to carpool, as parking is limited in the small village. For details, see: http://www.keltendorf-steinbach.de/
ALLERHEILIGEN (ALL SAINTS‘ DAY)
NOV. 1, PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN RHEINLAND-PFALZ/SAARLAND
Friday, Nov 1, is a public holiday with a religious background. All stores and offices will be closed to observe the occasion in Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Please note that there is no holiday in Hessen and Berlin. The northern states and Hessen observe Reformation Day on Thursday, Oct. 31 as a public holiday.
AUTUMN IN TRIER
VARIOUS DATES OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, TRIER
Trier is always an exciting city to visit with its Roman ruins, medieval buildings, cathedral and bustling market square. The tourist office is offering a number of special events during the autumn and pre-Advent season, such as themed tours, underground tours, wine tastings, the Christmas Market at the end of November, and more. For inspiration visit: https://www.trier-info.de/en
HOMBURG FLEA AND ANTIQUES MARKET
NOV. 2, 8 A.M.–4 P.M., FORUM/LANDRATSAMT, HOMBURG
The biggest flea market in southwest Germany, always takes place on the first Saturday of the month. The flea market was launched in 1975 and has developed into the largest in the area. Further date: Dec. 7, Christmas Flea Market.
MANFRED MANN’S EARTH BAND – LIVE
NOV. 3, 7:30 P.M., FRITZ-WUNDERLICH-HALLE, KUSEL
Manfred Mann has created several songs for eternity. Global hits like “Blinded By The Light”, “Mighty Quinn”, or “Davy’s On The Road Again” are classics of pop and rock history that have not gathered any dust to this day. Born in South Africa, Mann founded his Earth Band in 1971. By then he had already had a successful career with a pop band that bore his name. The Earth Band quickly became regulars in the charts around the world with their hits. Over five decades later, Manfred Mann’s desire for concerts remains unbroken. Not surprisingly, some say Manfred Mann’s Earth Band is better and rockier today than ever. Tickets: www.ticket-regional.de
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
