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September 2019
Mammoths, Romans, Celts and Co
Children and adults alike are invited to learn about history and archaeology at Stadtmuseum in Schorndorf at their permanent exhibition. Admission costs €1 per adult. For more information go to www.stuttgart-tourist.de
Find out more »Disney’s Aladdin in Stuttgart
See Disney’s Aladdin live at Stage Apollo Theater Stuttgart until July 2020. Tickets start at €49. For more information go to www.stuttgart-tourist.de
Find out more »Exhibitions: Color Rush by Manfred Henninger and Nature Stories by Luzia Simons
Visit the Museum im Kleihues-Bau in Kornwestheim for a colorful exhibition with works by Manfred Henninger and Luzia Simons until March 2020. Admission costs €5.50 per adult. For more information go to www.stuttgart-tourist.de
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Exhibition: Rock(h)art(d) – Egyptian Beverages
Granted, the pun works better in German but Rock(h)art(d) - Egyptian Beverages is a great addition to Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum’s permanent exhibition on old Egypt nonetheless. Mannheim’s most famous museum presents around 100 precious stone beverages from 4000-1680 BC. The museum is closed on Mondays. For more information go to www.mannheim.de Photo by VICHAILAO / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Kids’ Empire at the Residential Castle
Children can learn about life at the Residential Castle in Ludwigsburg 300 years ago in a not so standard manner: by touching, trying and joining the fun. A special room is set up for the little ones where they can dress up and experience history. From there, they can choose to be led through the castle or explore it on their own with a fun rallye at the fashion museum. Admission costs €7 per adult and €3.50 per child. For…
Find out more »Venison Weeks
Delicious, fresh venison dishes will be served at Hotel Deidesheimer Hof until October 27. Please e-mail info@deidesheimerhof.de to reserve a table. For more information go to www.deutsche-weinstrasse.de Photo by Vittorio Caramazza / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Pumpkin Exhibition
The world’s biggest pumpkin exhibition and patch awaits at Blühendes Barock Ludwigsburg between August 30 and November 3. This year’s theme is Fantastic Fairytales and visitors can look forward to replicas of unicorns, Puss in Boots, Medusa, Grimm classics and even Pikachu made from more than 600 different types of pumpkins. The pumpkin shop offers seasonal delicacies and seeds while the restaurant offers a special pumpkin menu including Tarte Flambée, lasagna, spaghetti, Swabian Ravioli, bread and drinks. Admission costs €9…
Find out more »Exhibition: Jace Clayton – White Noise as a Call to Responsibility
American artist Jayce Clayton, born in Framingham, MA, is famous for his abstract sound sculptures and installations, which will be on display at Nassauischer Kunstverein e.V. in Wiesbaden until April 24, 2020. For more information go to www.wiesbaden.de
Find out more »30 Years of Saarpark Center
Saarpark Center Neunkirchen is celebrating its 30th anniversary between October 17 and November 2. Fantastic events, culinary delights, family-friendly attractions and live music are only a few of the festival's highlights. Admission is free. For more information and a detailed schedule visit www.saarpark-center.de
Find out more »Vienna Classic concert
Beethoven’s piano concert 5 Es-Dur op. 73 wil be performed at Wiesbaden Kurhaus on October 18 from 8 p.m. Admission starts at €17.50. For more information go to www.wiesbaden.de Photo by Stokkete / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Vintner Fest
Enjoy fine wines and culinary delights as well as family entertainment in Bockenheim’s city center between October 18 and 21. Admission is free. For more information go to www.deutsche-weinstrasse.de Photo by View Apart / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Cabbage Fest
Leinfelden-Echterdingen’s Filderkrautfest, cabbage fair, is a staple in the city’s fall agenda. Aside from culinary delicacies with or without cabbage, visitors of all ages can look forward to entertainment, live music and more all over the city center on October 19 and 20. Admission is free. For more information go to www.stuttgart-tourist.de
Find out more »Flea Market
Find ‘new’ clothes, silverware, children’s toys, books and more at Mainz’s flea market on the Rhine River promenade on September 21, October 5 and 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information go to www.mainz.de Photo by g215 / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Flea Market
Visit the flea market at Parkfeld Biebrich Wiesbaden on October 19 from 7 a.m. for toys, clothes, books and more. Admission is free. For more information go to www.wiesbaden.de Photo by g215 / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Vladimir Spivakov & Moskauer Virtuosen
Vladimir Spivakov & Moscow Virtuosi will stop by Wiesbaden’s Kurhaus during their 40th anniversary tour across Europe on October 19 from 8 p.m. Admission starts at €45. For more information go to www.wiesbaden.de Photo by Stokkete / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Halloween Fright Nights at Holiday Park
For Halloween, the Holiday Park turns into an eerily beautiful witches’ cauldron, an absolute highlight for die-hard horror fans! But the Halloween season also amazes families with small visitors: a special children’s program is offered from October 5 until November 3. The event includes join-in activities, cheerful ghosts and funny street entertainment from 10 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. On October 12 + 19 + 26 + 31 and November 1 + 2, the Holiday Park is open from 10 a.m.…
Find out more »Wine Hike and Vintage Festival in Waldmohr
A hiking event with the motto “Wine, Hiking & Culture” will take place on Saturday, October 19, in Waldmohr. The event is hosted by the booster club of the fire department and the “Obst- und Gartenbauverein” (garden club). Hiking time is from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Along the hiking trail there will be two wine booths of Palatinate vintners. Start and finish of the hike is the fire station in Saarpfalzstrasse. At 5 p.m. the vintage festival of the…
Find out more »Potato Tasting Day in Lambsborn
Potatoes are the most important vegetables grown in the fields of the Sickinger Höhe. At the Gortner Potato Farm, Kartoffelhof, various kinds of potatoes can be tasted on October 19. Visitors can also look forward to different local dishes such as potato waffles, potato soup, potato pancake and much more. Admission is free. For more information go to www.kartoffelhof-gortner.de Photo by Pixabay Wounds_and_Cracks
Find out more »Pfalzwein 2Go Fair
Discover and acquire delicious regional wines at Pfalzwein 2Go Fair at Festhalle Duttweiler on October 19 and 20. Admission costs €10, you will receive a full refund with a purchase of €100 or more. For more information go to www.deutsche-weinstrasse.de Photo by symbiot / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Sunday Shopping
Kaiserslautern's stores will be open for your shopping convenience on Sunday, October 20, between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Visitors can look forward to great offers and culinary delights at one of the many cozy cafés and restaurants all over the city center. Another highlight is a visit of Lautrer Oktoberkerwe on Messeplatz, which offers carnival rides and other attractions for the whole family. Admission is free. For more information go to www.kaiserslautern.de
Find out more »Ohmbach Lake Half Marathon
Join a half marathon along challenging but scenic route around Ohmbach Lake on October 20 from 10 a.m. Stunning panorama views along the way and a very good organization are guaranteed. For more information go to www.ramstein-gateway.com Photo by Halfpoint/Shutterstock.com
Find out more »Symphony Concert
WIR 2 Symphony concert will feature György Ligeti »Lontano«, Joseph Haydn Sinfonie Nr. 26 d-Moll »Lamentatione« and Dmitri Schostakowitsch Sinfonie Nr. 7 C-Dur »Leningrader« at Wiesbaden Kurhaus on October 23 from 8 p.m. Admission starts at €10.88. For more information go to www.wiesbaden.de Photo by Stokkete / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Ramstein Oktoberfest
Visitors of this year’s Ramstein Oktoberfest can look forward to live Bavarian brass music in the big festival tent, German beer and Bavarian specialties and much more between October 25 and 27. On Friday and Saturday night, local party bands will heat up the vibe starting at 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, there is free admission to the festival tent from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Put on your Dirndl or Lederhosen and join the party! For more information go to…
Find out more »Illuminated Stuttgart and Late Night Shopping
Shops in Stuttgart’s city center will be open until midnight on October 26 as different light installations illuminate the streets and buildings. Children can look forward to a colorful program as well and the absolute highlight might be the musical fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. Admission is free. For more information go to www.stuttgart-tourist.de
Find out more »Halloween Fright Nights at Holiday Park
For Halloween, the Holiday Park turns into an eerily beautiful witches’ cauldron, an absolute highlight for die-hard horror fans! But the Halloween season also amazes families with small visitors: a special children’s program is offered from October 5 until November 3. The event includes join-in activities, cheerful ghosts and funny street entertainment from 10 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. On October 12 + 19 + 26 + 31 and November 1 + 2, the Holiday Park is open from 10 a.m.…
Find out more »Cattle Drive Festival in Finkenbach-Gersweiler
The cattle drive is a ceremonial driving down of cattle from the mountain pastures into the barns of the Becker Family, which will take place on October 26. A children’s program including a petting zoo, bouncy castle made of straw etc. is provided. Food and beverages as well as coffee and cakes are available. Admission is free. For more information go to www.ramstein-gateway.de
Find out more »Arts and Crafts Market in Rockenhausen
Paper arts, jewelry, picture cards, crochet work, turnery, pottery, wood carvings, hats, Danish embroideries, batik, felting, painted tiles and a lot more will be presented at Rockenhausen’s Arts and Crafts Market on October 26 and 27. There will be a children’s theater on Saturday and coffee and cakes available on all days. Admission is free. For more information go to www.ramstein-gateway.com
Find out more »Horror Hike in Breunigweiler
It’s going to be a spooky evening on October 26! On the 1.2 miles long trail frightening animals such as giant spiders or bats but also ghosts, witches and sinister creatures wait for fearless hikers who decide to access the horrifying path. The trail begins at the village exit of Breunigweiler (on Pfrimmstrasse). Hiking starts from 6.30 p.m. Lovely decorated restaurants invite all survivors to stay. Tickets are €8 and available in different time slots. Advance sale of tickets starts…
Find out more »Anglican Evensong
Four times a year St. Augustine’s offers Anglican Evensong – a beautiful, traditional service of hymns, readings, prayers and canticles, much of which is chanted or sung. It has become popular with many non-Anglican churches as well. The canticles, responses, and anthems are sung by our choir. Evensong will take place at Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury on October 27 from 5 p.m. For more information go to www.wiesbaden.de Photo by Stokkete / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Hiking Marathon Palatinate Forest
A challenge for ramblers and hiking enthusiasts: Participate at the hiking marathon and cover the distance of 43 km leading southward through the scenic Palatinate Forest on October 27. Starting point is the House of Sustainability in Johannniskreuz; the finish line is at the Biosphere House in Fischbach/Dahn. For the way back a shuttle service will be organized. Two half marathon trails are offered as well. For further information and registration visit: www.wandermarathon-pfalz.de Photo by Jens Ottoson / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Wendelinus Market in Ramstein
The Wendelinusmarket in Ramstein looks back on a tradition of more than 300 years. It started out as a “Thanksgiving” fair in honor of St. Wendelinus. Nowadays about 100 booths fill the entire town center on that occasion. The local stores will also be open on Sunday, October 27. Food and beverages will be offered. Admission is free. For more information go to www.ramstein-gateway.com
Find out more »Brit Floyd
What some call the “World’s Best Pink Floyd tribute show is coming to Wiesbaden’s Kurhaus on October 28 from 8 p.m. Tickets are available from €44. For more information go to www.wiesbaden.de Photo by UnderTheSea / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Halloween at Biberbau
Biberbau offers Wiesbaden’s biggest Halloween party for children on October 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Families can look forward to a large cake buffet, pumpkin soup, join-in activities, face painting and much more for children of all ages. Admission is free. For more information go to www.wiesbaden.de Photo by Pressmaster / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Samhain-Festival in Steinbach
Visit the Celtic village of Steinbach and celebrate Halloween like the Celts used to do. The entertainment program includes join-in activities, arts and crafts, show-fights and a torch hike leading to the Celtic garden with a ceremony of the Druids at 7 p.m. The band “Greengrass” plays Irish music from 8 p.m. Celtic stew, mead, twist bread and a lot more are offered. The event starts at 5 p.m. Entrance fee for adults is € 4.50, for children € 2.50…
Find out more »Halloween Festival in Otterbach
Otterbach’s village square turns into a cheerful Halloween spectacle on October 31. This year the motto is Middle Ages. The entertainment program includes a costume contest for children and adults, fire artists and join-in activities. Live music is presented by the medieval band “Skalden”. A large bonfire creates the right atmosphere for such an event. The “Scary Light Hike” starts at 7 p.m. and leads through the adventure playground. Culinary dishes and beverages are available. The festival starts at 5…
Find out more »Family Halloween at Kurpfalz-Park
The wild and amusement park invites all families to its Halloween event from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Odd-looking figures, witches and ghosts welcome the visitors. The entertainment program includes scary attractions, fun, action, pumpkin carving, amusement rides and a fireworks display at 8 p.m. No extra fee for the Halloween program. Admittance is until 8 p.m. For more information go to www.ramstein-gateway.com Photo by Pressmaster / shutterstock.com
Find out more »Halloween Tour at the Kaiserslautern Zoo
On Halloween the Kaiserslautern Zoo opens at 9 a.m. Brave visitors can join a spooky course through the zoo from 5 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. The bold ones among you have to fight ghosts and monsters, escape the witches and overcoe all obstacles. Who is brave enough to cross the “path of horror”? Survivors will be rewarded with Halloween food and beverages at the zoo restaurant free of charge. Costumized visitors are very welcome. Visitors only pay the regular admission…
Find out more »Halloween Party in Hochspeyer
Trick or Treat! The association “Aktiv für Hochspeyer e.V.” cordially invites you and your family to its Halloween party in the village center. It starts at 6 p.m. Several bonfires create a cozy atmosphere and visitors can have their photo taken in front of a selfie picture wall. Brave children who dare to access the little “Scary Course” will receive a treat. Food and beverages are available. Admission is free. For more information go to www.ramstein-gateway.com Photo by Pressmaster /…
Find out more »November 2019
Gallus Market and Sunday Shopping
Visit the quaint town of Kirchheim unter Teck between November 1 and 4 for their annual Gallus Market featuring carnival rides and shopping opportunities at circa 200 booths. The fest has been a staple on the town’s event calendar since 1574 and promises to entertain visitors of all ages. Local shops will be open on Sunday. Admission is free. For more information go to www.stuttgart-tourist.de
Find out more »Wiesbaden Wine Fair
Taste fine wines by a series of regional vineyards at this year’s Wine Fair in the foyer of the city hall on November 1 and 2. Admission costs €18 including a ticket for local public transport. For more information go to www.wiesbaden.de Photo by shutterstock.com / Dasha Petrenko
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