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OKTOBERKERWE (OCTOBER FAIR)
UNTIL OCT. 26, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
Messeplatz in Kaiserslautern invites visitors to its annual October Fair with thrilling rides, live music, food and beverages, and fireworks at the end of the fair on Oct. 26 at about 9.00 p.m.,
BEAUTY JUNGLE GIRLS
AND FASHION FLEA MARKET
OCT. 24, 1 – 5 P.M., GARTENSCHAU KAISERSLAUTERN
Beauty Jungle combines secondhand shopping with fashion, vintage, and a modern event atmosphere. Well-preserved clothing gets a second life, and visitors can browse in a relaxed atmosphere for special pieces and new favorite items.
HERBSTMESSE (AUTUMN FAIR)
OCT 23– NOV. 1, 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. 24 + 31/ 3:00 P.M./6:00 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 3:00 p.m. Those who stay longer can go into the castle park from 5:00 p.m. But be careful, dark figures and monsters will soon be leaving their hiding places. From 6:00 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 7:00 p.m., while the disco starts at 10:00 p.m. Costumes are welcome! Details: https://www.burgsatzvey.de/veranstaltungen/halloween-2026-1
REACH FOR THE STARS
OCT. 24, 2.30 P.M., TECHNIK MUSEUM, SPEYER
The Technik Museum Speyer will host a piece of real space history: NASA astronaut Marsha Ivins will a its guest. She has flown into space five times abord the space shuttles Columbia and Atlantis, visited the Mir and ISS space stations, and had some extraordinary experiences along the way. She will be speaking in person about her missions, her journey to NASA and what it feels like to see the Earth from space. Children up to 14 will have the chance to take a photo with her after the speech.
WENDELINUSMARKT
OCT. 25, 12 P.M – 6 P.M., CITY CENTER, RAMSTEIN
In honor of Saint Wendelinus the church parish of Ramstein celebrated the “Wendelinus Market” in 1710 for the first time. The patron saint answered the prayers of the locals and protected their livestock against diseases. The market was revived in 1986. The event starts with the animal blessing inside the Oktoberfest tent at 11:30 a.m. Visitors can bring their pets along to have them blessed. Afterwards, the mayor officially opens the market with the tapping of the beer keg. The brass band “GPS” entertains the people inside the party tent. Food and beverages and the market features about 50 exhibitors selling a large variety of goods such as gift and decoration items, woodwork, leatherwork, jewelry, children’s clothing, cutlery, scarves, and more Live music entertainment is also presented on the market square from 12 p.m. Furthermore, stores open for Sunday shopping from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.
25 YEARS –
ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT
OCT. 31, 8 P.M., STADTHALLE, LANDSTUHL
For 25 years, Brass Machine has thrilled audiences with high-energy live performances, a powerful horn section and four outstanding vocalists. On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, the 11-piece band will celebrate its anniversary with a special concert at Stadthalle Landstuhl – right in the heart of the KMC. The audience can look forward to an energetic anniversary show featuring rock, pop, soul and funk, accompanied by a visual journey through two and a half decades of band history. Over the past 25 years, Brass Machine has performed at major festivals, renowned concert venues and international events throughout Europe. Brass Machine has also opened for or shared the stage with renowned artists such as Foreigner, The Hooters, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Hot Chocolate, Candy Dulfer, Alphaville, Roger Cicero, Laith Al-Deen. Tickets are available at Stadthalle Landstuhl, Thalia Kaiserslautern, Bunter Hund in Weilerbach and Otterberg, and online at: https://www.die-pfalz-feiert.de/event-details/brass-machine
END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
OCT. 25, 3 A.M., GERMANY/EUROPE-WIDE
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour at 3 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Oct. 25. The effect: You can sleep an hour longer, sundown is one hour earlier.
PUMPKIN EXHIBITION
UNTIL OCT. 31, NEUMÜHLEPARK/GARTENSCHAU, KAISERSLAUTERN
With around 40,000 pumpkins of all kinds, 11 unique works of art were created at this year’s pumpkin exhibition under the theme “Dinosaurs.” Famous dinos like the Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops are included.
PUMPKIN EXHIBITION AT
BLÜHENDES BAROCK
UNTIL NOV. 1, CASTLE/ LUDWIGSBURG
Blühendes Barock Ludwigsburg will once again transform into a colorful pumpkin paradise. This year’s theme, “LET’S PLAY”, celebrates fun, games, and imagination. Thousands of pumpkins will be crafted into elaborate sculptures, forming well-known figures like Super Mario, Barbie, and an XXL rocking horse.
ALLERHEILIGEN
(ALL SAINTS‘ DAY)
NOV. 1, MOST GERMAN STATES
Although it is a Sunday, Nov. 1 is considered a holiday in most Germany states, in honor of all saints and is based on a religious background. Please note: The Eastern States, Schleswig-Holsten and Hamburg celebrate Reformation Day on Saturday, Oct. 31 instead, with all stores and offices closed.
COUNT PALATINATE HALL
AND THE SUBTERRANEAN TUNNEL
NOV. 7, 11:15 A.M., TOURIST INFO KAISERSLAUTERN
The tour starts in the Count Palatinate Hall of the former Casimir Castle, where official receptions of the city are held today. Afterwards you descend into the subterranean tunnel. These passages, which are approx. 70 m long, illustrate the history of Kaiserslautern. A registration is required per mail to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de
QUIRNBACH PFERDEMARKT
NOV. 11, 9.45 A.M. UNTIL EVENING, QUIRNBACH, KUSEL COUNTY
A festival for horse lovers and tradition enthusiasts — the Quirnbach Horse Market. Every year on the second Wednesday in November, the tranquil town in the West Palatinate region transforms into a lively meeting place. This is when the 500-person village literally gets its hooves churning. In the middle of the week, animal lovers, market visitors, and revelers from near and far flock to the town. The traditional Quirnbach Horse Market has a long history — since 1876, it has attracted around 15,000 visitors annually, making it one of the most important horse markets in Rhineland-Palatinate. The market begins early in the morning with the main attraction: the horse awards ceremony. Here, owners present their magnificent horses — donkeys are also welcome — to a jury of experienced judges. This event is particularly interesting for recreational riders. In addition, the awards ceremony is complemented by show acts to make the program as diverse as possible. Numerous stalls at the flea market invite you to stroll, discover, and enjoy everything from regional products to handicrafts to culinary specialties.
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.
FASTNACHT/KARNEVAL START
NOV. 11, NATIONWIDE
Nov. 11 marks the beginning of the Karneval season in Germany. Some cities such as Cologne, Düsseldorf and Mainz have colorful festivities and street events to kick off the season. The day is not a public holiday and all offices and stores are open for business, but you may encounter people in silly costumes.
