As World Animal Day draws near, homeless four-legged friends living in the shelters in Debrecen can be helped with donations. There are currently around 600 dogs waiting for loving owners in the city. On the 5th of October donations will be handed over to the shelters on Liget Square. According to animal welfare activists, the biggest problem is still the lack of education in responsible animal husbandry.  On World Animal Day, the orphaned dogs in the shelters are also celebrated with the aim of strengthening the friendship between humans and animals and to raise awareness of the importance of responsible coexistence. World Animal Day Events in Debrecen Autumn Family Day and Picnic - 5 October, 2:00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m., Liget Square Highlighting and supporting the importance of animal welfare organisations will be the focus next Saturday in Csapókert where an Autumn Family Day and Picnic („Kutya jó” Piknik) will welcome families to Liget Square. There will be a variety of dog shows  and also an opportunity to support animal shelters and animal rescue NGOs. Donations of food, tinned food, dry food, blankets, worn-out sweaters and pet equipment are welcome to help care for animals in need.  World Animal Day is also […]

Visitors are welcome to experience the Bavarian feeling of life with an unforgettable three-day celebration, where quality Bavarian beers are accompanied by delicious Bavarian food specialties and traditional games between the 3rd and the 5th of October.  Opening hours of the event: 3 October Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. 4 October: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. 5 October: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Visitors  arriving in Bavarian folk costume (dirndl/leather trousers), will receive a beer coupon as a gift with their ticket. Tickets for the event can be purchased at this link. Important information: there will be no ticket sales on site, only tickets purchased online can be exchanged for a band for entry. The event is cashless, only card payment is possible. For more information about the event please visit the event’s site. Date:3-5 October Location: Egyetem Square Source:oktoberfestdebrecen.hu/en

The Hungarian Bathing Association and its member organisations will organise their Sauna Weekend on the 5th and the 6th of October for the seventh time. Similar to previous successes, the spas participating in the event await their guests with a selection of colourful programs, more information on which can be found by clicking this link. Sauna lovers will be able to enjoy themselves this weekend in Hajdú-Bihar County as well. Although some of the outdoor pools are closed, the thermal pools are still open for relaxation. As autumn cools down, there is also an increase in the number of saunas, which are not only relaxing but also good for your health. In Hajdú-Bihar County, Bihar Termálliget Spa and Strand in Berettyóújfalu, Aquaticum Spa in Debrecen, Bocskai Strand and Thermal Bath in Hajdúböszörmény, Hajdúnánás Thermal Bath and the Aqua-Palace Aqua Park in Hajdúszoboszló are waiting for those who wish to relax. During the weekend, all participating spas will be free to organise their own sauna-related activities, with one central event of all participating saunas offering the same themed sauna programme on the 5th of  October from 4:00 p.m. The sauna world of 37 spas has joined the programme, so everyone can […]

The best Nordic films will be screened at the Apollo Cinema at the 11th Scandinavian Film Festival, co-organised by Vertigo Media and the cinema between the 10th and the 12th of October. Programme: When the Light Breaks| Ljósbrot - Icelandic drama, 82', 2024, in Icelandic, with Hungarian subtitles Screening date: 10 October - 6:00 p.m. The world premiere of the Icelandic film When the Light Breaks was part of the Un Certain Regard competition at the Cannes International Film Festival, the world's most prestigious 'A' category film festival, where it was also the opening film of the programme. The Oscar-nominated Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson's drama is a sensitive film about growing up, with an authentic and moving portrayal of the emotional world of teenagers. Tickets: https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoglalas&id=31457 Armand | Armand, Norwegian feature, 117', 2024, in Norwegian, with Hungarian subtitles Screening date: 11 October - 6:00 p.m. The Norwegian  film, Armand had its world premiere at the world's most prestigious 'A' category film festival, the Cannes International Film Festival's Un Certain Regard competition. Armand won the Golden Camera Award for Best First Feature at Cannes. Armand is a film about one of the most important social issues and problems of our time, […]

On the 19th  and the 20th of October, one of the largest exhibitions built from LEGO® elements in Hungary, the nearly 100 square metre Mega Brick City, will visit Debrecen and be hosted in Kölcsey Center. Interesting buildings, locations and vehicles to see at the exhibition: a police and a fire department , an amusement park and a "mini world", a harbour and a beach, an airport with 100 planes and helicopters, suburbs, a main square and building sites, 50 trainsets, a motorway with 40 vehicles, skyscrapers, wind turbines, a highway overpass and so on. The exhibition is open from 09:00 a.m. to 6:00. p.m. Children are welcome with Duplo® playhouse and LEGO® play corner. Tickets: Children (up to 14 years): HUF 2.500 Adult: HUF 2.500 Family (2 adults 2 children): HUF 9.000 (each additional child + HUF 1500) Free entry for children under 3 years. Tickets can be purchased on the spot by paying with cash or credit card.   Date:19-21 October Location: Kölcsey Center,  1st floor Ballroom Source: FB events

With the onset of the cold weather, as the days grow shorter and shorter, the shepherds and their livestock prepare for the winter in Hortobágy, following the old folk tradition of driving the animals from the pastures of the bush to their winter shelter. The celebration of the day of Dömötör, who was also the patron saint of shepherds, was always a big event among shepherds, for which they prepared well in advance, in the tavern or the so-called shepherd's house and even for several days they had fun, held a shepherd's ball. At the Drive-in Festival, shepherds parade with their animals, long-wooled sheep, grey cattle, Nonius horses, buffaloes, while visitors can listen to interesting information about the ethnographic background of the drive-in. After the spectacular procession,visitors can meet the shepherds and their livestock, and then enjoy a foal show. The crane migration is the most spectacular natural phenomenon of Hortobágy, a celebration of nature in autumn. The crane is the symbol of the Hortobágy National Park and the famous crane migration is the most attractive natural event of autumn sunsets, providing a lifetime experience for nature lovers visiting the Hortobágy. Guided tours are also available. Programme plan: 10.00 a.m. […]

This year in Debrecen, too, there are a number of themed programmes for Halloween lovers, who can learn about the origins and traditions of the holiday, through amusement park entertainment and many other exciting adventures. 29 October Halloween in the shadow of literature - Horror book recommendations, spooky selfies and a Halloween party in the library. A full day of scary games, terrifyingly good crafts and a fairy tale from 5.00 p.m. at the Méliusz library. For more information please visit this link. Holiday Halloween -  Crafts and story time at Újkert Library from 10.30 am. 30 October Józsa Halloween in the Józsa Library. Spider Halloween - Halloween activities at the Józsa Community Centre from 3.00 p.m. 31 October  5.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.  - Halloween evening walk in the Botanic Garden. The Botanic Garden offers a unique post-Sunset walk through the arboretum and greenhouses, showcasing the story of Halloween. Read more about the event here. "A terrifying day "- Halloween programmes and activities at Agora. For more information please visit this link. 10th Jubilee Halloween at Debrecen Zoo - A truly magical and spooky world will come to life in the Great Forest Amusement Park, where mystical adventures are […]