"Night at the Zoo" event often include activities such as guided night tours, animal encounters, educational presentations, and opportunities to learn about nocturnal animals and their behaviors. This is an annual event, and we will keep you updated with dates and time so you can experience the zoo in a unique way after dark.

The Hortobágy Equestrian Days, also known as "Hortobágyi Lovasnapok" in Hungarian, is a prominent equestrian event that takes place in the Hortobágy National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Hungary. This event typically occurs annually and is a celebration of Hungarian equestrian traditions, including horsemanship, riding, and various equestrian sports and activities. The event features a wide range of equestrian performances and demonstrations. These may include traditional Hungarian riding techniques, horseback archery, and displays of horsemanship skills. The Hortobágy Equestrian Days often include educational programs for visitors. These programs may focus on the history of horsemanship in Hungary, the breeding and care of horses, and the cultural significance of horses in Hungarian life. The Hortobágy National Park, with its vast, pristine landscapes, provides a stunning natural backdrop for the event. Visitors can explore the unique flora and fauna of the park while enjoying the equestrian festivities. We will announce specific details and schedule.  

In the middle of June, the country's finest restaurants and chefs gather in Debrecen park near the lake to show where the pinnacle of gastronomy is today in Hungary. In addition to the best restaurants of Stílusos Rural Éttermiség and Debrecen, star chefs and restaurants from Budapest also present themselves as guest exhibitors. Those who confidently won the public vote of the Debrecziner Gourmet festival, will have it decorated in their restaurant for one year. In addition to mouth-watering bites, exciting textures, special pairings of ingredients and spectacular grilling, craft beers, quality wines and exciting cocktails, event courtesy of the exhibitors awaiting for you during the 3 day festival.  For more details, visit the page later.

Galiba Festival is a four-day children's festival held during the annual Flower Carnival in mid-August. The festival offers nearly 200 free activities for children and their families over five days in the country’s only classic amusement park. The children’s festival features interactive and exciting stage performances, magic shows, concerts, board games, video games, arts and crafts, sports demonstrations, and a wide range of activities that provide both fun and skill development. It also offers a glimpse into the world of trades and crafts. History of the Galiba Children’s Festival It was born in 2012 as the little brother of the Flower Carnival, where groups of children and urban communities could experience for themselves what it is like to design, build and present their own small flower floats in front of an audience of thousands. But who is GALIBA? A goose, but not just any goose! He is from a narrative poem, Lúdas Matyi by Fazekas Mihály, which has a modern version by György Schwajda. According to György Schwajda, “there is no animal more beautiful than a goose”, and he is as skilled at mischief as he is at merriment. Just like children… Over the past 10 years, the one-day children’s […]

Szaft 'n Burger is a professional Hamburger Grilling Competition with Cash Prizes: 'The Burger of the Country' This exciting competition, complemented by a steak roast, takes place at the beginning of September by Békás Lake in Debrecen. The primary objective of this event is to host a cash prize competition and gastronomic jamboree, adhering to strict professional standards, in the unique setting of Békás-tó. It includes an impartial jury tasked with selecting 'The Burger of the Country' from among accomplished participants in the professional field. The Burger Festival warmly welcomes families, groups of friends, and children who have a penchant for hamburgers and top-quality meat. In addition to the professional category with cash prizes, there are various other categories to participate in, including an amateur individual category, a team competition, a junior competition, and even a freestyle competition (allowing for the use of other meats, fish, or vegan ingredients). Beyond the culinary delights and refreshments, attendees can immerse themselves in a lively atmosphere featuring a music program and stage presentations.

Researchers' Night is a series of free events organized throughout Europe to promote science and the career of a researcher. This year too, on the last weekend of September, you can get a glimpse into the secrets of the various fields of science. Through entertaining and inspiring lectures, experiments, lab visits and other playful programs, all ages can get to know the many new results of scientific research. The most important goal of the event, initiated by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions of the European Union Commission, is to make the diverse work of researchers and developers attractive to young people - both boys and girls. Debrecen International School, University of Debrecen, Agora Science Center and Debrecen Reformed College are joining the event. Check the detailed program and register on the web site www.kutatokejszakaja.hu September 29 - 30, 2023 Source: www.kutatokejszakaja.hu

Unlimited adventures continue this autumn at the Park, with extended opening hours till 10 p.m. Magic Wristband Passes grant unlimited access to gaming machines and evening programs for young people.  Starting at 6 p.m., rides like the mighty Apollo-X will be made even more amazing by spectacular lighting, followed by a concert by local indie rock band, Water Signs from 7 p.m.  After there will be a youth disco on the dance floor in front of the Funhouse! Price: Unlimited access to rides from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the Magic Wristband Pass is available for HUF 4,900 per person on-site and in advance online. Source: Facebook (Zoo Debrecen)zoo

There will be an "Indian Summer" family day at the Aquaticum. Programmes: 1.30 p.m.  - Aquafitness 2.00 -2.30 p.m. - Indian headdress making on the platform next to the wave pool 2.30 - 4 p.m. - Family adventure tour Testing Little Indians' senses - blindfolding, then recognizing objects, sound effects, smells and scents Indian warrior training: Indian log walking obstacle course, tomahawk throwing aiming game, building towers from glasses Tribal chief's meeting: making a fire pit, solving a family puzzle and a coded puzzle;  a"home puzzle" with time measurement Swimming to the land of the Indians: temporarily swim the family across an inflatable island in the wave pool Family picnic over the fire pit: eating competition 4.00 p.m. - Announcement of results - Tribal dance procedure 4 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. -  Balloon corner: learning how to make swords and balloon flowers 4.30 p.m. – 5 p.m. - Water competitions for the family Location: Aquaticum - Élményfürdő (Aquaticum Mediterranean Pleasure Bath) Source: Aquaticum

Since 1931, the World Animal Day has been held every year on October 4, the day of St. Francis of Assisi, who is also revered as the patron saint of animals. It has been a tradition for many years that on the occasion of this important day the Zoo is  try to bring the many wonders of the living world closer to children's groups and families with guided tours and activities, and this year, within the Animal Protection Theme Week and the Great Forest Week, they are waiting for visitors with thematic programs for two weeks, between October 2 and 15 . Every weekday, kindergarteners and schoolchildren are invited to zoo pedagogy sessions and green craft sessions, for which registration is required at least 4 days in advance via the email address zooped@zoodebrecen.hu. Self-guided programmes every day: Discover endangered species! - worksheets for kindergarten, elementary school and high school groups that can be downloaded free of charge Animal rescue campaign - free worksheet for groups and families. Kindergarteners and schoolchildren are invited to zoo pedagogy sessions and craft sessions on weekdays. More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/1235827640421638 Weekend programmes: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Repository of Knowledge: animal crafts, relic exhibition, introduction to responsible […]

During the national series of events of the Ars Sacra Festival, the gates of the churches are opened, their architectural and artistic values, and performances, discussions, and children's programs await those interested. Debrecen churches have been opening their doors for years as part of the Ars Sacra Festival. Sacred spaces to be visited during the walk: • Oratory of the Reformed College • Kossuth Street Church • Orthodox Church • Greek Catholic Church • St. Anne's Cathedral • Evangelical Church • Pásti Street Synagogue • Great Church At the sites, you can learn about the history of the churches and get a glimpse of the congregation's spirituality. Those interested can take part in a walk combined with a free guided tour of the exhibition and the music program. The leaders of the respective communities speak briefly about the history of the churches and buildings. The night program ends with an organ concert in the Great Church.  Time and program vary from year to year. We will keep you informed.