On Sunday, the 1st of December, families can not only light the first candle on the Advent wreath, but also take part in Debrecen Zoo's “waiting for Santa Claus” activities. Programmes: 09:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Opening of the Santa Claus House 09:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.  Creative handicrafts in the Gibbon House 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Santa Claus visits his zoo friends 10:00 a.m. - Capuchin monkeys’ feast 10:30 a.m. - Trunked bears' foraging tour 11:00  a.m.  - Playful foraging of meerkats  2:30  p.m. - Penguins' snack 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Arthur the Shetland pony brings sweets 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pony carriage 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Santa's story 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 .p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Warm up at Zoo-Kucko 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Adoption point next to Santa's house 12:30 p.m. Expert guided tour. Depart from the zoo entrance.    More information about the programme can be found  here.   Date:1 December Location: Debrecen Zoo   Source:dehir.hu

For the fourth time, Debrecen will host the Ugly Sweater Run where charity goes hand in hand with the joy of movement and a great atmosphere. Participants will run 3.5 km and 1 km through the beautiful Advent Fair downtown Debrecen. All participants have to do is get out their cutest or funniest Christmas sweater, hat, scarf and bring their donations. The aim of the charity run is to promote community sport and to make Christmas brighter for disadvantaged families and children in Debrecen and its surrounding area. Donations of fruit, non-perishable food with a minimum six-month expiry date and chocolate can be made at the donation point of the Ugly Sweater Run Baltazár Dezső Square on the 7th of  December between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The donations will be distributed to the families through the staff of the Debrecen Charity Board. The event is free but registration is required at  this link. Programme: 10:00 a.m. on-site registration 10:30 a.m. Christmas show by Fruzsi Erdős 10:50 a.m. Warm-up 11:00 a.m. Start (3,5 km distance) 11:10a.m.  Start (1 km distance) Distance: 1 km and 3,5 km (not certified distances) Route for the 3,5 km distance: Baltazár Dezső tér - Hunyadi […]

The tradition of the Debrecen Bethlehem Festival will be held again this year. The 14 groups arriving from Hungary and across the border will be welcomed by DEMKI institutions – DEMKI Youth House, DEMKI Homokkerti Community House, DEMKI Csapókerti Community House. The opening ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m. on the stage in the yard of the DEMKI Youth House. This will be followed by performances by the nativity groups, accompanied by other cultural programmes and the Törköly Band. In addition to the stage programme, the live nativity scene will feature a dwarf goat and bunny petting. In the courtyard, visitors can buy craft products from folk craftsmen and learn about their crafts. There will also be a variety of folk craft activities for young and old alike. Bethlehem Festival programmes: 10:00 a.m.  - 3:15 p.m. at DEMKI Youth House Yard  10:00 a.m. Opening 10:15 a.m. Törköly band plays 10:25 a.m. Pre-school children's performance 10:35 a.m. Nativity scene from Nádudvar 10:55 a.m. “Chirping” Children's singing group 11:05 a.m. Törköly band plays 11:15 a.m.  Advent carols by Konyár Pávakör tradition-preserving group 11:30 a.m. “Színarany” nativity scene from Nagyszalonta 11:55 a.m. Törköly band plays 12:10 p.m. Shepherd nativity from Nagyléta 12:30 p.m. […]

Vojtina Puppet Theatre company will be revoking the world of Christmases of the past on two weekends in December, revisiting how nativity scene took place, who were the characters in the Christmas dramatic mystery play, what it even means to be a dramatic mystery play. Children and their families who visit the Vojtina Puppet Theatre building in Kálvin Square on Sundays, the 8th and the 15th of December at 10.00  a.m., can take part in a cozy Christmas preparation and make felt and woven gifts. In connection with the advent exhibition of Enikő Gyöngy enamel and jewellery artist, you can take a look at the process of creation and participate in the mystery of its creation. And what will the full family program be like? From 10.00  a.m., children can meet the puppeteers of the Play Theatre in the nativity puppet dance ritual play titled “Let’s Go See Him!”, and then they can make Christmas gifts in the exhibition space with the help of craftswoman Gyöngy Enikő, accompanied by Advent and Christmas carols by folk singer Ildikó Bárdosi. On the 8th of December, they can learn about woven materials and then create a small gift using felt weaving, and on […]

Debrecen Advent will be hosting the following events between the 9th and the 15th of December. 10 December  6.00 p.m. Valcer Dance Studio’s Festive Gala at Kölcse Center During the evening, the young and old of Valcer Dance Studio, excellent Latin and standard dancers, cheerleaders and show dancers will perform evoking a festive atmosphere with productions of popular world Christmas hits; and with the most successful choreographies of 2024. Tickets for the dance gala can be purchased via this link. 12 December 5.30 p.m. - 5.45 p.m.  Christmas Dance Show of Piruett Dance Studio at Kossuth Square Founded in 2007, Piruett Dance Studio is currently an association with more than 700 dancers in 6 cities. Their main profile is show dance, and 3 years ago they also started a fitness class. They offer children from pre-school age upwards the opportunity to perform, preparing them for competition. They are a team of multiple world champions, with qualified coaches and a multiple award-winning choreographer, Kitty Simonyi, who is also the head of the association. In addition to professional achievements, the association's main goal is to make children love movement, even if they only dance as a hobby and not as a competition. […]

OTT-HOME International Meeting Point invites interested parties to a wine tasting event on the 9th of December from 6.00 p.m. to discover Hungarian wines. To register, please send an email to otthon.debrecen@gmail.com until the 2nd of December. Price: 30000 HUF Date: 9 December Location: DB Italiano,  39 Piac Street Source:FB events

During the evening, the young and old of Valcer Dance Studio, excellent Latin and standard dancers, cheerleaders and show dancers will perform evoking a festive atmosphere with productions of popular world Christmas hits; and with the most successful choreographies of 2024. Tickets for the dance gala can be purchased via this link. Date: 10 December, 6.00 p.m. Location: Kölcsey Center Source:debreceniadvent.hu