This year as well, the Herding Festival is organised in Hortobágy at a new location, in the area of the Máta Herd (Mátai Ménes). In Hortobágy, following the traditions of the old folk customs, both the shepherds and their livestock prepare for the winter and the animals are driven from the desert pastures to their winter accommodation. Those who come to the event can meet up close the shepherds' animals - Hungarian racka sheep, nonius horses, four-ox buffalo herds, and six-ox Hungarian gray cattle herds, which parade in front of visitors in the company of the shepherds, colts and cattle herders. During the day-long event, there will be a craft fair, shepherd's dishes cooked in a cauldron, and within the framework of the Crane Festival program of the Hortobágy National Park Administration nature science games and craft activities await everyone. At the event, the tradition of lighting the Shepherd's Bonfire, which was revived last year, will be held again this year, with which the shepherds say goodbye to the grazing season. Date: 21 October, 10am - 6pm, Máta Herd, Hortobágy Entrance is free. Source: Debrecen.Imami.hu

Since October 23, 1989, this significant day has been a double national holiday in Hungary: the day of the outbreak of the revolution in 1956 and the day of the proclamation of the Hungarian Republic in 1989. The Hungarian Republic Day is celebrated and commemorated by various events, including wreath-laying ceremonies, memorial services, cultural programs, and historical exhibitions commemorate this day The Hungarian national flag, with its tricolor of red, white, and green, is prominently displayed during the celebrations. Red symbolizes valor, white stands for freedom, and green represents hope. All exhibitions of the Déri Museum, the Ferenc Medgyessy Memorial Exhibition and the House of Debrecen Literature can be visited free of charge by everyone during the national holidays.  Date and time: 23 October, during the usual opening hours in Debrecen. Source: Programturizmus

This year for the very first time the end-of-season celebrations will last five whole days from 27 to 31 October offering a spooktastic array of events and activities culminating in the  popular Halloween Party from 16:00 to 23:00 on October 31. Attractions like the Ghost Train and Grim Maze will take visitors on a haunting experience and a courage  test.  Animals in Action will offer spooktastic feeding events to fill a whole day and guests  will get to go on their  very own treasure hunt in hopes of tasty treats.  All 23 amusement park rides, including the new Baroque Swing Ride will also be available, with Magic Wristband Passes granting unlimited access all day long on 28  October and 29 October and all evening long on October 31. The Halloween Party on 31 October between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. offers otherworldly events and activities like Witch Shoesmithing, Waltz of Monsters, Ghostly Disco, Dare at the Palm House, March of Zombies, Witch Dance, Fiery Finale, Spider Lair, and Día de Muertos among others. All the visitors are  encouraged to put on their scariest costumes and take part in our Monstrous Beauty Contest. Entrance fee is HUF 3,800/person, and the magic […]

Thanks to last year's great success, this year there will be a Halloween Street Festival again on Batthyány Street. On the 27 October 2023, between 5.00 pm and 9.00 pm, the team of the Debrecen Creative Community is waiting for visitors again. Restaurants will have special themed offers, shops will be dressed up for Halloween, and institutions will be inviting children and teenagers in costume to collect sweets and play games. Dress up for the occasion, bring a lantern and let the mystical chocolate hunt begin.  Programs for children (ages 0-11)  Costume contest  "Ghosty" stories  Community dance  Trick or treat! game and candy collection  Presentation of legendary animals  Face painting  Street film screening  Programs for youngsters (from 12 years old)  Costume contest  Horror stories  "Ghosty" games  Halloween selfie  JustDance in the darkness All shops and associations of the Debrecen Creative Community participate in the program. Participation in the program is free. Source: Facebook - Debreceni Kreatív Közösség | Photo credit: Pixabay

A Night Splash party with various programs  will be held again in a magnificent tropical setting, with extended opening hours at the Aquaticum Indoor Aquapark. At the event Mr. Judge will provide the fantastic atmosphere. Please note that images and videos will be taken for advertising purposes. By participating visitors acknowledge that audio and video recordings may be made by the organisers. Date: 28 October, 2023 Location: Indoor Aquapark in Acquaticum, 1 Nagyerdei Park Source: Aquaticum

Within the national program series of the Autumn Festival of Museums, the Déri Museum awaits visitors with varied programs on 29 and 31 October. Herbs in the pharmacy In the past, pharmacies served not only as a pharmacy, but also as a community space for visiting customers. This function comes to life among the imposing furnishings of the Golden Unicorn pharmacy (Arany Egyszarvú Patika) in Debrecen, with a guided tour combined with tea drinking and introduction of herbal medicine. Date and time: 29 October, 3-5 pm Harvest Break Thematic Day During the fall school break, the Museum holds a themed day connecting the holidays and the agricultural activities of the fall period. Applications are welcomed from lower grade students (maximum number of 15 people). The program includes craft activities, a day in the museum, and thematic sessions. Registration is required for the Thematic Day.  Please send your request until 20th October to sandor.zita@derimuzeum.hu, sajtos.anna@derimuzeum.hu Date and time: 31 October 8 a.m - 4 p.m.  Source: https://www.programturizmus.hu/ajanlat-muzeumok-oszi-fesztivalja-debrecen.html