Halloween, one of the most popular celebrations of autumn, is a tradition in Anglo-Saxon culture, but is now celebrated in many parts of the world. It’s no different in Hungary, where young and old alike dress up in scary costumes to play tricks on each other and, according to tradition, ward off the returning ghosts of the dead.
In Debrecen, there are Halloween programs in several locations around the city. We have put together a selection for you to enjoy these scary nights with fun.
Halloween Street Festival – 25 October (Friday) 17:00
Due to its great success, this year there will be another Halloween Street Festival in Batthyány Street! Debrecen’s first pedestrian street will be dressed up in Halloween descorations for the occasion, with shops and restaurants offering treats and games for children and young people in costume.
More details HERE.
End-of-Season Halloween – 26-31 October (Saturday-Thursday)
This autumn, the Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park will transport you to a special world where lights, mystery and spooky fun meet! The Halloween event lasts for six days, packed with exciting activities, magical attractions and unique experiences guaranteed to make your autumn break unforgettable.
Visitors can explore the mysteries of the Enchanted Castle, take part in witchcraft sessions and test their courage in the graveyard and maze. All of this will be crowned by the breathtaking lights of the Garden of Lights on 31 October, when the magic of the evening will be complete!
More details HERE.
Forest of the Brave with the Zsuzsi Narrow-Gauge Railway – 26 October (Saturday) 16:30
The Zsuzsi Forest Railway, the oldest narrow-gauge forest railway in the country, will take you on a magical night adventure on 26 October. This time, the train will take passengers to the Forest of the Brave, where they can explore the mysterious night world of the forest and conquer their fear of the dark in the realm of bats and elusive nocturnal predators. A special feature of the program is the 101-year-old nostalgia steamer.
More details HERE.
Latin Night // Halloween // Black edition – 26 October (Saturday) 21:00
An evening of Latin dancing, grooving rhythms and Halloween.
More details HERE.
Happy Halloween at Aquaticum Adventure Spa – 26-27 October (Saturday-Sunday)
Aquaticum Adventure Spa is offering a special weekend for its guests on 26-27 October. Creative crafts, glitter body painting, aquafitness, zumba party and of course super water fun will get you in the spooky Halloween mood.
More details HERE.
Halloween Night Walk in the Botanical Gardens – Thursday 31 October 17:00
On Halloween evening, take a special post-Sunset walk through the arboretum and greenhouses. On the guided walk you can get to know the story of Halloween, the scary and magical plants associated with it, the witches’ magic grasses and the legends associated with them.
More details HERE.
Night of Fear – 31 October (Thursday) 19:30
An exhilarating movie marathon at the Apollo cinema. The Night of Fear is back for its ninth edition!
This year’s offerings include The First Omen and Longlegs – The Phantom. Both scared the hell out of their viewers and deservedly have their place in this year’s program. This time, the organizers have brought the other two films from the past. Nightmare on Elm Street is 40 years old this year, and the horror series has been gathering fans since 1984. No need to mention Sinister, considered by many to be one of the creepiest, most uncanny horror films of all time.
More details HERE.
Haunted Theater Tour – Sunday 3 November 15:00, 17:00, 19:00
A hell of a program at the Csokonai Theater on the first Sunday in November. On the guided theater tour, visitors can learn some terribly interesting secrets about the history of the theater. They can peep into the darkest corners of the building and maybe even encounter a few creepy surprises.
The walk will take you through the theater’s hidden corridors, where theater artists will let you in on the real insider secrets, and even give you a glimpse of some facts that have been kept under wraps for a reason. The theatre auditorium, the structure of the revolving stage, the hairdressing salon or even the dressing rooms all hold surprises.
More details HERE.
