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Hungary’s largest rural wine show, the Debrecen Bormustra, will be organized for the 13th time this year by the Association of Wine Friends of Debrecen on the last Saturday of November.

For the third time, in one of the most magical seasons of the year, Zoo Debrecen will hold the AdományoZOO Day on November 30. Their goal is to provide more families and communities with a chance to enjoy experiences at the zoo, where they care for over 1,000 animals year-round.

In Debrecen, don’t be alarmed if bad weather throws a spanner in the works, as there are plenty of activities to choose from, which can be enjoyed indoors. From museum visit to church tours, cinema or wellness, there’s something for everyone.

This autumn and winter, Zoo Debrecen introduces a unique event to embrace the longer nights. In collaboration with the Polish Garden of Lights, the country’s first rural zoo and botanical garden, along with its only classic amusement park, will bring the magical world of Pinocchio to life through an extraordinary multimedia exhibition and light show.

Magical festive lights, refreshing wellness experiences, an international handball tournament and one of the most beautiful Christmas fairs in Europe. Debrecen offers exciting experiences in the last weeks of the year.

Csokonai National Theater Debrecen offers guided tours led by actors and actresses to reveal the unseen secrets of the 160 year old building to guests.

Hot Paprika Comedy and MODEM are excited to bring English Stand-Up Comedy back to Debrecen! The next event – a special night of comedy – is due on the 14th of November, Thursday!

To commemorate the 180th anniversary of Mihály Munkácsy’s birth, the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest is holding a major exhibition entitled Munkácsy – The Story of a World Success. The Déri Museum will contribute to the celebration by loaning Munkácsy’s Golgotha.

Debrecen is a truly family-friendly city, with great activities for families with children all year round.

As the days turn cooler, one of the best ways to relax is through wellness. It’s worth taking advantage of the autumn break to recharge your batteries for the winter. Aquaticum SPA is a great place to do just that, with healing thermal waters, refreshing wellness treatments, themed sauna sessions and summer-like water experiences, plus super programs to keep you busy during the autumn break.

In honour of the 68th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence and the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of the Hungarian Republic, the Municipality of Debrecen will organize a commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony on Wednesday, 23 October 2024.

Crane migration is an autumn celebration of nature and one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Hungary. Every year during this period, more than a hundred thousand cranes pass through and are stationed in the Hortobágy National Park. In the wetlands of the national park, this week’s synchronous census revealed 126,630 specimens under the binoculars of the Nature Conservation Service. The crane migration, a daily dusk-related movement of cranes that lasts only a few weeks, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those who take part in the crane migration programme.

On October 31, a truly magical and spine-chilling world will come to life at the amusement park in Nagyerdő, where mystical adventures guarantee an unforgettable experience for those who wish to celebrate the scariest night of the year at a special event.

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.