As autumn approaches, the vibrant hues of nature invite us to seek comfort in cosy places, enjoy warm beverages, and dive into the world of pumpkins.
This year, several magical pumpkin events promise fun, spectacle, and a whole lot of pumpkin-themed excitement. Here are six events across Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and France to get you in the pumpkin groove.
Happy pumpkin explorations Luxembourg! 😊
Pumpkimania, Belgium
Date: 19 September – 3 November 2024
Location: Castle Grand-Bigard, near Brussels
Enjoy hundreds of pumpkins in a picturesque garden, with a circus theme. Activities include boat tours with giant pumpkins, pumpkin carving by an artist, family-friendly pumpkin carving, delicious pumpkin food, and dance performances.Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival, Germany
Location: Ludwigsburg Palace
Experience the world’s largest pumpkin exhibition with over 400,000 pumpkins and 600 varieties. If you prefer not to drive, a day trip by bus from Luxembourg is available through Emile Weber. Entry ticket included. More details: Ludwigsburg Pumpkin FestivalPumpkin Exhibition "Pumpkin Jungle," Gartenschau Kaiserslautern, Germany
Theme: Jungle
Location: Neumuhlenpark
Discover jungle animals crafted from pumpkins in various colours, including blue. Follow the event on Facebook for updates.Gertrudenhof Pumpkin Park, Hürth, Germany
Over 100,000 pumpkins await you and your children, with games, bouncy castles, an XXL ball pool with orange balls, and pumpkin-based dishes. Check out the photos on the park’s Facebook page.Kürbis Weekend, Beringen, Luxembourg
Date: 21–22 September 2024
Location: Beringen Mersch
This family-friendly event features pumpkins, XXL pumpkins, pumpkin recipes, games, and more. Find more information here: Kürbis WeekendPumpkin Festival, Ville de Lunéville, France
Name: Fête du Potimarron
Date: 28–29 September 2024
Location: Château de Lunéville
Enjoy a festival with pumpkin-themed animations for children. The event runs from 10:00 to 19:00 each day. More details: Ville de Lunéville