Stunning light installations, a pumpkin paradise and very, very large robotic dinosaurs leave you with no excuse to stay at home as the nights grow longer.

Trier during Iluminale, Germany

Illuminale transforms Trier's historic centre with video mapping, light installations, performances, and multimedia shows, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere across the city.

This year's special highlight is the Butterfly Garden, a glowing display of handmade butterflies created by children from Trier's Art School.

Teufelsschlucht and Jurassic Lights 2025, Germany

Jurassic Lights returns to the Dinosaurierpark Teufelsschlucht near Echternach, transforming the park with spectacular light displays set among prehistoric models and the dramatic sandstone gorge.

Visitors can explore illuminated pathways, installations, and themed projections that bring the Jurassic world to life after dark.

Luminescences Amneville,France 

Fiesta Latina will feature in the fourth edition of Luminescences, the illuminated night-time trail at Amnéville Zoo. Visitors are invited to explore a magical route filled with lights, colours and themed displays.

The event is designed for families, with plenty of opportunities to take photos and enjoy the spectacle together.

Pumpkinmania 2025 Brussels, Belgium 

One of the region's largest autumn events returns with a celebration of the pumpkin, featuring more than 800 varieties on display. Visitors can enjoy giant pumpkin weigh-ins, carving contests, artistic displays and even pumpkin boat rides.

A special Halloween programme will run from 25 October to 2 November, rounding off the festival with themed activities for all ages.

Science Festival 2025 Luxembourg 

Luxembourg's annual Science Festival returns this year with 62 shows and workshops designed for families and the general public. The programme runs over four days, offering a wide variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Admission is free and the event takes place at Neimënster.

World Marionette Festival Charleville-Mezieres, France 

Charleville-Mézières in France will once again host the World Marionette Festival, a celebration of puppetry that brings together some of the world’s leading artists and companies. Performances range from intimate indoor shows to large-scale outdoor spectacles, transforming the city’s historic square into a stage.

The festival is renowned for its ability to create magical worlds and characters that captivate audiences of all ages.

The Dinosaurs are on tour : Explore Amneville, or Metz or Simply enjoy then in Luxembourg 

Exposition of Dinosaurs is on tour, bringing more than 100 XXL life-size robotic dinosaurs to Amnéville, Metz and Luxembourg.