5 Must-Do Events in Utrecht This Weekend! 🎃👻✨
From Pumpkin Carving to LEGO World, Here’s Your Ultimate Guide to Fun
Hi Explorer,
Halloween vibes, medieval wonders, and the return of LEGO World—Utrecht has it all this week! Whether you’re into pumpkin carving, sleepless horror nights, or a laid-back aperitivo, there's something for everyone. Check out these top five picks for this weekend!
Tip 1: Pumpkin Carving Fun 🎃
October 26 & 27 | 10:00 - 16:00
Ready to channel your creative side? Head to "Puur van ’t Land" farm for a pumpkin carving session, a festive activity loved by all ages! Carving pumpkins may be an American tradition, but it’s now catching on in the Netherlands. Make sure to arrive early—it’s known to be a popular (and delightfully messy) activity! Check this link for more information.
Tip 2: Horror Marathon at Kinepolis 👻
Saturday, October 26
Horror fans, this one’s for you! Mr. Horror is teaming up with Kinepolis to bring horror marathons across the country. Settle in for a night of thrills and chills with four of the latest horror blockbusters: Daddy’s Head, Oddity, Terrifier 3, and When Evil Lurks. The terrifying fest starts at midnight and runs for a solid 9 hours. Tickets are €45, click for more information.
Tip 3: LEGO World 2024 🧱
October 24-30
LEGO World is back in Utrecht! Head to the Jaarbeurs to experience the world’s largest LEGO event. Watch live LEGO brick production, celebrate the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars, and marvel at a life-sized McLaren P1 race car—all built from bricks. An unmissable event for LEGO fans of all ages! Click this link for more information and tickets.
Tip 4: Into the Middle Ages Exhibit 🏰
October 18, 2024 – January 26, 2025
This vibrant, colorful exhibit promises a unique peek into medieval lives and treasures. Dive into the stories and collections of four intriguing personalities—a wealthy couple, a priest, and an industrialist—all with a passion for the past and collecting art. This vibrant, colorful exhibit promises a unique peek into medieval lives and treasures.
Tip 5: Aperitivo at Café Concours 🍸
Tuesday – Saturday | From 15:00
Looking to relax after a long day? Head to Café Concours for an aperitivo. Open from Tuesday to Saturday, they serve complimentary small bites from the kitchen until 17:00. It’s the perfect cozy spot to unwind with a drink and good company. Book a spot via this link!
Get ready for a fantastic weekend, and don't miss out on these Utrecht gems.
Have good one! Until the next Utrecht Update!