Spring awakening: discover festivities and events in the Ruhr area!

Spring awakening: discover festivities and events in the Ruhr area!

Filled with the weekend, there are various events in the Ennepe-Ruhr district, which attract both cultural and garden lovers. On Saturday, April 5, 2025, numerous events invite you to participate.

The ** garden day in the botanical garden of the Ruhr University Bochum ** takes place from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors have the opportunity to discover plants from all over the world, to linger over coffee and waffles and enjoy the botanical garden, which is open all day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event is not only of interest to garden fans, but also offers a wonderful opportunity to relax in nature. According to Radio Ennepe-Ruhr , the garden day is a highlight for everyone who wants to experience nature in spring.

The ** en baskets Schwelm ** are under pressure because they are in the current fight for the playoffs. The ninth place in the 2nd Basketball Bundesliga Pro B Nord needs at least one win in the last two games. The support of fans is urgently needed in the home game against the Bayer Giants Leverkusen. The game will also take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

diverse festivals and markets

A very special event for lovers of the country style is the ** spring festival meets Country ** in Ennepetal, which begins from 2:00 p.m. in the break hall of the former Albert-Schweizer school, Oberbauer. The event offers a line dance show, country music and numerous culinary delights. Here visitors can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of American traditions.

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, a ** flea market in Witten ** takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Rathausplatz. Admission is free and the event promises to be a paradise for bargain hunters.

at the same time ** Herdecke ** at the weekend a ** spring festival ** with over 100 market stalls. On Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 2025, visitors can expect numerous actions offered by local dealers and restaurateurs. A Sunday open and an antique and flea market round off the event on Sunday, which will take place around Herdecker Rathaus.

in ** Hattingen ** a ** spring festival ** is organized from April 4th to 6th, 2025. The event begins on Friday at 12:00 p.m. and offers a variety of stands, including an African market and a flower market. Guided tours of the Johannisturm are planned for Saturday, while the shops are open on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

nights of libraries

To further support the cultural diversity, several cities organize the ** night of libraries ** on Friday, April 4, 2025. This night offers exciting actions, creative workshops and interactive experiences in different places such as Hattingen, Witten and Ennepetal. This initiative aims to highlight the importance of libraries in today's digital time and to inspire younger and older generations.

Overall, the weekend in the Ennepe-Ruhr district provides a wealth of activities and events that offer something for every taste. From sporting highlights to cultural experiences to festive markets - the region is at its best.