What's happening on Halloween 2025? - Events in Frankfurt

Are you ready for scary costumes, goosebumps and lots of spooky fun? 👻🎃

Then keep October 31, 2025 free, because Frankfurt turns into a city full of sinister highlights on Halloween!🕸️ From exciting parties and spooky tours to family-friendly activities, there is something for everyone.✨

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Frequently asked questions about Halloween in Frankfurt:

1 What is Halloween and where does it come from?

Halloween is a festival that is celebrated annually on October 31. It has its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain, which celebrated the end of the harvest season and marked the beginning of winter. It was later mixed with Christian customs such as the eve of All Hallows' Eve.

2 Why do people dress up on Halloween?

Dressing up for Halloween goes back to the Celtic tradition of dressing up as ghosts or scary creatures to drive away evil spirits. Today, it is a fun way to experience the mystical and eerie atmosphere of the festival.

3. what does trick or treat mean on Halloween?

Children dress up and go from house to house to collect sweets. They say "trick or treat", which means that they either get sweets or could be playing a prank as a joke.

4. which symbols are typical of Halloween?

The best-known symbols include pumpkins (especially hollowed-out jack-o'-lanterns), ghosts, witches, black cats, skeletons and bats.

5 How did Halloween come to Germany?

Halloween came to Germany primarily through US pop culture. It became increasingly popular in the 1990s and has since established itself as an event for children and adults alike.

6 Why do people carve pumpkins on Halloween?

Pumpkin carving (Jack-o'-Lanterns) comes from an Irish legend about a man named Jack who tricked the devil. Originally turnips were used, but when Irish immigrants came to the USA, they found pumpkins more suitable.

7. which colors are associated with Halloween and why?

Orange and black are the main colors of Halloween. Orange represents autumn and the harvest season, while black stands for darkness and death.

8. where can you buy Halloween costumes in Frankfurt?

Halloween costumes are available in many stores in Frankfurt, including specialized costume and party stores such as "Deiters". Large department stores and online stores also offer a wide selection of Halloween items.

9. are there any special Halloween traditions in Frankfurt?

Apart from the general Halloween customs, there are no specific local traditions for Halloween in Frankfurt. However, the celebration culture, especially with parties and spooky events, has become well established and continues to grow every year.

10. which events will take place on Halloween 2025 in Frankfurt am Main?

This year, there is a wide selection of parties, guided tours, films and much more on Halloween 2025 in Frankfurt. You can find a summary of all the events in this blog article.