Event Overview for the Coming Months

• December 2025: Seasonal markets with regional and fair products in the city center. Watch for announcements about stalls with crafts, upcycled gifts, and fair-trade assortments. Exact locations and times will be published by the city at short notice.
• Q1 2026: Repair instead of throwing away – regular repair and sewing cafés, clothing swap events, as well as workshops on textile care and upcycling. Registration is often required.
• Spring 2026: Plant and seed swap events, zero-waste workshops, introductory formats for reusable options in everyday life. Good opportunities to bring your own containers and bags.
• Summer 2026: Street and neighborhood festivals with regional stalls, fair snacks, and water refill offers. Often combined with stage programs and interactive stations.
• September 2026: Fair Week (nationwide action week) with city tours, window displays, tastings, and information evenings on supply chains and label knowledge. Local program points will be published in advance.
• Autumn/Winter 2026: Swap and repair formats before the colder season, workshops on durable clothing, as well as markets with sustainable gifts.

Exact dates, locations, and if applicable, ticket or registration information are continuously provided online by the city and local organizers.

Recurring Sustainable Formats in Fürth

Weekly and Farmers' Markets

On upcoming Saturdays, regional producers offer fresh, seasonal foods. Special activities (e.g., additional stalls with fair products) are announced for specific dates. Check the city's notices for alternative locations or special dates before your visit.

Repair Cafés and Clothing Swaps

Several times a month, formats take place in Fürth where you can repair, swap, or upcycle clothing. These events extend the life of your textiles, reduce waste, and are ideal for getting to know local initiatives.

Workshops: Zero Waste, Textile Care, Fair Shopping

Regular beginner and advanced workshops provide practical guidance on how to shop package-free, care for materials properly, or interpret labels on fashion and food. Content and levels vary by date.

Tours and City Walks

Upcoming themed walks through the old town introduce shops, studios, and fair trade offers. The routes are walkable, often accessible, and combine shopping with insights into production and origin.

How to Plan Your Visit

• Check in advance: Dates, location, accessibility, weather information, and whether registration is required.
• Bring: Reusable bags, containers, and bottles; small cash for market stalls; possibly a notebook for sizes, labels, or material notes.
• Time window: Markets are often most relaxed in the morning, swap events fill up quickly after the starting signal.
• Sustainable arrival: Choose public transport, bicycle, or walking routes; some events offer bicycle parking close to the entrance.
• Family-friendly: Many dates are suitable for children; workshops with age specifications are marked in the program.

Finding Dates and Staying Up to Date

• City event calendar: Official dates and market information from the city of Fürth; last-minute changes and special dates appear here.
• Tourist information: Previews of city tours, markets, seasonal activities, and sustainable participatory formats.
• Fair Week (nationwide, September): Program overview, filterable by location – Fürth contributions are visible here in advance.
• Repair Café directory: Overview of upcoming repair dates in Fürth and the surrounding area.
• Associations & Initiatives: Zero-waste and package-free networks publish workshop series and action weeks.

Tip: Subscribe to newsletters and social media feeds of the city, tourist information, and local initiatives. Many dates appear there first.