Sunday shopping in NRW: Celebrate festivals and bargains on October 5th!

Sunday shopping in NRW: Celebrate festivals and bargains on October 5th!

On October 5, 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia will be transformed into a true shopping paradise, as Sunday shopping will take place in many cities on this day. The shops open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., which provides the perfect opportunity to not only enjoy the shopping experience but also explore the diverse autumn markets and events organized in the cities. 24rhein reports, that the Sunday shopping falls on a long weekend that begins on the public holiday, October 3rd.

The four days since the holiday offer many organizers the opportunity to enliven their city with colorful hustle and bustle. From live music to city festivals to fairs, everything is there. In Dinslaken, for example, a hasty program with enjoyment, music and encounters will be started from October 4th to 5th. Ruhr24 has information put together that reveal what visitors can expect. These include a craft beer festival on Neutorplatz and the popular tulip market in the castle courtyard.

Shops open on Sundays in NRW

Many cities stand out with special events where you can combine shopping with a colorful supporting program. Here is a selection of the cities with shopping on Sundays on October 5th:

• Ahaus: Fanfaren, Flammen, Feuerwerk
• Bad Münstereifel: Herbstfest
• Dortmund: Erntemarkt in Hörde
• Dinslaken: Craft Beer Festival
• Leverkusen: Innenstadtfest „LEVlive“
• Oberhausen: Familienfest „Neue Mitte“
• Fröndenberg: Bauernmarkt
• Steinfurt: Erntedankmarkt

The harvest market also takes place in Dortmund-Hörde, where regional products and handicrafts are offered. At the same time, there will be a large supporting program from October 2nd to 5th that will make the shopping experience in the city even more exciting. There is also a celebration in Oberhausen: various offers and hands-on activities take place at the Centro. Wa.de reports about the multi-faceted event landscape of this shopping Sunday.

Autumn markets and more

In many cities there are exciting events taking place in addition to Sunday shopping. In Hattingen the Panhas Festival is celebrated from October 2nd to 5th, while in Gelsenkirchen the farmers' market and Dutch market attract visitors. These events are aimed not only at bargain hunters, but also at families who want to spend a relaxing day with the little ones.

So if you're out and about in North Rhine-Westphalia on October 5th, don't forget to ring in the bargain season and visit the great markets. From delicious food to artisanal products, there is something for everyone! Don't miss this!