Halloween highlight in Warendorf: Spooky night full of fun and excitement!

Halloween highlight in Warendorf: Spooky night full of fun and excitement!

On Friday, October 31, 2025, the historic old town of Warendorf will be transformed into an eerily beautiful experience. derspoekenkieker.de reported that the motto of the night is “Schawrig Schönes Warendorf”. The shops open their doors from 4 p.m. and stay open until 8 p.m. to show that spooky fever reigns in the city with surprises and appropriate Halloween decorations.

The event, which is organized by the city, the dealers and numerous participants, includes numerous activities. Young visitors can, among other things, paint pumpkins to use as Halloween decorations. There are several highlights on the market square, such as a photo box and face painting offered by the neighborhood office. A children's carousel ensures that the little ones also get their money's worth, as a colorful program is presented in front of the Ebbers fashion house on Münsterstrasse.

Scary and enjoyable moments in Warendorf

Crêpes and bratwursts, among other things, provide the gourmet moments. The Emsstrasse and Kletterpohl have been transformed into real spooky alleys and offer a Halloween muffin sale as well as some surprise promotions. The “Grusel KÖ Binett” project awaits visitors on Königstrasse, which features a decorated streetscape, spooky sounds and special light and fog effects.

An important aspect of the event is the municipal utilities, which will transform construction pits into gruesome installations thanks to artificial light and fog effects. The target group is all age groups - whether witches, vampires or other scary characters, everyone is invited to come in scary costumes and enjoy the atmosphere.

The Origins of Halloween

Halloween, originally celebrated as the evening before All Saints' Day, has its roots in ancient Celtic harvest festivals, particularly Samhain. This was celebrated on November 1st and was of great importance to the Celtic Druids. Here it was believed that the souls of the deceased could come into contact with the living that night. This leads us to the question of how to approach Halloween in today's context. According to bibleinfo.com, celebrating Halloween can also include reflection on the themes of the holiday.

Whether wizards, zombies or witches – bring your family and friends with you to celebrate the spookiest night of the year in Warendorf together. Here’s to an eerily beautiful evening full of surprises, lights and delicious scents!

For more information about this special event, visit the official website of the city of Warendorf: warendorf.de.