We started in 2019 with THE most talked about topic here in Stuttgart: Feinstaubalarm. Even though this topic caused a lot of bad blood in Stuttgart, the city announced that the rates are getting better and there is a chance that Stuttgart might not need the alarm in the future anymore. Yeah!

We celebrated Fasching in February and March 2019. In my post I pointed out the Fasching tradition and what was going on in Stuttgart for the occasion.

In March Stuttgart became one attraction richer: Banksy’s Love is in the bin moved to Staatsgalerie.

It sounded like an April’s fool but it was true: Starting in April 2019 the prices for the public transport in Stuttgart became cheaper for most of us. The article I wrote about this was one of the most read ones in 2019 – together with my general guide to public transport in Stuttgart.

Then, also in April, I announced what was my personal highlight in 2019: my pregnancy 🙂 More pregnancy related posts followed like the one about the aqua fit course I’ve visited, a pregnancy update at 8 months, the post about my fun baby shower, tips for where you can buy baby furniture and other stuff in Stuttgart and my post about what you should put in your hospital bag.

In June I’ve tried something new: guided meditation, offered in English by the wonderful Stef. I loved her class so much that we teamed up and I wrote a sponsored post about her and her meditation classes. So if you feel like you need to relax and rewind, try one of her courses!

And I’ve formed anther partnership: I’ve met the lovely Veerle from reloxx relocation services. I loved her personal approach to relocation services instantly as the international community of Stuttgart is as important to her as it is to me. So we decided we team up. So if you need help moving to Stuttgart, check out Veerle’s services. She will support you finding a place to live, a school for your kids, help you with the paper work and much, much more. An most importantly, it will feel like a good old friend is supporting you!

Before I became pregnant I have written a hiking guide for the city of Leinfelden-Echterdingen together with my dad, a famous author for hiking books in and around Stuttgart. In July I have shared the download-link where you can get the brochure in English for free on the blog (Of course you can still download it for free, just follow the like above :-))

I came back from my maternity leave in September with a post about my visit to the pumpkin fair in Ludwigsburg.

In November I shared what I have learned in the first three months from being a new mom in Stuttgart.

And with the snap of a finger it was Christmas time again. I wrote about German Christmas traditions, the best Christmas markets in and around Stuttgart and last minute ideas for (Stuttgart themed) Christmas presents and my 7 favorite stalls on Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt this year.

As I have noticed that my monthly reviews about what life feels like being a new mom in Stuttgart are interesting for some of you, I turned them into a series. So I also wrote another post after 4 months.

And last but not least, New Year’s Eve is knocking on the door. If you haven’t decided what you want to do you will find inspiration in my post about fun events that are going on that night in Stuttgart. And if you want to know how Germans celebrate, check out my article about German Silvester traditions.

So, in a nutshell, this was 2019 on Living in Stuttgart.

I want to take the opportunity to thank each of you so very, very much for reading and following my blog. From all the comments and messages I get from you I know that some of you follow me for ages already and that is the biggest compliment I can get as a blogger. I hope I will “see” you again next year.

And for now all that is left to say for me is I hope you have a wonderful Silvester night and a fantastic start into 2020. Happy New Year everybody!

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• On Saturday you can enjoy an Italian Brunch at Mozzarella Bar.
• The brewery Rothaus has an own bar at Gerber shopping center for a while now. On December 28 they will celebrate a special party for beer lovers.
• You like brass music? Then you should not miss German Brass at Liederhalle on December 28.
• Enjoying Fondue in the winter months is quite traditional in Germany. A lot of families have it for Christmas or New Year’s Eve. If you haven’t had the chance yet to try it, visit Maritim Alm Stuttgart on December 28 for their cozy Fondue evening.
• Tango Palace will host a Milonga Double night on December 29 with modern and classical milonga.
• How about a bit of Beethoven? On December 29 you can listen to his 9th symphony Ode to joy at Liederhalle.
• On December 29 you have the chance to watch NFL Football with other American Football fans at Kraftpaule.
• Go sledding in downtown Stuttgart at Stadtpalais: Stuttgart im Schnee/Stuttgart covered in snow is a fun urban installation with special events and a slope for sleds that will be open this weekend in Stuttgart.
• Weltweihnachtszirkus has opened its gates and you can visit it this weekend. It will be moderated in German but in order to enjoy all the amazing acts you don’t really need to speak the language.
• Christmas Garden at Wilhelma is also still going on this weekend in Stuttgart

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New Year’s Eve events in Stuttgart: parties!

• This is definitely something you should consider doing on December 31: For the first year ever, the city of Stuttgart will host a New Years Eve Party at Schlossplatz. Fireworks are banned but a laser- and light show will catapult you in the new year 2020. The wish for cleaner air in downtown Stuttgart and a safer city center on Silvester night stood at the beginning of this new event. I have to say: I love it! If you’ve been at Schlossplatz on New Years Eve once you know what a war zone Schlossplatz can turn into. I didn’t feel safe there at all. And I think nobody liked to take their children there. Now, with this new event, the heart of Stuttgart will become a place where everybody, kids, adults and grandparents, locals and newcomers, can celebrate together into the new year. Before midnight a show will be hosted. Obviously it will be held in German and it might be difficult to follow the Swabian comedian Dodokay. But there will also be live Jazz music, a drum band, acrobatics and more. So I am sure that even if you don’t speak German you will have a great time.
• The biggest private party might be the one at SI-Centrum. Four floors and a 3 courses buffet await you.
• One of the craziest events on New Year’s Eve is definitely the Let’s get wild Rock’n Roll festival at Universum that lasts for four days, from December 28  to 31!
• Your over 30 and want to have a great time with people your age? Then visit the Ü30 Fete at Zollamt!(Ü stands for über which means over in German… and Fete is a German word for party :-))
• If you like to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Stuttgart in style, the Golden Twenties Silvester Party at Amici is your event. Dress up, marvel at the decoration in the style of this glamorous decade. You can choose between the Gala Dinner and/or Party option.
• Another opportunity for a very festive New Years Eve is Silvester unter Kronleuchtern/New Year’s Eve under Chandeliers at Mövenpick Hotel.
• You’ve had enough dressing up to do for the Christmas celebrations? Then the super casual Come as you are Silvester Party at Maulwurf is the event you want to go to!
• The one and only Rock New Year’s Eve Party of Stuttgart awaits you at Classic Rock Cafe.
• Music from the 80s and 90s awaits you at LKA Longhorn.
• Swing into 2020 at HappyFeet.
• Tango Palace organizes a Milonga-Silvester.
• How about a karaoke party for New Years Eve?! Then visit Q-Stuttgart!
• For all of you who don’t want to stop partying when the sun comes up: At Boa they organize an After Hour Silvester Party that starts at 5 am on January 1!

Of course this is just a small selection of parties and events that are going on on New Year’s Eve in Stuttgart, based on my personal preferences and experiences. And if you want to know more about German traditions on New Year’s Eve, check out this post.

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• Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart shows a selection of animated films for kids at Best of Tricks for Kids on December 21. The films don’t have dialogues so it doesn’t matter which language you and your little ones are speaking.
• Are you in need of some more presents or a dress for the holidays? If vintage is your thing you will find everything at the X-Mas textil/vintage flea market at Transit/Bergamo on December 21.
• Another vintage flea market takes place on December 21 at Kaufhaus Mitte.
• Milaneo shopping center is open until midnight on December 21. Santa will be present, too…
• The Grabkapelle, the Taj Mahal of Stuttgart, will open its gates on December 22. Next to being able to step into the beautiful building you can enjoy Glühwein and Christmas cookies and listen to Christmas songs.
• A great event for (hobby) singers is 1. Stuttgarter Weihnachtssingen at Gazi Stadion on December 22. Sing German and international Christmas songs with hundreds of other people in the stadium and get into the right mood for Christmas.
• Watch NFL Football live at Kraftpaule on December 22.
• Visiting this design fair is a tradition with many locals: Holy Shit Shopping is THE place where you can find your last-minute Christmas presents that don’t look like such. Phoenixhalle, December 21 and 22.
• Christmas Garden is still going on this weekend in Stuttgart.
• Go sledding in downtown Stuttgart at Stadtpalais: Stuttgart im Schnee/Stuttgart covered in snow is a fun urban installation with special events and a slope for sleds that will be open this weekend in Stuttgart.
• Weltweihnachtszirkus has opened its gates and you can visit it this weekend. It will be moderated in German but in order to enjoy all the amazing acts you don’t really need to speak the language.
• This weekend you have the chance to visit the first vegan Christmas market in Stuttgart.
• The major Christmas markets are of course still going on this weekend in Stuttgart:  Stuttgart Christmas Market will be open until December 23, and Esslingen Christmas Market as well as Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market until December 22. Find out more about the Christmas markets in and around Stuttgart in this post. For inspiration which stalls are a MUST SEE at Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt, check out this post.

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Top 7 stall at Stuttgart Christmas market 2019

If you feel like Swabian food, have the Schwaben Liebe plate at curlles culinarium! It comes with one Maultasche (they even have vegetarian ones!!) and Käsespätzle (Swabian cheese noodles). And at currles the Käsespätzle are not made with a random cheese, no! They have a huge cheese wheel of Bergkäse/mountain cheese where they put the hot noodles in. Käsespätzle and Maultaschen are not a traditional Christmas dish but if you want to try local food while visiting Stuttgart Christmas market, this is your chance. currles culinarium is located at Marktplatz, next to the fountain.

Top 6 stall at Christmas market 2019

Here comes a traditional food of Stuttgart Christmas market that isn’t even German: Langos! Langosh is a Hungarian speciality and consists of deep fried dough with various toppings. My favorite topping: garlic sauce! If you don’t want to smell like garlic for the rest of the day, sour cream and cheese is also awesome and very popular 🙂 There are two stalls that sell Langos that I can recommend personally. One of them is also located at Marktplatz next to the fountain, the other one is next to Altes Schloss, in Dorotheenstraße.

Top 5 stall at Stuttgart Christmas market 2019

Christstollen, a traditional German fruit bread, is very popular for the Christmas season. You can buy it in many bakeries and even supermarkets like Edeka and even Aldi sells them. I have to admit I was never a huge fan because mostly the bakeries use candied fruits and raisins and the bread tastes too sweet and is a bit dry. BUT this year I have found a stall that sells what I think is the best Christstollen in the whole wide world! 🙂 Directly at Schlossplatz you find Beckabeck and they sell Albstollen. You HAVE TO try it! Instead of raisins they use cherries and that makes a huuuuge difference. The bread is juicy and sososooooo tasty! I came back 3 times to buy new Christstollen this year! 🙂

Top 4 stall at Stuttgart Christmas market 2019

You find the BEST Glühwein of Stuttgart Christmas market at Schillerplatz. The stall Zum Schäfer sells Glühwein that is made with wine from the local vineyard Zaiß. They produce high quality wine and therefore the Glühwein is also really good. Next to the traditional red mulled wine they even sell white and rosé Glühwein! How awesome is that?! 😀 My favorite is the white one.

Top 3 stall at Stuttgart Christmas market 2019

The Finnish version of Glühwein is called Glögi and you can try it at Karlsplatz at the Finnish Christmas Village. Glögi is made of Finnish berries. If the German Glühwein is a bit too sweet for your taste Glögi might be your drink of choice. Less sweet, more fruity.

Top 2 stall at Stuttgart Christmas market 2019

If all these fruity hot drinks are not your thing, how about Mead?! There is only one stall at Stuttgart Christmas market that sells it and you find it next to Schillerplatz on Kirchstraße (in between Schillerplatz and Marktplatz). This stall is super traditional and has been around for 40 years! They even sell an alcohol free punsh that is infused with real honey and tastes REALLY good (as a breastfeeding mom I am always super thankful when I find yummy alternatives to the alcoholic drinks and this punsh made my day :-)). This year, Moritz has tried their Mead with cherry juice and liked it a lot, too. This stall also sells a lot of honey themed (alcoholic) beverages and products for take away.

Top 1 stall at Stuttgart Christmas market 2019

Two words: Smoked salmon! No, four words: World best smoked salmon!!! “Where?!?” you might ask now. At the Finnish Christmas Village at Karlsplatz. Seriously, if you like salmon you DO NOT WANT TO MISS this stall. Their salmon is amazing. They have open fires next to the stall and smoke the fish right there. You can order a plate of smoked salmon or smoked salmon in a bread roll. Either option tastes delicious. Again: YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT! Trust me! 🙂

These are my personal top 7 stalls at Stuttgart Christmas market 2019. Do you have a favorite stall, too? What makes it so special and why do you like this one in particular? Let me know in the comments! 🙂

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Christmas Markets in Stuttgart

• The most obvious Christmas Market to visit for anybody living in Stuttgart is the big one in Stuttgart. It stretches from Schlossplatz via Karlsplatz all the way to Marktplatz. Stuttgart Christmas Market is not only one of the biggest Christmas Markets in the area, it’s also particularly pretty because all of the stands display an individual roof decoration. There is even a competition going on and one lucky stand wins a prize for the most beautiful decoration every year! Next to many food stands you also find some fun rides for kids at Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt. Moreover you can enjoy a concert for free every evening as choirs are performing daily on the stairs in front of the city hall. Tip from a local: Take the public transport to get to Stuttgart Christmas Market! The U-Bahn stations Schlossplatz, Charlottenplatz and Rathaus are close by as well as the S-Bahn stations Hauptbahnhof and Stadtmitte. Stuttgart Christmas Market is open from November 27 until December 23.
  
• One special part of Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt is the Finnish Christmas Village (Finnisches Weihnachtsdorf). Here you can enjoy smoked salmon, drink a glass of Glögi (the Finnish version of mulled wine) and shop for Scandinavian products. The Finnish Christmas Village is located at Karlsplatz, right next to the U-Bahn station Charlottenplatz and it is open from November 27. to December 22.
• Also part of the Christmas Market in Stuttgart but technically a market for itself is Wintertraum at Schlossplatz. If offers an ice rink as well as several food stands. Moreover, it is open even after Christmas, from November 20 until January 1.
• Not really a Christmas Market but a very special Christmas attraction is Christmas Garden at Wilhelma. When it is getting dark, the botanical and zoological gardens at Wilhelma light up brightly. More than 20 light installations await you along a 2 km loop and food stands invite you to take a break and enjoy the romantic atmosphere. Christmas Garden is open between November 14 and  January 6. Mind that you have to buy a ticket in advance in order to get inside. If you want to get an idea of what awaits you check out my post about my visit to Christmas Garden at Wilhelma from last year.
  
• There is an alternative Christmas market going on at Marienplatz between November 29 and December 15 called Wouahou Winterdorf / Wouahou Winter Village. Not only food stands and little shops await you but also information stands for sustainability and a big tipi.
• At Adventsmarkt im Hospitalhof you can shop for handmade products on December 3.
• A Beer Adventsmarkt will take place on December 6 and 7 at Cast Brauerei Stuttgart. There will be more than 50 different beer styles available to drink and purchase as christmas gifts for your special someone!
• A small and very cozy Christmas market is Adventszauber at Mozartplatz/Heusteigviertel on December 15. Local shops like present themselves with stands and next to yummy food and drinks, live music, a special fire show and attractions for the kids await you.
• On December 21 the first Vegan Christmas Market of Stuttgart will take place at Karl-Kloß-Jugendbildungsstätte. Next to vegan food you might find the one or other Christmas gift.
• Most  the quarters of Stuttgart have their own, small Christmas markets going on, mostly only for a weekend. For example in Vaihingen from November 30 to December 1, in Weilimdorf from November 30 to December 1 too and in Bad Cannstatt from November 26 to December 23.

Christmas Markets around Stuttgart

• The Esslingen Christmas Market is probably one of the most famous markets in the area because of its medieval part. At the Esslingen Medieval Market you can find merchants in historical garments offering their goods, craftsmen like pewterers, felt-makers, and glass-blowers demonstrating their craftsmanship and artists fascinating their audience with juggling, music and more. Definitely worth a visit! Tip from a local: Go early and during the week! It is always crowded there but it get’s worse on weekends and in the evening. The Esslingen Medieval Market and Christmas Market is open from November 26 until December 22.
• You find another historically themed Christmas Market in Ludwigsburg. With all the light installations the  Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market is definitely a beauty. Nestled between two baroque churches and underneath the huge illuminated wings of angels you will feel enchanted right away. It is open from November 26 to December 22.
• Another very special Christmas market takes place between December 3 and 8 in Tübingen: chocolART! You might guess it already: it’s all about chocolate!! 😀
• In Fellbach a Christmas Market as well as an ice rink await you. Moreover a special program for kids is organized next to the town hall. Fellbach Christmas Market is open from November 30 until December 21.
• The beer garden Schwabengarten in Leinfelden has turned into a Winter Village. WinterdörfLE is not a real Christmas Market as the stands where you can buy gifts are missing. But you find four food stands and an open fire there. And if you’re into curling, you can go for it here, too.
• Castle Hohenzollern is worth a visit anyway but on when it turns into a medieval Christmas Market it is even more stunning. You can visit the Royal Christmas Market / Königlicher Weihnachtsmarkt from November 29 to December 2 and again from December 6 to 8. Please mind that you have to pay an entrance fee to get in the castle.
• Ever visited a Christmas Market in a stable? You can do so at Gärtringen-Rohrau on December 7 and 8 as well as 14 and 15. Rohrauer Stallweihnachtsmarkt awaits you in the stable of an organic farm. Here you find stands from local producers who are selling handmade goods and you can watch traditional craftsmen performing their work.
• At Waiblingen Christmas Market you will find something very special: Christmas cellars! In these cellars handmade goods as well as an exhibition of Christmas calendars await you. The Christmas Market in Waiblingen is open from November 29 to December 19.
• Shop for the perfect Christmas tree while enjoying a glass of Glühwein or browsing through locally produced artwork at Christbaummarkt Prevorst in Oberstenfeld-Prevorst on every weekend before Christmas starting on December 8.

These are just some of the many, many Christmas markets in the region. What are your favorite ones?

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• Aparently there is a TED talk going on this Saturday, October 26, at Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research. The topic: Lab2App
• You like oldtimer cars? Then you should not miss the Oldtimertreffen/Oldtimer Meetup on top of Züblin Parkhaus on October 26.
• The pub Schlampazius is an institution in Stuttgart and definitely worth a visit anyway. On October 26 you can combine grabbing a bite with shopping as Schlampazius organizes its first Kneipenflohmarkt/Pub Flea Market!
• The African Open Mic is back in Stuttgart and celebrates Black, African and Afrodiasporan voices from in and around Stuttgart on October 26 at Weltcafé.
• Stuttgart Expat Meetups organizes a fun Jazz and Soul night at Maritim Hotel on October 26.
• On October 26 you can shop the night away at Long Shopping Night in downtown Stuttgart. The city will also be beautifully illuminated for the occasion.
• If you feel like you need a break, visit REBOOT Guided Meditation on Sunday! Stef, the guide, is really good and I know what I am speaking of as I joined one of her classes a while ago and loved it.
• I have heard so many good things about this event that I really wanna go soon with my little girl: Babyconcert at Marmorsaal im Weißenburgpark is back this Sunday! One concert starts at 11 am, another one at 1 pm and they last for 45 minutes.
• The weather is supposed to be lovely this weekend so how about going on a bike tour?! You could join a tour organized by Stuttgart Expat Meetups to Danube River on Sunday, October 27!
• I know that some of you like historic trams so here comes a little gem: This weekend, on October 26 and 27 in Stuttgart you can enjoy one of the city’s most famous trams from the 60s, the GT 4.
• The 8th International >tangoloft< Milonga Weekend is going on in Stuttgart on October 26 and 27.
• This weekend the Firefighters in Degerloch organize their annual festival Degerlocher Kirbe. Live music and local specialities await you and the shops will be open on Sunday, too.

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• On October 19 you can shop for creative design items and fashion pieces at Kunst und Design Markt/Market for Art and Design at Im Wizemann. Over 140 artists and sellers will be present.
• Are you currently looking for a job? Then you should visit the fair Jobmesse on October 19 at Messe Stuttgart. There will be career opportunities for all ages and qualification levels. Moreover, the accompanying program includes free application portfolio checks, presentations on career search topics as well as application photo shootings.
• Kleidertauschparty/clothes exchange party meets second-hand sale: On October 19 you can either exchange used clothes or shop for vintage clothes at Fairkauf
• You like disco and you like bowling? Then Disco Bowling organized by Stuttgart Expat Meetups on October 19 at City Bowling Stuttgart is your event! 🙂
• Stuttgartnacht is one of my favorite annual events in Stuttgart! This year, on October 19, 60 venues like theaters, clubs, churches, cinemas… participate. You buy one ticket and can visit as many as you want. THE chance to get to know a lot about Stuttgart in one night!
• When Korean music is your thing you should visit the Korean Night on October 19 at Kala Club.
• Forró de Domingo meets Arte Nacional Capoeira Stuttgart on October 19 at Aloft Stuttgart.
• A Freestyle Rap Battle will be going on at Schräglage on October 19.
• Leinfelden-Echterdingen is home of the famous Filderkrautfest/Filder cabbage. And this cabbage will be celebrated at Filderkrautfest on October 19 and 20 all over town. The fun festival starts even on October 18 with a long shopping night and shops will also be open on Sunday! Next to many food stands live music and program highlights for young and old await you.
• Here’s something for foodies: The fair Speiß &Trank/Food&Drinks will be held at Alte Kelter Fellbach on October 19 and 20. Here you can try exclusive wine, craft beer and handmade treats.
• The fun annual festival around the pumpkin, the Kürbisausstellung (pumpkin festival) in Ludwigsburg is going on throughout October. I’ve recently visited the festival with the little one in tow and had a great time! Read more about our experience in my post Celebrating the pumpkin.

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Stuttgartnacht is one of my favorite events in Stuttgart every year. With one ticket (18 Euro) you’ll get admission to over sixty venues like theatres, live clubs, cinemas, churches and more – and all await you with a special program. Of course many of the shows are offered in German but there are still a lot of venues you can visit at Stuttgartnacht 2019 if you don’t speak the language.

Here come my favorite places, shows and exhibitions at Stuttgartnacht 2019 for non-German-speakers:

• Enjoy an African Dance Night at the City Hall/Rathaus! As the city of Stuttgart celebrates the 40. anniversary of it’s partnership with the city of Cairo you can enjoy a lot of African attractions like belly dance shows, Henna hand painting, a photo exhibition about Cairo and more. And as every year you can ride the historical lift Paternoster and visit the bell tower which is usually closed for the public.
• The Stuttgart Ballet Company will perform four entertaining pieces at 7:30 pm at Schauspielhaus.
• Don’t miss the Burlesque Show at Frau Blum. Performances start every full hour from 7 to 11 pm. Make sure to arrive early as it will be crowded!
• A very special location for an event night like Stuttgartnacht 2019 is definitely Graveyard Heslach. Here you can listen to funeral Jazz from New Orleans and Gospels.
• At Chivasso Conditorei a creative mix of different music genres awaits you: from Polkabeats to Folk, from Rock to Metal and from Jazz to House.
• More music: Tango and Percussion sounds will be performed at Matthäuskirche.
• Relax at a meditative sound journey at Cielo, starting at 7 pm. Afterwards Tango, Butoh, Zentangle and more await you.
• A fun Ghostwalk in English will take place at 10 pm. You will lean more about spooky monks, a headless horseman and other shady figures… Meeting point it the corner of the city hall/Rathaus where Hirschstraße leads into Marktplatz.
• How about exploring Stuttgart-Ost on an e-bike? You can do so with Stuttgart by Bike, starting at 7 pm at Hackstraße 2. If you need to rent an e-bike please contact the organizers via email: info@stuttgart-by-bike.com
• Kraftpaule is famous for it’s great selection of craft beer. At Stuttgartnacht 2019 the location will be the home of live Rock’n Roll music and an hourly Burlesque show.
• What does the night sky above Stuttgart look like? Find it out at Sternwarte Stuttgart!

But Stuttgartnacht 2019 doesn’t end at midnight. On the contrary, you can dance the night away at the following locations:

• BOA
• Freund + Kupferstecher
• Kiste
• Romantica
• Staatstheater Stuttgart
• Chivasso Conditorei
• LKA-Longhorn

For more information about Stuttgartnacht 2019 visit www.stuttgartnacht.de/faq

Picture credit for all photos above: PV Projekt Verlag

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• OK, I have to take back what I just said right away as some highlight events are taking place outside, like the fun annual festival around the pumpkin, the Kürbisausstellung (pumpkin festival) in Ludwigsburg! It is on throughout October, until November 4. I’ve recently visited the festival with the little one in tow and had a great time! Read more about our experience in my post Celebrating the pumpkin.
• And of course there is Cannstatter Wasen taking place until October 13. Your annual chance to dance on tables and drink beer out of huge Bierkrüge!
• You have too many clothes? But you wouldn’t mind some new(ish) pieces? Then visit the Kleidertauschparty/Clothes Exchange Party on October 3 at Raupe Immersatt! Bring your used stuff and take home some other second hand pieces.
• Dance Salsa on October 5 at Stadtpalais.
• Laugh the night away at English Comedy Night at Climax Institutes on October 5.
• Struggling with German? Then this is your month! First of all you can visit the play The awful German language by Mark Twain on October 7, performed by NEAT at Merlin. Secondly, my fun  German Conversations groups are back! More about this later in the post.
• On October 10 the International Women’s Club of Stuttgart organizes a Bump & Baby Playgroup (0-3 years) starting at 10 am at EKIZ in Stuttgart-West. New members are very welcome.
• Enjoy pulled pork and spare ribs, burgers and hot dogs or donuts, freak shakes, cupcakes, cookie dough and more at the American Food Festival between October 11 and 13 at the U-Bahn station Hofen.
• Another Kleidertauschparty/Clothes Exchange Party takes place at VHS Stuttgart on October 11.
• Meet local companies and creative minds at the fair Made in Stuggi on October 12 and 13. Next to culinary highlights, fashion, jewelry, design and furniture will await you at Carl Benz Arena.
• Get to know Möhringen better this October in Stuttgart, at the street festival Möhringer Herbst on October 13. Local shops will be open and await you with some nice specials.
• You want to improve your spoken German and meet new people at the same time? Then you should join my German Conversation Groups! We meet once a week, starting on October 17, for ten times in a row in cafés in downtown Stuttgart. My philosophy to conversation groups is that an atmosphere where everybody feels comfortable is crucial. Thus I keep the groups super small (max 6 people). I offer different groups that range from level B1 to C2. For the first time I also offer two groups during the day, the other groups take place in the evening. So if you want to train your spoken German – or finally loose your fear to speak German – contact me! 🙂
• On October 18 and 19 you can shop for creative design items and fashion pieces at Kunst und Design Markt/Market for Art and Design at Im Wizemann. Over 140 artists and sellers will be present.
• Are you currently looking for a job? Then you should visit the fair Jobmesse on October 19 at Messe Stuttgart. There will be career opportunities for all ages and qualification levels. Moreover, the accompanying program includes free application portfolio checks, presentations on career search topics as well as application photo shootings.
• You like disco and you like bowling? Then Disco Bowling organized by Stuttgart Expat Meetups on October 19 at City Bowling Stuttgart is your event! 🙂
• Stuttgartnacht is one of my favorite annual events in Stuttgart! This year, on October 19, 60 venues like theaters, clubs, churches, cinemas… participate. You buy one ticket and can visit as many as you want. THE chance to get to know a lot about Stuttgart in one night!

  

• Forró de Domingo meets Arte Nacional Capoeira Stuttgart on October 19 at Aloft Stuttgart.
• Leinfelden-Echterdingen is home of the famous Filderkrautfest/Filder cabbage. And this cabbage will be celebrated at Filderkrautfest on October 19 and 20 all over town. The fun festival starts even on October 18 with a long shopping night and shops will also be open on Sunday! Next to many food stands live music and program highlights for young and old await you.
• Here’s something for foodies: The fair Speiß &Trank/Food&Drinks will be held at Alte Kelter Fellbach on October 19 and 20. Here you can try exclusive wine, craft beer and handmade treats.
• Play beerpong on October 23 at TSM University Hohenheim. Because… why not?! 😀

  

• On October 24 and 31 you can enjoy what is probably the silliest staging of Romeo and Juliet ever: Romeo and Juliet (with Clowns) performed by NEAT. And yes, there will be clowns. A lot of them. Actually every character will be played by a clown. That definitely sounds like a night at the theater  you don’t want to miss!
• Are you in need of some fabric? Then come to Stoffmarkt/Fabric Market at Karlsplatz on October 25. More than 140 sellers will be present.
• On October 26 you can shop the night away at Long Shopping Night in downtown Stuttgart. The city will also be beautifully illuminated for the occasion.
• Markt der Völker/Market of Nations is a huge market for international handicraft. It takes place from October 31 to November 3 at Phoenixhalle.

Transparency: This article contains unpaid advertisements. In this post I point out events that are going on this October  in Stuttgart that I can recommend personally. I did not get paid by the organizers to do so. Paid contend is always highlighted as such on Living in Stuttgart. Moreover, I researched the information about the events to my best knowledge but I cannot be hold responsible for any inaccuracy.

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