Sundays open in Münsterland

Colourful hustle and bustle and a good mood

Over 240 showmen on an area of almost 25,000 square metres form the impressive setting for the Lippborg Market, one of the most traditional folk festivals in Westphalia. The 325th anniversary was celebrated in 2018.

Mondays (24.08.2026) are traditionally a day off!

The National Championships will take place in Warendorf on the DOKR grounds from 25 to 20 August. The National Championships are held annually and offer breeders, riders and equestrian enthusiasts the opportunity to see promising young talent and future top-class horses. Visitors can enjoy a varied programme of events alongside the National Championships.

Fun at the funfair with the “Fly Over” and “White Wheel”

Once again this year, the Greven funfair is offering a fantastic mix of family-friendly rides and attractions, thrills and traditional funfair stalls for visitors of all ages. The “White Wheel” Ferris wheel will be on display on Rathausplatz. Another highlight among the rides is the 40-metre-high “Fly Over” chain swing ride on Wilhelmplatz. The “Crazy Vegas” amusement ride promises fun for the whole family. The traditional rides, the bumper cars and the Disco-Jet, are also taking part as usual. Once again this year, around 130 fairground operators will be present at the Greven fair weekend.

The 2026 Greven Fair kicks off on Friday 28 August at 4.00 pm with the ‘Warm-up’ (open until 10.00 pm). On Saturday 29 August, the ‘Happy Hour’ kicks off at 2.00 pm: reduced prices will then apply on many rides until 3.30 pm. The fireworks display on the Ems embankment begins at 10.00 pm. On Sunday 30 August, the fair will continue from 11.00 am following the ecumenical service ‘For the Good of the City’ (on Saturday and Sunday, the fair is open until midnight). On Monday, 31 August, the traditional Lamberutsmarkt draws visitors to the city centre from as early as 7.30 am. The fair then gets underway at 11 am.

To mark NRW Day, shops in the central areas of Münster’s Old Town will be opening their doors. Shops will be open to visitors at locations including the Prinzipalmarkt, Roggenmarkt, Drubbel, Spiekerhof, Überwasserkirchplatz, Rothenburg, Ludgeristraße and other neighbouring streets.

During NRW Day from 28–30 August, numerous exhibitors from across North Rhine-Westphalia will be showcasing their themes and offerings along the various themed streets.

Always on the weekend of the 1st Sunday in September, Beckum presents itself from its best side and welcomes its guests to the town's "parlour". There is a lot to discover and experience in the town centre over the 3 days.

Numerous stalls offer their products and services. Whether on the stage or in the streets, from street artists to live bands, there is something for every taste. On Saturday and Sunday, there will also be a large children's flea market on Hühlstraße and a flea market on Wilhelmstraße.

On Sunday, the city centre shops invite you to stroll around from 13:00 to 18:00.

Visitors can look forward to a colourful programme for the whole family.

The local festival in Haltern am See has been a living tradition for over 40 years. Inside and outside the town walls, there are numerous stalls, fairground rides, three stages and a large selection of catering stands. On the "Haltern am See. Tut gut." stage on the market square, on the "360-Grad-Bühne" stage in the park and on the "Rockbüro-Bühne" stage at the Muttergottesstiege - a varied programme awaits visitors. In Kardinal-Graf-von-Galen-Park and on Kärntner Platz, a funfair with many rides will delight young and old alike. The highlight is the Ferris wheel. On the art mile on the Gantepoth, artists present and sell their lovingly designed works from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm. The children's flea market will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Disselhof from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm for the little sales talents. The issue of participation cards will start on 01.09.2026 from 15.00 in the Old Town Hall.

At the start of September, Borghorst town centre will once again be transformed into a colourful market square, inviting visitors to the traditional town festival. The musical kick-off to the Schweinemarkt begins as early as Friday evening (4 September) with “Ampliforia 48565”. Five bands will take to the stage one after the other, delivering some rock-inspired sounds!

On Saturday (5 September) and Sunday (6 September), between 11 am and 6 pm, you can look forward to a mix of over 50 traders, exhibitors and flea market stalls. Culinary delights and speciality drinks invite you to linger a while and have a natter. In the evening (around 8 pm), the “Big Pig Party” kicks off with the party band “The Lucky Ones” on the “Auf dem Schilde” square.

On Sunday, shops will be open for business, and in addition to the numerous traders’ stalls, a large flea market awaits all visitors.

Opening times:

Fri 7.00 pm, musical kick-off with live music
Sat 11.00 am to 6.00 pm (market stalls/shops)
Sat “Big Pig Party” with live music – from around 8.00 pm
Sun 11.00 to 18.00 (market stalls/retail/flea market)
(Sunday shopping – 13.00 to 18.00)

Dealers and private sellers offer bargain hunters and bookworms a wide range of products. Whether richly illustrated children's books, out-of-print specialist literature or some bibliophile treasures - everyone can find what they are looking for at the Ramsdorf book market.

Open Sunday

But you can also browse to your heart's content beyond the book market on the first Sunday in September in Ramsdorf, as the shopkeepers invite you to stroll around from 13:00.

Visitors then have the opportunity to find out about the latest trends and pick up some bargains at the book market.

Sellers and visitors appreciate the relaxed atmosphere of the entire book market in Ramsdorf. Many traders have been attending the market since its première ten years ago.

Every year, numerous book lovers from the region take the opportunity to stock up on second-hand reading material for little money.

Traditional craftsmanship, offers from local tradespeople, insights into lively club life, culinary delights and the best entertainment are all on offer at the biennial Albersloh craftsmen's and farmers' market. The colourful market bustles around the church and on the Wiemhove.

Organised by the Albersloh Heimatverein e.V., visitors young and old from near and far enjoy a wonderful day in the heart of Albersloh. The varied supporting programme offers adventure and enjoyment for the whole family.

Because the "Heimatfest" festival is taking place this weekend, the shops open at 1 pm.

Haltern am See is a charming town in the northern Ruhr region, which is not only known for its picturesque location on the lake of the same name, but is also an attractive shopping town. The town centre offers a diverse selection of shops, boutiques and cafés that invite you to stroll and linger. Here, visitors will find both large retail chains and local providers that impress with unique products and personalised service. The combination of natural recreation and an appealing range of shops makes Haltern am See a popular destination for shopping enthusiasts and day trippers alike.

Borken invites you to its big anniversary town festival in 2026!

On Thursday 10 September 2026, a comedy evening featuring NightWash Live will take place on the market square from 8.00 pm. On Friday 11 September 2026, children’s entertainer “NILSEN” will create a great atmosphere on the market square. In the evening , The Watermill Blues Band and Pam and the Gangwill delight the crowd with some great hits.
From Saturday to Sunday, 12 and 13 September 2026, the district town will once again be the scene of a colourful spectacle, offering plenty of entertainment for all visitors. A children’s play area has been set up in the town park, and there are plenty of artistic highlights to admire. On Saturday from 2 pm to 5 pm, there will also be a hands-on activity trail for pre-school children on the market square. On Saturday evening, visitors can look forward to a DJ set on the market square!

Of course, the Sunday shopping day is not to be missed, with shops in the town centre and the Ost industrial estate opening their doors from 1 pm to 6 pm. The market on Kirchplatz opens at 11 am. There will also be a large flea market on Otto-Hahn-Straße. Entry is free on all days!

More than 120 exhibitors come to Dülmen for the traditional potato market, including numerous craftspeople, hobby artists and handicraft enthusiasts. On Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, visitors can marvel at and purchase a wide variety of works and products. The book mile on the Königsplatz on Saturday, which this year takes place in combination with the potato market, offers reading material to browse through. Another highlight is the popular Dutch flower and plant market on Coesfelder Straße on Sunday. The shops will be open for shopping from 13:00 to 18:00 on Sunday. Special autumnal highlights and potato-related activities round off the market.

As the main event of the anniversary year marking ‘1175 Years of Drensteinfurt’, the town festival will take place in the market square in mid-September. A particular highlight is the varied stage programme, which will provide top-class entertainment on both days from 12:00 noon. On Saturday, visitors can look forward to a colourful programme running until 2.00 am, whilst on Sunday the festival draws to a lively close at 10.00 pm. Children’s choirs, children’s dance groups and a vaulting display will provide top-class entertainment for the whole family on both days. Younger guests in particular can look forward to Clown Ati Atze and Professor Spaghetti. The programme is rounded off by numerous musical performances. Of course, face painting and Ballooni, the balloon artist, are also a must. Musical highlights also await visitors in the evening: on Saturday, ‘The One Man Rock’n’Roll Show’ by the well-known Barney Wewer and the band ‘Maraton Live’ will get the party started. On Sunday, tenor Sebastian Lo Medico will take to the stage first, before ‘Spanke & Friends’ bring the musical programme to a close. In addition, guests can look forward to a varied supporting programme featuring a welcome reception for new residents and an introduction to local clubs, spectacular helicopter sightseeing flights, and a family area with a bouncy castle. Those interested in technology and emergency services will be in their element at the large vehicle display organised by the fire brigade and other emergency services. At the same time, local shops in the town centre will be open for extended hours on Saturday and will be holding a special shopping day on Sunday. Numerous market stalls and a wide range of food and drink options round off the festive weekend, making a visit to the town centre an experience for the whole family.

A festival centred around the "Asbeck plum" and the listed building ensemble of Asbeck Abbey. The café is open from 13:30. Coffee, plum cake and cold drinks can be purchased here. There will be guided tours for young and old. The museum is also open. Here you can put on VR glasses and take a virtual tour of the medieval monastery complex and learn more about the history of the estate.

On this weekend in September, Stadtlohn would like to ring in the autumn and a colourful programme to ring in the autumn. A stroll through the town centre Stadtlohn town centre with numerous sales and information stands. and information stands. Various musicians from neighbouring weekend will be provided by various musicians from neighbouring Holland. The Stadtlohn retailers also want to make the most of the last warm days of the year and offer additional opening hours on Sunday from 13:00 - 18:00 hrs.

The starting signal for this year's town festival weekend will be given on Saturday, 19 September, at 20:00 on the market and cathedral square in Billerbeck. Visitors can look forward to musical highlights at the traditional town festival opening.

On Sunday, 20 September, at 11.15 a.m., the town festival will be opened by Mayor Marco Lennertz and the Unternehmergemeinschaft Billerbeckerleben e.V. at the cathedral. A colourful programme awaits visitors! Billerbeck's shops will also be open from 1 pm to 6 pm.

When the big city festival takes place in Lüdinghausen in September, you can't miss the Sunday shopping from 1pm to 6pm. The Old Town Market and flea market, which winds its way through the entire town centre and invites you to browse, starts at 11 am. A colourful programme on two stages, many stalls with culinary delights and highlights for younger guests round off the programme.

A visit to the urban landscape is also worthwhile for all art enthusiasts. Under the motto "Art in the Park", it will be transformed into a large open-air art exhibition. The artists themselves are on site and also offer their works for sale.

The Greven town festival takes place in conjunction with an open Sunday.

There will also be a colourful stage programme and numerous information stands, as well as a children's flea market from 13:00 to 17:00

The retailers in Bad Waldliesborn invite you to an open Sunday on the occasion of the Apple Festival.