The best price for a weekend adventure? Free.

From medieval sword fights and massive folk festivals to live music, family fun and plenty of wine, these events pack in the entertainment without costing a cent.

Folk festival: Go big at one of Germany’s oldest folk festivals, where about 180 rides, vendors, food stalls and entertainment options take over the banks of the Nahe River in Bad Kreuznach. Dive into the carnival atmosphere from 5 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, with plenty to eat, ride and explore well into the festivities. Free admission.

Family activity day: Keep the kids busy with a full day of arts and crafts, games, musical performances and plenty of hands-on fun at this lively family celebration in Kusel from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. With activities and entertainment around every corner, there’s plenty for little ones to discover. Free admission.

Wine fest: Sip your way around the globe with more than 200 wines waiting to be discovered at this spirited wine festival in Saarbrücken from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Live music, tempting street food and a festive summer atmosphere make it an easy place to settle in for the evening. Free admission.

Medieval spectacle: Step into a world of knights, pirates and flowing Pfalz wine at this medieval fantasy celebration in Erpolzheim Friday through Sunday. Catch fiery performances and sword fights, grab a drink at the tavern, and let the kids climb aboard a pirate ship and dive into interactive adventures. Free admission.