Fall is officially making its presence known, and this weekend comes with plenty of reasons to get out of the house.

Sip your way through autumnal vineyards, sample whiskey on the trail, celebrate manga or soak up some classic Pfalz fun around the Kaiserslautern area.

Autumn Wine Hike: Take your wine with a side of vineyard views on this scenic autumn hike in Freinsheim from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The 4.4-mile trail winds through vineyards heavy with ripening grapes, with 18 stops serving wine and food along the way. Admission is free.

Manga Day 2026: Dive into a world of manga with special events and promotions at comic book stores, bookstores and libraries across Germany all day Saturday. More than 1,200 locations are taking part in Manga Day, so use the online shop finder to track down the action near you. Admission varies by location.

Whiskey Hike: Earn your next dram on a guided loop hike past the Humberg Tower near Kaiserslautern Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The roughly 4.3-mile route climbs about 620 feet and comes with six samples of high-quality whiskey, mostly Scottish single malts, along the way. Admission is 47 euros, and registration is required.

Folk Fest: Break out your festival spirit for a weekend of traditional kerwe fun at this lively folk fest in Weilerbach starting at 7 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Settle in for a classic community celebration and plenty of local atmosphere. Admission is free.

Autumn Garden Market: Green thumbs up for one last seasonal hurrah as Zweibrücken’s rose garden bids farewell to the growing season from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Browse plants, colorful autumn arrangements and garden accessories, then grab something to eat or drink while taking in the blooms. Admission is 5.50 euros for adults and 2 euros for children ages 6 to 17.