Autumn is the perfect time for family fun in Budapest! As the season changes, the city comes alive with activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and laughter for all ages. From cozy afternoons to lively adventures, there’s something for every family to enjoy together.
Garden of Lights
This October, the Garden of Lights returns, filling the evenings with magic and wonders. Now in its third year, the beloved multimedia and light exhibition invites visitors into a dazzling new story set in Neverland, following the mischievous adventures of Peter Pan. As you wander the glowing garden, you’ll encounter mermaids, fairies, Indians, and pirates, making it a truly enchanting experience that lights up the darker autumn nights.
1083 Budapest, Illés utca 25.| Website
Chimney Cake Festival
Between October 10–12, Budapest welcomes the 12th edition of the Chimney Cake Festival, a must for foodies and sweet lovers. Ten stands will offer freshly baked, charcoal-roasted chimney cakes, including filled, allergy-friendly, and dessert varieties, plus Chimney Fondue. The festival spans 3 stages and 6 locations across the Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden and the Biodome, offering plenty of programs and an opportunity to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
1146 Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 6-12.| Website
Csopa Science Center
Csopa Science Center offers over a hundred exciting adventures for the whole family! Hop on the Curious-Wheeled Car, spin through the vortex, lie on the Fakir’s Bed, and explore the Mirror Maze. Try the Flying Mirror experience, mix up your face, and snap a selfie with the scientists! Don’t miss the spectacular science show in the Öveges Hall, and grab a lab coat in Gedeon Richter’s lab—just a few of the countless interactive experiences waiting to be discovered.
1039 Budapest, Mátyás király út 24. | Website
Children’s Railway
Since 1950, Budapest’s Children’s Railway has been winding its way through the picturesque Buda Hills, linking Széchenyihegy and Hűvösvölgy. Along the route, passengers pass lookout towers, forest playgrounds, pilgrimage sites, and even the Budakeszi Wildlife Park. Fully functioning like a real railway—with ticket offices, signals, switches, and a timetable—the railway is uniquely operated by children. The journey includes six stops and takes around 50 minutes.
1121 Budapest, Hegyhát út 3-5. | Website
Svábhegy Observatory
Looking for a fun way to spend a crisp autumn day with the family? Head to the Svábhegy Observatory, where kids and adults alike can explore planets, constellations, and galaxies through amazing telescopes. With interactive experiments, hands-on demos, and expert guides to answer all your questions, it’s a playful and inspiring way to discover the stars. Even if it’s cloudy, there are special programs that keep the fun going.
1121 Budapest, Konkoly-Thege Miklós út 15-17. | Website
Lumina Park
Budapest’s beloved winter attraction is opening its gates once again on Margaret Island – this time starting already in autumn! From October 22, 2025 until March 1, 2026, the Magic Adventure will enchant visitors with dazzling lights, taking you on a journey through magical landscapes and fairytale worlds. As the evenings grow cooler and darker, Lumina Park transforms the Palatinus Baths into a glowing wonderland, perfect for a cozy autumn night stroll.
1003 Budapest, Soó Rezső stny. 1. | Website
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