# Autumn cultural and community events in Benelux > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-cultural-and-community-events-in-benelux > Updated: 2026-10-09T07:59:36.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Various cultural, community, and seasonal activities are scheduled across the Netherlands and Belgium for the autumn season. In the Netherlands, events include autumn markets and historical tours at Cannenburgh Castle, as well as a 500th-anniversary celebration for Carolus Clusius at the Hortus Botanicus Leiden. Other regional activities include the Cinekid Festival in Barendrecht, environmental awareness initiatives such as the ‘Nacht van de Nacht’ in Rouveen and Zwolle, and a park cleanup in Groningen. Seasonal festivities also feature Halloween-themed events, including a ‘Haunted Hospital’ experience, ‘Screamnight’ in Velsen, and folklore-themed children’s activities at Museum Hagedoorns Plaatse. In Belgium, dance-based environmental education for children is being conducted in Aalst. ## Claims - Theater het Kruispunt is hosting the Cinekid Festival on Wednesday, October 21. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The theme for this year's Cinekid Festival is ‘Spot on’. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Featured films include Kabam 2, De Grote Droom, Sticht Head, and Extraordinary. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Admission for films is €6.50 per person. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: Autumn community and cultural events scheduled across the Netherlands and Belgium Various autumn cultural and community events are taking place across the Netherlands and Belgium, including the Cinekid Festival, environmental awareness programs, and seasonal Halloween festivities. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cinekid-festival-to-be-held-at-theater-het-kruispunt ### 2026-10-06: Autumn cultural events scheduled at Cannenburgh Castle and Hortus Botanicus Leiden Cultural autumn events are taking place in the Netherlands, including seasonal activities at Cannenburgh Castle and celebrations of Carolus Clusius at the Hortus Botanicus Leiden. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/autumn-cultural-events-scheduled-at-cannenburgh-castle-and-hortus-botanicus-leiden --- Cite as: Autumn cultural and community events in Benelux. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-cultural-and-community-events-in-benelux