12 Events in Outside in Jena - The Best Outdoor Events

Fresh seasonal goods, Thuringian specialties, and artisanal quality: Discover the Jena Farmers' Market on October 16 for free at the marketplace. #Jena

Experience Jena with new eyes and an open palate: Discover landmarks, local history, and four culinary stops on October 16, 2026. Book now! #Jena

On October 17, the Jena city center transforms into a large flea market. Immerse yourself in the world of vintage and second-hand!

On October 17, 2026, the established Jenaer Kernberglauf will take place in Jena and surroundings. Details about location and participation will follow.

Several hundred reenactors reenact the Battle of Jena in the village triangle of Cospeda–Lützeroda–Closewitz. There will also be a camp, exhibitions, and a family program.

Experience Jena in the fateful year 1806: Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon and Goethe through the city center and discover local history up close. On October 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM. #Jena1806

Experience Jena between medieval old town, university, and high-tech: exciting stories, famous personalities, and central sights on October 17, 2026. Secure your ticket now! #Jena

Colorful market stalls, practical goods, and a relaxed shopping atmosphere in the heart of Jena: Discover household goods, textiles, shoes, and accessories with free entrance. #ColorfulMarketJena

Double exhibition of the TausendTaten e.V. association at the EAB Jena The two exhibitions show everyday situations of people affected by dementia and their relatives, as well as volunteering in the TausendTaten e.V. association in Jena. "Just a Moment – Encountering Dementia" A smile, a shared moment, a piece of lived community: From 22.09.2026 to 24.10.2026, the Ernst-Abbe Library Jena will present a very special double exhibition in cooperation with the Tausend Taten e.V. in its premises. Two worlds, one connection The exhibition addresses two profound human themes that are inextricably intertwined: living with dementia and the strength of volunteering. On aesthetically designed black-and-white photo panels, you will encounter people affected by dementia, as well as committed volunteers who build bridges into everyday life as mentors. Come by, take a moment, and let these images and words affect you. The exhibition invites you to look closely, break down prejudices, and feel how much warmth is generated through voluntary engagement in our city. Admission is free. We look forward to your visit!

Children and adults are warmly invited to tinker and try things out at the EAB. MINT Wednesday always starts at 4 PM in the workshop (Level 0) with an open offer from witelo e.V. The offer is aimed at children from the elementary school age. Every Wednesday, witelo e.V. comes to the library and unpacks its witelo boxes. Come by for shared experimentation and discovery – friends are of course welcome. Registration is not required! 26.08. | Separating Colors What colors are in the felt-tip pens? And how do the magic pens work? 02.09. | Circuits Experiments with electricity. 09.09. | Ozobots The Ozobots drive through the library. 16.09. | Mathematical Puzzles Mathematics without numbers and very colorful! 23.09. | Measuring and Weighing Similarly sized cubes weigh differently. 30.09. | Insects We will learn about insects. 07.10. | Code Week Various tinkering activities.

September 4 to December 30, 2026 The exhibition “Everyone Taking Photos? Everyday and Amateur Photography in Jena” invites visitors to discover the diverse history of local photographic culture – from the beginnings of amateur photography through the photography circles of the GDR to today's image practices in social media. The central question is how photography shapes our interaction: as a medium of creative expression, as a medium of memory, and as a social link. Historical photographs from the collections of the city museum, private archives, and photo clubs meet current works by social media photographers – an exciting dialogue between past and present. The exhibition “Everyone Taking Photos? Everyday and Amateur Photography in Jena” invites visitors to discover the diverse history of local photographic culture – from the beginnings of amateur photography through the photography circles of the GDR to today's image practices in social media. The central question is how photography shapes our interaction: as a medium of creative expression, as a medium of memory, and as a social link. Historical photographs from the collections of the city museum, private archives, and photo clubs meet current works by social media photographers – an exciting dialogue between past and present.

An exhibition about the life and work of Eduard Rosenthal at the EAB On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Eduard Rosenthal's death, a festive symposium will take place on September 18, 2026, for which Constanze Mann, Dietmar Ebert, and Peter Mühlfriedel have created a traveling exhibition titled "Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Perspectives" on his life. It consists of 12 roll-ups, highlighting the different facets of Eduard Rosenthal's life and work. He was also one of the co-founders of the historical reading hall association and served as its chairman from 1899 until his death in 1926. The Ernst-Abbe-Library and the Neue Lesehallenverein e.V. cordially invite you to the exhibition opening on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:30 PM. The exhibition will then be on view for three weeks during the opening hours of the Ernst-Abbe-Library. Dr. Dietmar Ebert will guide you through the exhibition (free of charge) on the following dates at 5 PM: September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21