Kistarcsa kicks off 2026 with a bang, offering programs for every age group. Expect family and kids’ events, youth and adult activities all year long. The cultural scene bursts with festivals, craft workshops, markets, folk playgrounds, and plenty of genuine fun and relaxation spots. From lectures at Deáktanya to hikes and swims, there’s something for everyone. Most Deáktanya talks are open to all, free to attend, with options to join the Kistarcsa Cultural Association (Kistarcsai Kulturális Egyesület).
March Highlights
March 19 brings Gyulai Katalin’s beauty salon talk. On March 20, Simándy József Primary School (Simándy József Általános Iskola) celebrates its jubilee at the City Sports Hall (Városi Sportcsarnok). March 26 features Nagy Zsolt on the Bible Society (Biblia Szövetség). Double fun on March 28: a walking tour on Nagytarcsa’s Kistarcsa side and the 32nd Bunny Cup (32. Nyuszi Kupa) swimming competition.
April Adventures
April 2 offers spring crafts for disadvantaged Kistarcsa kids and youth at Deák F. út 1—free but registration required—plus Mercel Attila on film industry work. From April 7-10, more crafts at the same spot. April 8 starts computer classes for over-65s at Snail House (Csigaház). April 9: Csapó Beatrix on Gödöllő’s social garden. April 11: local history walk (at Kistarcsa cemetery). April 13: Baby-Mama Book Club at the City Library (Városi Könyvtár). April 15: more computer classes at Snail House (Csigaház). April 16: Tillmann Kinga on backpacking South America. April 17 offers Retro Quiz Night at Snail House (Csigaház) and another computer session. April 18-19: Kistarcsai painters exhibition. April 22 and 24: computer classes continue. April 23: Telekiné Kovács Ágnes on King Matthias’s corvinas. April 25: wine tour. April 30: Kardos Ferenc shares child protection stories.
May to December Must-Sees
May 10 unveils the birth stool. May 22-24 hosts Kistarcsa Days (Kistarcsai Napok) exhibitions, opening on the 22nd. May 31: Heroes’ Day. June 5 remembers Király Miklós. June 20-21: Kistarcsai craftspeople exhibition. September 14-20: KIKE Cultural Week (KIKE Kulturális Hét) with Acorn Festival (Görhönyfesztivál) and Heritage Walk (Örökségséta). October 10: National Evening. October 23-25: 70th anniversary of the revolution exhibition. November 8: Falling Leaves (Hulló Falevél). December 28: WWII commemoration.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. With 274 events in total, Kistarcsa’s calendar promises non-stop excitement—mark your calendars!
