Kistarcsa’s Cultural Association rolls out a yearlong program designed to energize local culture, unite neighbors, and support grassroots groups across Kistarcsa and nearby towns. The hub for many events: 2143 Kistarcsa, Batthyány St. 2/A, Basic Services Center (Alapszolgáltatási Központ). Alongside the programs, visitors can find practical info on dates, accommodations, and food and drink for key gatherings.
May 10: Bench Dedication for 18-Year-Olds
On Sunday at 5 p.m., the town salutes residents turning 18 with a ceremony at the Memorial Column next to the cemetery entrance. The program includes performances and the installation of a new “birth bench,” inviting young people to claim the bench as their own and plug into community life.
May 10: Guided Cemetery Walk
Building on last year’s Heritage Walk (Örökségséta), a new three-hour guided heritage tour unfolds in the Kistarcsa Public Cemetery, organized and led by Bence Ruzsa. Expect stories, local history, and thoughtful pauses among the headstones and monuments.
May 14: Transylvanian Hound Talk
Historian and canine enthusiast Gergely Bödők spotlights the Transylvanian Hound (Erdélyi kopó), the rarest of the Hungarian dog breeds. He explores the past and present of pack hunting, daily life with this Hungarikum breed, and demonstrates work and obedience tasks like recall and staying put.
May 15–17: Kistarcsa Days Exhibitions
The 29th Kistarcsa Days (Kistarcsai Napok) exhibitions return, curated by the Cultural Association. The festive opening is Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. in the atrium of Simándy József Elementary School. Exhibits are open Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m., at Simándy School, with plenty to catch the eye.
May 21: Child Massage and Bonding
Erika Szücsné Göblyös explores child massage through the lens of polyvagal theory. This gentle, touch-based method supports children’s physical and emotional development, eases stress, improves sleep, strengthens parent-child bonds, boosts mobility, and soothes the nervous system.
May 28: Budapest–Bamako Rally Stories
Tamás Rist recounts a rerouted adventure: with Bamako in Mali off-limits due to unrest, teams headed to Freetown in Sierra Leone instead. The journey spanned more than 5,592 miles, with Africa’s rough roads turning every leg into a test of grit and endurance.
May 31: Heroes’ Day
A commemoration at Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere) honors those who served and sacrificed. Community, remembrance, and quiet gratitude take center stage.
June 4–11: Trianon, Memory, and the Blue Trail
On June 4, László Nagy revisits the Treaty of Trianon, signed June 4, 1920, at the Grand Trianon in Versailles, which severed two-thirds of historical Hungary and imposed peaceful terms with the occupying Czechoslovak, Serbian, and Romanian forces. June 5 remembers Miklós Király, who died in a motorcycle accident on June 4, 1926, in Mátyásföld; the 100th anniversary features wreath-laying and family history. On June 11, Erzsébet Pancsor champions the Blue Trail (Kéktúra): open to all ages, not extreme, and a lifelong journey to complete from the first stamp—just equip properly and soak in the views.
June 18–25: Wine Jam and Peru
Ildikó Obsitos serves up wine jam (borlekvár), capturing bouquet and flavor without alcohol—perfect for non-drinkers and for wine lovers who want those notes in food. The process mirrors classic jam-making, but with wine instead of fruit. On June 25, Ágnes Kóczián takes the audience across Peru, from Inca legacies to Amazonian jungles—Lima, Cusco, Iquitos—distilled from three adventure-packed weeks.
Autumn Highlights
September 14–20 brings KIKE Cultural Week, the Görhöny Festival, and another Heritage Walk (Örökségséta). October 10 features a National Evening. October 23–25 marks the 70th anniversary of the revolution with an exhibition at Csigaház. November 8’s Falling Leaf (Hulló Falevél) lands at Csigaház. The year closes December 28 with a World War II commemoration at Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere).
