Free-from weekend - Szabadtéri Néprajzi Múzeum: Skanzen

'Free-from' weekend

3–4 October 2026, Saturday–Sunday

9:00-17:00

I. Northern Hungarian village, II. Upland market town, III. Upper Tisza region

Discover the exciting intersection of sustainability and traditional farming wisdom! Through fun games and craft activities, you can learn just how much timeless wisdom lies in the everyday lives of our ancestors.

Inspiring ideas, green solutions, traditional practices and hands-on experiences await the whole family!

ROBUR TRAVEL SCHEDULE

On both days of the event, 3 and 4 October, the Skanzen Robur minibus will run between the Skanzen and the Vasúti villasor according to the following timetable. The programme is free of charge.

Departing from the Vasúti villasor:

9:00 • 10:00 • 11:00 • 12:00 • 13:00 • 14:15 • 15:15 • 16:15

Departing from Skanzen:

9:45 • 10:45 • 11:45 • 12:45 • 14:00 • 15:00 • 16:00 • 17:15

PROGRAMMES

• Chemical-free household – Country-style laundry

Discover the world of clean water, public hygiene and traditional household practices!

House from Tokaj (II-2)

• Responsible Foodies

Seasonal wheel, Hungarian Superfood finder, ‘Still good, or bin?’, Magtapi, vegetable sudoku and seasonal touch wall.

Saturday only

House from Hejce (II-3)

• Naphimnusz – Ode to the Sun

Outreach programme by the Naphimnusz Association for the Protection of Creation. Activities, puzzles and information for young and old alike on the topic of environmental protection from a Christian perspective, with a focus on the care of creation.

Sunday only

House from Hejce (II-3)

• ‘What’s in the bag?’ – A fun activity

House from Erdőbénye (II-4)

• Green Heart Youth Nature Conservation Movement

Outreach programme – crafts and playful activities.

Saturdays only

Erdőbénye (II-4)

• Creative stall

Bird-friendly garden

Make a woven birdhouse and a bird feeder from natural materials.

Packaging-free household – Making beeswax-coated napkins

Create a natural and reusable alternative to single-use packaging materials!

From Seed to Seed – Healthy meat-free recipes

Selecting seeds, grinding them in a hand mill, and recommendations for meat-free recipes

Tithing house from Mád (II-5)

• Natúr-Tér – Natural-Space

Honey tasting and market, bee-themed games, plus tasting and a market for additive-free, homemade cordials and jams.

Public Square (II-12)

• Create, don’t waste!

Make unique creations from recycled materials, with a Skanzen theme!

Public Square (II-12)

• Alcohol-free break

Aunt Margit’s fruit syrup tasting.

Public Square (II-12)

• Mystery bag and invisible objects

Fun sensory activities for young and old alike.

Public Square Cellar (II-12)

• Synthetic-fibre-free household

Making pot holders from fabric, making woollen coasters using dry felting

Merchant's house from Mád (II-8)

• The waste cycle

Through fun activities, you can learn about the journey of waste and the importance of conscious sorting.

Merchant's house from Mád (II-8)

• Chemical-free household, Toy-free play

Pomázi Ökokör’s outreach programme

Saturday only

Craftsman's house from Gyöngyös (II-10)

• Green to the Sky! Climate Protection in Everyday Life

Outreach programme by the Climate Protection Alliance, Reflex Environmental Association and the European Climate Pact

Household of Hoers from Mád (II-11)

Stress-free garden for adults – Mindfulness

• Yoga classes, beanbags, relaxation areas and giant pieces of furniture await those looking to unwind.

10.30 • 12.00 • 13.30

In front of the Horse Mill from Vámosoroszi (III-6)

• Screen-free courtyard

Eco-toys, playground games and the ‘Then and Now’ board game. SZÓNÉK welcomes visitors with storytelling and group singing sessions.

In front of the Horse Mill from Vámosoroszi (III-6)

• A programme organised by the Béla Hamvas Pest County Library

Reading corner and free registration.

In front of the Horse Mill from Vámosoroszi (III-6)

• Demonstration of the Horse Mill from Vámosoroszi – Starting up the mill using human power.

Horse Mill from Vámosoroszi (III-6)

• Industrial hemp in everyday life – Discover hemp!

Get to know hemp, this versatile, natural raw material, and discover how it can feature in our everyday lives! During the programme, the potential of hemp and the natural solutions it offers will be showcased through real-life applications and practical examples.

Contributors: Ekoro Ltd., Kendercraft Ltd. and HempX Ltd.

Uszka (III-3)

• Tasting of gluten-free delicacies – in collaboration with the Milota Reformed Community and Women’s Association

Milota (III-4)

• Concrete-free courtyard – What does the forest give us?

At the Pilisi Parkerdő’s interactive programme, you can learn about the forest’s role in physical and mental health, as well as its medicinal plants, wild fruits and wildlife. Wildlife knowledge, a permanent forest terrain model and car-free hike planning also await those interested.

Botpalád (III-2)

• Pickle-making with Skanzen volunteers

Discover one of the tastiest forms of traditional preservation! The Museum will donate the finished delicacy to the ‘Sunday Ladle’ charity.

Kispalád (III-1)

• Off-road obstacle course

An outreach programme by Pilis Bike Szentendre.

Kisrét

• Car-free Sustainable Transport

Outreach programme by the Clean Air Action Group (Levegő Munkacsoport National Environmental Association).

Border Crossing (XI-1) – The programme will be cancelled in case of rain.

EATING AND SHOPPING OPTIONS

Resti – Main entrance building
Skanzen Restaurant – Market Town in the Great Hungarian Plain
Rózsalugas – Market Town in the Great Hungarian Plain
Skanzen Bakery – Market Town in the Great Hungarian Plain
Korzó Café – Transylvania
Mád Wine Cellar – Upland Market Town

We reserve the right to alter the programme!

Photographs and videos may be taken at events held at the Skanzen. By participating in the program, you consent to the museum using these recordings on its social media platforms and website. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting kommunikacio@skanzen.hu.