Programme nearbyCommunityFrankfurtJoin Frankfurt's water-saving pledge, one habit at a timeJoin Frankfurt's water-saving pledge, one habit at a time The city's "Frankfurt spart Wasser!" campaign, now running its fourth-plus warm season, asks residents to treat drinking water as the precious resource it is as heat and drought periods stretch longer. Posters, tram wraps, and postcards carry pledges like "Ich dreh ab", "Ich spar's mir", and "Ich fang dich auf": turn it off, skip it, catch it. What you can do - Shower instead of bathing: five minutes under the shower uses roughly a third of a full bath (about 50 versus 150 litres), and a water-saving showerhead or flow restrictor cuts it further - Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or lathering up: saving hot water saves energy too - Run washing machines and dishwashers only when full, on eco programmes, and look for water-efficient models when buying new - Water the garden or balcony pots in the morning or evening, collect rainwater in a barrel, and choose drought-tolerant plants How it works The city renews the campaign each warm season with posters on Litfaßsäulen, tram and digital ads, U-Bahn messaging, and postcards stocked at neighbourhood libraries, restaurants, and cafés. It is part of Frankfurt's municipal water concept for securing long-term supply, and even children get a turn, with a button-making station at the GrünGürtel-Tier's birthday festival. Why it matters Longer heat and dry spells are lowering groundwater levels in and around Frankfurt. None of these habits cost much, but multiplied across a city they ease pressure on a resource everyone assumes will keep flowing from the tap.waterdroughthousehold +1
Programme nearbyRewildingFrankfurtPhotograph insects for Frankfurt biodiversity researchPhotograph insects for Frankfurt biodiversity research Frankfurt's Umweltamt supports SLInBio (Städtische Lebensstile und die Inwertsetzung von Biodiversität): researchers from Senckenberg, Goethe University, and neighbourhood partners study how everyday city life connects to insect diversity. Residents can join by uploading insect photos to the Insekten Hessen reporting portal. What you can do - Photograph bees, butterflies, or beetles in your garden, balcony, or park (no faces needed) - Upload sightings through the Insekten Hessen meldeportal - Follow project updates on insektenvielfalt-frankfurt.org and join open events when listed - Visit the Insect Embassy art installation by ISOE and HfG Offenbach to learn why urban insects matter How it works Scientists use crowd-sourced images to map distribution and population trends across Hesse. SLInBio links the data to questions about urban lifestyles, green yards, and shared stewardship with NABU Frankfurt, BioFrankfurt, and the Palmengarten. Why it matters Insects pollinate food, recycle nutrients, and signal healthy neighbourhoods. A few phone photos from many streets beat a lone expert survey.insectscitizen-sciencebiodiversity +2
Programme nearbyCommunityFrankfurtJoin Foodtura City Experiences in FrankfurtJoin Foodtura City Experiences in Frankfurt Foodtura is a ten-day festival (18 to 27 September 2026) where restaurants, farms, initiatives, and kitchens open their doors. Klimagourmet and Initiative Gastronomie Frankfurt organise about 50 City Experiences: tastings, workshops, bike tours, playground markets, and neighbourhood tables. Many events are free. Massif Central on Bethmannstraße is the festival hub. What you can do - Browse the live programme and book the events that fit your week - Start at the free Opening (18 September) or the Playground market (19 September) - Bring neighbours to a supper club, farm day, or unpackaged shop action listed on the map - Follow Über Foodtura for who is behind the festival (not a Solarpunker event) How it works Hosts publish dates, prices, and booking links on each event page. Tickets, if any, go to the organiser. Solarpunker does not take bookings. The programme can still grow through September, so check the festival site before you travel. Why it matters Sustainable eating is easier when it is delicious, local, and shared. Foodtura turns that into a week of doors you can actually walk through.festivalfoodfrankfurt +2
Programme nearbyCommunityFrankfurtVisit the WDC Hub at Museum Angewandte Kunst in FrankfurtVisit the WDC Hub at Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt The WDC Hub at Museum Angewandte Kunst is the home base for World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026. Studio formagora built the forum and foyer from reused exhibition materials. Admission is free: read, work, chat, or join a pop-up workshop tied to the museum programme. What you can do - Walk in during museum opening hours and use the forum as a meeting point - Check the WDC calendar for readings, yoga sessions, and partner workshops - Ask the WDC team about hosting your own neighbourhood workshop in the Hub How it works The Hub runs all through 2026. Most drop-in use needs no ticket. Partner events may ask for registration on their own pages. Why it matters Democratic design starts with rooms where anyone can question, sketch, and stay awhile without buying anything.designhubmuseum +2
Programme nearbyCommunityFrankfurtJoin democracy workshops at neighbourhood kiosk in FrankfurtJoin democracy workshops at neighbourhood kiosk in Frankfurt DemokratieKioske (WDC 2026) redesigns eleven kiosks across Frankfurt RheinMain into meeting points for dialogue, print labs, music, and youth workshops (February to September 2026). Lust auf besser leben runs the project with Young Urban Future Labs in schools and youth centres. What you can do - Browse open workshops on demokratiekiosk.de (many need no registration) - Visit Frankfurt kiosks in Gallus, Atzelberg, Sachsenhausen, or Sossenheim - Try a hands-on format such as postcard writing to politicians or a print-lab session How it works About 45 open workshops welcome walk-ins; youth sessions may need a group signup via demokratiekiosk.de. All listed open formats are free. Why it matters Democracy works better when it meets people on the corner they already pass every day.democracykioskworkshop +2
Programme nearbyCommunityFrankfurtJoin free making sessions at F°LAB Festival in FrankfurtJoin free making sessions at F°LAB Festival in Frankfurt The F°LAB Festival for Performing Arts & Music (1 to 4 October 2026) fills the former Kommunikationsfabrik in Gallus with performances, but also with free walk-in sessions where you can weave, dance, eat cake, and talk with neighbours. No ticket needed for the participatory formats listed on frankfurt-lab.de. What you can do - Browse the F°LAB programme for formats marked Eintritt frei - Join Weben, a collective weaving session that sends a finished net to Ukraine - Try Community Dance with the Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company (free tickets at the DFDC info stand on the day) - Drop into Critical Cake, a playful art-and-cake conversation hosted by ASJA and Nora Schneider How it works Most free workshops need no reservation. Show up at Schmidtstraße 12 during the listed window. Solarpunker does not sell festival tickets for paid performances. Why it matters Contemporary art becomes neighbourhood glue when the door is open and your hands are invited in.workshopfestivalparticipation +2
Programme nearbyCommunityFrankfurtExperience inclusive performing arts at Frankfurt LABExperience inclusive performing arts at Frankfurt LAB Frankfurt LAB at Schmidtstraße 12 is a music, theatre, and dance lab for contemporary work. Its Barrierefreiheit page documents rollstuhlgängige halls, companion service on request, welcome for assistance dogs, and a growing share of performances with audio description or German Sign Language. What you can do - Check accessibility notes before you book or drop into a free session - Ask the box office (069-739 416 93) for a suitable seat or companion support - Attend festival workshops such as Towards Reshaping Dance Education that share inclusive training methods - Suggest improvements: the venue invites feedback from people who encounter barriers How it works Public halls and the foyer are step-free. Some artist dressing rooms remain partially accessible; staff help find workarounds. Room measurements are published on frankfurt-inklusiv.de. Why it matters Culture belongs in the room only when everyone who lives nearby can actually get in.accessibilityinclusiontheatre +2
Programme nearbyCommunityFrankfurtWelcome newcomers at the Frankfurt Newcomers FestivalWelcome newcomers at the Frankfurt Newcomers Festival Since 2001 the Newcomers Festival has been a Frankfurt am Main tradition: a family-oriented welcome fair in the Römer town hall for professional expats, international families, and anyone finding their feet in the Rhine-Main region. Each year around 60 exhibitors cover relocation, international schools, health insurance, banking and finance, driving and language schools, non-profit organisations, clubs, museums, theatres, and regional tourism. What you can do - Book a free ticket for the next edition on the Newcomers Network Events page - Compare notes on housing, schools, and daily life with visitors from dozens of countries - Stay for the entertainment programme: international musical dance groups, food stands, and local gastronomy in the Römer courtyard How it works Admission is free with registration. The 2025 festival drew more than 5,000 people from 95 countries. Solarpunker does not register you: reserve tickets through the organiser and register every guest in your party. Why it matters Frankfurt integration works better when newcomers can ask insurers, schools, and neighbours the same questions in one afternoon instead of ten separate tabs.festivalintegrationexpat +5
Programme nearbyCommunityFrankfurtJoin the monthly International Stammtisch in FrankfurtJoin the monthly International Stammtisch in Frankfurt For more than 20 years the International Stammtisch has invited Frankfurt RheinMain residents to an informal after-work evening, normally on the first Monday of the month. Co-hosted by the City of Frankfurt (Referat für Internationale Angelegenheiten), IHK Frankfurt, Goethe-Institut Frankfurt, Regionalverband FrankfurtRheinMain, Amt für multikulturelle Angelegenheiten, and Newcomers Network, each edition spotlights a different corner of city life. What you can do - Open Stammtisch.php for the next venue, theme, and registration link - Join guided evenings at libraries, museums, theatres, or partner schools (past formats include Stadtbücherei Frankfurt, Historisches Museum, Schauspiel Frankfurt with English surtitles, and ESRM) - Bring colleagues, neighbours, or family: most events are free when registration is required How it works The venue changes every month. Subscribe to the newsletter so you do not miss the next invitation. If you register and cannot attend, cancel with the organiser to avoid no-shows. Why it matters A standing monthly table helps international professionals and long-term Frankfurters swap practical tips about work, culture, and neighbourhood life.stammtischintegrationmeetup +5
Programme nearbyCommunityFrankfurtExplore Frankfurt on a Walk & Talk city tourExplore Frankfurt on a Walk & Talk city tour Walk & Talk helps small groups discover Frankfurt am Main through insider guides who love storytelling. Routes cover the old town around Römerberg, the riverfront, and districts that rarely appear in generic sightseeing lists. Guides are multilingual and happy to answer practical questions about transport, history, and daily life while you walk. What you can do - Start from the Newcomers Network hub and follow the Walk & Talk partner link - Book an English tour or another listed walk that matches your language - Explore in a small group so you can pause for photos, questions, and neighbourhood tips along the route How it works Newcomers Network curates the entry point; partner operators such as Frankfurter Stadtevents set dates, meeting points, and booking. Confirm details on the provider site before you travel. Why it matters Walking with a local storyteller builds the mental map that makes Frankfurt's trams, riverside paths, and Altstadt feel navigable on your own.walkingtourintegration +5
Programme nearbyEnergyFrankfurtEarn Klima-Taler for everyday climate wins in FrankfurtEarn Klima-Taler for everyday climate wins in Frankfurt Frankfurt joined the nationwide Klima-Taler network in late 2025. The app tracks CO₂ you avoid by cycling, riding transit, saving energy, or shopping mindfully, then awards one digital Klima-Taler for every five kilograms saved. Tokens can be redeemed for local discounts, free museum visits, or pool entry as partner offers grow. Since June 2026, BäderBetriebe Frankfurt accept seven Klima-Taler for one free swim per month (basic time slot at some Erlebnisbäder). What you can do - Download the app and join the Stadt Frankfurt am Main team (city announcement) - Log green trips and household energy readings to watch your savings add up - Redeem Taler at growing local partners: Palmengarten, Historisches Museum, sports clubs, shops, and Frankfurter Bäder - Compete in monthly city, school, or workplace challenges across the Rhine-Main region - Own a shop or venue? Register free rewards at admin.klima-taler.com (contact: klima-taler@stadt-frankfurt.de) How it works The Klimareferat implements a city-council decision to make everyday climate choices visible. You can start without a heavy signup flow; the app estimates CO₂ savings and shows what the community achieves together. Redemption options in Frankfurt are still expanding, while nearby Klima-Taler cities already offer pool and café perks you can browse for inspiration. Why it matters Playful rewards help residents notice how small habits stack into city-scale reductions, and local partners gain visibility for supporting the transition.gamificationmobilityenergy +2
Programme nearbyCommunityFrankfurtZero Waste co-creation lab in FrankfurtZero Waste co-creation lab in Frankfurt The Zero Waste Lab opens a monthly room where anyone can propose apps, swap formats, refill pilots, or neighbourhood experiments in Frankfurt. What you can do - Drop in during open hours to pitch a project or join a team already building - Volunteer as a mentor if you run an existing Frankfurt reuse initiative - Share prototypes and field notes so the next cohort starts further ahead Why it matters The best circular ideas come from residents who see daily friction, a lab gives them room to build together.ideasvolunteerfrankfurt
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