Ethnic celebrations help outsiders discover rich local traditions

Dozens of ethnic groups with rich cultures and traditions are just waiting to be discovered and celebrated on the Continent. Here are some events and activities where you can get to know the minorities of Europe:

These upcoming events and festivals bring on the brews

Here are just a few upcoming festivals and brew-related events at which to quench your thirst for local beers and social atmosphere:

Flea markets host a heady mix of trash, treasure and tourists

Here are some places to track down that one last thing almost guaranteed to make life complete.

Warm up to these coastal party spots on the Continent

Here are a trio of coastal resort areas bound to appeal equally to both parents and their older kids.

April events calendar for Europe

Here are many of the major events and celebrations taking place in Europe this month.

Easter leads the way for several upcoming religious observances

Easter’s ever-changing date has ramifications for a number of both secular and religious holidays and associated traditions worth witnessing firsthand in the coming weeks.

Easter, theme parks and fun fairs putting the fling in spring

Other spring activities awaiting families seeking out-of-school diversion include open-air museums and several traditional New Year celebrations.

Change of season and St. Patrick’s Day provide reasons for revelry

Mid-March is a great time to visit ancient monuments that act as astrological calendars. Or, quench your thirst -- for green beer or for revelry -- at many celebrations for Ireland’s St. Patrick.

Blossom festivals will soon bust out all over Europe

A sure sign of spring is the proliferation of festivals celebrating the budding beauty all around. Here are just a few places to celebrate the re-greening of your region.

Events like these celebrations don’t come along every year

When planned events occur even less often, they’re even more special. Here are some of those set to take place somewhere in Europe sometime in 2024.