St Martin's procession through Bocholt town centre

Grand St Martin's Procession on 10 November 2026 // Starting at 5.15 pm at Berliner Platz

On Tuesday, 10 November, at 5.15 pm, up to 3,000 children from various schools will set off from Berliner Platz for the grand St Martin's procession through Bocholt town centre. The Verein für Heimatpflege e.V., the organisers, warmly invite you to join in by lining the streets with lanterns and rattles, and to join in the singing with the children.

Additional garden waste collection point at Unter den Eichen

From 7 November, every Saturday from 8.30 am to 11.30 am // For Bocholt households only // Maximum of two cubic metres

The Bocholt Waste Management and Services Company (ESB) is setting up an additional collection point for green waste in November. From Saturday 7 November, a vehicle will be available in the "Unter den Eichen" car park every Saturday from 8.30 am to 11.30 am. Households in Bocholt can drop off up to two cubic metres of green waste there.

Great turnout for the candlelit memorial in the Stadtwald

Light display on 1 November in Bocholt's Stadtwald // Around 300 participants // An idea by palliative care specialist Dr Benedikt Matenaer // Joint event organised with the Adult Education Centre (VHS) and the Friends of the Palliative Care Unit

Around 300 residents gathered in Bocholt's Stadtwald on Sunday, 1 November, to remember their loved ones who have passed away. At the former Flamingo Pond, they placed small lights on the water. The town of Bocholt intends to continue this candlelit memorial next year.

Online discussion on mid-term elections in the USA

Online event on 12 November 2026 at 7 pm // Hosted by EUROPE DIRECT Steinfurt and Bocholt // Free to attend

The topic of the evening is the US mid-term elections on 3 November 2026, which are already being covered in the international press. The organisers, EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt and ED Steinfurt, are hosting an online discussion on the topic on 12 November at 7 pm.

The town of Bocholt invites you to a commemoration of Kristallnacht

Commemoration on 9 November at 7.30 pm at the Haus des Handwerks // In memory of the Cohen family from Bocholt // Screening of the film "Never Alone" on 10 November at the Kinodrom

The town of Bocholt invites you to a commemoration of Kristallnacht and the victims of Nazi tyranny on Monday, 9 November 2026, at 7.30 pm. The event will take place at the memorial site marking the desecrated synagogue, now the Haus des Handwerks. On this occasion, the town will commemorate the fate of Bocholt resident Sally Cohen and his family.

Construction work: Complete closure at the Böhmkesweg level crossing

Complete closure from 11 to 14 November 2026 // Works in the vicinity of the level crossing // Diversion signposted

Due to essential construction work, the area around the level crossing on Bömkesweg will be closed from 11 to 14 November 2026. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to pass through the area.

The special film "Never Alone"

Biographical war drama from Finland // Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8 pm // Free admission

This biographical war drama from Finland is being screened as part of the commemoration of the pogrom and serves as a reminder not to forget. Admission is free, but booking is required.

Event: Statutory pension provision - Thinking about your pension whilst you're still young

Event as part of the "Women & Work" series // 18 November 2026 at 7 pm at the LernWerk

The issue of pensions does not only affect older people; young people, in particular, can start making provisions for their retirement in good time. The event focuses on independent pension provision for women, who are more frequently affected by poverty in old age.

Bocholt lights up: Light Sunday on 8 November

Bocholt. On Sunday, 8 November 2026, Bocholt invites you to its traditional 'Light Sunday' in the town centre. From 1 pm to 6 pm, numerous shops will open their doors, combining this Sunday shopping event with a special experience featuring light, art and entertainment. Around 30 illuminated 3D figures will transform the town centre into a dazzling world of wonder. Dotted amongst the shopping streets and...

Town history: The memorial cemetery for the victims of the war, 1939-1945

Photo of the Month: November 2026

The "Photo of the Month" from the Bocholt City Archives for November shows the memorial cemetery for the victims of the Second World War.