What's on - Austrið

October

28 Oct

Death Cafe

Death Cafe at Skriðuklaustur during Days of Darkness. Enter through the main doors; Klausturkaffi is closed but light refreshments are provided. Free admission.

Skriðuklaustur
Fljótsdalur
16:00 - 18:00
Free
Community

28 Oct

Days of Darkness: Dark puzzle trails in Tjarnargarðurinn

Puzzle trail for the whole family hosted by the Egilsstaðir Secondary School drama club. Meet at the stage; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tjarnargarðurinn
Egilsstaðir
19:30 - 20:30
Community

29 Oct

Days of Darkness at Safnahúsið in Egilsstaðir

Turnip lantern carving and darkness bingo at the museum, with a reading and Halloween crafts for children at the library. Children must be accompanied by an adult; bring your own turnips and a flashlight.

Safnahúsið
Egilsstaðir
16:00 - 18:00
Community

29 Oct

Horror Zumba

A Zumba class under disco lights; costumes welcome. Part of Dagar myrkurs.

Íþróttamiðstöð Djúpavogs
Djúpivogur
18:00 - 19:00
ISK 800
Community

30 Oct

Pizza in the dark – Frystiklefinn

Days of Darkness pizza night at Frystiklefinn: homemade pizzas and fries only on the menu that evening.

Frystiklefinn, Blábjörg Resort
Borgarfjörður eystri
Community

30 Oct

Costume Day in Djúpivogur

Residents of Djúpivogur and the surrounding area are encouraged to wear costumes at play and work during Dagar myrkurs.

Djúpivogur
07:00 - 23:00
Community

30 Oct

Halloween ball

A Halloween ball for all primary school children, organised by the Djúpavogsskóli parents association and the Zion youth centre. Costumes welcome.

Djúpivogur
16:00 - 17:30
Free
Community

30 Oct

Trick or Treat

Children in Djúpivogur go door to door for treats. Residents who want to welcome them put a candle or lantern outside.

Djúpivogur
18:00 - 20:00
Community

31 Oct

Halloween trick-or-treating in Egilsstaðir

Town-wide trick-or-treating ("grikk eða gott") for children, going door to door between 17:00 and 19:00.

Um allan bæ
Egilsstaðir
17:00 - 19:00
Free
Community

31 Oct

Days of Darkness: Sheep head feast at Bragðavellir

Traditional sheep head feast during Days of Darkness. Reservations on 898 6056 or [email protected].

Bragðavellir
Djúpivogur
18:30
ISK 6,900
Community

31 Oct

Days of Darkness: Dark baths at Vök Baths

Most lights are turned off and candlelight sets the mood in the baths.

Vök Baths
Fellabær
20:30 - 21:30
Community

31 Oct

The search for JólaNaddi and Jólaskotta

Days of Darkness night drive around Borgarfjörður searching for the vanished JólaNaddi and Jólaskotta, with mead, Christmas lights and festive music; pick-up around the village or at KHB brewery. Free, 18+ only.

Blábjörg Resort / KHB brugghús
Borgarfjörður eystri
21:00 - 23:00
Free
Community

31 Oct

Halloween Party

Halloween party at Valhöll with DJ Tony Tjokko.

Valhöll
Eskifjörður
23:00 - 23:30
Community

November

01 Nov

All Saints' Day service

All Saints' Day church service at Hof church in Vopnafjörður.

Hofskirkja
Vopnafjörður
14:00
Free
Community

01 Nov

Lets light up the rocks

Residents of Djúpivogur and nearby light outdoor candles and decorate rocks. An evening walk lets visitors see the lights.

Djúpivogur
18:00 - 20:00
Free
Community

03 Nov

Energy talk: three-phase electrification

Open talk in Austurbrú's Orkuskot energy series: Guðmundur Hólm Guðmundsson of RARIK on three-phase electricity and what it changes for an area. The talk is recorded.

Breiðdalssetur
Breiðdalsvík
17:00 - 19:00
Community

05 Nov

Reading time for children

Reading session at the library aimed at preschool-age children; everyone welcome.

Bókasafn Múlaþings, Egilsstöðum
Egilsstaðir
16:15 - 17:30
Community

06 Nov

Asian food night

Themed dinner night at the Bláfell restaurant with sushi, noodles, spring rolls and fried prawns. Time and price not published.

Bláfell veitingahús (Hótel Breiðdalsvík)
Breiðdalsvík
Community

11 Nov

First aid, 4 hours – Egilsstaðir

A four-hour first-aid course run by the Red Cross.

Dynskógar 4
Egilsstaðir
17:00 - 21:00
ISK 13,200
Community

16 Nov

Campfire storytime

Campfire storytime for children run by Bókasafn Múlaþings with Náttúruskólinn: meet at the library, walk to the fire, hear a story and heat a warm snack over the fire. Bring a mug and a seat cushion.

Bókasafn Múlaþings, Egilsstöðum (gengið að varðeldi)
Egilsstaðir
16:00
Community

18 Nov

Open house at Seyðisfjarðarskóli

Open house at Seyðisfjörður school according to the school calendar. The time is not stated.

Seyðisfjarðarskóli
Seyðisfjörður
Community

24 Nov

Energy talk: electric cars and the energy transition in transport

Final talk in Austurbrú's Orkuskot energy series: a specialist from the energy-transition team at Umhverfis- og orkustofnun on electric cars. Open to all; the talk is recorded.

Austurbrú, Reyðarfirði
Reyðarfjörður
16:00 - 18:00
Community

29 Nov