11 Fun Things Happening Around Lebanon This Weekend

Upgrade your weekend with this week’s selection of the hottest events happening around the country!


1. Bike Cruise of Amchit – Enfeh



Join Cyclo Sport this Saturday for the famous coastal cruise of Amchit – Enfeh, passing by historical villages such as Batroun and Selaata. The cruise will take you to the old souks and really cool historical landmarks, there will also be a stop for lunch and a sunset swim.

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2. Healthy Dessert Workshop at Kitchen Lab



Join Healthy Happy Us‘s Dietitians Rola and Baraa with Chef Sally-Jane Hurst, an expert in the culinary world, at Kitchen Lab on Saturday the 22nd of October to learn delicious and healthy Halloween themed treats! Best part? You get to eat your creations after you’re done making them.

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3. Wine tour in the Bekaa



Visit three wineries, have lunch, and get a really cool tour of several areas in the Bekaa valley with Vamos Todos! Drink up, learn about wine, and drink some more.

Cost: 90,000 LL per person including transportation, winery visits, insurance, and lunch.

For more information, click here.



4. Falaki | Vladimir & Anthony Live in concert



A live musical performance, “Falaki” is the story of a young man longing to escape the planet that binds him to his lost lover. End your weekend with this magical astronomical performance.

Cost: 15,000 LL cover charge.

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5. Performance Art Workshop



Ever wanted to dabble in the arts? Now is your chance! A performance art workshop for adults will be given by interdisciplinary artist Nadine Sures. The workshop explores performance through the body integrated with vocalization and speech.

Cost: $35

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6. Thai Cravings Dinner



Makan is here to satisfy your craving for the deliciously contrasting flavors of the Thailand’s cuisine. Highlights include a bright and refreshing pomelo salad, made with sections of the pomelo fruit, herbs, and crunchy peanuts in an umami fish sauce dressing, as well as fresh fish cakes with citrus and cilantro. For dessert, experiment with a very authentic steamed rice cake, with coconut milk and banana. A selection of wines is available for pairing with your meal.

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7. Camping And Hiking In The Cedars



Head to the Cedars Ground Campsite this Saturday the 22nd for a night of fun and camping followed by a hike in the Bmahray Cedar Reserve the next day.

Cost: Hiking: 25,000 LL – Camping + Hiking: 40,000 LL

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8. KMC’s Pink Promise – Walk, Run & Bike against Breast Cancer



Head outdoors for a good cause! On the 23rd of October, everyone is invited to walk, run and bike against breast cancer from Fouad Chehab Stadium, Jounieh to KMC – Ghazir.

For more information, click here.



9. Reel Rock – The Best Climbing And Adventure Films Of The Year



Head to Colonel Brewery for some rock climbing, movie screenings, and beer drinking! Reel Rock shows are high energy, community events that go beyond mere film screenings to include athlete and filmmaker appearances, prize giveaways, non-profit fundraising, and a party atmosphere.

For more information, click here.



10. Al Assi River Rafting



Head to Al-Assi with Vamos Todos where you’ll get to experience a wild adventure in the river! The ride is long; you will follow the white stream and cross three or more waterfalls that will pump you full of adrenaline! Lunch will follow, don’t miss out!

Cost: $70 per person including transportation, guides, insurance, raft instructor, rafting gear, and lunch.

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11. Hiwar Al Kilab Performance



Hiwar al Kilab by Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, is a stage adaptation of two interwoven tales from the Spanish writer’s Exemplary Stories. The play will be performed in Arabic.

For more information, click here.