Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia

The final Lángos Fry Day of the year will be held on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at Prague bistro Eska, featuring a special guest preparing the deep-fried comfort food. Attendees can enjoy drinks, music, and a vibrant atmosphere while savoring these beloved fried pancakes topped with garlic, ketchup, and cheese.

Originating in Hungary in the 16th century, lángos (langoš in Czech) has become a popular fast food staple at Czech fairs and festivals. If you can't make it to Eska, try making this comfort food at home with our recipe here:

The Prague Halloween Trick or Treat for Charity event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This eighth annual initiative aims to foster community engagement while raising funds for SOS Children’s Villages. With a goal to double last year's CZK 150,000, the event encourages families to participate in trick-or-treating, sponsor, or donate candy.

From Oct. 25, explore the illuminated wonders of Africa at the Garden of Lights exhibit, which will light up special pathways at Prague Zoo during the evening hours. The safari-themed adventure features glowing animals like elephants and rhinos, along with interactive photo spots. The exhibit will be open through Feb. 16, 2025, daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (from 5 p.m. starting in November). Tickets are available online at the Garden of Lights website.

Experience a special Halloween atmosphere at The Timber Trail in Krkonoše, a lookout tower with a treetop walk, from Oct. 25-27. Extended hours will allow visitors until 8:30 p.m. with a themed, haunted trail decorated with lanterns and pumpkins. Children in costumes enter for free and can enjoy special activities, including a scavenger hunt and craft workshops. If you can't make it to Krkonoše, the Treetop Trail in Lipno is also organizing a Halloween treetop walk on Oct. 26.

In the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 27, clocks will go back one hour to mark the start of winter time – one minute after 2:59 a.m. will become 2 a.m. in the Czech Republic and most other countries in the Central Europe area. While clocks on computers, phones and other smart devices should automatically update, don't forget to change the time on manual devices to avoid confusion.