There is plenty to do this weekend, Nov. 14-16, 2025 in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC).

The Turnerschaft Rodalben Halle sports gymnasium in Rodalben, Germany transformed into an exhibition for a local martial arts competition.

Christmas magic awaits in the Black Forest at Bischenberg’s 100 percent gluten-free Christmas market.

A wicked storm blew in at the Stripes Europe Trunk or Treat event last week, but that didn’t stop brave ghouls and goblins from having a blast!

Over one hundred cars and motorcycles signed up to participate in the competition to determine the favorites by attendees at the car show at USO Ramstein.

Founded in 1964 with just 11 volunteers and 60 vendors in a small base gym, the Ramstein Bazaar now requires nearly a year of planning, hundreds of volunteer hours, and more than 500 helpers each year.

The Deutsche Weinstrasse, or German Wine Road, is a 60-mile-long stretch of rolling vineyards, low-lying mountains and idyllic villages. It also celebrates sweet chestnuts in autumn.

Three groups of Kindergarten through fifth graders visited Stripes Headquarters on Kleber Kaserne to learn about our newspaper and magazines by participating in a variety of fun activities.

Speyer is a beautiful city along the Rhine River and a great stop for cruises. Just under an hour from Kaiserslautern, my spouse and I met my relatives at the docks and strolled the city for the day.

Are you ready to nominate and vote on your favorites this year? Here is how the next Best of Germany will be determined.