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Tivoli Gardens | Photo by Mikhail Markovskiy

Tivoli Gardens | Photo by Mikhail Markovskiy ()

Regent Street Motor Show Nov. 2 in London, United Kingdom

The biggest free-entry auto show in the UK offers the chance to check out cars spanning 125 years of motoring history, from classics to vehicles of the future.

Lucca Comics and Games Through Nov. 3 in Lucca, Italy

This annual comics and gaming convention, one of the largest in Europe, attracts fans with exhibitions, shows, Cosplay, movies and games spread across town.

GLOW Nov. 9-16 in Eindhoven, Netherlands

Light installations created by 35 artists from around the world brighten the facades of buildings and other public spaces. A walking route connects the exhibits.

Christmas in Tivoli Gardens Nov. 16-Jan. 5 in Copenhagen, Denmark

The gardens decked out in a cozy mantle of bright baubles, pine-bedecked chalets, and glittering lights creates a picture-perfect Nordic Christmas atmosphere.

Arrival of St. Nicholas Nov. 17 in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sinterklaas always makes a grand entrance as he arrives by boat. He is accompanied by some 600 helpers, the Pieten, and greeted by spectators lining the canals.

Christmas at the Botanics Nov. 22-Dec. 29 in Edinburgh, Scotland

Once evening falls, a trail through the Royal Botanic Garden leads visitors past festive installations including a laser show, fire garden and tunnel of light.

Jean Bouin Mundo Deportivo Nov. 24 in Barcelona, Spain

This foot race first organized in 1920 attracts both professional and amateur runners, who can elect to run either a 5 km or 10 km route through the city center.

Christmas Village Nov. 29-Dec. 30 in Liège, Belgium

The atmosphere of an idyllic wintertime village is conjured up through cute timber chalets selling gifts, a toboggan run, folksy entertainment and tasty fare.

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