Photos of the Week: Dachshund Day, Flying Fish, Wānaka Tree
As the world transitions into the vibrant hues of autumn and prepares for the festive season, a variety of cultural and natural events have captivated audiences across the globe. In Vancouver, British Columbia, the immersive outdoor experience “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” invites fans to explore a themed trail inspired by the magical Forbidden Forest from the beloved film series. This enchanting light show, which debuted on November 6, 2025, offers visitors a chance to step into the wizarding world, showcasing the beauty of nature intertwined with cinematic fantasy. Meanwhile, in London, the festive spirit was ignited as Christmas lights illuminated Regent Street on the same day, signaling the onset of holiday celebrations that draw thousands of visitors each year.
Nature’s splendor is on full display as well, with stunning fall colors painting landscapes from Kansas City to Beijing. On November 7, 2025, a maple tree in Kansas City showcased brilliant autumn foliage, while visitors at Zhongshan Park in Beijing admired ginkgo trees adorned in golden leaves just a few days later. This seasonal transformation serves as a reminder of the beauty of nature, inviting people to engage in outdoor activities, such as walking and photography, against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery. In Toronto, children frolicked in the first snowfall of the season, capturing the joy of winter’s arrival in Eglinton Park, while in Santiago, Chile, dachshund enthusiasts celebrated “Salchi Day,” highlighting the community’s love for these charming pets.
In addition to seasonal festivities, significant events aimed at community support and environmental awareness have also taken center stage. In Altadena, California, a drive-through Thanksgiving meal event provided food baskets to families affected by the devastating Eaton Fire, showcasing the power of community solidarity in times of crisis. Across the globe in Vietnam, the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi left fishing vessels washed ashore and lobster farms damaged, underscoring the ongoing challenges posed by climate change and natural disasters. Meanwhile, art installations like “The Shen” in Cairo and the “Dark Matter: Forest Winterlights” in Berlin not only celebrate creativity but also encourage visitors to reflect on their surroundings and the impact of art on public spaces.
As we embrace the changing seasons, these events remind us of the interconnectedness of culture, nature, and community, inviting us to celebrate both the joys and challenges of our world.
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People view a light show during a media preview of “
Harry Potter
: A Forbidden Forest Experience,” at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on November 6, 2025. The immersive outdoor event allows visitors to explore a themed trail inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the
Harry Potter
films.
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A person walks past a maple tree displaying fall colors on November 7, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Jeff Kahlow, a Green Bay Packers fan, watches before a football game between the Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles on November 10, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Six-year-old Ollie plays in the snow at Eglinton Park in Toronto, Ontario, on November 10, 2025.
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Visitors enjoy the scenery of ginkgo trees in fall colors at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, China, on November 11, 2025.
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Leaping salmon try to make their way up Buchanty Spout on River Almond on November 12, 2025, in Crieff, Scotland.
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A display called
The River
, by Cédric Le Borgne, forms part of the “Lumiere Lights” show, captured during a preview evening on November 12, 2025, in Durham, England.
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Christmas lights are switched on above Regent Street on November 6, 2025, in London, England.
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A man dressed as Father Christmas speaks with children during the season opening of Santa Claus’s traditional post office in the village of Himmelpfort, Germany, on November 13, 2025.
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People dressed as devils dance among firecrackers during the traditional
Correfoc
festival in eastern Spain on November 8, 2025.
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A man practices tai chi at a park in Beijing on November 13, 2025.
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Tourists ride a bamboo raft through the metasequoia forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area on November 9, 2025, in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu province, China.
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A dolphin nicknamed Mimmo swims in the San Marco Basin, amid growing concerns about the impact of tourism on marine life, in Venice, Italy, on November 8, 2025.
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Dachshunds run during a gathering to celebrate “Salchi Day” (Dachshund Day) at Cerro Primo de Rivera park in Santiago, Chile, on November 8, 2025.
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A shepherd walks with sheep and goats, moving from summer pastures to winter pastures, near Příbram, Czech Republic, on November 7, 2025.
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In an aerial view, motorists wait in line at a large-scale drive-through Thanksgiving meal event on November 8, 2025, in Altadena, California, to receive Thanksgiving food baskets near cleared lots where homes were destroyed in the Eaton Fire. The event aimed to support families from Altadena and Pasadena who were impacted by the fire and was hosted by Brotherhood Crusade and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.
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A drone view of fishing vessels piled up in wrecks along the main road after being washed ashore by Typhoon Kalmaegi at Vung Cheo Fishing Village in central Vietnam, where hundreds of lobster farms had been washed away or damaged, in Xuan Cau District, Dak Lak province, Vietnam, on November 8, 2025.
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An aerial view of people visiting the newly opened Eling Cliffside Footbridge on November 12, 2025, in Chongqing, China
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A view of the art installation
The Shen
by the artist by Mert Ege Köse, pictured during the fifth edition of the “Forever Is Now” art exhibition at the Giza pyramids necropolis in Cairo, Egypt, on November 11, 2025
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Mount Fuji and the Tokyo skyline, viewed from the Tower Hall Funabori Observation Deck in the Edogawa district of Tokyo on November 12, 2025
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A pigeon passes in front of the moon at Güvenpark in Ankara, Turkey, on November 10, 2025.
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A flock of birds flies past a tree on a smoggy morning in New Delhi, India, on November 10, 2025.
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Buildings stand shrouded in fog in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on November 9, 2025.
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Visitors take photos at the opening of the art light installation “Dark Matter: Forest Winterlights,” followed by ice skating, in Berlin, Germany, on November 7, 2025. More than 600 floating trees and 250,000 lights were installed over an area of 1,000 square meters, accompanied by a composition by the Dutch musician Chris Kuijten.
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An aerial view of Inci Kefali Nature Park in fall colors in Van, Turkey, on November 10, 2025
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A tourist poses in front of “That Wānaka Tree,” the nickname of a willow tree located at the southern end of Lake Wānaka on New Zealand’s South Island.
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Visitors walk among illuminated sunflower installations during the GLOW light festival on November 9, 2025, in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
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A rose is covered by the first snowfall of the season in a garden in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on November 9, 2025.
