Photos of the Week: Dachshund Day, Flying Fish, Wānaka Tree
In November 2025, a vibrant array of seasonal events and natural spectacles captivated audiences around the globe, showcasing the beauty of autumn and the onset of winter festivities. One of the standout attractions was the immersive “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This outdoor event invites fans of the franchise to traverse a themed trail inspired by the mystical Forbidden Forest seen in the beloved films, with enchanting light displays and interactive elements designed to bring the wizarding world to life. This experience not only highlights the cultural impact of the Harry Potter series but also emphasizes the growing trend of immersive entertainment that combines technology and storytelling to engage visitors in new and exciting ways.
Across various regions, the changing seasons were marked by stunning natural displays and community gatherings. In Kansas City, the vibrant fall colors painted the landscape, while in Green Bay, Wisconsin, enthusiastic football fans gathered to support their team amidst the crisp autumn air. Meanwhile, in Spain, the traditional Correfoc festival saw revelers dressed as devils dancing among firecrackers, celebrating their cultural heritage with a lively spectacle. On the other side of the globe, in Chongqing, China, the newly opened Eling Cliffside Footbridge offered breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, attracting visitors eager to experience the scenic beauty of the area. These events, alongside the poignant community support seen in Altadena, California, where a drive-through Thanksgiving meal event was organized for families affected by the Eaton Fire, illustrate the resilience and unity found within communities during challenging times.
As the month progressed, various art installations and light shows emerged, further enriching the cultural landscape. In Berlin, “Dark Matter: Forest Winterlights” captivated visitors with its stunning display of over 250,000 lights, creating a magical atmosphere for ice skating and photography. Similarly, the GLOW light festival in Eindhoven, Netherlands, featured illuminated sunflower installations, drawing crowds eager to experience the intersection of art and nature. These celebrations of light and creativity not only enhance the festive spirit of the season but also reflect a growing appreciation for public art and community engagement. Overall, November 2025 was a month that beautifully intertwined nature, culture, and community, inviting people around the world to celebrate the changing seasons in diverse and meaningful ways.
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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.
