Fo Guang Shan’s free book fair and vegetarian expo returns Nov. 7–13, with food stalls, art exhibitions and family activities at the Buddha Museum.

Soft Lipa, ABAO and Tizzy Bac lead Takao Rock’s 20-act free lineup on Oct. 10–11, with three waterfront stages at the Music Center.

Ridership at 10 light rail stations near tourist attractions rose 10.69% through September. The OhBear-themed train will continue operating through Oct. 11.

The Oct. 17 event includes an 8-kilometer guided route through Sanmin District, alongside a Hakka cultural market and live music performances at Panhua Park.

Mengli Forest Park is nearing completion north of Chengcing Lake, with walking paths, pickleball courts and a pond that also helps manage drainage toward Renwu.

A new footbridge will connect Guoling Nature Park and Chengcing Lake across Songyi Road. Construction will close the road from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for three nights beginning Oct. 6, with drivers advised to use alternative routes.

The event also marks the start of the county’s “2026 Pingtung Light Journey” (屏東光旅) nighttime tourism initiative. Street illuminations along Minsheng Road (民生路) and Zhongshan Road (中山路) will operate from 5:30 to 10 p.m. daily, from Oct. 17 through Jan. 3, 2027.

Gangshan Eye is expected to reopen in early 2027 after a NT$42 million renovation, with auditors flagging weaknesses in past contracting and oversight.

A New Year’s Day sunrise run at Jialeshui will offer Pacific coastal scenery, local food, free transportation and optional ecological tours.

Kaohsiung’s balloon festival recorded more than 50,000 visits during its first four days at Tianliao Moon World, with further sessions scheduled in October.