October. The second Urban Challenge Festival, in memory of Kfir Ben-Ari, a vibrant urban festival for teens and the whole family, took place at Gan HaEm, the seaside sports facilities and Haifa's Skate-park. Apart from musical performances, the festival included a street workout competition, a national skateboard championship in three age categories, and the championship qualifying trials for Outbreak – the International Couples Breakdance Competition. The winners will represent Israel at the finals in Europe in 2020.

October. The most loved and popular soccer stars from Brazil joined former Israeli soccer stars for a Peace Game at Sami Ofer Stadium, Haifa.