Family Fun for Easter Break with Kids in Belgium

Easter is a time of joy and celebration, and it’s the perfect opportunity for families to spend quality time together. There are many fun activities that families can enjoy during the Easter season, including Easter egg hunts, indoor and outdoor activities, day trips, and weekend getaways.

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Looking for things to do for the holidays? Here are family fun activities for Easter break in Belgium with kids!

These are tried and tested ideas to enjoy your time with the kids. And we have gathered both indoor and outdoor activities, so you can have fun regardless of the weather!

And if you are looking for more ideas, check out our map with indoor and outdoor activities, kids-friendly cafes and hotels and more!

Let’s dive in!

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Easter Events in Belgium

Easter in Belgium with kids is an exciting experience that offers a range of fun activities for the little ones. From Easter egg hunts, egg decorating workshops to Easter brunch with kids, there is something for everyone.

If you are looking for Easter events in Belgium, look no further!

Indoor Activities

For families looking for indoor activities, there are plenty of kids-friendly cafes and indoor playgrounds that offer a safe and fun environment for children to play and interact with others. There are also many museums that cater to children, with interactive exhibits that encourage learning and exploration.

Best Indoor Playgrounds

Let’s take a look at the best indoor playgrounds in and around Brussels. Also the best play areas for toddlers and preschoolers!

These are all gathered on our map with family-friendly activities!

Best Kids-Friendly Cafes

Here are our most favorite kids-friendly cafés in Brussels and around with lots of practical tips to visit them.

These are all gathered on our map with kids-friendly activities under a separate layer!

Lego Discovery Center Brussels

Take your family on a LEGO adventure at the Discovery Center in Brussels! Enjoy hours of fun that will make every little Lego lover happy

Indoor Water Parks and Swimming Pools

An indoor water park or a swimming pool with a play area in Belgium is a great way to spend the day with the kids!

You’ll find tons of them gathered in our guide on where to enjoy water in Belgium.

These and many more are all gathered on our map with kids-friendly activities under a separate layer!

Choco-Story Brussels

If you find yourself in the “Chocolate Capital of the World”, then you have to visit Choco-story. It is lots of fun end educative for kids. The highlight is the live demonstration with a master chocolatier

Natural Sciences Museum

The Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels is interactive and fun for kids – they love the dinosaur part!

Technopolis

Technopolis is a fun and interactive science museum just half an hour from Brussels.

Euro Space Center

The Euro Space Center is a fun and interactive center about space. There are tons of things for kids!

Sparkoh Science and Technology Museum

Sparkoh is another fun and interactive science museum. A bit further from Brussels but worth it!

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Plopsa Indoor Antwerp

Plopsa Station Antwerp is a fun place for kids in the heart of Antwerp.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities are also a great option, with kids-friendly farms, cherry blossoms, and provincial domains with awesome playgrounds providing a fun-filled day for the whole family.

Cherry Blossoms

Here is where you can see the stunning cherry blossoms of Belgium and practical tips on how to visit.

Meise Botanical Garden

Meise is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world with a barefoot path for kids, a pullable platform on the lake next to the castle (our favorite spot!), a greenhouse complex, some treasure hunts for kids and a café to relax by the lake… And all this less than 25 minutes away from Brussels!

Cycling through Water

Cycling through Water is one of the most scenic cycling routes in Belgium. There is a huge playground and an Open Air Museum nearby too,

Provincial Domain Huizingen

Provincial Domain Huizingen is one of the most beloved ones and closest to Brussels. Playgrounds, mini cars, trampolines, farm animals, forest, outdoor pools for kids, even a little train to take you around the domain: It has everything!

Château d’Hélécine

Playgrounds, jumping castles, a lake, animals, restaurants, puppet show – Château d’Hélécine is a great place to spend time with your family!

Troll Hunting in De Schorre

Go troll hunting in the forest in De Schorre! There is also a playground, a café/restaurant right next to it, a barefoot path and more.

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Best Provincial Domains near Brussels

A provincial domain is an oasis for families. Lots of green, playgrounds, cafés… Some have farm animals and some have kids friendly swimming pools too. All places mentioned below are about half an hour from Brussels – and it’s really worth the drive!

Here are the best provincial domains near Brussels.

Farm Schuur van Tuur

Schuur van Tuur is  a paradise for kids at a farm! Tractors and balance bikes, sandpit and trampolines, straw course and blueberry muffins..

Farm Barelhoeve

Barelhoeve is a wonderful place for kids, where you can pet goats and chickens without a barrier! They also have deer, rabbits, donkeys, cows, horses

Adventure Park Wavre

Adventure Park Wavre offers tree top courses (accrobranche), jumps, zip lines, laser tag, and there is also a mini kids area for the youngest ones. It’s a great family activity that both parents and kids can enjoy!

Three Valleys Steam Train

Ride the Three Valleys steam train and visit a train museum in the Ardennes!!

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Weekend Get-Away

If you’re looking for a day trip or weekend getaway, there are many destinations to choose from. Ghent, De Panne, and De Haan are all popular options, with plenty of attractions and activities for families to enjoy.

For those looking for a longer getaway, Keukenhof, Lille, and Aachen are all great options, with beautiful scenery, historic sites, and plenty of family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained. Whether you’re looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway, there’s something for everyone during the Easter season.

Keukenhof and the Tulip Fields of Lisse

Here are all the practical tips you need for a memorable trip to Keukenhof and the tulip fields of Lisse with kids, such as when to visit, what to do with kids and where to stay.

Ghent

Here is our guide with the best things to do, where to stay and practical tips to plan your family visit in Ghent.

De Panne

Visiting De Panne with kids: best things to do and where to stay for the weekend!

De Haan

Here are our practical tips on how to visit De Haan with kids, where to have fun, kids-friendly restaurants, and hotels

Lille

Here is our guide with practical tips to plan ahead your visit with kids in Lille, what to do, where to stay and kids friendly restaurants

Aachen with Kids

Here is all you need to know to plan your family visit to Aachen: practical tips on what to do with kids, kids-friendly restaurants and where to stay with the kids

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All places mentioned above are also gathered on the map!
Indoor and outdoor activities, kids friendly cafés/ restaurants, hotels and more all under separate layers

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