Halloween with kids in Belgium: A Monster Thread
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All you need to enjoy Halloween in Belgium with kids 🎃👻🕷️
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For babies and toddlers
For younger kids
For older kids
Halloween walks around Brussels
More events in Brussels
Discover a city
More events in Wallonia
More events in Flanders
Sold out events (to check for next year)
For babies and toddlers
What: this is not a Halloween activity, rather the little ones can discover the costumes collection and rent new toys at the toy library!
When: during Toussaint vacation, there are costumes all year round too
Where: Costumes, trains, Duplos, cardboard games… Kids can play and rent toys at the Ludothèque! You will find a list of toy libraries in Brussels and in Belgium here
Ludothèque Ixelles (toy library) + list of toy libraries in Belgium
Costumes, trains, Duplos, cardboard games… Kids can play and rent toys at the Ludothèque! (For kids 0-5 years old)
For younger kids
Lego Discovery Center Brussels
What: new Halloween 4D movie and Halloween-themed Lego workshop
When: during Toussaint vacation
Where: Lego Discovery Center is a fun indoor activity even for the youngest kids!
Exploring 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
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Le Monde d’Ayden
What: visit of the witch, Spooky Dance, Grimage,… Lots of activities to keep children busy in the Halloween atmosphere.
When: 29.10.2022
Where: Le Monde d’Ayden is an inclusive indoor playground created by a mom with a beautiful story behind it. Great design-wise, relaxing music and a lot of sensory activities for kids
More details on the Halloween event here
Le Monde d’Ayden
An inclusive indoor playground (the best we’ve been here so far!) created by a mom with a beautiful story behind it. Great design-wise, relaxing music and a lot of sensory activities for kids
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Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
What: Pumpkins and skeletons all over the place! Check the post for Halloween photos! Best for kids taller than 1 meter
When: 30.10-06.11.2022
Where: The best way to describe Plopsa Indoor Hasselt is: a family-friendly, theme-driven amusement park with a focus on younger kids. It’s also a perfect destination for families who want to have fun despite the rainy weather
More details on the Halloween event here
Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
Plopsa Indoor Hasselt is an indoor family-friendly amusement park. Read on for practical tips to plan ahead your visit with kids
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Supper and evening at the Hannut Fire Brigade
What: supper and spending the evening at Hannut
When: 29.10.2022, 17.30
Where: Hannut fire brigade
You can find more details on the Halloween event here
If your kids love the fire brigade and the police as much as ours, check out this post on open days. These are family friendly events with jumping castles and demonstrations – they even give you a ride with the fire brigade or the police car! Most open days are over by now, but…
This post will get updated with the new dates next year – save it!
Fire Brigade and Police Open Days
Here’s a list of fire brigade and police open days for families. Grab your firefighter costume and enjoy!
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Grottes de Han
What: feedings of animals, trolls in the cave
When: 22.10-06.11.2022
Where: Grottes de Han is a huge domain with caves, wildlife park, playground, play structures along the path in the forest; a great experience for kids
You can find more details on the Halloween event this year here
Grottes de Han
Huge domain with caves, wildlife park, playground, play structures along the path in the forest; a great experience for kids
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Prehistomuseum
What: Halloween entertainment activities for kids 3+ years old
When: 30.10-07.11.2022
Where: Prehistomuseum is an interactive, kids-friendly museum where kids can hunt a mammoth or light a fire!
You can find more details on the Halloween programme here
Prehistomuseum
Prehistomuseum is an interactive, kids-friendly museum where kids can hunt a mammoth or light a fire!
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Pairi Daiza
What: animations for kids, video mapping, water screen, pumpkins everywhere and more
When: 15.10-06.11.2022
Where: Pairi Daiza, voted best zoo of Europe, is a huge zoo with a vast playground and a little train going around
You can find more details on the Halloween programme here
Family Adventure: Exploring Pairi Daiza with Kids
Huge zoo with a vast playground and a little train going around
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Forestia
What: Halloween decoration and brunch
When: 22.10-06.11.2022
Where: Forestia is a fantastic combination of animal park and adventure park with treetop ropeways and zip lines
You can find more details on the Halloween event here
Forestia: Wildlife and Adventure Park
Here is all you need to know to plan your visit to Forestia, an adventure park and wildlife park.
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Royal Military Museum
What: workshops and animations at the museum for the festive opening weekend. It is an immersive experience focused on medieval way of living, not on Halloween specifically – but hey, surgery during the medieval times sounds scary enough!
When: 29-30.10.2022
Where: Royal Military Museum is a military history museum with medieval armor and tanks; also an aviation hall and access to the top of the Cinquantenaire arch with a panoramic view!
You can find more details on the event here
Royal Museum of Armed Forces and Military History, Brussels
A military history museum with medieval armor and tanks; also an aviation hall and access to the top of the Cinquantenaire arch with a panoramic view!
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Plopsa Coo
What: dinos will be waiting for you, so put on your dinosaur costume! Best for kids taller than 1 meter
When: 22.10-06.11.2022
Where: Plopsa Coo is a small amusement park that is perfect for young kids! It is right next to the Coo waterfall and is a fun way for a family to spend the day
You can find more details for the Halloween event here
Plopsa Coo
Plopsa Coo is a small amusement park that is perfect for young kids! It is right next to the Coo waterfall and is a fun way for a family to spend the day
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Villers Abbey
What: treasure hunt at Villers Abbey with a flashlight (best for kids 4+ years old)
When: 29.10.2022
Where: Villers Abbey are the ruins of a monastery founded in the 12th century – what better way to celebrate Halloween!
You can find more details for the Halloween event here
Villers Abbey
Ruins of a monastery founded in the 12th century
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Chlorophylle
What: treasure hunt and various challenges for kids 3-12 years old
When: 29.10-01.11.2022
Where: Chlorophylle is a fun and educational park, full of playgrounds and activities
More info on the Halloween event here
Chlorophylle
This is a real gem! Fun and educational park, full of playgrounds and activities
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Sparkoh Science and Technology Museum
What: Halloween decoration, workshops (as of 5+, 7+, 8+ years old), treasure hunt (3-6 years old)
When: 22.10-06.11.2022
Where: Sparkoh offers a fun, interactive and educational experience for all ages – even for adults!
More info on the Halloween event here
Sparkoh (Pass) Science and Technology Museum
A fun, interactive and educational experience for all ages – even for adults!
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Lanterna Magica
What: a light show that is magical on its own, there will be some Halloween-related surprises
When: week of Toussaint
Where: Lanterna Magica is a walk around an enchanted forest. A magical place with gnomes and dragons
Lanterna Magica 2022
A walk around an enchanted forest. A magical place with gnomes and dragons. Enjoy the light show!
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For older kids
Walibi
What: new show “Hunted house”, *this is best for older kids, as there are zombies trying to scare you 🙂
When: 22.10-06.11.2022
Where: Walibi Belgium is an amusement park where you won’t get bored! It’s full of attractions for all ages and tastes. Roller coasters, carousels, area for younger kids… Tons of fun is guaranteed!
More info on the Halloween event here
Walibi Belgium Review | Theme Park in Wavre | All You Need to Know
Walibi Belgium is an amusement park with attractions for all ages and tastes. Here are practical details to help you plan your visit.
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Euro Space Center
What: aliens attack and Halloween spectacles
When: 31.10.2022, 18.30-23.30
Where: Euro Space Center is an interactive science museum about space that is lots of fun and educational at the same time
More info on the Halloween event here
Euro Space Center
An interactive science museum about space that is lots of fun and educational at the same time
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Museum of Natural Sciences
What: walk around the Museum with a flashlight, access secret corridors and hidden cellars, reconstruct a human skeleton and more! For kids 9-12 years old
When: 29-30.10.2022
Where: Museum of Natural Sciences is an interactive museum – also known as the dino museum
More info on the Halloween event here
Museum of Natural Sciences
Are you looking for a captivating adventure that will transport you and your curious young explorer to a world full of fascinating creatures, ancient fossils, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena? Look no further!
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Technopolis
What: special workshops for kids 8+ years old (not Halloween specific)
When: during fall vacations
Where: Technopolis is an interactive and fun science center for kids with cool shows and demonstrations. This is easily one of the best indoor activities for kids!
More info on the event here
Technopolis
An interactive and fun science center for kids with cool shows and demonstrations. This is easily one of the best indoor activities for kids!
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Adventure Park Wavre
What: meet a witch or a monster
When: 24.10-06.11.2022, also nocturne on 29.10.2022 for 7+ years old
Where: 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!
More info on the Halloween event here
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!
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Natura Park
What: monsters and ghosts, magicians and jugglers, a storytelling walk in the park and a fire spectacle to close the evening
When: 29-30.10.2022
Where: Natura Park offers parcours accrobranches, e-scooters and bikes, barbecue, bangee jumping and the highlight is… A zip line over the lake!!!
More info on the Halloween event here
Natura Park – Lac de l’Eau d’Heure
Natura Park offers parcours accrobranches, e-scooters and bikes, barbecue, bangee jumping and the highlight is… A zip line over the lake!!!
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Dock 79
What: Halloween forest walk “The forgotten forest” (for kids 10+ years old), treetop climbing with headlamps (for kids 6+ years old), face painting
When: 30-31.10.2022
Where: at Dock 79 you can have fun at the treetop courses and then head to the inflatable water park to cool off. Enjoy a nice meal by the lake while the kids are at the small playground
More info on the Halloween event here
Dock 79
Have fun at the treetop courses and then head to the inflatable water park to cool off. Enjoy a nice meal by the lake while the kids are at the small playground
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Halloween walks around Brussels
Brussels: Dia de los Muertos in Marolles
What: Dia de los Muertos in Marolles with face painting, workshops and lots of events
When: 30.10.2022
Where: Marolles features a Ferris wheel at Place Polaert with a view over the city center and ice cream. Check out the city elevator too! A walk in the charming Marolles neighborhood and a castle playground next to a medieval city gate
More info on the Halloween event here
Ferris wheel, Marolles & Porte de Hal
A Ferris wheel at Place Polaert with a view over the city center and ice cream! Also the city elevator is right next to it! A walk in the charming Marolles neighborhood and a castle playground next to a medieval city gate
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Woluween – Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
What: Halloween walk in park Georges Henri
When: 29.10.2022 (registration until 22.10.2022)
Where: Georges Henri park has a pretty cool playground
More info on their Halloween event here
Georges Henri Park and Playground
Georges Henri is a lovely, family-friendly park with a great playground and a skatepark
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Woluwé-Saint-Pierre – Marche aux lampions
What: a scary lantern walk, don’t forget your horrifying disguise and your lantern (candle and burning torch prohibited)
When: 31.10.2022
Where: Woluwé-Saint-Pierre
More info on their Halloween event here
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Etterbeek
What: the park will be transformed into a place of horror, home to monsters of all kinds and terrifying surprises. The site will be plunged into darkness to make the walk exceptional and visitors will discover real tableaux vivants. The youngest adventurers are invited to come in disguise and all families will leave with a surprise.
When: 31.10.2022
Where: Etterbeek, park Hap
More info on their Halloween event here
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Nostalgie – Jette
What: Halloween walk in park Garcet
When: 29.10.2022
Where: Jette
More info on their Halloween event here
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More events in Brussels
Fantastic museum
What: Halloween tram, Halloween mini golf, Halloween festival + visit
When: 22.10-06.11.2022 for the Halloween festival + visit, 28.10.2022 for the Halloween tram
Where: Museum of Fantastic Art & Center for Fantastic Art of Brussels
More info on their Halloween tram event here, on Halloween mini golf here
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Mini Europe
What: discover how the mini skeletons and mini zombies have turned the miniature world of Mini-Europe upside down. Spiders have invaded the Eiffel Tower and zombies (good mummy and her little girl) create a crazy and humorous amusement park
When: 22.10-06.11.2022
Where: Mini Europe
More info on their Halloween event here
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Hard Rock Cafe Brussels
What: Delicious American breakfast buffet with everything that goes with it: Sausages, bacon, pancakes, potato roast, scrambled eggs and a lot of sweet treats! Of course, there is also “ghostly” good entertainment for the children – face painting, tricks and treats and many more!
When: 30.10.2022
Where: Hard Rock Cafe Brussels
More info on their Halloween event here
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Cinema Le Stockel
What: Ciné Halloween – Samouraï academy. All disguised kids will receive an award
When: 31.10.2022
Where: Cinema Le Stockel
More info on their Halloween event here
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Tasty spoon – La Ferme Rose Uccle
What: 3 creative workshops, Halloween scavenger hunt, pumpkin decoration (4 euros), concert
When: 01.11.2022
Where: Tasty spoon
More info on their Halloween event here
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Discover a city
Bouillon
What: visit the castle by torchlight! Armed with your torch, walk through the corridors and dungeons of the castle like a real knight
When: during fall vacations
Where: in the beautiful castle of Bouillon! You will find a short guide on Bouillon here
More info on the event here
Bouillon
The beautiful castle of Bouillon – plus a playground and ice cream!
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Namur
What: a theatrical walk that will take place outdoors but also indoors, in underground galleries. You will have to follow strange and crazy characters. For kids 8-12 years old
When: 29-31.10.2022
Where: Namur, the capital of Wallonia, makes for a great day trip from Brussels! Climb up to the citadel with the cable car and enjoy the panoramic view of the city. The little train going around makes it easy to see even with young kids. Reine Fabiola, a small amusement park is right next to the citadel
More info on the event here
Namur with Kids | Best Things to Do | Where to Stay
Here are the best things to do in Namur with kids, where to stay and practical tips to make the most out of your visit.
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Also in Namur
What: animations for kids at a small amusement park
When: 30.10.2022
Where: Reine Fabiola, a small amusement park is right next to the citadel of Namur
More info on the event here and here
Reine Fabiola
Playgrounds, a traffic park for pedal cars, jumping castles, trampolines, mini golf and more – perfect for kids!
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La Roche-en-Ardenne
What: fall holiday tour of the castle. Come and have a chilling experience and feel the Halloween spirit! Visit with falconry show and frightening decorations
When: 25.10-06.11.2022
Where: La Roche-en-Ardenne features a ruined medieval castle with a magnificent view of the valley of the river Ourthe and a wildlife park
More info on the Halloween event here
Reine Fabiola
Playgrounds, a traffic park for pedal cars, jumping castles, trampolines, mini golf and more – perfect for kids!
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Leuven – Witch Mimi
What: free workshops, reading sessions, giveaways and a giant puppet theater
When: 26.10.2022
Where: Leuven in several participating stores
More info on the Halloween event here
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More events in Wallonia
Au château magique
What: Halloween at an indoor playground, treasure hunt for kids 3-11 years old
When: 31.10.2022
Where: Au château magique indoor playground
More info on their Halloween event here
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Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne
What: Strange creatures hide in the castle with the poltergeists already present since the dawn of time
During the chilling journey, some souls in pain or other evil beings will ask you questions, others will terrorize you…
When: 29-31.10.2022, nocturne on 31.10.2022
Where: Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne
More info on their Halloween event here
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Adventure Valley Durbuy
What: a 2km walk in the forest with an audiovisual spectacle “The mysterious forest”, Maison Hantée (Haunted house) suitable for younger kids
When: 14.10-05.11.2022
Where: Adventure Valley Durbuy
More info on their Halloween event here
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Le Chemin de Fer du Bocq
What: come shiver as a family on the train of the 50s. Like every year, we must overcome the evil spells that haunt the Bocq Valley!
When: 29-30.10.2022
Where: Le Chemin de Fer du Bocq: board an authentic 1950s panoramic railcar for a narrated drive through the Bocq Valley
More info on their Halloween event here
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More events in Flanders
De Grote Schijn at provincial domain Rivierenhof
What: A fairy-lit path leads the way, whispering trees enjoy with you
When: 27.10-20.11.2022
Where: Provincial domain Rivierenhof
More info on their Halloween event here
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De Panne Halloween walk
What: Halloween walk
When: 31.10.2022
Where: in De Panne you can ride a go-cart and enjoy the jumping castles! With an amusement park, a small provincial domain, a farm for kids and more, you will not get bored
More info on their Halloween event here
De Panne with Kids | Best Things to Do | Where to Stay
Ride a go-cart, have some ice-cream and enjoy the jumping castles! With an amusement park, a small provincial domain, a farm for kids and more, you will not get bored in De Panne
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Sold out events
Tivoli
What: Hallowen walk at the park with a petting zoo
When: 29.10.2022
Where: Tivoli is a park with a petting zoo, playground and a castle – great for younger kids!
More info on their Halloween event here
Tivoli
Park with a petting zoo, playground and a castle; great for younger kids!
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Three Valleys steam train
What: haunted train, animations for kids
When: 22-23.10.2022
Where: Three Valleys steam train: ride a steam train and visit a train museum in the Ardennes!
More info on their Halloween event here
Three Valleys Stream Train
Ride a steam train and visit a train museum in the Ardennes!!
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Meise Botanic Garden
What: an exciting and extrme scary walk (3 km) through the darkest parts of the Meise Botanic Garden
When: 28-31.10.2022
Where: Meise botanical garden is one of the largest 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!
More info on their Halloween event here
Meise Botanic Garden
Meise is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world with a barefoot path, a greenhouse complex, treasure hunts for kids and a café
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Ferme et Compagnie
What: Halloween at a farm with animations for kids
When: 22-23.10.2022
Where: Ferme et Compagnie organizes events for kids, we have been to a Christmas event and an Easter event
Ferme et Compagnie – Easter
Ferme et Compagnie organizes an Easter event – with a mystery for kids to solve, animals, tractors!!
More info on their Halloween event here
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Provincial domain De Gavers Geraardsbergen
What: a 3.5 kilometer walking course with fire, dance shows, horror acts for young and old and stalls with goodies
When: 29.10.2022 (sold out)
Where: Provincial domain De Gavers Geraardsbergen
More info on their Halloween event here
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Château de Jehay – La Nuit des Sorcières (The Night of the Witches)
What: terrifying entertainment, shows, concerts…
When: 21.10.2022
Where: Château de Jehay
More info on their Halloween event here
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House of Horror
No event in 2022, but keep an eye for 2023
More details here
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