Your Weekly Family Fun: August 18 – August 24, 2025

🎉Family Activities in Brussels, 18–24 August 2025🎉

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Hello fellow families! 🌞 If you are in Brussels and Belgium, there’s no better time to have family fun! There is so much to do and explore. Last week it got quite hot - lesson learned: never fully trust the weather forecast 😅. This week, it looks like temperatures will drop a bit and we might see some clouds, but don’t worry! Make sure to pack your kids’ caps 🧢, sunscreen 🧴, and water bottles 💧 so you can enjoy all the outdoor adventures.

Next week promises an exciting mix of activities for all ages. Bring your little ones to Reading in the Park 📚 – from Monday to Thursday, playgrounds across the city, like Parc F. Dolto in Brussels Ville or Wolvendael Park in Uccle, are hosting fun storytelling sessions in French. If your kids love art, don’t miss the Outdoor Art Games 🎨 at Parc du Viaduc in Ixelles - a colorful way to play and create together!

For those who want a little action, Zomersproetjes in Etterbeek offers creative workshops, sports trails, and even a petting zoo 🐐, while Vollenbike Laeken 🚲 invites children to cycle, explore skill tracks, and play games. Music fans will love the Brussels Dance Festival 💃🕺 and the Hide & Seek Festival 🌍, both running all week with shows for all ages.

And on the weekend, don’t miss family-friendly highlights like the Indian Food Festival at Parc du Cinquantenaire, where you can enjoy food, music, and fun from 12:00–21:00, or the Family Festival in Parc du Viaduc with outdoor storytelling for all ages 📖.

Pack your energy, curiosity, and smiles 😄 - enjoy Brussels next week! Remember: check the official event links to make sure you have the latest info. 

Monday, 18-Aug-25

• Brussels (Ville): Reading in the park – Playground F. Dolto – rue de la Buanderie 15, 15:00–17:00, FR, free.
• Haren: Reading in the park – Beemdgracht Playground (Kasteelhof) – 15:00–17:00, FR, free.
• Koekelberg: Reading in the park – Victoria Park – rue de l’Eglise Sainte-Anne / rue de Ganshoren, 15:30–17:30, FR, free.
• Molenbeek-St-Jean: Reading in the park – Bonnevie Park – rue Bonnevie 40, 14:00–16:00, FR, free.
• Ixelles: Outdoor art games for kids at Parc du Viaduc – 15:00–17:00, NL/FR, free.
• Etterbeek: Zomersproetjes - Percussion, painting, bar – NL / FR / EN, free.
• Etterbeek: Sport & Creative Week 18–22-Aug-2025 (born 2019–2020) – NL, paid €75 / €60 / €15, reservation required.
• Brussels City: Brussels Dance Festival – Free & paid shows – 15:00–22:00, FR/NL/EN, most free, some require reservation.
• Brussels City: Hide & Seek Festival – A journey through world music traditions – FR, Paid, Reservation required.

Tuesday, 19-Aug-25

• Anderlecht: Reading in the park – Garden of the Library (Espace Carême) – 15:00–17:00, FR, free.
• Berchem-St-Agathe: Reading in the park – Elephant playground, Pirsoul Park – 15:00–17:00, FR, free.
• Laeken: Reading in the park – Cité Modèle lawn behind the library – 15:00–17:00, FR, free.
• Neder-Over-Heembeek: Reading in the park – Meudon Park – rue du Ramier, 15:00–17:00, FR, free.
• Schaerbeek: Reading in the park – Huart Hamoir Park (near playground) – 15:00–17:00, FR, free.
• Uccle: Reading in the park – Wolvendael Park (Klipveld entrance) – 15:00–17:00, FR, free.
• Watermael-Boitsfort: Reading in the park – Bien-Faire playground – 14:00–16:00, FR, free.
• Uccle: Games, library night, open-air cinema – NL/FR, free.
• Ixelles: Outdoor art games for kids at Parc du Viaduc – 15:00–17:00, NL/FR, free.
• Etterbeek: Zomersproetjes - Barefoot trail, etching, bar – NL / FR / EN, free.
• Brussels City: Brussels Dance Festival – Free & paid shows – 15:00–22:00, FR/NL/EN, most free, some require reservation.
• Brussels City: Hide & Seek Festival – A journey through world music traditions – FR, paid, Reservation required.

Wednesday, 20-Aug-25

• Brussels City: Reading in the park – Square Ambiorix (playground) – 15:00–17:00, FR, free
• Ganshoren: Reading in the park – Sippelberg Park (av. Van Overbeke 55-93) – 15:00–17:00, FR, free
• Jette: Reading in the park – Garcet Park (Place Cardinal Mercier) – 15:00–17:00, FR, free
• Molenbeek-St-Jean: Reading in the park – Karreveld Park (av. Jean de la Hoese 3) – 14:00–16:00, FR, free
• Saint-Gilles: Reading in the park – Pierre Paulus Park (Hôtel des Monnaies/Parme) – 15:00–17:00, FR, free
• Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode: Reading in the park – Liedekerke Park (rue Saint-Josse) – 15:00–17:00, FR, free
• Woluwe-St-Lambert: Reading in the park – Georges Henri Park (under the bandstand) – 14:30–16:30, FR, free
• Uccle: Food trucks and local market atmosphere – FR, free
• Ixelles: Outdoor art games for kids at Parc du Viaduc – 15:00–17:00, NL/FR, free
• Etterbeek: Zomersproetjes - Sports trail, flower making, bar – NL/FR/EN, free
• Brussels City: Brussels Dance Festival – Free & paid shows – 15:00–22:00, FR/NL/EN, most free, some require registration
• Brussels City: Hide & Seek Festival – A journey through world music traditions – FR, paid, Reservation required
• Laeken: Vollenbike Laeken – Cycling workshops, skill track & games for kids – 14:30–18:00, FR/NL, free

Thursday, 21-Aug-25

• Uccle: Zero waste parent-child workshop: crafts & game – FR, free, Reservation required
• Brussels City: Reading in the park – Playground Quai à la Houille – 14:30–16:30, FR, free
• Evere: Reading in the park – Hoedemaekers Playground (next to town hall) – 14:30–16:30, FR, free
• Schaerbeek: Reading in the park – Josaphat Park (Av. des Azalées entrance, near music kiosk) – 15:00–17:00, FR, free
• Woluwe-St-Pierre: Reading in the park – Playground Av. des Franciscains 1 – 15:00–17:00, FR, free
• Uccle: Zero waste family games and workshop – FR, free, Reservation required
• Uccle: Zomer Quartier d’Été - Merlo: games & cinema – FR, free
• Ixelles: Outdoor art games for kids at Parc du Viaduc – 15:00–17:00, NL/FR, free
• Etterbeek: Zomersproetjes - Petting zoo, cyanotype, bar – NL/FR/EN, free
• Saint-Josse-ten-Noode: Story readings with Pieter Gaudesaboos at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 – NL, free
• Brussels City: Brussels Dance Festival – Free & paid shows – 15:00–22:00, FR/NL/EN, most free, some require registration
• Brussels City: Hide & Seek Festival – A journey through world music traditions – FR, paid, Reservation required

Friday, 22-Aug-25

• Uccle: Apéro du Bourdon: food trucks and drinks – FR, free.
• Uccle: Zomer Quartier d’Été – Homborch: BBQ & cinema – FR, free.
• Ixelles: Outdoor art games for kids at Parc du Viaduc, 15:00–17:00 – NL/FR, free.
• Etterbeek: Zomersproetjes - Circus movement, creative with books, bar – NL/FR/EN, free.
• Brussels City: Brussels Dance Festival – Free & paid shows, 15:00–22:00 – FR/NL/EN, most free, some require registration.
• Brussels City: Hide & Seek Festival – A journey through world music traditions – FR, paid, Reservation required.
• Brussels City: Soirée jeux at Ludobox, 18:30–23:00 – FR/NL/EN, free.

Saturday, 23-Aug-25

• Woluwe-Saint-Lambert: Windmill open day with volunteer millers (14:00–17:00) – FR, free.
• Forest: Neerstalle comes alive: Learn to repair your bike, get road safety tips, enjoy bike trailers, a play area, and karaoke – FR/NL, free.
• Etterbeek: Zomersproetjes - Dream city building, kamishibai, bar – NL/FR/EN, free.
• Brussels City: Brussels Dance Festival – Free & paid shows, 15:00–22:00 – FR/NL/EN, most free, some require registration.
• Brussels City: Hide & Seek Festival – A journey through world music traditions – FR, paid, reservation required.
• Brussels City: Indian Food Festival at Parc du Cinquantenaire, 12:00–21:00 – FR/NL/EN, free entry, paid workshops require registration.

Sunday, 24-Aug-25

• Ixelles: Family Festival – Parc du Viaduc: Outdoor storytelling with FR/NL librarians for all ages – FR/NL, free.
• Woluwe-St-Pierre: Organ concert at Chant d’Oiseau Church (16:30–18:00) – FR, €5.
• Auderghem: Parasol summer event with games & music – FR, free.
• Watermael-Boitsfort: Jazz concert with Mayki Ferro – FR, free.
• Watermael-Boitsfort: Brocante at Archiducs – FR, free, registration required.
• Uccle: Concert: soul/jazz with Laurent Doumont – FR, free.
• Ixelles: Mobile village with games & bike repair (Etangs Ixelles), 14:00–17:00 – NL/FR, free.
• Brussels City: Brussels Dance Festival – Free & paid shows, 15:00–22:00 – FR/NL/EN, most free, some require registration.
• Brussels City: Indian Food Festival at Parc du Cinquantenaire, 12:00–21:00 – FR/NL/EN, free entry, paid workshops require registration.
• Neder-Over-Heembeek: Guided walk at Ferme Nos Pilifs, 10:00–12:30 – FR/NL, free, registration required.

Friendly Note: We do our best to keep all event information accurate and up to date, but sometimes details like dates, times, locations, prices, or registration requirements can change without warning. Before heading out, we recommend checking the official event links to make sure you have the latest info. BruFamilyWeekly isn’t responsible for any changes, cancellations, or errors, and participation is always at your own discretion. If you spot a mistake or know of a great family-friendly event we should include, we’d love to hear from you!