Get ready for a fun-packed weekend in Brussels! We've got theatre for younger kids, dinosaur screenings, music festivals, and even some fun related to the Wallonian carnivals happening nearby. Highlights include the 'Diplodocus' screening on Sunday and the 'Le ventre des sirènes' show on Saturday.
See our top picks
Tale Time on Saturday Morning
Bibliothèque des Riches Claires
A free, cosy story session for toddlers (2-5 yrs) downtown.
Diplodocus
Le Jacques Franck
A gentle cinema screening about a little dinosaur on Sunday.
Tale Time on Saturday Morning
Bibliothèque des Riches Claires
Perfectly timed story hour for 2-5 year olds on Saturday morning.
· March 14
7: Catch the story of Clo, a 28-year-old singer who is also a mermaid with a round belly. This appears as both a theatre/spectacle and an event for children, so it should be a safe bet for families.It's showing on Saturday and seems to be a focused artistic event for children.
: This is the final weekend for 'Salt-Ice,' described as an origami opera for young and old. It’s a beautiful, unique production happening Saturday.It is the very last day (March 15 is also listed, but we pick one day) for this unique opera performance.
IMMERSIVE DANCE AND JAZZ PERFORMANCE FOR BABIES (6 MONTHS - 5 YEARS) : An immersive contemporary dance and live jazz music performance specifically designed for the very youngest audience members. Check out the Saturday session.Perfectly targeted at babies and toddlers, and available on Saturday.
IMPROVISATION SHOW FOR CHILDREN : An improvised performance aimed at kids aged 3 and up, which is always a fun, spontaneous choice for a Saturday afternoon outing.An energetic improvisational show for kids 3+ happening Saturday.
: This festival gives you access to amazing Art Nouveau and Art Deco buildings that are usually shut off to the public. Perfect if you have older kids (10+) interested in architecture.It’s a major architectural festival kicking off this weekend.
ART DECO TOUR IN HEYSEL : A tour specifically focused on the Art Deco style around the Heysel area. Best suited for kids who enjoy architecture or history, generally ages 10 and up.A specific architectural tour on Saturday aimed at older children (10+).
: This sounds like a great Saturday event if your kids love illusion! It's an international magic festival taking place in Brussels.A festival dedicated to magic performances happening Saturday.
· March 15
6: A screening featuring a little dinosaur named Diplodocus who dreams of a grand adventure. Sounds like a perfect gentle activity for younger kids on Sunday afternoon.It's a dedicated film projection explicitly listed under children's events for Sunday.
: Part of the KidZik festival, this musical event is about Delphine, who is struggling to tell stories that have happy endings in her creation laboratory.It’s a music event for kids and it’s on Sunday.
: Enjoy an unforgettable Sunday morning in a warm and relaxed atmosphere with classical music performed by a violin and piano duo.A great family concert experience happening on Sunday morning.
THE LITTLE CURIOUS ELEPHANT : A puppet show based on Rudyard Kipling's stories, set to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals. This is the final day this show runs.It’s the last day for this puppet show mixing Kipling and classical music.
IMMERSIVE DANCE PERFORMANCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (6 MONTHS - 5 YEARS) : Another chance to catch this immersive contemporary dance show split into age groups for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Sunday is the day to catch this one!Excellent option for the under-5 crowd, running all weekend.
: Explore a labyrinth themed around Jules Verne. Since it's listed, we assume it's running on Sunday for kids 5 and up.An interactive labyrinth experience running through Sunday for slightly older kids.
Also On· anytime this weekend
2FREE : A lovely free story time session at the Riches Claires Library, specifically for little ones aged 2 to 5 years old to enjoy stories brought to life.It's free, in central Brussels, and perfectly suited for toddlers on Saturday morning.
: A mini-golf option suitable for kids aged 5 and up, offering indoor fun on Sunday.It's a fun activity for ages 5+ that is likely indoors, perfect for any weather on Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Brussels this weekend?
The main free event we found for this weekend is the 'Tale Time on Saturday Morning' (Samedizzz : heure du conte) at the Bibliothèque des Riches Claires, suitable for ages 2 to 5.
Are there any shows for babies or toddlers (under 5)?
Yes! The 'Immersive Dance and Jazz Performance for Babies (6 months - 5 years)' at La Vénerie on Saturday, or the similarly themed 'Immersive Dance Performance for Young Children' at De Pianofabriek on Sunday, are specifically designed for the under-5s.
What's on for older kids (10+)?
The 'Art Deco Tour in Heysel' on Saturday is listed for ages 10+, and if you are looking at architecture, the BANAD festival starts this weekend.
