The week in activities: 11 December

Need some motivation to get active as the weather gets colder? How about a winter run for the whole family? With 5 and 10k fun runs, a half-marathon, full marathon and even a 1k kiddie run, there’s something for the whole family. The course goes through the green belt around Ghent, with the starting point at Blaarmeersen recreation park.
15 December, 10.00, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Zuiderlaan 14, Ghent
www.gentloopt.be

This annual handicrafts fair for independent designers takes place in C-Mine, the former Winterslag coal mine. Handmade clothes, jewellery, accessories and home décor for everyone on your gift list, plus workshops, refreshments and kid’s entertainment.
14 December 15:00-20.00; 15 December 10.00-18.00, Evence Copéelaan 91, Genk
www.handmade-in-belgium.com

Brussels’ Kunstberg is the setting for a 150-metre-long artificial ski slope. Enjoy lots of powder, ski lifts and pro equipment as well as spectacular views of the city centre. Soak up the après-ski atmosphere in the mini Alpine village, with mulled wine, Swiss raclette, pine trees and wooden chalets. Ski initiation classes available.
Daily, 14 December to 5 January, €5
www.upcommunication.be/cityski

Every month, Muntpunt in Brussels hosts a workshop with the theme “Creative Living in the City”. This month, it’s all about “swishing”, a fun way to exchange your retail mistakes for someone else’s unwanted fashion treasures – shopping without the financial hangover or buyer’s remorse. And it’s good for the planet since it keeps usable clothes and accessories in use. 14 December 13.00-16.00, €5, reservation required
www.muntpunt.be

Photo credit: Stad Leuven