The week in activities: 20 November

After touring North America, Australia and Asia, this exhibition of Lego art makes its European debut at the Brussels Stock Exchange. American artist Nathan Sawaya creates large-scale sculptures from thousands of Lego blocks, including reconstructions of famous monuments and works of art, as well as his own creations.
22 November to 21 April, every day 10:00-19:30, tickets €11-€15.50
www.expo-artofthebrick.be

This year, Bruges’ annual ice sculpture installation is based on the Disney animated feature Frozen. Visitors walk through the indoor exhibition, which is kept at a constant -6°, encountering fantastic creatures, characters and settings from the movie, which is based on Hans Christensen Andersen’s fairy tale The Snow Queen. Parents can enjoy a drink in an ice glass at the ice bar.
22 November to 5 January, daily 10.00-18.00, tickets €11-€13
www.icesculpture.be

Next Wednesday, Sinterklaas arrives by steamboat at the Akenkaai in Brussels, with multiple Zwarte Piets and gifts for all the children. There will be entertainment, face painting, singing and dancing, games and a bouncy castle.
27 November, 13.30-17.00, free
www.brusselsbywater.be

Indoor track cycling event at ’t Kuipke in Citadel Park. Contests include time trials, team races, elimination rounds and the popular “Derny races”.
19-24 November, tickets €16-€35
www.z6sdaagse.be

International winter flower show featuring holiday decor, floral design, table settings, workshops and demonstrations.
22 November to 1 December, Oud Sint-Jan Site, Bruges, tickets €10
http://happenings.be

Photo credit:
2013 Sand and Ice Events