The week in activities: 26 August
Mexican wrestling, beer festivals and skatefests: fun family activities in Flanders and Brussels this week
Mineralogical Museum open house
Skatefest
For all the skate rats out there: a party and skate jam with DJs, prizes for the best trick and most air, outdoor bar and BBQ. 28-29 August, Nijdrop, Kloosterstraat 9, Opwijk (Flemish Brabant); free
www.nijdrop.be
Car-free Leuven
The entire city centre of Leuven is closed to cars for a day. Activities include a tour of the city, a bicycle sale, skate and skateboard demos and a community picnic. 30 August, 10.00-18.00, Leuven city centre; free
www.leuven.be/leuvenautovrij
North Sea Beer Festival
Over 20 breweries will showcase more than 150 brews, including several limited editions. Food provided by some of Ostend’s best restaurants, plus live music. A €10 weekend pass gets you three tastings and a commemorative glass. 28-30 August, Leopoldpark, Ostend; €10
www.northseabeerfestival.com
Bouncy castle festival
Close out the summer school holidays with a day of bouncy fun. Lots of inflatable castles and play structures, plus drinks for the grown-ups. 28 August, 13.30-18.00, Grasveld Huize de Veuster, Pater Damiaanstraat 33b, Tremelo (Flemish Brabant); €3
www.tremelo.be
Fiesta Latina
A three-day party with concerts, Mexican wrestling, samba dancers, food stands, children’s activities, fire performers and a mechanical bull. 28-30 August, Terkamerenbos, Brussels; free
www.fiesta-latina.be
Photo courtesy Nijdrop
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