5 fun events in Flanders this week
Treasure hunts, storytelling walks and food truck festivals: our pick of activities in Flanders and Brussels
Family fun
Medieval Breakfast and Treasure Hunt
Kids and their parents are invited to enjoy a breakfast from days of yore in a genuine castle. Afterwards, there’s a treasure hunt for the kids, in which they can try to discover the identity of a mysterious burglar. (Treasure hunt can be done without breakfast.) Reservations required for breakfast only on 03 310 05 14 or [email protected]. 6 March 8.30-18.00, Kasteel de Renesse, Lierselei 30, Malle (Antwerp province); €10-€15
Food Truck Festival
The historic Felix Warehouse in Antwerp is the setting for an all-day foodie festival, with artisanal products, speciality foods and the chance to cheer on participants in the Urban Trail run. 6 March 10.00-20.00; Felix Pakhuis, Godefriduskaai 30, Antwerp; free entry
Storytelling Walks
Two walks are offered: one with “scary stories” for adults and a fun walk for kids with stories about nature. Both take place around Schulensmeer Lake, a beautiful nature preserve that’s home to waterfowl and migratory birds. 6 March 14.00-16.00; Schulensmeer Visitors Centre; Demerstraat 60, Lummen (Limburg); free
Sewer Tour
Take a free tour of the sewer network underneath Brussels on the first Saturday of each month. Learn about the important role that 400 kilometres of tunnels and the Zenne river play in the functioning of the city. 5 March 13.30, Sewer Museum, Octrooipaviljoen, Anderlechtse Poort, Brussels; free
Golden Years Retro Fair
If you love the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, and especially American music from those decades, you won’t want to miss this chance to see and purchase a wide selection of vintage jukeboxes, records, clothing and collectibles from international dealers. 5-6 March 10.00-17.30, Oktoberhallen, Schrovestraat 18, Wieze; €7
Photo courtesy Felix Pakhuis
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