5 fun events in Flanders this week

Trammelant
Experience life during the Belle Epoque at this annual event at the coast. Costumed actors, historic bicycles and autos, 100-year-old trams and old-timey musical acts bring the period to life throughout the day. Plus an antique market, fashion show and dancing late into the night. 5 August, De Haan city centre; free 

It’s Bigger Than Hip-Hop
This summer, Muntpunt in Brussels celebrates hip-hop culture with a series of fun activities and events. Every Wednesday, fill the streets around the Beurs with chalk art and then join the dance party with Detours Cyphers. On Thursdays, work on your rap and beat-making skills with hip-hop artists. 

Cauchie House
One of the Art Nouveau movement’s architectural gems, this privately owned house is famous for its beautiful sgraffito facade and is open to the public one weekend a month. English-language guided tours given at 12.15, 15.15 and 16.15. No reservations required. 5-6 August 10.00-17.30, Frankenstraat 5, Etterbeek (Brussels); €7 

Lommel Glass Market
At this one-of-kind glass fair in the centre of Lommel, the city known for its role in the glass industry, you can see more than 20 Belgian and international artists working in different media, from stained glass to lampwork to glass blowing and more. Visit the Glass House, a museum of glass art and innovation, for free all day. 6 August 10.00-17.00, Kerkplein, Lommel (Limburg); free 

Roller Bike Parade
All summer long, this fun outdoor event gets people moving through the streets of various cities on rollerblades, bikes, scooters – any non-motorised mode of transport. Currently, Brussels and Hasselt are on the agenda for August. The party starts on Poelartplein in Brussels on Friday nights, and on Dusartplein in Hasselt on Mondays. There’s a shorter route for beginners and kids as well as a longer ride for more adventurous souls. Until 1 September 20.00-23.00; free