6 things to do in Flanders this weekend
Mountain bike courses, fire shows and Santa runs: our pick of activities in Flanders and Brussels
Family fun
Putteke Winter
During these evening events at parks across the region, enjoy the winter ambiance with fire shows, live music, street theatre and seasonal refreshments. This Saturday (21 November), it’s at Het Vinne provincial park in Zoutleeuw, starting at 18.30. Until 16 January, across Flanders, free
Euregio MTB Classic
Four mountain bike courses between 24 and 55km through the beautiful Mechelse Bos and Connecterra, part of the Hoge Kempen National Park. Prizes, free raffle, winter BBQ and more. 21 November, start between 8.30 and 14.00; Gemeentelijk Sportstadion, Kolenmijn Limburg Maaslaan 2, Maasmechelen, €5
Torchlight Tour
A self-guided, night-time walking tour of an 18th-century abbey and its grounds. Jenever and fun activities along the way. Reservations required on 0471 28 39 30, minimum two participants. Every Friday until March. 20 November 19.00, Abdij van ’t Park, Abdij van Park 7, Heverlee (Leuven), €16
Winter Wine: Musical Walk
Take a guided walking tour of the vineyards of the Westhoek. Your guide tells the history of winemaking in the region, shares local stories and anecdotes and sings traditional songs. Select Fridays until February. 20 November 18.30, Dranouter Music Centre, Dikkebusstraat 234, Heuvelland, €10 (€30 with dinner)
Artisans Day
Hundreds of artisans open their studios for one day, demonstrating more than 50 crafts ranging from chocolate-making to furniture-building to glass-blowing. 22 November, across Flanders, free
Sign up now: Santa Run
Register now for this fun run in Antwerp, starting at Park Spoor Noord and ending at the Bonaparte Dock. Your registration gets you a Santa suit with hat and beard, and afterwards you can join the DJ party. Register online by 11 December. 12 December, 17.00, €22
Photo courtesy GVA Santa Run
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