The week in activities: 13 November
Winter carnivals, family fitness events and international dog shows: fun events across Flanders this week
De Kotroute
Each walk kicks off at a cultural hotspot, such as Museum M in Leuven and SMAK in Gent, which then serves as a central information point for the whole evening. Get the map provided and create your own route. All locations are within walking distance (or a quick bike ride) from each other.
14-27 November, 19.00-23.00
www.amuseevous.be/projects/de-kotroute
Winterland Hasselt
Limburg’s Capital of Taste gets a head start on the holiday season with the opening of its annual winter carnival. Attractions include an outdoor ice-skating rink, Santa’s house (based on his official residence in Finland), indoor Christmas market, a big wheel and other carnival rides and the Winterland Café.
16 November to 5 January, 10.00-22.00
www.winterland.be
Swimming Pool Days
The fifth annual edition of this free fun-and-fitness event aims to get the whole family wet. Swimming pools across Flanders host special activities throughout the weekend. There will be a swim marathon with a contest for the pool with the most kilometres swum.
15-17 November, across Flanders
www.zwembaddagen.be
Euro Dog Show
For animal lovers and most particularly canine enthusiasts, it’s the 50th edition of this international dog show. More than 3,000 dogs will compete for various prizes, including the coveted Best In Show.
16-17 November, Kortrijk Xpo
www.eurodogshow.be
Cocoon
Another big home interior fair comes to Brussels for nine days. More than 300 exhibitors introduce you to the latest trends in interior design for every room in the house.
16-24 November, 11.00 to 19.00
www.cocoon.be
Photo credit: Roland Hermans
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