The week in activities: 2 July
Sand sculpture festivals, pick-your-own cherries and legendary Irish folk groups: fun family activities in Flanders this week
Sand Sculpture Festival
Presented in partnership with Disneyland Paris, the sculptures feature characters and scenarios from much-loved Disney movies.
Oceanfront near Zeeheldenplein, Ostend, daily 10.00-17.00 until 31 August, €8-€12
www.sandsculpture.be
Brussels Beach
The capital’s annual summer party kicks off on Friday with a spectacular evening show of dance, percussion, circus acts and fire performers. The artificial beach along the canal will offer entertainment, nightlife, watersports and volleyball until 10 August.
Opening festival 4 July, 22.30-midnight. Sainctelettesquare, Brussels, free
www.bruxelleslesbains.be
Cherry Picking
The Jacobs Fruit Company in Sint-Truiden offers pick-your-own cherries every Sunday in July, but due to the warm spring and early season this year, they predict the fruit will be gone by the middle of the month. So don’t wait!
5 July, 10.00-17.00, Heide 114, Sint-Truiden, €5 (not including cherries)
www.jacobsfruit.be
Gooikorts Folk Festival
Three-day traditional music festival with international bands. Also: market of traditional and handmade musical instruments, workshops, children’s activities and camping. Legendary Irish group De Danann headline.
4-6 July, Festival Field, Gooik, €12-€42, kids 12 and under free
www.gooikoorts.be
Picnic at Herkenrode
Bring the family and your picnic basket for a relaxing afternoon on the grounds of a historic abbey and its gardens. Picnickers can augment their meal with fresh herbs from the garden. Also market stands with local products.
6 July, 11.00-18.00, free
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
Antwerp by Bike
Discover all the city’s top sights, including Het Steen, the cathedral and the MAS, on a three-hour guided bike tour. Departs from Het Steenplein in Antwerp at 13.45.
Saturday and Sundays in July, August and September, €13-€21 with bike rental, €5-€13 without
www.antwerpbybike.be
Photo courtesy Sand Sculpture Festival Belgium
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