The week in activities: 24 December
Retro carnivals, Christmas parades and saints and sinners walks: fun family activities in Flanders this week
Winter Nights at Bokrijk
Enjoy a retro carnival with old-fashioned rides, historical atmosphere, holiday decorations, entertainment, warm food and drink. Fireworks every night at 20.30.
26-30 December, 16.00-21.00, Bokrijklaan 1, Genk; €6
www.bokrijk.be
Glühwein Walk in the Voerstreek
A two-hour guided nature walk through the countryside (in Dutch), ending with a glass of warme wijn.
26 December, 14.00, departs from Pley 13, ’s Gravenvoeren, reserve via [email protected] or 043 81 07 36
www.voerstreek.be
Christmas Parades
A fun parade with costumed performers, colourful floats, singing and dancing and lots of holiday cheer. 27 December in Lier, 28 December in Kortrijk, 18.00; free
www.kerstparade.be
Medieval Winter Event
Twelfth annual winter event at Abbey Museum Ten Duinen, with fighting knights, live music, storytelling, birds of prey, archery and crafts. Free admission for anyone in medieval costume. 27 December, 14.00-18.00, Abdijmuseum Ten Duinen 1138, Koninklijk Prinslaan 6, Koksijde; €5 (free for under-12s)
http://nl.tenduinen.be
Saints and Sinners Walk
A night-time guided tour of Antwerp, featuring stories and legends about the world of good and evil, belief and superstition, that once governed city life. You’ll meet inspired souls who tried to earn their place in heaven – and those whose religious zeal went too far.
26 December, 21.00, reserve via the website; €10
www.ghostwalk.be
Winter Wonders Circus
Breathtaking circus acts, clowns, acrobats and musicians, brought together in a delightful holiday story that begins with a travelling gypsy family.
Until 4 January, Provinciaal Domein De Schorre, Schommelei 1, Boom; €10-35
www.circusevents.be
Photo courtesy Bokrijk