The week in activities: 29 October
Community festivals, museum nights and treasure hunts: fun family activities in Flanders this week
Samhain ’14
The full programme is available at the church or entrance desk at the park.
31 October to 2 November, Sint-Niklaas Church, Kerkstraat 9, Neerpelt (Limburg); free
www.samhain.be
Night of the University Museums
Eight University of Ghent museums, including the Museum of Zoology and the Archaeological Museum, along with the Armand Pien Observatory, open their doors to the public for a night of workshops, guided tours, children’s activities, lectures and film. Free shuttle between the museums.
31 October, 18.00-23.00; free
www.tinyurl.com/o5kjyqr
Big Bang Festival
International music festival with a variety of genres and styles, including installations and workshops for kids. Reservations recommended.
1 November, deSingel, Desguinlei 25, Antwerp; 2 November, BOZAR, Ravensteinstraat 23, Brussels; free to €7
www.bigbangfestival.eu
Children’s Film Festival
Dozens of films for the young and young-at-heart from all over the world, including features, animation, classics and shorts.
26 October to 2 November, across Brussels; prices vary
www.filemon.be
Underground Treasure Hunt
Search for the Golden Fleece in the underground ruins of Coudenberg Palace. Children receive a backpack to help them on their quest, with a puzzle to solve, a costume to wear, a flashlight and a map.
Until 2 November, BELvue Museum, Paleizenplein 7, Brussels; €4
www.coudenberg.com
Arrival of Sinterklaas
Every year, the former commander’s palace of Alden-Biesen is transformed into Sintpaleis, the palace of Sinterklaas. On 2 November, the Sint arrives with his retinue of helpers to greet the children and kick off the holiday season.
2 November, 15.00-18.00, Kasteelstraat 6, Bilzen (Limburg); free
www.sintpaleis.com
Photo courtesy Samhain 2014
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