The week in activities: 8 July
Witch festivals, international street theatre and Second World War enthusiasts: fun family activities in Flanders and Brussels this week
Military Bivouac
Authentic American and British vehicles, artillery and equipment, demonstrations, and evening 1940s USO show. 10-12 July; Witputstraat, Herselt (Antwerp province); free
www.usairborneforces.be
Nieuwpoort Witch Festival
Jeanne Panne was burned as a witch in 1650. The city commemorates her death with a biennial festival evoking 17th-century Nieuwpoort, with historical re-enactors, entertainment and a Burgundian banquet (€22, reservations required). 11-12 July; Marktplein, Nieuwpoort
www.jeannepanne.be
Street Artists in Turnhout
International street theatre and circus acts, including “cardistry” – the art of playing card manipulation – in honour of the city’s status as the home of the world’s largest manufacturer of playing cards. 10 July, 14.00-22.00; Grote Markt, Turnhout; free
www.turnhout.be
Furnival
Celebrate Flemish Community Day with Veurne’s annual event featuring international street artists and a spectacular evening show. 11 July, 16.00-22.00; Veurne city centre (West Flanders); free
www.toerisme-veurne.be
FantAStival
This circus-themed festival takes place in and around the historic church of Sint-Aldegonde, with workshops, craft market, entertainment, live music, food and drink. 10 July, 14.30-22.00; Sint Aldegondisplein, As (Limburg); free
www.as.be
Lubbeek Festival
Family day celebrating Flemish Community Day, with children’s games, bouncy castles, face painting, circus workshops and more. Evening singalong to Flemish songs. 11 July, 13.00-22.30; playing fields, Gellenberg, Lubbeek; free
www.lubbeek.be
Photo courtesy www.usairborneforces.be
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