5 fun events in Flanders this week

Medieval Weekend
Raversyde is a reconstruction of an authentic 15th-century Flemish fishing village near Ostend. During the annual Medieval Weekend, hundreds of local and foreign re-enactors set up camp in and around the village. Experience the age of chivalry with sword-fighting knights, archers, craftspeople, musicians and dancers. 15-16 July, Raversyde Provincial Park, Nieuwpoortsesteenweg 636, Ostend; €5 

Clics Koksijde
Boys and girls of all ages can join in this giant play area, with 150,000 Clics building blocks in dozens of shapes and colours. There are several themed areas, including Build & Play, Zoo, Dinosaurs, Racing, Heroes, Glitter and Fashion. Participants get a bag of Clics to take home. Until 27 August, daily except Tuesdays 14.00-18.00, Casino Koksijde, Casinoplein 11; €5 

Historic Coastal Tram
Every Saturday and Sunday in July and August, historic trams ride through De Panne, all the way to its western-most district, Adinkerke, on the French border. If the weather is fine, the open carriages are used, and on 21 July and 15 August, a horse-drawn tram takes passengers to the Esplanade and back. Until 27 August 11.00-17.00, Oude Tramstelplaats, Loskaai 15, De Panne; €3 

Bredene Playday
Annual free play day for kids in the coastal town, with professional supervision and a range of fun activities. Jump into the ball pit, learn circus tricks, play giant board games, jump around in the bouncy castles, try out the obstacle course and more. 15 July 13.30-19.00, Paelsteenveld, Bredene; free

National Ball
Celebrate the Belgian national holiday with your closest friends and neighbours at the biggest outdoor party in Brussels. The fun starts with a free group dance lesson, followed by diverse musical acts that will keep the party going all night long. 20 July, 19.00-00.00, Vossenplein, Brussels; free