The week in activities: 23 October

The ninth edition of this free annual haunted house in Mol has a carnival theme, with actors putting a grisly twist on traditional “fun fair” attractions. For young children (and the faint of heart) there will be face painting and balloon animals.
31 October, Mol (Antwerp province)
www.halloweengroep.be

For more than 10 years, the Museum of Fantastic Art in the Brussels district of Sint-Gillis has been hosting a Halloween Festival with creepy treats and a scavenger hunt. On Halloween night itself, there’s a Witches’ Walk through the neighbourhood with kids (and their parents) in costume, followed by a party for young and old. Museum admission is €6, Witches’ Walk is free.
27 October to 4 November, Brussels
www.fantastic-museum.be

Limburg’s popular open-air museum is closed for the season, but it will be open the weekend after Halloween for two days of creepy fun. Outdoor festival for kids with entertainment, seasonal activities and costumed performers. Admission is €10-€12, free for kids under three.
1-2 November, Genk
www.bokrijk.be

Halloween goes medieval in Bruges. Daily craft and makeup workshops for kids, plus readings and lectures about the history of Halloween and superstition in the middle ages. On 31 October, visitors in costume will receive a 30% discount on admission, and the attraction will be open until 21.00. Admission is €11 for adults/€9 students/€5.50 kids.
26 October to 3 November, Bruges
www.historium.be

Twelfth annual edition of “The Biggest Fright Tour in Flanders”, with two outdoor routes covering seven kilometres. Food and drink at the starting point. Tickets are €5/€3.
2 November, Lebbeke (East Flanders)
www.halloweenlebbeke.be