Summer is here, and the end of the school year is fast approaching. It is the perfect time to start planning family adventures, discover new destinations and enjoy some unusual experiences together.
We have rounded up ten events and attractions in Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, and France that are well worth adding to your family calendar.
This summer, the famous corn maze near Durbuy is being transformed into an intergalactic adventure inspired by the animated series Interstellar Ella.
As families make their way through the maze, they will encounter immersive live performances featuring actors, remote-controlled robots and futuristic scenery. Children can also discover curious facts about space and step inside a flight simulator inspired by Ella’s spaceship.
The labyrinth will be open from 4 July to 4 October 2026, with both daytime and evening experiences available.
More information: Daytime Adventure: Mission Interstellar Ella | Durbuy Labyrinth
Families fascinated by dragons, knights, magic, and mythical creatures can step into a medieval fantasy world at the Château de Spontin.
Taking place on 27 and 28 June 2026, Dragonia promises live performances, medieval dancing, storytelling, interactive games, combat demonstrations, and a fantasy-themed market. The beautiful castle setting adds to the sense of adventure.
Tickets are required.
More information: dragonia.be
History comes vividly to life during this large-scale re-enactment weekend at the Waterloo Battlefield.
On 27 and 28 June 2026, re-enactors will recreate the attack on Hougoumont Farm.
Organised by the Waterloo Battlefield Estate in partnership with Napoleon's Last Headquarters, visitors can explore military camps and civilian villages, meet traditional craftspeople and watch demonstrations showing how soldiers and civilians lived during the Napoleonic era.
It is an engaging way for children to experience history on the very ground where the events unfolded.
Tickets and information: At the Heart of the Battle of Hougoumont | Waterloo 1815
Known as Belgium's Village of Books, Redu is filled with independent bookshops, cafés, restaurants, and literary curiosities. For me, it was one of the most amazing unexpected discoveries in our region, after visiting with my family after a day at the Euro Space Center.
Its annual Night of the Books will take place on 1 August 2026, with this year's edition devoted to the imaginative world of steampunk. The village will come alive with performances, street entertainment, illuminated displays, and bookshops remaining open into the evening.
Redu also makes an excellent addition to a family visit to the nearby Euro Space Center.
More information: Nuit du Livre 2026 – Special Steampunk Edition
Director Luc Petit and Les Nocturnales will transform the grounds of the Château de Beloeil into an enchanting jungle from 17 July to 16 August 2026.
Families can follow Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheeram and other familiar characters through an immersive production combining theatre, circus performances, acrobatics, music, and spectacular scenery.
Visitors can also turn the outing into a complete family experience with dining, a children's area and glamping packages available at the castle.
Tickets and information: Le Livre de la Jungle
The ruins of Koerich Castle will provide the atmospheric setting for an afternoon of stories and family entertainment on 5 July 2026.
Beginning at 2pm, the programme will feature Luxembourgish-language readings for children aged three and over. Families can also explore the surrounding area, which includes nearby playgrounds and picnic tables.
Admission is free.
More information: Kannerdream – Geschichten am Schlass | Commune de Koerich
Spillfest returns to the Kinnekswiss in Luxembourg City on 23 June as part of the country’s National Day celebrations.
More than 100 entertaining and educational games, workshops, and activities will be organised by local associations for children and their families. The event takes place in the municipal park near Glacis, making it an ideal place to spend part of National Day together.
Admission is free.
More information: Spillfest | Ville de Luxembourg
The Franco-German Garden in Saarbrücken will host one of the region's largest annual family events on 30 August 2026.
Running from 11am to 6pm, the festival will offer interactive games, creative workshops, and activities for children of different ages. It is also an excellent opportunity to explore the garden, with its spacious lawns, playgrounds, and family-friendly attractions.
More information (in German): Kinderfest im Deutsch-Französischen Garten | Landeshauptstadt Saarbrücken
The Dancing Fountains at Lac aux Cygnes combine water, coloured lights, music, and video projections in a magical free evening show.
The fountains will run on selected evenings from 12 June to 27 September 2026.
The show lasts around 20 minutes and can easily be combined with an evening walk through Metz or a visit to the city's other summer attractions.
More information: Les Fontaines Dansantes | Inspire Metz
Charleville-Mézières, widely regarded as the world capital of puppetry, will welcome performers and visitors for Temps d’M from 16 to 20 September 2026.
Over five days, theatres, streets, squares, and even local bars will become stages for puppet shows, artistic performances, workshops, and encounters. A total of 23 productions and around 65 performances are planned.
This festival is truly unique in our region: it offers the possibility to see the endless creativity of the artist but also to understand better what puppeters do.
There is a special kind of magic in seeing the puppeteers performing. Walk around the main square and the narrow streets with the children and let your senses be captivated by this unique form of art.
Some performances and activities require separate bookings.
More information (in French): Temps d’M 2026 | Pôle International de la Marionnette
Let the summer adventures begin!
