1. Les Enfants d'Abord - Chateau de Jehay - Belgium
Sunday, 2 August, 2026
This beautiful Belgian castle is hosting a kid-friendly event in its impressive gardens on the first Sunday in August. The castle grounds will be transformed, offering face painting, a carousel, a puppet theatre, giant lawn games, and a bouncy castle, entirely dedicated to the enjoyment of the little ones.
Visitors can explore and discover the estate's gardens and vegetable patches in a fun and engaging way, with all the horticultural, fruit, and plant treasures they contain. The Sports Department of the Province of Liège will also offer several introductory sessions, to satisfy the inner athlete in each of them…
Practical information:
Sunday, 2 August, 2026
From 1pm to 6pm
Admission: €7/adult Free/child 0–12 years
Location: Rue du Parc 14540 Amay
Details and tickets are here:
Actualités | Province de Liège
Réserver en ligne | Province de Liège
2. Parc de Wesserling Ecomusee Textile Little Paris Festival - Alsace, France
Sunday 19 July 2026
Exceptionally well preserved, the Wesserling Park – Ecomusée Textile is one of the few European industrial sites to be able to show its public the different historical, social, and technical strata of the textile industry from the 18th to the 21st century. It covers almost 42 acres of land and 100,000 m² of buildings.
For 250 years, Wesserling was a city of considerable size, occupying almost 70 acres of land, including 17 acres of parks and gardens, 24 acres of productive industrial areas, and around 30 acres of natural areas. The site was world-famous, with 5,000 employees around the turn of the twentieth century, and became known for its beautiful textile printing products.
On Sunday 19 July 2026 the Wesserling Park Gardens will celebrate the 19th century with a grand costumed Garden Party inspired by Wesserling's "Little Paris". Throughout the day visitors will enjoy games and workshops from the past: hoops, croquet, skipping ropes, potato sack races, and creative activities. Visitors who are dressed in 19th-century period costume will receive free admission.
Amongst the offered activities, it is also worth mentioning that at 3pm, there will be a children's parade wearing the costumes of the era. A truly unique experience when you are exploring this area.
Event in your museum – Wesserling Park
Parc de Wesserling – Écomusée textile
29 rue du Parc • 68470 Husseren-Wesserling
3. Back to 1900 event at the Fourneau Saint-Michel Provincial estate - Ardennes, Belgium
Tuesday 21 July 2026
On 21 July, the Fourneau Saint-Michel Provincial Estate invites visitors on a journey back in time: BACK TO 1900!
This estate is nothing like what you have seen in our region – a vast domain with amazing nature, playgrounds, picnic areas, a living museum, and an interactive story-telling as you walk through the estate, learning about the history.
During this event you and the children will rediscover forgotten skills and techniques in the lively atmosphere of a traditional village festival. France will be the guest of honor with the exceptional presence of the Village of Old Trades from Azannes.
Practical information:
Prices: €10
€5: Under 12s and people with reduced mobility
Free: Under 6 years
Rue du Fourneau Saint-Michel 4, 6870 Saint-Hubert, Belgique
Retour en 1900 au Fourneau Saint-Michel - Maison du Tourisme de la Forêt de Saint-Hubert
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4. Children's Festival in the Franco-German Garden - Saarbrucken, Germany
30 August 2026
Like every year this beautiful garden transforms into a paradise for children and families.
The grounds will open from 11am to 6pm under the motto Strong Children, Strong Future with stages, games, workshops and a huge UNICEF meadow.
Admission is free.
More details here:
Children's Festival DFG Saarbrücken 2026 — Family Festival on August 30
Kinderfest im Deutsch-Französischen Garten | Landeshauptstadt Saarbrücken
5. Fireflies Event for Families at the Corn Maze – Merzig, Germany
Various dates
There is nothing more magical during warm summer nights than observing fireflies. These magical insects are threatened by environmental pollution, so make the most of the opportunity to observe them during a fun activity respecting their natural habitats.
Children can explore the Merzig corn maze with torches and look out for the little glowing inhabitants of the night. A magical summer experience for the whole family – full of nature, excitement, and unforgettable moments.
Dates as follows:
30 July; 5 August; 21 August; 4 September
Admission from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Entry to the labyrinth only with a flashlight
Children must be accompanied by an adult
More details here:
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