What's On for families30 things to do in and around Luxembourg in December

Maura Lehmann
Here's a month of events to enjoy with your family in and around Luxembourg! Don't forget to check links for registration, languages, or specific details.
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Tuesday, 2 December: Apollo 11

Musée National d’Histoire Naturelle (MNHN), Luxembourg-Grund⏐ Children aged 6–8 can explore space through an interactive guided tour taking the young explorers on an imaginary rocket ship to the moon and back! More details here.

Thursday, 4 December: Kleeschen

Escher Theater, Esch-sur-Alzette ⏐ Just days ahead of Saint Nicholas’ long-awaited visit, Esch’s theatre entertains young spectators with humour, songs, and festive tales about the beloved man with the beard. More details here.

Friday, 5 December: Disney in Concert

Galaxie Amnéville (FR)⏐ Join iconic characters, from the Lion King to Elsa and Anna, all the way over to Pocahontas and Moana, on a magical musical journey, accompanied by song and dance. More details here.

Friday, 5 December: Cirque du Lux

Glacis Square, Luxembourg-Limpertsberg ⏐ Luxembourg’s annual (and animal-free) Christmas show is back on Glacis to blow the whole family away with breathtaking performances and thrilling acts. Shows running until 4 January 2026, more details here.

Saturday, 6 December: Christmas Hike

P&R Lintgen ⏐ Are you more in the mood for an outdoorsy activity? No problem: join this winter hike in the woods and get a surprise from Kleeschen himself at the end! More details here.

Saturday, 6 December: Saint Nicholas Day

Various locations⏐ St Nicholas, better known as Kleeschen in Luxembourg, is in town! He’ll be making appearances across the Grand Duchy, so be sure to check the website of your local municipality for exact times and locations.

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Sunday, 7 December: Puss in Boots

Cube 521, Marnich⏐ An imaginative retelling of the Grimm brothers’ classic, where daring plans, magical transformations, and a clever cat’s schemes bring the timeless fairy tale to life. More details here.

Sunday, 7 December: Vegan Christmas Market

Centre Culturel, Bonnevoie ⏐ Luxembourg’s biggest vegan event brings together delicious plant-based food, Christmas shopping, kids’ activities, live music, and even a visit from St Nicholas. More details here.


Tuesday, 9 December: The Forest Elves

P+R Kockelscheuer ⏐ Come discover the Kockelscheuer forest through a winter-themed day out filled with play, movement, song, and sensory experiences. More details here.

Thursday, 11 December: Beaver Safari

Musée National d’Histoire Naturelle (MNHN), Luxembourg City ⏐ In this walk along the Sûre river, you’ll follow the tracks of its beaver population and learn all about this furry and inventive mammal. More details here.

Thursday, 11 December: Intergenerational felting workshop

Draperie, Esch-sur-Sûre ⏐ In this crafting workshop, children and adults alike get to make their very own felt ornaments, be those snowmen or angels. More details here.

Friday, 12 December: Christmas market at Wiltz Castle

Wiltz Castle ⏐ Visit Luxembourg’s most magical Christmas market at the lit-up Wiltz castle for some gift browsing, music, and fairy-talesque entertainment. More details here.

Saturday, 13 December: Carol singing

85, Avenue Pasteur, Luxembourg-Limpertsberg ⏐ The All Nations Church is organising traditional Christmas carols for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in. More details here.

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Saturday, 13 December: Interactive musical storytelling

Centre des Arts Pluriels (CAPE), Ettelbruck⏐ Meet Zimbala, an ancient forest elf whose winter bakery makes music with kitchenware... except this year she needs an extra helping hand to bake her famous cheer-bringing cookies. More details here.

Sunday, 14 December: Fantasies on Walt Disney

Philharmonie, Luxembourg-Kirchberg ⏐ A whimsical cinematic recital that takes you to the magical world of Walt Disney through playful improvisations that awaken the child in all of us. More details here.

Sunday, 14 December: Christmas Show

Conservatoire d’Esch, Esch-sur-Alzette ⏐ What’s an Advent Sunday activity without a rendition of The Nutcracker? Teachers and students of the Esch Conservatory are bringing Tchaikovsky’s tale to life through music and narration as Clara’s wooden nutcracker leads her into an enchanting world. More details here.


Tuesday, 16 December: Culinary experiments

Musée National d’Histoire Naturelle (MNHN), Luxembourg City ⏐ Yes, yes, we’re not meant to play with food, but in this workshop, exploration and experimentation are encouraged. More details here.

Thursday, 18 December: Christmas family festival

Philharmonie, Luxembourg-Kirchberg ⏐ The Philharmonie’s family festival is back once again with a full programme of joyful stories, creative workshops, and music, of course. Running until Sunday 21 December, more details here.

Saturday, 20 December: Microplastics workshop

Musée National d’Histoire Naturelle (MNHN), Luxembourg City ⏐ With microplastics being almost everywhere, removing them sounds like a pretty daunting task. Fionn Ferreira, however, has found a way to prevent it from flowing back into water during sewage treatment, and is looking to pass on his knowledge! More details here.

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Saturday, 20 December: Tractor parade

Schockville (Attert), Belgium ⏐ Watch as tractors decorated in festive lights parade through the streets, alongside music and festive vibes. More details here.

Sunday, 21 December: Villa Christmas

Villa Vauban, Luxembourg City ⏐ You’ll be surprised what cheery Christmas cards you can create with just some paper, water, colours, and a pinch of creativity. More details here.


Tuesday, 23 December: Embroidery workshop

City Museum, Luxembourg City ⏐ A creative workshop for family duos where you work together to embroider colourful Christmas tree designs and create unique handmade holiday keepsakes. More details here.

Wednesday, 24 December: Christmas Eve Service

85, Avenue Pasteur, Luxembourg-Limpertsberg ⏐ Join the All Nations Church for a traditional Christmas Eve. More details here.

Friday, 26 December: Young Farmers’ Christmas Tour

Various locations ⏐ Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic, members of the Luxembourg Young Farmers’ Association have been organising an annual Christmas Tour, where decorated tractors drive through various villages across the Grand Duchy, accompanied by festive music to wish everyone a happy Christmas. More details here.

Saturday, 27 December: Stylish Christmas Jumpers

Villa Vauban, Luxembourg City ⏐ Create your own felt Christmas sweater ornament for your tree at home. Also on Monday, 29 December, more details here.

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Saturday, 27 December: White Fang film screening

Cercle Cité, Luxembourg City ⏐ Watch Jack London’s classic tale about a rescued wolf who rediscovers what patience and kindness mean. More details here.

Sunday, 28 December: Wooly Christmas creations

Villa Vauban, Luxembourg City ⏐ A comfy workshop where children learn a special technique using wool and buttons to craft their own unique Christmas tree decoration. Also on Monday, 29 December, more details here.


Tuesday, 30 December: Museum visit with your grandparents

MUDAM, Luxembourg-Kirchberg ⏐ What better way to spend quality time with your grandparents than to take them on an interactive guided tour through the contemporary art museum? More details here.

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