RTL Today - What's On for families: Week of 11–17 August: Frida Kahlo flowerpots, rockets, and much more

From creative garden workshops to outdoor games and storytelling, Luxembourg offers families a week of free, hands-on activities across the city.

Monday, 11 August

Villa Plage: Tricot sur l’herbe – Creative knitting sessions in the garden of Villa Vauban

Mamie et Moi invites visitors to enjoy an afternoon of creativity and community in the garden of Villa Vauban. Inspired by the work of Luxembourgish artist François Gillen, participants can contribute to a collaborative knitted mosaic, using materials provided on site.

These gatherings are designed as open social sessions rather than structured knitting classes, encouraging attendees to help each other with assembling their squares and to share their finished creations with Mamie et Moi and Villa Vauban. Families are welcome, with children able to join if accompanied by an adult.

The event is part of the summer-long Villa Plage programme, offering informal cultural activities in the heart of Luxembourg City.

Organised by Mamie et Moi with the support of Villa Vauban.
Date and time: Monday 11 August 2025, 15:00–17:00

Tuesday, 12 August

Sports and Games in the Park – Free outdoor challenges at LUGA Lab.

LUGA Lab invites participants of all ages to an afternoon of light-hearted competition and physical activity in the Alzette valley. Whether joining individually or in teams, attendees can take part in a range of games and challenges aimed at promoting fitness, fun, and team spirit.

Inspired by the inclusive values of the Olympic movement, the session focuses on participation over performance, with a relaxed, multilingual atmosphere and no need for prior experience. Activities will be adapted to the age and abilities of the group, and may take place indoors or outdoors depending on the weather.

The event is open to all and does not require registration. Attendance is limited to 50 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Organised by LUGA Lab as part of its community engagement programme.

Date and time: Tuesday 12 August 2025, 14:00–17:00

Wednesday, 13 August

Paint a Frida-inspired flowerpot at Villa Vauban’s creative summer workshop.

Villa Vauban invites children and adults to take part in a hands-on art session inspired by Mexican painter Frida Kahlo – and her famous love of flowers.

Participants will have the chance to paint and personalise their own flowerpot in Kahlo’s distinctive floral style. The activity is open to anyone aged 6 and up, and is designed for children to attend alongside an adult.

The workshop takes place in the garden of the Villa Vauban museum and aims to offer a relaxed and creative afternoon to families, budding artists, and fans of Frida’s work.

Sessions are multilingual and all materials are provided on site. Entry is free of charge.

Thursday, 14 August

Build and launch your own rocket at the Luxembourg Science Center.

The Luxembourg Science Center is offering an interactive workshop for aspiring engineers and space enthusiasts: 3, 2, 1 – Blast Off!.

In this two-hour session, participants aged 12 and over will learn the fundamentals of rocket science, explore fascinating space facts, and design and build their own rockets – which they'll get to launch on site.

The activity is included free of charge with the purchase of a general admission ticket (€0–15), but capacity is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday, 16 August

‘The Tales of Princess Elsa’ to be read aloud at Place de la Constitution.

As part of the Ville de Luxembourg’s D’Stad liest summer reading series, families are invited to enjoy a live reading of The Tales of Princess Elsa in the heart of the city.

Taking place at Place de la Constitution, the event is free and open to all ages – no registration required. The session promises a relaxed storytelling atmosphere suitable for families and children alike.