The last week of August is packed with wholesome activities in the crafts, and in nature.
Monday, 25 August
Knitting on the grass at Villa Vauban
Mamie et Moi, in collaboration with Villa Vauban – Musée d’Art de la Ville de Luxembourg, invites the public to an afternoon of creativity and conviviality in the museum’s gardens.
Participants will take part in a collective knitting activity, creating colourful mosaic squares inspired by the work of Luxembourgish artist François Gillen. Materials will be provided on site, and visitors are encouraged to collaborate by helping one another assemble their knitted pieces. Once complete, participants are invited to photograph and share their mosaic with Mamie et Moi and Villa Vauban.
The event is designed as a relaxed, intergenerational gathering rather than a formal knitting class.
Suitable for all ages, it offers an opportunity to socialise outdoors and contribute to a shared artistic creation. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Organised by Mamie et Moi in partnership with Villa Vauban.
Date and time: Monday 25 August 2025, 15.00–17.00
Tuesday, 26 August
Children’s Workshop: Magic colours in nature
The Ville d’Esch invites children and families to a creative outdoor workshop in Gaalgebierg Park. Participants will explore the hidden properties of natural pigments, discovering how colours change when mixed and learning to make their own colour-changing paints.
The session also includes experiments with invisible ink, revealed using a special homemade pigment. Children will extract colours from plants and other natural sources, before creating paintings that can be taken home. The hands-on activities are designed to be both educational and fun, with a focus on teamwork between children and accompanying adults.
Ideal for ages 5–10, though younger and older children are welcome. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to join in. The price covers one child and one adult, and includes all materials.
Organised by Ville d’Esch.
Date and time: Tuesday 26 August 2025, 11.00–12.30
Wednesday, 27 August
Green hands factory: How to use water in the garden
As part of its summer programme the Green Hands Factory (La Fabrique de Mains Vertes), Co-labor invites the public to a practical gardening workshop at the LUGA Lab in Luxembourg. This session will focus on simple and eco-friendly methods of collecting and using water in the garden.
Participants will explore different irrigation systems – from pumps and ollas to gravity-fed techniques – and discover raised garden beds designed to be accessible for everyone, including seniors and people with reduced mobility. The workshop combines hands-on experimentation with practical advice, aiming to make sustainable gardening techniques easy to adopt at home.
This is one of a series of six free workshops running from May to October, each addressing different aspects of vegetable gardening. Tools are provided, and children aged seven and above are welcome under adult supervision.
Organised by Co-labor, with the support of LUGA Lab.
Date and time: Wednesday 27 August 2025, 11.00–12.30
Thursday, 28 August
Discover the Schlammwiss Nature Reserve
The Office Régional du Tourisme Guttland invites the public to a guided visit of the Schlammwiss Nature Reserve, one of Luxembourg’s most important wetland areas and a key refuge for biodiversity.
Participants will learn about the role of conservation in protecting fragile ecosystems, gain insight into bird migration, and observe scientific bird ringing, which helps track avian movements across Europe. The tour offers a rare opportunity to experience a protected natural habitat while understanding the methods used to safeguard it.
Organised by ORT Guttland.
Date and time: Thursday 28 August 2025, 09.00–11.00
Friday, 29 August
Guided tour for parents and babies at Casino Luxembourg
Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’Art Contemporain offers a monthly guided tour designed especially for parents with babies aged 0 to 24 months. Taking place on Friday mornings, the tours introduce participants to the current exhibitions, such as Hot Flashes by Aline Bouvy and TUBE.PHOTO.DASH, in a relaxed and accessible setting.
Alongside the exhibition visit, the tours create a space for parents to meet and exchange with one another. The format is adapted to the presence of infants, making contemporary art more accessible to new families.
Organised by Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’Art Contemporain.
Date and time: Friday 29 August 2025, 11.00–12.00
Saturday, 30 August
Creative Workshop in the Pétrusse Valley
Share and Create invites the public to an afternoon of artistic exploration in the Pétrusse Valley Science Hub. Participants will design an accordion-style art book inspired by the plant world, using a mix of creative techniques such as watercolour, coloured pencils, stamping, and collage.
The workshop encourages participants to experiment with textures and colours while capturing the beauty of nature across illustrated pages. Suitable for both beginners and art enthusiasts, it offers a chance to learn new methods and create a personal, one-of-a-kind piece. Parents and children are especially welcome to take part together.
Organised by Share and Create.
Date and time: Saturday 30 August 2025, 14.00–16.00
Sunday, 31 August
Performance: Betti and Litti Play with Dirt
The Ville de Luxembourg presents Betti and Litti Play with Dirt, an interactive performance designed for children aged 6 to 12. The story follows Litti, who fails to respect their environment, and their neighbour Betti, who shows them how to live more harmoniously with nature.
Led by an actress and animated characters, the performance introduces young audiences to waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and the concept of zero waste. Through playful interaction, children learn how small everyday actions can have a positive environmental impact.
Organised by Ville de Luxembourg.
Dates and times: Sunday 31 August 2025, 15.00–16.00; Sunday 7 September 2025, 15.00–16.00
See also:
Our guide to Luxembourg life, culture, and entertainment – August events