As we depart summer and head into autumn, there are still plenty of outdoor and craft activities that offer new experiences, some with keepsakes.
Monday, 1 September
Frame crafts at Villa Vauban
Villa Vauban – Musée d’Art de la Ville de Luxembourg invites children and families to a creative morning workshop in the museum’s gardens.
Participants will design and decorate their own wooden photo frames, a playful way to preserve memories from the summer months. Guided by facilitators, children are encouraged to let their creativity flow and produce a unique, personal piece of art to take home.
The event is designed as a relaxed, hands-on activity rather than a formal art class, offering an opportunity for children to experiment, play, and express themselves.
Suitable for children aged six and above, accompanied by an adult.
Organised by Villa Vauban.
Date and time: Monday 1 September 2025, 10.15
Tuesday, 2 September
At the heart of the city: Hidden nature stories
The National Museum of Natural History invites audiences to discover the hidden stories of nature within the city.
Through myths, legends, and contemporary tales, storyteller Luisa Bevilacqua will guide participants on a journey into the vibrant life that emerges even in the most unexpected places. Her performance offers a hopeful perspective on the resilience and beauty of the natural world, encouraging us to notice, breathe, and protect what sustains us.
Luisa Bevilacqua is a freelance storyteller based between Brussels and Luxembourg, and co-founded the association ERZIELKONSCHT with Betsy Dentzer in 2021, dedicated to promoting the diversity of storytelling.
Suitable for audiences aged 16 and above.
Organised by the National Museum of Natural History.
Date and time: Tuesday 2 September 2025, 18.30–20.00
Wednesday, 3 September
Brooch craft workshop
Musée Dräi Eechelen invites children to explore the exhibition and take inspiration from the artworks on display.
Participants will then create their own unique brooch – whether a proud lion or the initial of their name – to wear on a T-shirt or backpack. The workshop encourages children to unleash their creativity and design a personal accessory to take home.
Suitable for children aged eight and above.
Organised by Musée Dräi Eechelen.
Date and time: Wednesday 3 September 2025, 14.00–16.30
Thursday, 4 September
The daily life of a zoo keeper at Parc Merveilleux
Parc Merveilleux invites children to join the zoo keepers in their daily work and discover the different aspects of their job.
Participants will gain a behind-the-scenes look at how the animals are cared for and learn more about the responsibilities of the team that looks after them.
Suitable for children aged 4 to 12.
Organised by the Commune of Bettembourg.
Date and time: Thursday 4 September 2025, 9.30–12.00
Friday, 5 September
Move and play: Summer edition
Eltereforum invites parents and children to join in a morning of play and movement together.
Activities include playing, dancing, building, hiding, relaxing, and discovering – with plenty of opportunities for parents and children to connect, laugh, and meet new friends.
Suitable for families with young children.
Organised by Eltereforum Bertrange, Eltereforum Niederanven, and Eltereforum Lorentzweiler.
Date and time: Friday 5 September 2025, 10.00–12.00
Saturday, 6 September
Bird box: Children’s workshop
LUCA – Luxembourg Center for Architecture invites children to take part in a creative discovery workshop inspired by the exhibition Lived Threshold Spaces: Toward Cohabitation in Architecture.
Designed for ages 5 to 9, the workshop introduces children to architecture and construction through a playful, hands-on activity. Participants will build a small wooden hut – light as a feather – to feed the birds in their garden, while learning about coexistence, nature, and habitats.
Using wooden sticks, glue, and natural materials, children will create their own “spring house”, developing fine motor skills, curiosity, and imagination, while discovering the basic principles of architecture and craftsmanship.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 9.
Organised by LUCA – Luxembourg Center for Architecture.
Date and time: Saturday 6 September 2025, 14.30
Sunday, 7 September
Betti and Litti : Interactive show
LUGA presents Betti and Litti Playing with Trash, an interactive theatre performance for children.
The story follows Litti, who at first does not respect her environment, and her neighbour Betti, who shows her how to live in harmony with nature. Led by an actress, the show introduces children to the principles of waste reduction, recycling, and reuse, with animated characters bringing the lessons to life.
Designed for children aged 6 to 12, the performance offers a playful introduction to the concept of zero waste.
Organised by LUGA.
Date and time: Sunday 31 August 2025, 15.00–16.00
Date and time: Sunday 7 September 2025, 15.00–16.00
See also: 100+ things to do in and around Luxembourg in September