From camouflaging animals, to sensory exploration and asteroids, this week is packed with things to do - not even counting Pancake Day and Valentine’s!
Young people aged 16 to 30 can head to ReAct Luxembourg at the European Parliament in Luxembourg for ‘Voices of Europe: A Youth Film Showcase’, a screening of short films created by young filmmakers from across Europe. The event forms part of the Erasmus+ youth exchange ‘Through the Lens – The Art of Filmmaking’, in which participants explore cinema as a way to express ideas, share perspectives and collaborate across borders.
Alongside the screenings, attendees can take part in an interactive Q&A with the young creators and visit the multilingual and interactive ‘Europa Experience’ space. The session offers a closer look at how Erasmus+ exchanges operate in practice and the creative outcomes that can emerge when young people are given the opportunity to work together.
The event takes place on Monday 9 February at 10.00 and is open to Luxembourg residents aged 16 to 30. Registration is required via an online form and is only confirmed once a confirmation email has been received from the organising team. More details here.
Children aged 6 to 8 can head to the Musée national d’histoire naturelle (National Museum of Natural History) for ‘Animal Explorers’, an interactive workshop exploring the fascinating world of animal camouflage and adaptation.
The event will ask questions like: why does a stick insect resemble a twig? How does a chameleon change its colour? And why do some animals glow in the dark?
Through guided activities, children will discover how animals blend in, stand out or transform to survive in their environments.
The session runs on Tuesday 10 February from 14.30 to 17.00 at the Naturmusée (National Museum of Natural History), 25 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg-Grund. Participation costs €5. More details here.
A short trip across the border, babies up to the age of two and their companions can experience ‘FrémissementS’, a sensory children’s show presented by the BabyORNOT! Company.
Set in a suspended, gently quivering world where life awakens inside cocoons, the performance unfolds through sound, movement and textile exploration. As sonic vibrations intensify and cocoons hatch, young audiences are invited to discover new and mysterious forms through touch and sound, with gongs and singing bowls creating an immersive atmosphere.
The production combines dramaturgy by Claude Magne, choreography by Stéphanie Lowette and sound design by Géraldine Capart, with costumes and technical constructions by Nadia and Yves of Passeurs de rêves. Performers include Camille Raverdy, Joëlle Berteaux, Marie-Astrid Legrand and Stéphanie Loufette.
The show runs on Wednesday 11 February at 15.30 at Parc des Expositions, 1, 6700 Arlon, Belgium. Duration is 35 minutes. Prices are €12 for adults and €6 for children, with one companion permitted per baby. More details here.
Young people aged 11 to 13 can take part in ‘Sweet Impact!’ at the Musée national d’histoire naturelle (National Museum of Natural History), a hands-on workshop exploring the science of asteroid collisions.
Participants will create their own edible asteroids to examine how shape, size and weight influence impact, before tasting their sweet creations to assess the results.
The session runs on Thursday 12 February from 16.00 to 18.00 at the Naturmusée (National Museum of Natural History), 25 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg-Grund. Participation costs €5 and is aimed at young people aged 11 to 13. More details here.
If your children have a later bedtime and you want to wear them out, why not try the “lanterns in the forest” walk in Mullerthal? Kids can make their own lantern with the forest rangers, before embarking on a woodland walk through Marscherwald. Sturdy shoes and weatherproof clothing are advised. The event starts at 6pm and ends at 10pm. For more information and to register, read here.
Children aged 9 to 10 can head to the Musée national d’histoire naturelle (National Museum of Natural History) for ‘Zebra Safari’, a creative workshop combining art and observation. Guided by artist Vivi, participants will embark on a safari through the museum to discover its furry and feathered inhabitants, learning to observe closely and capture them through drawing.
The activity runs on Saturday 14 February from 10.30 to 13.00 at the Naturmusée (National Museum of Natural History), 25 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg-Grund. Participation costs €5. More details here.
Families can head to Villa Vauban – Musée d’Art de la Ville de Luxembourg (Villa Vauban – Luxembourg City Art Museum) for ‘Creative Villa’, an open workshop inviting both children and adults to experiment with colour, materials and playful artistic techniques together.
Guided by the museum’s mediators, participants can paint, glue, model and explore freely, turning the space into a shared creative studio for all ages. The workshop space is accessible at any time during the stated opening hours and is offered in multiple languages. More details here.
See you next week for more info on what’s going on in Luxembourg! And you can see all of the events happening in the month of February here.
