As the sun continues to shine into the second week of March, from animation workshops inspired by contemporary art to hands-on science events and creative markets, the week ahead offers plenty of opportunities for families and young people to explore something new.
Aimed at children aged seven to 12, the workshop ‘Julián: Painted Backgrounds’ invites young participants to discover the techniques used to create animated backgrounds in Julián, a film by Irish filmmaker Louise Bagnall.
During the session, children will experiment with alcohol markers and different artistic techniques to design their own colourful backdrops inspired by the film’s visual style.
The workshop takes place at Cercle Cité and will be held in French. Registration is required at register@luxfilmfest.lu.
Read more about the event here.
Young people aged 13 and above interested in art and animation can take part in the workshop ‘Mudam Youth Module: Moving Clouds’, organised as part of the Luxembourg City Film Festival.
Inspired by the work of artist Igshaan Adams, the session explores the connection between movement and animated images, encouraging participants to discover how motion can become a creative storytelling tool.
The workshop takes place at the Luxembourg City Film Festival offices in Clausen. Registration is required via the following email: register@luxfilmfest.lu.
More details here.
On Thursday, the Luxembourg City Film Festival’s activities for young audiences continue with a workshop inspired by the paper-cutout animation film The Songbird’s Secret.
Aimed at children aged seven and above, the session invites participants to create their own articulated paper puppets while discovering the techniques behind cutout animation.
The workshop requires prior registration via email at register@luxfilmfest.lu.
You can find more details here.
Young science enthusiasts can explore the world of research at the National Young Researchers Contest 2026 – Open Doors Forum, hosted at Campus Geesseknäppchen.
The event invites visitors to discover projects created by students and young innovators working in fields such as science, technology and engineering. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the exhibitions, speak with participants and learn about the ideas and experiments behind their research.
More details here.
Families and newcomers to Luxembourg are invited to attend Getting Settled Luxembourg, a one-stop event designed to make settling into life in the country easier. The event will take place on Saturday, 14 March, from 11am to 4pm at St George’s International School in Hamm.
Visitors can meet organisations and community groups offering practical advice on topics such as housing, healthcare, banking, childcare, and language learning. Workshops and Q&A sessions will also provide helpful tips for navigating everyday life in the Grand Duchy. Entry is free.
More details here.
Visitors can browse handmade goods and creative crafts at the Art and Hobby Market hosted at the Kultourhaus in Bettembourg.
The market brings together artisans and hobby creators presenting a variety of handmade items, including crafts, decorative pieces and artistic creations. It offers families a chance to explore local creativity, discover unique objects and meet the makers behind them.
The event provides a relaxed Sunday outing for anyone interested in arts, crafts and DIY inspiration.
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 March here.
