It’s Carnival time- and there’s stacks of family activities to look forward to across Luxembourg and neighboring countries!
Carnival (2 February – 19 March 2023)
Carnival or Fuesent is celebrated big time in Luxembourg. It’s time to dress up, party and have candy. It starts on Candlemas day (Liichtmëssdag) goes on until Ash Wednesday (Äschermëttwoch, in early March). During that period a lot of Carnival events and parades takes place – so watch out this space for all details!
- 5 February, Pétange
- 11-22 February, Sarreguemines, France
- 16-21 Feb, Cologne, Germany
- 19 February, Diekirch
- Stréimännchen (22 Feb 2023) and Buergbrennen (25 February 2023) in Remich – 2 Luxembourgish traditions celebrating the end of Carnival and ‘burning the winter’.
- 24-26 February, Carnaval de Martelange a Rombach
- 26 February, Brabant, Belgium – Venice style parade
- 26 February, Differdange
- 17-19 March, Florenville, Belgium
- 18-20 March, Laetare de Stavelot, Belgium
- 19 March, Remich
- 26 February – 1 March, Carnival Maastricht, Netherland
- More coming soon…
And here’s our pick for Kids Carnival parties in Luxembourg. For more choice check your commune’s website as most of the communes usually organize kids parties for Carnival!
Karnival week at the Robbesscheier (Advanced booking required, in LU, DE, FR)
Carnival fantasy in the midle of Nature From Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 February 2022, the Robbesscheier will be celebrating: the colourful and cheerful atmosphere of the Carnival will fill the centre. This is the perfect opportunity for children to dress up and have fun with the various activities organised in the countryside. Every day from 10:00 to 16:30, our animators offer thematic activities: for the arrival of spring in the garden, the children can create a funny head with aromatic herbs. In our old wood-fired bakery, you will have the opportunity to make traditional streusel. In the stables, you can take care of our draft horses: brushing them and preparing them for a ride. In the ceramics workshop, your creativity will be required to make beautiful masks and in the wool workshop, you can create colourful glasses. In addition, feeding the farm animals is also offered. Don’t hesitate to dress up and get into the Carnival atmosphere! We offer workshop programmes for the morning, afternoon and the whole day. (between 3 and 5 activities) The centre also has a restaurant on site. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The workshops are designed so that parents and children can experience the moment together.
Where: Robbesscheier : Frummeschgaass 1 – Munshausen (Clervaux)
When: 11.02.2023 – 19.02.2023
Age: 2-12
Cost: 22 € (Full day), 18€ (Half day)
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Carnival Week At Zigzag
Come celebrate Carnival with us the whole week, children always love to dress up!
Where: 7 Rue Pletzer, 8080 Bertrange
When: 14 FEB AT 10:00 – 17 FEB AT 18:00
Age: Everyone
Cost: 2 hours of games + 1 drink 
+ 2 doughnuts + 1 karting token 
Only 12,9€ (under 3yrs in Mini-zig playground) or 14,9€ (3yrs+); Please book ahead as number of places is limited
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Snoopy’s Kid Fest
Carnival kid’s fest!
Where: Centre Civique à Hesperange
When: 18 Feb: 14h
Age: everyone
Cost: tbd
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Carnival Boat Party
It’s Carnival time for fun and celebrations, for old and young. Navitours and the club of music in Remich is organising a Carnival Party for our younger guests. Come and join us for an exciting and entertaining afternoon, with something for all the children, including a Kids’ Disco and great games. We wouldn’t want anyone to go hungry, so there will be plenty of food on offer, including pancakes, rolls etc.
Where: Quai de la Moselle, Remich
When: 19 Feb: 14-17h
Age: all ages
Cost: 5 EUR – kids/ 15 EUR- aduults
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