Our month-by-month kids’ events calendar for families will help you make the most of every month. It highlights the annual recurrent kids’ events and activities in and around Luxembourg.
DECEMBER
6 December
Nikloosdaag: the festival of Saint Nicholas is celebrated on 6 December, when children receive presents from St. Nicholas, accompanied by ‘Père Fouettard’, dressed in black and brandishing sticks to punish children who have not been well-behaved during the year.
Where to meet Kleeschen, St. Nicolas, Père Noel, Santa Claus, Father Christmas
Christmas Festive Things To Do
Skiing/Sledding Options For Kids
And here are some places, close to Luxembourg, where you can go skiing even with little ones.
– Snowworld Amneville: indoor ski slopes, ski/sledding rental equipment available even for little ones (the smallest ski boot size is 26). There is even an indoor café/bar from which ski slopes are visible!
– Erbeskopf: ski slope, around 91 km from Luxembourg city; ski/sledding rental equipment available as well
– Baraque de Fraiture, Belgium: small ski slope, around 114 km from Luxembourg city;
– Ski Ovifat, Belgium: ski slope, around 156 km from Luxembourg city;
– Les Vosges, France: around 2h30 from Luxembourg. Check the link for details of the different ski areas available. And here check the snow report.
JANUARY
6 January – Dräikinneksdag/Three Kings Day/Epiphany
This is a Christian festival celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men, or Kings, to see the baby Jesus. By tradition on that day in Luyxembourg people eat ‘galette des rois” – a frangipane cake with a charm figuring and a paper crown. Whoever gets the figurine is pronounced King/Queen of the day.
Creativ Luxembourg at LuxExpo
Craft ideas and creative material exposition! With nearly 90 stands visitors can find many offers to develop their creativity. Workshops for kids will be available as well.
Where: LUX EXPO, Rue Carlo Hemmer, L-1347 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
When: 6-8 January 2023
Age: Everyone
Cost: 67 EUR – adults; 6 EUR – 8-14 years; free- under 7
Website
Swimming Competition at Coque
Head over to this international swimming competition with over 63 teams from over 20 countries!
Where: Coque, Coque, 2 r. Léon Hengen, 1745 Luxembourg
When: 27-29 Jan 2023
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free for kids under 12; for adults see website
Website
Remember to always check the organizers links before heading out to the events for potential last-minute updates or changes! Stay safe and healthy!