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.

MARCH

World Book Day

2 March 2023 is World Book day! Find some resources on the website below.
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Virtual Reality Pavilion (Reservation required)

A popular success, the VR Pavilion, dedicated to virtual reality and original immersive experiences, allows the public to explore a selection of new, narrative and innovative works. It offers a unique opportunity to discover content specially designed to take advantage of VR, always daring and original, and awarded among others at the Venice Film Festival or the Tribeca Festival. An experience that the public can extend at home thanks to the VR to Go virtual reality headset rental service.
Where: Culturel de Rencontre Abbaye de Neumünster, 28 Rue Munster, L-2160, Luxembourg Ville
When: 1-19 March
Age: 13+ yrs
Cost: Free
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Lux Film Fest

Over eleven days, the Luxembourg City Film Festival features a vast panorama of films and workshops in the three partner cinema complexes (Ciné Utopia, Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg and Kinepolis Kirchberg)  For kids – there is a dedicated program and workshops (for further information about the programme, the films and workshops, please contact: register@luxfilmfest.lu). And check out the young audience program here!
Where: see website
When: 2-12  March 2023
Age: 3+ years
Cost: see website
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Second Hand Bicycle Sale

Do you want to sell your old bicycle? Or are you looking for a 2nd hand one? Then why not participate in this 2nd hand bike sale. If you are selling your bike please know that 5 EUR from the sale of each bike will be donated to « Catch a Smile » et « Stëmm vun der Strooss »., you will receive the rest in Belle Etoile gift cards.
Where: Old bikes will be collected on 3&4 March in the old underground parking in Belle Etoile (green parking); Sales: 3-11 March at the same place
When: 3-11 March 2023
Age: all ages
Cost: Free
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24H Electro for Kids

Both instructive and fun, this project invites children to explore the world of electro music through interactive workshops and installations and thus discover the musical world in an educational and entertaining way.
Where: Rockhal/Belval – check out website
When: 4-31 March 2023
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free (exhibition); paid – workshops
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Lalux-Post4Kids Run

Kids run.
Where: see details on the website
When:  12 March: 10:00h
Age: 5+ years
Cost: Free
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International Figure Skating Competition

If you or your kids like ice skating then you will definitely enjoy this!
Where: Kockelscheuer icerink, 20 Route de Bettembourg, L-1899 Kockelscheuer
When: 17-19  March
Age: Everyone
Cost:  tbd
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Bretzelsonndeg (Pretzel Sunday), the 4th Sunday of Lent (19 March 2023)

Earth Hour

Switch off your lights for the future of our planet on Saturday, 25 March 2023 at 8:30 pm (local time).

Opening of Parc Merveilleux

Where:  Parc Merveilleux,  Bettembourg
When: 25 March
Age: all ages
Cost: see website
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Run/Walk against Breast Cancer

Run/walk in support of breast cancer – see website for details!
Where:  d’Coque , 2, rue Léon Hengen, 1745 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
When: 25-26 March 2023
Age: Everyone
Cost: tbd
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Daylight saving time (26 March 2023 )

Don’t forget that daylight savings time starts at 2 am and the clock is set to go forward 1 hour at that time!

APRIL

Emaischen

Head out to the fish market (behind the Palace of the Grand Dukes ) in Luxembourg City and buy one of the little bird-shaped earthenware whistles known as peckvillercher. They are sold only on that day. Or alternatively, you can go to Nospelt (Luxembourg) for the Emaischenfestival (folklore dancing is part of the Eimaischen entertainment program on Easter Monday). read more about Emaischen here.
Where: rue du Marché aux Poissons, rue du Marché aux Herbes, rue de la Boucherie, rue du Rost, rue Sigefroi, rue de la Reine et place Guillaume II
When: 8-10 April
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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LuxCon, the Luxembourg Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Convention

The event, organised by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Society Luxembourg is a convention based on the North American model which aims to give the opportunity to fans, geeks and nerds to celebrate their favourite books, shows, games, movies, etc. The Luxcon offers many activities aimed directly at children of all ages.
Where: Forum Geesseknäppchen at 40 Boulevard Pierre Dupong, 1430 Luxembourg
When:15-16 April
Age: all ages
Cost: tbd
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LiteraTour Week

There will be various events to celebrate the reading as part of this festival. Find the complete program on the website!
Where: see website
When: 21-30 April
Age: all ages
Cost: varies
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Duck Race

It’s the time of the year when many rubber ducks compete in the annual Duck race! The entertainment (good for kids as well) will start around 12h in the Petrusse Valley (under the Viaduct) and the duck race will begin at 15:00h! You can  purchase your own duck to participate in the race – see the website below. All proceeds from the ducks go to charity.
Where: Petrusse Valley/Rue St. Quirin, Luxembourg
When: 29 April: ducks start >15h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free to attend; 5 EUR for a duck
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Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Activities

Find out the first events here (coming soon….)  here!

MAY

Octave

Pilgrimage to honour Our Lady of Luxembourg, the patron saint. Lasts from the third to the fifth Sunday after Easter and represents the main religious ceremony of the country. See various events taking place here. And in Lux city center kids can enjoy  the traditional fair with kids attractions.
Where: Place Guillaume II (Knuedler) et place de la Constitution.
When: 29 April – 14 May
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Meekranz: May Wreaths

Wonder what that is – check out this Luxembourg tradition!  Some gatherings take place on that day – links in the website.

Bee Trail – Kids Learn Why Bees Are Awesome

Head over with the kids to the 2.5 km bee trail that goes across the city and includes 13 information stops. There you will discover the richness of biodiversity in the city as well as the world of bees (just a few examples of the adventures that awaits you on the tour: a hive on the roof of a building, a hotel for wild bees,  and much more)! Alternatively, teach your kids about the importance of bees and the ecosystem with the BeePopulate game. With this app you can design virtual garden for bees to pollinate!
Where: Luxembourg city
When: May – September
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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International Contest of Caricature and Cartoon at Vianden Castle (Booking required)

The entries into the contest and the winner will be exhibited in Vianden Castle.
Where: Vianden Castle, the Hall of the Knights of the Castle  of  Vianden
When: 6-9 May: 10:00-18:00h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Castle Entry fee
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Water Day at Nature Park of the Upper-Sûre

This day is s all about water! The Nature Park of the Upper-Sûre invites you to its big Waterday. All day long the whole family can participate in different activities. They include:
– construction of small rafts, followed by a raft race
– different workshops on the topic of water
– discovery of local aquatic animals
– activities relating to wastewater
– information and animation
– and much more!
Of course you will find food and drinks on site!
Where: Naturparkzenter / Duchfabrik, Maison du Parc, 15 rte de Lultzhausen, L – 9650 Esch-sur-Sûre
When: 9 May 2020: 10:30-17:00h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Wiichtelfest

Old tales of Ettelbruck tell stories from the gnome families on the hills around Ettelbruck. Out of those tales, the “Wiichtel” festival emerged. On the 14th May 2022, the Ettelbruck City Tourist Office will organise in corporation with the “Nordstadt Turnveräin” (gymnastics club) the annual competition “De Staarke Wiichtel” (The strong gnome). Besides the competition, you can find magical animation in the pedestrian zone and drink and eat at the booths of local associations.
Where: pedestrian zone in Ettelbruck
When: 13 May 2023, from 14.00 until 18:00
Age: 0 – 12 years
Cost: Free
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British Ladies Club Car Boot Sale

Come and buy 2nd hand items – bikes, clothes, bric-a-brac, books, toys, furniture! There will be bargains galore!
Where: Parking Adenauer, Kirchberg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Free shuttles from Glacis with Double Decker Bus
When:  13 May: 9:00-16:00h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Ostrich Farm Open Days

Guided tours to see baby and adult ostriches, ostrich goods on sale and ostrich burgers and workshops for kids!
Where:  38 rue des Pres, Contern,  L-5316
When: 13-14 May 2022: 11:00-19:00h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Sports Festival/SpillFest

The sports festival is a fantastic way to get your little ones involved in sports activities. Head over with the kids to have some fun and participate in one of the 40  workshops. See website for more details
Where: Patinoire Kockelscheuer, 42, route de Bettembourg, L-1899 Luxembourg
When: 18 May – 10:00 – 18:00h
Age: all ages
Cost: Free
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ING Night Marathon – Mini mini marathon (Registration required)

Watch or participate in the famous ING Night marathon! Kids races available as well: mini marathon (kids over 10 yrs) and mini mini marathon (under 10 yrs).
Where: Throughout Luxembourg – see the website for details
When:  Start of the mini and the mini mini marathon: 20 May
Age: under 10 yrs/ over 10 yrs
Cost: 10 EUR
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Luxembourg Museum Days

During the weekend the museums in Luxembourg will open their doors to the public and offer free guided tours, workshops, conferences and entertainment for the kids! Please check the program on the website to find out all details
Where: Museums all over Luxembourg
When:  20-21 May
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free entry to all museums
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Day of the Ardennes Draught Horse – Dag vum Ardennerpäerd (in LU, DE, FR)

This year, the traditional festival will take place for the 31st time in Munshausen, in the Robbesscheier nature centre. Environmental protection, forestry work and nature education are at the heart of the programme. The draft horse, the symbol of the Robbesscheier, will be present everywhere, through animations, demonstrations and information for young and old. The event is truly geared towards the general public and families. Discovering the draught horse means discovering its natural environment, in the heart of a wild nature as we know it in the north of Luxembourg. The gastronomic offer presented highlights our Luxembourg producers and Luxembourg agriculture. In the program Horse-drawn carriage tours, Donkey rides, The old bakery and Creation of a giant insect hotel – see the complete program in the website.
Where: Tourist Center „Robbesscheier“, 1 Frummeschgaass, L-9766 Munshausen
When: 21.05.2022 – 10AM – 6PM
Age: All ages
Cost: 6 euros, free under 9yo
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Neighbors holiday – Fête des voisins

This weekend is the ‘Neighbors holiday’. A good opportunity to get to know your neighbors. Check with your City Hall for more details.
Where: check with your City Hall
When:  26 May
Age: all ages
Cost: Free
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Remember to always check the organizers links before heading out to the events for potential last-minute updates or changes! Stay safe and healthy!