What to-do with the kids this weekend? Here is the busy parent’s guide to what’s happening this weekend
18 MAY
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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Saturday
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: 10-:00-18:00
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free entry to all museums
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Active Kids Summer Camp
Our camp is designed to introduce children to a variety of different sports, so that they can discover what they’re passionate about and develop their very own hobby or lifelong passion! Not only that, but we also want to emphasize the importance of an active lifestyle and the benefits that it can bring, especially in a world where children can become easily overwhelmed. This summer we have so many activities in store for your kids from swimming to basketball, outdoor games and adventures to mindfulness and craft time. We will make sure that your children will have such a colourful experience and will be sure to discover their passion and talents during this camp.
Saturday & Sunday
Festival of Cultures
There will be stands from all over the world and lots of entertainment!
Where: Pl. du Marché4599 Differdange
When: 20-21 May
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Dinosaurs in Kirchberg Auchan!
Discover 8 life-size dinosaurs and immortalize your journey to the Mesosoic era witr a free photo area with 2 T-Rex. Walk the aisles of the Shopping Center to live this unique adventure!
Where: Kirchberg Shopping Centre, Auchan, 5 Rue Alphonse Weicker, Luxembourg
When: 13-27 May
Age: kids
Cost: free
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Kids Musical
Kids musical!
Where: “centre culturel Paul Barblé”, rue des Romains, 8041 Strassen, Strassen
When: 19-21 May
Age: Everyone
Cost: free
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Workshop For Kids (Booking required, in Lux/De/Fr)
Workshops for kids!
Where: Kulturhaus Niederanven, 145, route de Trèves, Niederanven
When: 20 & 21 May
Age: 3+ yrs and 7-12 yrs
Cost: varies
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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: 6-29 May: 10:00-18:00h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Castle Entry fee
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Various Events in the Nature for Families (Registration required, in De/Fr/En)
Check out the events for this weekend in the link below.
Where: locations vary
When: May
Age: whole family
Cost: varies
Website and here
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Join the fun this Summer at STAR Activities
Come join us! We have a wonderful programme available this Summer for our participants, held in and around Luxembourg, including activities at our exclusive Base Camp facility. Children will be able to participate in exciting activities whilst experiencing freedom in the fresh air. The programme includes Summer workshops and activities around Sport, Creativity, Adventure and Nature.
Summer programmes start on June 30th to September 1st 2023.
Benefit by booking a weekly programme or book an individual day programme.
If you have any questions please do contact Ann Marie Runge, email: amrunge@staractivities.lu or mobile 621301325, we will be happy to assist you.
From €80.00 per Day
Sunday
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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Puppet Theatre (in German, Booking required)
Puppet theatre!
Where: Poppespënnchen, Place de Saintignon, L-4698 Lasauvage
When: 21 May 15h30
Age: 3+ years
Cost: see website
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The Tree that had wings (Booking required)
Dance performance for kids
Where: Ariston – Escher Theater, 9 Rue Pierre Claude, 4063 Esch-sur-Alzette
When: 21 May: 17h
Age: 8+ yrs
Cost: 3/6/12 EUR
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Recurrent Activities
There are more activities happening this weekend. So check out our Weekly Recurrent Activities page!
Activities Outside Luxembourg
– around 24 km from Luxembourg city (Château de Preisch, 2 rue des Lilas, 57570 Basse-Rentgen, France): Treasure Hunts – weekends from 15.04-15.10
– around 49 km from Luxembourg city ( Trier and surroundings ): Various kids events and theatres ;
– around 64 km from Luxembourg city (Metz, France): Various workshops for kids
– around 64 km from Luxembourg city (Comédie de Metz, 1/3 rue du pont Saint Marcel – 57000 – Metz, France): Various performances for kids
Even More…
And you shouldn’t forget about the 1001 Things To Do With Kids In And Around Luxembourg Guide — it is the perfect way to plan your weekend or weekly getaway — visit a park, got to a camping site, take a picture perfect stroll down a nature trail…..…..Check out our main site for some sample ideas!
Looking Ahead
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.
Remember to always check the organizers links before heading out to the events for potential last-minute updates or changes! Stay safe and healthy!
