Best Things to Do with Kids in and around Luxembourg This Weekend

Saturday

22 June Luxembourg National Day’s Eve

– 16:00 Changing of the guards at the Grand-Ducal Palace.
– 19h – Numerous concerts and DJ sessions in the city center (place d’Armes, place de la Constitution, place du Theatre, place Guillame II).
– 21:20 Torchlight Procession – parade with firefighters, local associations, guides and scout. Starts at Puits Rouge up to blvd FD Roosevelt where the Grand Duke will salute the participants.
– 23:00 Fireworks – the best spot to see them is Gelle Fra (place de la Constition), place de Metz or Hollerich
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Pony Day (Booking required)

The children will help prepare and clean the horses ,ride them and, of course, learn a lot about the animals and play a game!
Where: Pädagogeschen Reithaff “A Mëchels”, 3 rue Theis Flaxweiler, 6925 Luxembourg
When: 22 June: 15-16h30
Age: 5-8 yrs
Cost: 25 EUR
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Camera Obscura (Booking required, in Lu/De)

By visiting the exhibition “Elina Brotherus – Photographs”, children discover the world of the famous photographer Elina Brotherus, which deals with autobiographical content, landscapes and motifs from art history. One of Elina’s characteristics is to photograph in series and often winks at other times.
After the visit, the children make their own camera obscura to better understand how a camera works.
Where: Villa Vauban, 18 avenue Emile Reuter, L-2420 Luxembourg
When: 22 June: 10h15
Age: 8 yrs+
Cost: kids- free
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Saturday & Sunday

International equestrian event – “Réiser Päerdsdeeg”

This tournament that takes place every year is part of the international show jumping scene since 1992. Nowadays it attracts more than 4000 visitors. On Saturday and Sunday, besides the regular show jumping there will be plenty of activities for your little ones- check out the website for details!
Where: Site Réiser Päerdsdeeg is located between the villages of Crauthem and Hellange. Follow the signs to access the large parking lot in front of the site.
When: 20-23 June
Age: Everyone
Cost: tbd
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Fair at the Gare

Fair with food, drinks and games for kids!
Where: Place de Paris, L-1930 Luxembourg ville
When: 21-30 June: 12pm-10pm
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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KPMG Plage

Everyone’s welcome to come and visit the KPMG Plage weekday from Friday 14 June to Friday 28 June.
Where: KPMG, 39, Avenue John F. Kennedy, 1855 Luxembourg
When: weekdays from Friday 14 June to Friday 28 June
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Youth Gaelic Games 2018 (in English, Registration required)

Girls and boys will learn the skills of gaelic games: football, hurling, camogie!
Where: Stade Michel Wagner, rue de Sainth-Vith, L-2673, Weimerskirch, Luxembourg
When: Sundays from April 28 –June 30: 15-16h
Age: 4-14 years (split into age appropriate groupings)
Cost: Free
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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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School will soon be out for summer! Looking for Summer Holiday Day Camps, Activities and Classes? For all of your options CLICK HERE

Sunday

Come and Celebrate National Day with Zigzag

This Sunday from 13:30-18:30 .

One glass of crémant offered for each unlimited entry!
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23 June National Day

National holiday: On 23 June the people of Luxembourg have a public holiday to celebrate the Grand Duke’s birthday. This national holiday is celebrated with lots of official events, parties and games for children and several concerts in the evening. Check your commune’s website for details how it will be celebrate in your town/village! Otherwise here is Lux city program:
– 10:00 Official Ceremony – will be held at the Philharmonie this year with guetss like members of the Parliament, local authorities, etc…Everyone may apply for tickets at www.government.lu
– 11:00 Gun Salute. A 21-gun salute fired from Fetschenhof.
– 12 Military Parade – Avenue John F. Kennedy
– from 14h – several concerts will take place at Place d’Armes
-16:30 Te Deum – a religious service at the Cathedral of Luxembourg. The Grand Ducal Family, politicians and civil servants, selected members of society and diplomats will head to the Cathedral Te Deum for solemn religious service.
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Spillfest – Games for the Whole Family at “Kinnekswiss”

Part of the “Kinnekswiss” municipal park will be transformed into a world full of creative workshops and games for children and adults.
Where: “Kinnekswiss” municipal park
When: 23 June: 10:00-18:00h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Kids Fest

Head over to discover Chalet am Brill. There will be lots of activities , entertainment and workshops for the kids !
Where: MONDORF Domaine Thermal, Avenue des Bains BP 52, L-5601 Mondorf-les-Bains
When: 23 June: 14-18h
Age: Everyone
Cost: free entry
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Open Air Konstfestival

Lellingen, a wonderful little village, turns once a year into a vivid and colorful open-air art gallery. Known beyond the borders of the Grand Duchy, the festival attracts over 4,500 visitors per year. Artists create their works on site, musicians, workshops for children and a varied entertainment promise a day full of surprises.
Where: Lellingen, Luxembourg
When: 23 June: 11-19h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Celebrate the National Holiday in a different way at Ozone (reservation required)

Ozone celebrates the National Holiday this weekend with a 2 for 1 offer. Get 2h of Parc Access for the price of 1h to everyone that is having lunch or dinner at the parc. Luxembourgish specialties such as Kniddelen, Bouchée à la reine and more are served in our café overlooking the parc. A free glass of crémant is offered to every adult. Call 24 55 92 35 to reserve a table.
Where: Foetz, Luxembourg
When: 23 June: 11-19h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Pay 1h, get 2h of playtime
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Summer Fun Day with Baybees riding school

A fun filled half day for the children to come and ride the ponies and celebrate the end of school and beginning of the summer!Suitable to all ages and abilities!Please book by emailing baybeesridingschool@gmail.com
Where: Baybees Riding School, Maison 1, 6155 Weyer, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
When: 23 June 2019 from 10:30-14:30
Age: all ages
Cost: 75€ per child and includes lunch
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Even More…

And you shouldn’t forget about the 501 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…..

Recurrent Activities

There are more activities happening this weekend listed in our recurrent weekend activities list -like Yoga for kids, workshops at Casino, Stories in Cité-Bibliothèque, workshops at MNHN , workshops in Mudam , Cinémathèque For Kids (Cinema Paradiso), Il était une fois and much more! Check all of them out here!

Events Outside Luxembourg

– around 24 km from Luxembourg city (Château de Preisch, 2 rue des Lilas, 57570 Basse-Rentgen, France): Treasure Hunts – weekends from 13.04-13.10.2019
– 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 71 km from Luxembourg city (Cueillette de Peltre, Avenue de Strasbourg, 57245 Peltre): Pick Your Own Strawberries
– around 257 km from Luxembourg city (Antwerp, Belgium): Do you know about “Summer of Antwerp“ (21.6-1.9. 2019)? Summer beach, beach chairs and bar, circus, show and entertainment for the whole family!

Looking ahead

Check out 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

What’s On For Kids This Weekend: 22-23 June, 2019