What to-do with the kids this weekend?
Stuck for ideas? Check out our suggestions for this weekend for great family events and activities to do with kids.
Don’t forget also that you can find the perfect pumpkin for your family’s Jack-o-lantern with our pumpkin picking suggestions, best fall festivals and corn mazes near Luxembourg.
Saturday
Night of the Lanterns
Hundreds of lanterns, as well as installations, concerts and performances will create a magical world that will enchant young and old!
Where: Wiltz Martyrs’ Square, Gruberbeerig, Wiltz , Main Street, Amphitheater
When: 22 September: 16:00h-03h
Age: Everyone
Cost: 5 EUR; free – kids under 12
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Stroossefestival
This street theater and music festival is organised by the municipality of Strassen. There will be various acts including theatre, clowns, tightrope walkers, acrobatics and various other shows!
Where: Strassen, Luxembourg
When: 22 September: 15:00-01.00h
Age: all ages
Cost: Free
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Freshers & Followers
This is the ideal community event for new and returning families to find out about the clubs, associations and services Luxembourg has to offer!
Where: St George’s International School, 11 rue des Peupliers, 2328 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
When: 22 September: Saturday at 12.00-15h
Age: all
Cost: Free
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Orchestramania
Meet the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg! Discover the world of a symphony orchestra through concerts, workshops, encounters with musicians suitable for all ages. Find out the complete the program on the website
Where: Philharmonie, 1 Place de l’Europe, Luxembourg City, L-1499
When: 22 September: 14h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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The Hero’s Journey by 2030whenigrowup.org
2030, WHEN I GROW UP is a Weekend Atelier organised by Interactive Cinemeducation a.s.b.l . It offers personal development for kids through cinema and film-making. Classes are multilingual, language depends on the group dynamic. Places are limited (4 children/workshop) and Registration is required at 2030whenigrowup@gmail.com
Where:LHOFT
When: starts 22 September. takes place every first weekend of a month, until February.
Age: 4+ years
Cost: see website
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On Stéitsch Festival
Festival celebrating youth talent in the areas of music and dance. Information stands as well as various workshops related to dance and music will be available.
Where: Rotondes, places de Rotondes, L-2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
When: 22 Seot: 14:00-24:00h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Guided Interactive Visit for Kids (in Fr, Lux, DE, Booking required)
During this interactive guided tour, young visitors explore the world of Luxembourg street photography by making drawings and participating in board games!
Where: Lëtzebuerg City Museum, 14, rue du Saint-Esprit, L-2090 Luxembourg
When: 22 Sept: 14h
Age: 3-6 years
Cost:tbd
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Kids Yoga (6-10 yrs) & Teen Yoga (10-16 yrs) (Booking required)
Yoga is a great way for kids to increase awareness of themselves, others and the world, while having fun! The kids class is taught in English and French by Anna Svensson. The pre-teen class is taught in English but French translation is possible.
Where: 2, Circuit de la Foire Internationale, Luxembourg-Kirchberg
When: Kids Yoga: Saturday– 14:30-15:30; Teen: Saturday – 16-17h
Age: Kis: 6-10 yrs; Teen: 10-16 yrs
Cost: 15€
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Saturday & Sunday
Pumpkin Fest
Pumpkin fest with kids workshops and animation!
Where: Rue Irbicht, Beringen/Mersch
When: 22-23 Sept
Age: Everyone
Cost: free
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Fete at Cueillette de Peltre Orchard
This fest of the farm is a fabulous opportunity for children to explore the orchard. There will be a bouncy castle, treasure hunt and more!
Where: Cueillette de Peltre, Avenue de Strasbourg, 57245 Peltre
When: 22 & 23 Sept
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Heritage Days at Château d’Ansembourg
This is a fabulous opportunity to visit the castle. Free guided visits of the castle and its surroundings, workshops and theater for kids are also part of the heritage days program!
Where: Grand-Château d’Ansembourg, 10, rue de la Vallée, L-7411 Ansembourg, Luxembourg
When: 21-23 September: 11:00-18:00h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Sunday
Creationtide—What a wonderful world : a potluck harvest lunch and a family treasure hunt
The Anglican Church Luxembourg is celebrating Creationtide, a chance to take stock of the wonderful world we live in. To mark the occasion, in addition to our weekly family service, church members are organising two fun events on 23 September—a potluck harvest lunch and a family treasure hunt. See all details here.
Where: Anglican Church Luxembourg, Convict Centre chapel (5 avenue Marie-Thérèse, Luxembourg-Centre)
When: 23 September: 11h
Age: Everyone
Cost: treasure Hunt: adults €10, children €5, under-8s free, maximum €30 per family
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Kids Run in Parc Merveilleux – Race thru 5 continents
Kids run – registration required!
Where: Parc Merveilleux, Bettembourg
When: 23 September: 11:15h
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Living Together Fest
This event promotes “living together”, and in particular the inclusion of young people, for example disabled or refugees. There will be various workshops fr the whole family as well as food and drinks!
Where: Parc Laval, Eich, Luxembourg
When: 23 September: Saturday at 10.00-18h
Age: all ages
Cost: Free
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Karting session for children and teenagers
Do you want a fun day out with your friends discovering and experiencing the world of motorsport? Are you aged between 8 and 18 years old? Come and join us at the ‘Circuit Goodyear’ racing track in Colmar-Berg on Sunday 23 September in the last round of the 2018 Luxembourg Slalom Championship and try a slalom karting track in this incredibly fun, and above all, FREE introductory session!
Where: Beim Geméisgaart, Gaalgebierg, Esch-sur-Alzette
When: 23.09.2018
Age: 8-18yrs
Cost: free
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A Day Dedicated to the Dog
This is a fabulous opportunity for children who have or like dogs. There will be kids animation as well. In the program: 10h30 a walk with the dogs; at 14h – dog dances, demonstrations.
Where: Beim Geméisgaart, Gaalgebierg, Esch-sur-Alzette
When: 23 Sept: 10-18h
Age: everyone
Cost: see website
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Open Day at Deierenasyl
Visit the shelter to see the dogs. There will be face painting, tombola and food truck!
Where: 80, rue Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, L – 2166, LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg
When: 23 Sept: 10.30-17.30h
Age: everyone
Cost: free
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Family Yoga (6-10 yrs)
Is your daughter or son inspired by your yoga practice and tries to imitate you? Why not share your love of yoga with them in this fun animated themed class. You will be lead on a magical journey to explore different lands around the world, while meeting many animals along the way. Parents and kids will bring these animals to life via animated yoga poses with some occasional partner poses sprinkled in for some added fun! The use of animated poses and basic stretching exercises promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Breathing and visualization techniques teach kids how to focus, relax and develop self-control. This class is best suited for 5-9 year olds but younger children are welcome from 3yrs and older siblings too until 13yrs. This class is taught in English by Lynn Frank.
Where: 2, Circuit de la Foire Internationale, Luxembourg-Kirchberg
When: Sunday: 14:30-15:30
Age: 6-10 yrs
Cost: 20€
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MATKA (without Words, Booking required)
Head over with your kids to this show that explores the world through dance, music and circus (MATKA means travel in Finish)!
Where: Kinneksbond, Centre Culturel Mamer | 42, route d’Arlon L-8210 Mamer | BP 45 L-8201 Mamer
When: 23 Sept: 1h & 15h
Age: 5+ years
Cost: 15/7.5/1.5 EUR
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Guided visit parents & babies / The Magic Carpet (Booking required, in Fr)
Enjoy a this cultural experience and a beautiful expo with a child in your arms! Yes, it is possible!
Where: Villa Vauban, 18 avenue Emile Reuter, L-2420 Luxembourg
When: 23 Sept
Age: family with kids <2 yo;
Cost: check website
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Free guided tour of the exhibition Dieudonné
VThe Jean Dieudonné Card Game Museum presents a diverse selection and illustrates the different techniques of making playing cards. The Dieudonné dynasty lived and worked in Grevenmacher from 1754 to 1880.
Where: Kulturhuef, 54, rte de Trèves, L-6793 Grevenmacher
When: 23 Sept: 15 – 16h
Age: all ages
Cost: Free
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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 (by the way there are 25 of those mentioned in the 501 Things Guide)
Recurrent Activities
There are more activities happening this weekend listed in our recurrent weekend activities list -like Arts and Crafts for kids, Baby Sensory classes, Yoga for kids, workshops at Casino, Stories in Cité-Bibliothèque, workshops at MNHA museum , workshops in Mudam , Cinémathèque For Kids (Cinema Paradiso), Il était une fois and much more! Check all of them out here!
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Events 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 45 km from Luxembourg city (Château de Malbrouck, 57480 Manderen, France): Tintin Expo–21 April – 30 Nov
– around 49 km from Luxembourg city ( Trier and surroundings ): Various kids events and theatres and Guided Walk for kids , THE 2018 GREEN CLASSROOM (April – Oct);
– around 64 km from Luxembourg city (Metz, France): Various workshops for kids ;
– around 144 km from Luxembourg city (Hitscherhof 3, 66506 Maßweiler, Germany): Farm Festival – 22-23 Sept
– around 145 km from Luxembourg city (Charleville-Mézières, France): International Puppet Festival – 20-25 Sept
– around 147 km from Luxembourg city (Burg Eltz Str. 1, 56294 Wierschem, Germany): Kids’ Day at the Burg Eltz– 23 Sept
– around 160 km from Luxembourg city (Kaiserslautern, Germany): Lego Exhibition: 11 May – 31 Oct
– around 346 km from Luxembourg city (Ostende, Belgium): Disney Sand Sculptures! – until 1 Oct!
