⭐ Our 3 ideas for outings this week, from November 9 to 15, 2026
This week, we investigate in the streets of Brussels, discover science while having fun and give free rein to our creativity! Three great ideas for sharing family moments in Brussels.
The adventure game
TREASURE HUNT: INVESTIGATION IN THE HEART OF BRUSSELS!
What if you became a detective for an afternoon? Equipped with an investigation kit, children and their parents set off in search of clues in the streets of Brussels. Riddles, observation and team spirit punctuate this adventure through the emblematic places and secret corners of the capital. An original way to discover Brussels with your family while having fun!
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Time: 2:30 pm
- Location: departure from Plaza de España, 1000 Brussels
- Duration: about 2h30
- Price: from €18
- For whom: recommended from 5 years old
Scientific discovery
SCIENCE FESTIVAL: FREE FAMILY EXPERIENCES!
What if we discovered science while having fun? The Brussels Science Festival transforms the Muntpunt library into a real laboratory! Interactive experiments, demonstrations, workshops, screenings and escape games invite young and old to explore the mysteries of science. A free day to arouse children’s curiosity and make beautiful discoveries together!
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Opening hours: from 10 am to 5 pm
- Location: Muntpunt, Place de la Monnaie 6, 1000 Brussels
- Duration: free depending on the activities
- Price: free
- For whom: children, teenagers and adults, depending on the activities
The artistic day
CHILDREN’S ART DAY: MAKE ROOM FOR CREATIVITY!
On Sunday, museums and cultural venues open their doors to children! On the occasion of Children’s Art Day, Brussels offers a multitude of activities to discover art in a different way. Watercolour workshops at Train World, storytelling at the Maison des Arts, discovery of Magritte, concerts and shows: enough to stimulate the imagination of young artists and share beautiful moments with the family!
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Opening hours: depending on the activities
- Location: several museums and cultural venues in Brussels
- Duration: varies depending on the activity
- Price: free or paid depending on the activities
- For whom: children up to 12 years of age and their families
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Immersive experiences in Brussels
Escape games, immersive exhibitions, light trails, “wow” experiences… Brussels has become a real playground for families. Here you will find all the immersive experiences suitable for children and teenagers!
Current or upcoming shows
Theatre, dance or magic… Discover our selection of shows suitable for families. Don’t wait to book. Some have few scheduled dates.
Museums and monuments with the family in Brussels
In Brussels, museums are not just for adults! Giant dinosaurs, life-size trains, comic books, chocolate… Here, we have selected museums that speak to children and teenagers, with fun exhibitions, immersive staging and practical information to organize your family visit.
The good deals of the moment!
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A selection of free family outings in and around Brussels
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Our ideas for outings according to the age of your children
Because a good outing is not chosen in the same way with a child, an older person or a teenager, here are some ideas to keep on hand to find the activity that suits them more easily in Brussels.
- Ages 2 and up • LEGO® Discovery Centre Brussels
- From 3 years old • The Museum of Natural Sciences
- From 6 years old • Guided tour: Ixelles, Artists’ and Anarchists’ Quarter
- Ages 9 and up • Prison Island
- From 10 years old • Challenge Lab Brussels, a real-life video game
- From 12 years old • The Jury Experience
- 15+ years • Investigation into a murder in the heart of Brussels
🎟 Brussels Card – The smart pass to visit Brussels
Want to make the most of Brussels with your family? With the Brussels Card, you have unlimited access to 49 museums for 24, 48 or 72 hours, as well as discounts on attractions, guided tours, restaurants and shops.
It’s the smart pass for a weekend or a city trip in Brussels, which allows you to multiply your visits while controlling your budget.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The great kids-friendly classics: the Museum of Natural Sciences (huge Dinosaur Gallery), Train World (giant locos and staging), Mini-Europe (models + quizzes), the Atomium (panoramic view), the Comics Art Museum (comics, Smurfs, etc.), and the Parlamentarium (European Parliament visitor centre, free).
Yes. On the STIB network, children under 6 years old travel free of charge (accompanied) and strollers are allowed; think of lifts/PRM spaces in the metro/tram. 6–11 year olds can benefit from a free “J” season ticket (MOBIB required). By train (SNCB/NMBS), up to 4 children under 12 years of age travel free of charge with a paying adult (“Kids Free”, also valid to/from the airport at no extra charge).
The most direct: the SNCB train from “Brussels Airport – Zaventem” to Brussels-Central/Midi/Schuman; fast, luggage space and free Kids Free (no airport supplement for accompanied children).
Several museums are free every 1st Sunday of the month (e.g. Museum of the City of Brussels, Museum of Fashion & Lace, Sewer Museum). The Magritte Museum is free on the 1st Wednesday afternoon.
Bet on interiors: Train World, Museum of Natural Sciences, Autoworld (cars), Comics Art Museum, Parlamentarium (free and interactive), or a chocolate workshop at Choco-Story.
The Bois de la Cambre (playground, boat/pedal boat at Chalet Robinson), the Parc du Cinquantenaire (playgrounds and lawns), the Parc Tenbosch (small shaded arboretum), and the Parc Josaphat (wide open spaces and areas).
Generally yes, but some stations/trams are old. STIB lists accessibility (lifts, ramps) and reminds people to give priority to wheelchairs; strollers are allowed in PRM areas.
As in any capital, vigilance against pickpockets around train stations and tourist sites. In case of emergency: 112 (ambulance/fire brigade), 101 (police).
In winter, “Plaisirs d’Hiver/Winter Wonders” (giant Christmas market, ice rink, Ferris wheel). In the autumn, the Comic Strip Festival (workshops, exhibitions, free activities).
Brussels is officially bilingual (French/Dutch) and most tourist sites also offer English. The Parlamentarium, for example, operates in all 24 official EU languages.