What to do in November with your family in Brussels?

AGENDA OF THE MONTH

Halloween is behind us — we put away the pumpkins and get into the Christmas mood. In Brussels, the first lights are switched on, the streets are decorated and the Christmas markets are being prepared.

While waiting for the big festivities, November is full of ideas for outings for families: cinema for young audiences with FILEM’ON, creative workshops, fun museums, sheltered walks and good deals on a low budget. Here is our simple and practical agenda to keep the children busy all month long in Brussels.

Focus on cool activities, easy to organize… family affair!

ALL YEAR ROUND

FOR 0-3 YEAR OLDS FOR 3 – 6 YEAR OLDS FOR 6-12 YEAR OLDS THE MUST-SEES AROUND BRUSSELS

🎬 FILEM’ON – International Film Festival for Young Audiences

A major film festival for 2–16 year olds (shorts, features, animations, docs), workshops and meetings in several venues in the city.

WHEN — October 22 to November 5, 2025.
WHERE — Main venues: BOZAR (Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels) · Palace (Bd Anspach 85, 1000 Brussels) · KVS BOX (Quai aux Pierres de Taille 7, 1000 Brussels) (and other partner cinemas).
FOR WHOM — children 2–16 years old (programming by age group).
DURATION — depending on the session ( 40 to 100 min).
RATES — variable according to the venue/session; as an indication: €3–8 in some partner rooms and museums (e.g. Tour à Plomb €3/€6; BOZAR children’s sessions €6–8 depending on editions).
LANGUAGES — FR/NL/EN according to films (often with subtitles).

🎭 EXPORT/IMPORT Festival (young audiences – BRONKS & La Montagne Magique)

Small and large forms of theatre, dance, puppets and objects, from Belgium and elsewhere.

WHEN — November 7 to 11, 2025.
WHERE — BRONKS (Rue du Marché aux Porcs 15–17, 1000 Brussels) and La Montagne Magique (Rue du Marais 57, 1000 Brussels).
FOR WHOM — with no strict age limit, from toddlers to teenagers (shows indicated by bracket).
DURATION — 40 to 75 min depending on the show.
PRICES – vary depending on the venue/show (from €8–12 in general).
BOOK NOW — via the BRONKS / The Magic Mountain pages (many screenings fill up quickly).
LANGUAGES — FR / NL / little spoken or without words depending on the title (accessible to all).

🐞 Museum of Natural Sciences — “The Little Beasts” (2–4 years old)

Sensory and gentle workshops to tame insects & company.

WHEN — Sat. 8/11 (10:00 · 11:15 · 12:30) and Sun. 9/11/2025 (10:00 · 11:15) ; Duration 60 min.
WHERE — Rue Vautier 29, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM — 2–4 years old accompanied by 1 adult.
PRICES — €9/person (adult and child), museum entrance included.
BOOK NOW — required online (limited places).
LANGUAGES — FR/NL non-verbal (visual mediation and gestures)

🖼️ Happy Sunday! Kids & Family — Royal Museums of Fine Arts

Bilingual visit-workshop to create with the family around the collections.

WHEN — Sun. November 9, 2025, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
WHERE — Rue de la Régence 3, 1000 Brussels (Forum RMFAB).
FOR WHOM — 6+ years old (FR/EN activity).
PRICES — €8 child · €14 adult (visit + admission).
BOOK NOW — via the RMFAB ticket office (often full).
LANGUAGES — FR / EN (NL and EN versions available on other dates).

🎵 EUROPALIA ESPAÑA – Family concert

Discovery of a spectacular Basque instrument in a family concert version (ideal “first time”).

“Zuraburu – La Txalaparta” in Flagey
Discovery of a spectacular Basque instrument in a family concert version (ideal “first time”).
WHEN — sea. 12 November 2025 at 14:00 ( Junior 4+ category).
WHERE — Flagey, Place Sainte-Croix, 1050 Ixelles.
FOR WHOM — from 4 years old.
DURATION — approx. 45–60 min (family size).
PRICES / BOOK — via the Flagey ticket office (numbered seats).
LANGUAGES — musical & non-verbal (FR/NL explanations possible).

🚗 InterClassics Brussels Brussels Expo

The large classic car / youngtimers / supercars show (40,000 m²), entertainment, clubs & sales.

WHEN — November 14–16, 2025 · Hours: Fri 10:00–20:00; Sat and Sun 10:00–18:00.
WHERE — Brussels Expo, Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Brussels (Laeken).
FOR WHOM — all audiences (ideal children, fans of cars).
PRICES — online presale €22 adult; on site €25; 8–15 years old: €12.50; under 8 years old: free; 3-day pass from €38.
BOOK NOW — Brussels Expo ticket office (recommended on weekends).
ACCESS — Metro 6 “Heizel” + tram 7; on-site car parks (Parking C footbridge).

🎨 Children’s Art Day (Kunstendag voor Kinderen)

A special day for kids everywhere in Brussels: workshops, visits, game trails.

WHEN — Sunday, November 16, 2025 (program spread across the city).

Some ideas in Brussels:

BELvue Museum – “Children’s Art Day – Art Deco Special”
Hours : 14:00–17:00 · Price: 5 € · Address: Place des Palais 7, 1000 Brussels.
Design Museum Brussels – Family comic book workshop (with Karolina Szejda)
Hours : 14:00–15:00 (6–9 years old) · 15:30–16:30 (9–12 years old) · Address: Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Brussels.
House of European History – Play trail “Wild About Art – Fun Family Trail”
Hours : 10:00–18:00 · Address: Rue Belliard 135, 1000 Brussels · Free admission.

LANGUAGES — FR / NL (often accessible without words).
BOOK NOW — directly at each museum (high demand).
INFO — many activities are free or at a low price.

🎎 Théâtre Royal de Toone — Les Quatre Fils Aymon (puppets)

A medieval legend in a Brussels puppet version: funny, energetic, typical!

WHEN — Thu 6 to Sat 29 November 2025; Opening hours: Thu–Fri–Sat 8:30 pm, + Saturday 4:00 pm.
WHERE — Impasse Sainte-Pétronille (via Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes 66), 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM — from 6–7 years old.
PRICES — €18 full · €12 (-25, students, 65+). Reservation recommended, seats not numbered.
BOOK NOW — phone / Toone website ( cash payment before the show).

🎞️ Les Samedis d’Anima à Flagey — La Petite Taupe en ville (3+)

Very “first time cinema” screenings: two screenings on Saturday 22 November.

WHEN — Sat. November 22, 2025: 12:15 (tickets) & 14:00 (almost sold out).
WHERE — Flagey – Studio 5, Place Sainte-Croix, 1050 Ixelles.
FOR WHOM — 3 years and +.
DURATION — 40 min.
PRICES — from €7 (reduced).
BOOK NOW — mandatory (sessions sell out quickly).
INFO — provide noise-cancelling headphones for sensitive toddlers.

❄️ Winter Wonders

Christmas market, ice rink, Ferris wheel, sounds and lights in the heart of Brussels.

WHEN — from 28 November 2025 to 1 January 2026 (De Brouckère zone until 4 January). Opening hours : daily 12:00–22:00 (closed 18:00 on 24 and 31/12).
WHERE — Grand-Place – Bourse – De Brouckère – Sainte-Catherine route.
FOR WHOM — all audiences.
BOOK NOW — paid attractions (ice rink, Ferris wheel) on site; Consult the interactive map for chalets and practical points.
ACCESSIBILITY — PRM toilets, baby corner for changing/bottle warmer; Dedicated accessibility information.
INFO — arrive around 12:00–13:00 to avoid crowds; gloves/hats required

🎁 Saint-Nicolas à Tour & Taxis (Gare Maritime)

Meeting with Saint-Nicolas, entertainment and atmosphere under the large hall of the Gare Maritime.

WHEN — Sat. 29/11 (from 10:00) → Sun. 30/11/2025 (until 16:00) .
WHERE — Gare Maritime – Rue Picard 11, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM — all audiences.
PRICES — Free.
BOOK NOW — not required (allow advance for the photo line).
INFO — combine with nearby activities (WOM, Bubble Planet, BattleKart) if you stay longer on site.