December is THE month of lights in Brussels: giant Christmas market, ice rink, indoor festival for kids, warm shows, free exhibition…
Here is a simple and practical selection to keep the children busy all month long (and during the Christmas holidays).
❄️ December 1 to 31:
Plaisirs d’Hiver / Winter Wonders
The great winter event in Brussels!
This is the unmissable event: the entire city centre is transformed into a festive setting with a giant Christmas market, an indoor ice rink, a Ferris wheel, gourmet chalets, and the sound and light show on the Grand-Place.
🕐 When : from 28 November 2025 to 1 January 2026 (some spaces, such as the De Brouckère ice rink, are extended until 4 January).
📍 Where : Grand-Place, Bourse, De Brouckère, Sainte-Catherine, Vismet, Place de la Monnaie…
🎟️ Price : free access, paid attractions (Ferris wheel, ice rink, rides).
👧 For whom : all audiences, accessible strollers.
💡 Don’t miss :
- the light show on the Grand-Place (every 30 minutes from 5 p.m.);
- the children’s village at the Bourse;
- the Ferris wheel at the Fish Market for a magical view of illuminated Brussels;
- the indoor ice rink on Place De Brouckère (children’s area, mini-skates).
🎡 December 11–14 & December 18 to January 4: T&T Winter Fair (Tour & Taxis)
A warm and covered winter village at the Tour & Taxis Ferry Station .
On the program: a Christmas market of craftsmen, a large indoor ice rink, gourmet chalets, merry-go-rounds, creative workshops and Christmas concerts.
🕐 When :
- first period: December 11 to 14, 2025 ;
- then from December 18, 2025 to January 4, 2026.
📍 Where : Gare Maritime, Tour & Taxis – rue Picard, 1000 Brussels.
🎟️ Price : free access, paid attractions (ice rink, rides, workshops).
👧 For whom : all audiences, very family atmosphere.
🍫 A must-try: - homemade hot chocolates,
- pancakes and waffles under the lights,
- the small children’s shows in the aisles.
🎠 December 20 to January 4: Kids Winter Wonderland (Tour & Taxis)
Children’s paradise at Christmas!
More than 30 attractions on 4,000 m² : bouncy castles, giant games, laser game, children’s cinema, creative workshops, mini-shows, and meeting with Santa Claus.
🕐 When : from December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026, daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
📍 Where : Post Office, Tour & Taxis.
🎟️ Price : from €23, all activities included.
👧 For whom : 2–12 years old (and accompanying parents happy to see them having fun in the warmth).
🌧️ Perfect for when it’s raining or when it’s too cold outside.
⛸️ 18 décembre au 4 janvier : Alice on Ice
A great ice show inspired by Alice in Wonderland, with international skaters, magical costumes and light projections.
Before or after the show, families can skate on the track set up on the site.
🕐 When : December 18, 2025 to January 4, 2026 (multiple performances per day).
📍 Where : Tour & Taxis, Grand Hall.
🎟️ Price : from €25, online ticketing.
👧 For whom : from 5 years old.
💡 Duration : about 1 hour 15 minutes.
🎭 26 to 30 December: “Christmas at the Theatre” Festival
A hundred artists and more than 20 shows in a dozen places in Brussels!
This must-see festival features theatre, dance, puppetry and parties for children, teens and parents.
🕐 When : December 26-30, 2025.
📍 Where : several theatres (Les Tanneurs, BRONKS, Marni, La Montagne Magique…).
🎟️ Price : approx. €10–12, free for baby shows.
👧 For whom : from 0 to 110 years old depending on the show.
🎨 We like :
- baby shows from 6 months,
- the young audience parties,
- meetings with artists after performances.
🎞️ 13 December: Les Samedis d’Anima in Flagey: “We have to save Christmas”
A special Christmas film session by the Anima festival: animated short films at a child’s level, between laughter, snow and tenderness.
Ideal for a first time in the cinema !
🕐 When : Saturday, December 13, at 12:15 p.m . and 2 p.m.
📍 Where : Flagey, Place Sainte-Croix, Ixelles.
🎟️ Price : €6 approx.
👧 For whom : 3 years old and +.
🎬 Duration : approx. 45 min.
🖼️ December 14: Happy Sunday! Kids & Family (Royal Museums of Fine Arts)
A creative Sunday with the family : a fun visit to the modern art collections, followed by a plastic workshop where young and old create their own work.
🕐 When : Sunday, December 14, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Where : Royal Museums of Fine Arts, rue de la Régence 3, Brussels.
🎟️ Price : approx. €12 / child (accompanying person free).
👧 For whom : 6 years old and +.
🎨 December theme: “Winter lights and cold colours”.
🚶 ♀️ 6 to 30 December: Walk “Delicious end-of-year traditions”
A family guided tour through the historic centre: legends of Saint Nicholas, the origin of speculoos, the secrets of the cougnous and little Christmas stories in Brussels.
With tastings and gourmet stops !
🕐 When : December 6 to 30, 2025, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
📍 Departure : Saint-Nicolas church (near the Stock Exchange).
🎟️ Price : approx. €15 / adult, €8 / child (reservation recommended).
👧 For whom : 10 years + / families.
🍪 Included: speculoos tasting and hot chocolate.
🎬 December 20 to 22: CinAir Drive-In Christmas (Tour & Taxis)
An open-air Christmas cinema, but warm in the car!
Family movies, garland décor, music and American-style snack bars.
🕐 When : December 20 to 22, 2025, screenings at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
📍 Where : Tour & Taxis car park, Avenue du Port.
🎟️ Price : approx. 25 € / car (4 people), online booking.
👧 For whom : all audiences.
🎅 2025 films (to be confirmed): The Pole Express, Home Alone, The Grinch.
🎨 All season: Exhibition “ART DECO. Style in a changing society” (BELvue)
A free and very visual exhibition around Belgian Art Deco, perfect to do on a rainy day or between two Christmas markets.
🕐 When : until January 4, 2026.
📍 Where : BELvue Museum, Place des Palais.
🎟️ Price : free for all.
👧 For whom : from 8 years old.
