Here are the top unique, limited-run family activities happening in Brussels this weekend, February 7th and 8th, 2026, perfect for kids aged 3 to 14!
See our top picks
Mini Festival 0>6
Jette
A free, focused event for younger children up to age 6 in Jette.
Creative Tales (Créa-contes)
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
A free, hands-on paper craft workshop perfect for keeping hands busy indoors.
Mini Festival 0>6
Jette
A free mini-festival perfectly curated for ages 3-6 this Saturday.
· February 7
4TALES AT THE MARKET (CONTES AU MARCHÉ)FREE : Catch some storytelling right at the market in Schaerbeek! It’s a lovely, free way to combine your Saturday shopping with some imaginative tales for the kids.It’s a unique, free activity that brings culture directly into a local, everyday setting (the market).
CREATIVE TALES (CRÉA-CONTES)FREE : Get crafty in Molenbeek with a creative workshop where kids make a colourful, cut-out paper book-mask! Perfect for a fun, hands-on indoor Saturday morning.It’s a free, creative workshop that encourages imagination through hands-on paper craft.
KIDS FESTIVAL : Check out the Kids Festival happening in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe this Saturday for a day packed with activities for all ages, potentially including older kids.A dedicated festival means a day full of varied entertainment, which should keep the broader 3-14 age range engaged.
MINI FESTIVAL 0>6FREE : A small festival specifically for the little ones up to age 6 in Jette. If you have a 3 or 4-year-old, this is a perfect, age-appropriate outing this Saturday!It's a free, dedicated mini-festival focusing on the youngest end of our target group (3-6).
· February 8
2HAPPY SUNDAY! FACE, BODY AND EMOTIONS (FR/EN) : Join the Royal Museums of Fine Arts for a family moment focusing on faces, bodies, and emotions in art. It’s a shared discovery followed by a creative activity to keep the fun going.A dedicated family workshop day at a major museum, offering an artistic and creative experience together.
THE CHILDREN'S MACHINE (LA MACHINE DES ENFANTS) : An inventor has created an extraordinary machine to bring happiness, activated by songs and dances! This interactive family show lets little ones participate, sing, and dance in a magical setting.It's a highly interactive theatre performance specifically designed to be a playful, engaging spectacle for younger children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Brussels this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are at least two confirmed free options: 'Tales at the Market (Contes au marché)' on Saturday in Schaerbeek and the 'Mini Festival 0>6' on Saturday in Jette, plus the 'Creative Tales (Créa-contes)' workshop on Saturday in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean.
Are there any art-focused activities for families?
Yes, on Sunday, February 8th, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts host 'Happy Sunday! Face, Body and Emotions (FR/EN)', which includes an artistic discovery followed by a creative activity for ages 6+.
What's happening on Saturday, February 7th, that caters to younger kids (3-5)?
For the younger ones, check out the 'Mini Festival 0>6' in Jette on Saturday, and the interactive theatre show 'The Children's Machine (La Machine des enfants)' on Sunday, which is perfect for ages 3+.
