Get ready for a jam-packed weekend in Lille! The Foire de Printemps kicks off Saturday with special deals, and we have a final chance to catch the fantastic Cirque Arlette Gruss. Don't miss the Easter fun with a big chocolate hunt planned for Saturday!
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Windows That Speak - 25th Edition
City-wide
A free, open-air art walk perfect for a Saturday morning stroll.
Grimm: The Musical
L'Aéronef
A large-scale indoor musical based on classic fairy tales for Saturday.
LAEP Play Spaces Open
Various (Check Familudo)
Free, supervised indoor play sessions dedicated to children under 6 on Saturday.
· April 4
5: Time for a big chocolate quest in the city center! Remember to bring your own basket for this fun-focused hunt.It's a prime Easter weekend activity happening Saturday in the heart of the city.
: Take a unique tour of Lille's monuments by running the 5km, 10km, or the main Urban Trail. There will be concerts and activities around Place de la République.It's a major Saturday event offering a unique, active way to see the city.
CARD BRADERY - LILLE CARD SHOWFREE : A perfect Saturday spot if your kids collect trading cards like Pokémon or Magic. Come buy, trade, and sell with other enthusiasts.A unique gathering focused on collectibles that interests many older kids and teens.
FREE : Explore the city center and suburbs as an open-air art gallery! This festival turns building facades into poetic and surprising visual installations.A completely free, self-paced cultural activity perfect for getting fresh air.
: A grand spectacle bringing the famous Grimm fairy tales to life through song and performance.A large-scale musical adaptation of classic tales makes for a great Saturday indoor option.
· April 5
7: This is your absolute last chance to see the spectacular 'Parenthèse' show before it leaves! Expect incredible aerial acrobatics, clowns, and live music.This is the final day of performances in the region.
FÉVRIER BLANC CHARITY RUNS AND EGG HUNT : Support a good cause by running or cheering on runners at Parc du Héron, followed by a fun egg hunt right after the races finish.It combines physical activity with an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning.
: Catch the very last day of the 13th edition of this contemporary dance festival that has been running across the region.It's the final opportunity to catch performances from this major regional festival.
: Catch the legendary Swiss children's artist Henri Dès performing live near Lille on Sunday.Henri Dès is a major figure in French-language family entertainment, making this a special outing.
MUBA FAMILY DAY : A dedicated family event taking place at the MUba museum in Tourcoing on Sunday.A specific family programming slot at a major art venue.
CITY MODELS EXHIBITION AT THE FINE ARTS MUSEUM : Travel back in time by viewing large-scale relief models showing how cities in Northern France used to look. This can be a free visit if April 5th is the first Sunday of the month!The potential for a free cultural visit to a major landmark on Sunday makes this highly appealing.
YOUTH PUBLIC ANIMATION: 4 SENSES : There is a specific event programmed for young audiences in Roubaix on Sunday, focusing on the '4 Senses'.It's a dedicated event for younger audiences happening on Sunday outside the immediate Lille center.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: The big spring fair is back at Champ de Mars! Head down Saturday for the official inauguration and check out the rides and treats. Great deals are running today only for the opening.It's the official opening day with special promotions, making it the best time to visit.
: An immersive projection experience bringing the classic La Fontaine Fables to life in a modern, digital way.Offers a high-tech, engaging way for kids to interact with classic literature this Saturday.
FREE : If you have little ones (under 6), check out one of the many free LAEPs open on Saturday, like Ludothèque Familudo, for supervised play and parent cafés.This provides an excellent, mostly free, social indoor option specifically for the under-6 demographic on Saturday.
: Visit the LaM museum in Villeneuve d'Ascq to see the major exhibition focusing on Vassily Kandinsky and his relationship with images.A high-quality cultural outing where children under 18 enter for free on Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Lille this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) the best free option is the 'Windows That Speak' open-air art festival, which runs continuously. Additionally, check if the Palais des Beaux-Arts offers its usual free entry on the first Sunday of the month (April 5th).
Are there any Easter activities this weekend?
Yes! Look for the 'Lille Easter Egg Hunt' on Saturday, April 4th in Lille-Centre, and the 'Février Blanc Charity Runs' on Sunday, April 5th in Villeneuve D'Ascq, which includes an egg hunt afterward.
What's happening for older kids/teens?
Teens might enjoy browsing and trading at the 'Card Bradery - Lille Card Show' on Saturday, or checking out the closing day of the contemporary dance 'Le Grand Bain Festival' on Sunday.
