Last updated: December 01, 2024
Plan your festive outings in Wilrijk with our complete event guide. We have collected all winter activities and festivities for you to optimally enjoy the cozy December atmosphere in our municipality.
In Wilrijk's historic center, you'll find the traditional Christmas market at the Bist square, surrounded by atmospheric lighting and decorations. Visitors can enjoy local specialties at various stalls, while the District House serves as a picturesque backdrop. From the center, you can easily walk to the Valaar park, where winter activities are organized, and the nearby shopping center that's festively decorated for the season.
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Light installations and animal sculptures in a winter wonderland
Pairi Daiza transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland with over 70 stunning installations, including giant animals. The centuries-old trees, paths, and buildings are adorned with millions of LED lights and hundreds of lanterns.
Where: Brugelette | More Info: Pairi Daiza Zoo Lights
Unique combination of light, fire, and festive activities in a historical setting.
Winterlicht at Bokrijk offers five winter evenings with enchanting performances, dancing installations, and nostalgic attractions. The open-air museum is fully focused on light, fire, and festivities.
Where: Bokrijk | More Info: Winter Light Bokrijk
Ice rink and Ferris wheel in the historic center
The Antwerp Christmas Market is one of the largest Christmas markets in Belgium, located on various squares in the historic center. You'll find cozy stalls with festive items, stands offering mulled wine and snacks, and activities for children like an ice rink.
Where: Antwerp | More Info: Antwerp Christmas Market
Unique artisans and cozy brasserie ‘Rudolf’.
The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event in the heart of Leuven, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy a wide range of Christmas-related activities, including artisans, delicious food, and cozy brasseries.
Where: Leuven | More Info: Leuven Christmas Market
Unique combination of Christmas market and cultural activities.
Winter Wonders Brussel offers a variety of activities, including one of the world's most beloved Christmas markets and diverse events that make Brussels a lively and cultural destination.
Where: Brussels | More Info: Winter Wonders Brussels
Cozy Grand Café and amazing ice rink.
Winterland Hasselt offers a cozy and surprising experience with many hotspots, delicious food and drink. It is the perfect outing for young and old on the Kolonel Dusartplein in Hasselt.
Where: Hasselt | More Info: Winterland Hasselt
Unique by performing classical Christmas carols in historic churches.
Currende presents a series of Christmas concerts in various churches in Flanders, featuring a program of classical Christmas carols and masses from the Renaissance.
Where: Leuven | More Info: Christmas Concerts in the Cathedral
Fifteen-minute fireworks display with a matching soundtrack.
The fireworks over the Schelde are a traditional New Year's celebration where hundreds of rockets are shot into the air to a matching soundtrack. Viewers can watch the fireworks live at the Scheldekaaien Zuid and Linkeroever, with the Antwerp skyline as the backdrop.
Where: Antwerp | More Info: End of Year Fireworks