Weekendo
Winter Evenings at Bokrijk
Between Christmas and New Year, Bokrijk Open-Air Museum lights up for five evenings of storytelling, group singing and an old-fashioned funfair.
What to do in Genk this weekend?
Genk lies in the tourist area Limburg Kempen, in Limburg. Here is what's on in Genk and nearby: local festivals, markets, concerts, exhibitions, walks and places open all year, with dates and times from official calendars.
Paul Hermans · CC BY-SA 4.0Saturday 14 November
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Sunday 15 November
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Saturday 14 November — Sunday 15 November
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Saturday 14 November — Sunday 15 November
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Monday 16 November — Sunday 22 November
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Saturday 19 December — Sunday 3 January
Genk Christmas market
Christmas market in Genk — from 4 December to 3 January 2027. A city-centre winter event: ice rink and chalets on the Fruitmarkt, a winter village on the Stadsplein and Santa's house.
Nearby, in the Limburg Kempen
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs De Vossemeren
The subtropical pool complex at De Vossemeren in Lommel also welcomes day visitors, with a wave pool, wild-water channel, slides and a heated outdoor pool.
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs Erperheide
In Peer, the Erperheide Aqua Mundo welcomes day visitors with a Water Playhouse, wave pool and wild-water channel, and can be combined with the BALUBA indoor play world.
Snow Valley Peer indoor ski slopes
Covered slopes on real snow in Belgian Limburg, open daily from 10 am (9 am at weekends) to 10 pm, with gear for hire by the hour.
Hamont-Achel Christmas market
Christmas market in Hamont-Achel — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. In the courtyard of the Achelse Kluis abbey: crafts, live music, children's activities, Santa and Achel beer.
Lommel Christmas market
Christmas market in Lommel — 12 December, 13 December, 19 December and 20 December 2026. Free entry. A Christmas village of wooden chalets run by local associations and hobbyists: handmade gifts, decorations and treats.
hours not confirmed yet
Leopoldsburg Christmas market
Christmas market in Leopoldsburg — 13 December 2026. A Christmas market in the town centre on an end-of-year shopping Sunday.
opens Sat 19 December, 17:00
Koersel Christmas market
Christmas market in Koersel — from 19 December to 20 December 2026. Free entry. A two-day Christmas village in Koersel centre: stalls, live performances, fairground rides and Santa's chalet; après-ski theme on Saturday evening.
Open all year, within 20 km
Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
A covered amusement park for little ones with 25 rides and the Studio 100 characters, open all winter and every day during the Christmas holidays.
Aqua Garden – Terhills Resort by Center Parcs
On the edge of Hoge Kempen National Park, the Aqua Garden at Terhills Resort offers day visitors an infinity pool and a children's pool at modest prices.
open now · until 22:00
Snow Valley Peer indoor ski slopes
Covered slopes on real snow in Belgian Limburg, open daily from 10 am (9 am at weekends) to 10 pm, with gear for hire by the hour.
open now · until 20:00
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs Erperheide
In Peer, the Erperheide Aqua Mundo welcomes day visitors with a Water Playhouse, wave pool and wild-water channel, and can be combined with the BALUBA indoor play world.
Without a car
Nearest station: Genk, about 1 min on foot.