Weekendo
Kerstmagie at Laarne Castle
In a moated castle near Ghent, a Christmas theatre walk with actors and light effects tells the story of 'the Frozen Heart'.
What to do in Laarne this weekend?
Laarne lies in the tourist area Scheldt and Dender valleys (Scheldeland), in East Flanders. Here is what's on in Laarne and nearby: local festivals, markets, concerts, exhibitions, walks and places open all year, with dates and times from official calendars.
Gordito1869 · CC BY 3.0Saturday 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
Nearby, in the Scheldt and Dender valleys
Dendermonde Christmas market
Christmas market in Dendermonde — from 10 December to 27 December 2026. Free entry. Wooden chalets around a large ice rink and a 12-metre tower bar: crafts, regional products, food and drink.
Aalst Christmas market
Christmas market in Aalst — from 11 December to 3 January 2027. A food village on the Grote Markt and about 12 non-food chalets on the Hopmarkt, during the [OVER]WINTEREN festival.
hours not confirmed yet
Ninove Christmas market
Christmas market in Ninove — from 17 December to 20 December 2026.
Open all year, within 20 km
LAGO Ghent Rozebroeken
Subtropical pool in Ghent with slides, waves, a wild-water channel and a heated outdoor pool, on the edge of Rozebroeken park.
Kristallijn ice rink, Ghent
Ghent's indoor ice rink, open to the public every day, with skate hire included in the ticket.
Without a car
Nearest station: Wetteren, about 4.5 km away — then bus or taxi.