What to do in Lier this weekend?

Lier lies in the tourist area Antwerp Kempen, in Antwerp Province. Here is what's on in Lier and nearby: local festivals, markets, concerts, exhibitions, walks and places open all year, with dates and times from official calendars.

For kids If it rains Free entry

Saturday 14 November

Nothing planned in this period yet.

Nearby, in the Antwerp Kempen

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FrDr · CC BY-SA 4.0opens Fri 27 November, 17:00

Luminara light festival at Merksplas Colony

Merksplas, Belgium 27 November – 6 December

A one-to-one-and-a-half-hour light walk across the historic site of Merksplas Colony in the Antwerp Kempen, in late November and early December.

Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0opens Sat 5 December, 11:00

Bobbejaanland Wintert

Kasterlee, Belgium 5 December – 3 January

In winter the park in Lichtaart lights up: a Christmas village, the lake turned into an ice rink, the Land of Fire & Ice zone and big rides such as Fury and Typhoon.

Seppecool10 · CC BY-SA 4.0hours not confirmed yet

Kerstmagie at de Merode Castle (Westerlo)

Westerlo, Belgium 5 December – 28 December

An hour-long Christmas theatre walk through de Merode Castle, with live actors, light effects and a brand-new tale, 'Kerstmagie en de Dromenvanger'.

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Gelenaar · CC BY-SA 4.0opens Fri 11 December, 17:00

Geel Christmas market

Geel, Belgium 11 December – 20 December

Christmas market in Geel — from 11 December to 20 December 2026. Two weekends on the Markt: wooden chalets, a nativity scene, a mirror-tent bar, a carousel and photos with Santa.

Sneeuwvlakte · CC BY-SA 4.0hours not confirmed yet

Turnhout Christmas market

Turnhout, Belgium 11 December – 3 January

Christmas market in Turnhout — from 11 December to 3 January 2027. A Christmas square on the Grote Markt: roller rink, Winter Garden, food and drink chalets, performances and children's entertainment (Winter in Turnhout).

opens Sat 12 December, 11:00

Mol Christmas market

Mol, Belgium 12 December – 20 December

Christmas market in Mol — 12 December, 13 December, 19 December and 20 December 2026. Two weekends: chalets run by local associations and about 20 stalls for makers and charities; shops open on both Sundays.

G.Lanting · CC BY 3.0opens Sun 13 December, 14:00

Herentals Christmas market

Herentals, Belgium 13 December

Christmas market in Herentals — 13 December 2026. A one-day market on the Grote Markt with stalls by local associations and charities, part of the Winterlicht programme.