Weekendo
Luminara light festival at Merksplas Colony
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.
What to do in Merksplas this weekend?
Merksplas lies in the tourist area Antwerp Kempen, in Antwerp Province. Here is what's on in Merksplas and nearby: local festivals, markets, concerts, exhibitions, walks and places open all year, with dates and times from official calendars.
Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 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
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Friday 27 November — Tuesday 29 December
Nearby, in the Antwerp Kempen
Bobbejaanland Wintert
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.
Kerstmagie at de Merode Castle (Westerlo)
An hour-long Christmas theatre walk through de Merode Castle, with live actors, light effects and a brand-new tale, 'Kerstmagie en de Dromenvanger'.
Lier Christmas market
Christmas market in Lier — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. More than 100 stalls on three squares, live music and Christmas brass bands; a free 'Sacred Garden' light trail in the city park on 11–12 December.
Geel Christmas market
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.
Turnhout Christmas market
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
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.
Herentals Christmas market
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.
Without a car
Nearest station: Turnhout, about 7.1 km away — then bus or taxi.