Weekendo
open now · until 21:00
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs Park De Haan
Close to the sea, the Aqua Mundo at Park De Haan gives day visitors a wave pool, a new wild-water channel, jacuzzis and an outdoor pool, plus the BALUBA play world.
What to do in West Flanders this weekend?
Local festivals, markets, concerts, exhibitions, walks and big events in West Flanders, with dates and times from the official calendars of municipalities and tourist offices.
Jean-Christophe BENOIST · CC BY 2.5Saturday 14 November
open now · until 21:00
Sunday 15 November
open now · until 21:00
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs Park De Haan
Close to the sea, the Aqua Mundo at Park De Haan gives day visitors a wave pool, a new wild-water channel, jacuzzis and an outdoor pool, plus the BALUBA play world.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
LAGO Bruges Olympia
Subtropical pool in Bruges with three slides, a wild-water channel, a wave pool and a heated outdoor pool.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
LAGO Kortrijk Weide
A large subtropical pool in Kortrijk, known for what it bills as the longest wild-water ride in the Benelux, plus a wave pool and slides.
Plopsaqua De Panne
Plopsa's water park on the coast next to Plopsaland: a wild river, tube slides, a Disco Slide and a heated outdoor pool.
Saturday 14 November — Sunday 15 November
open now · until 21:00
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs Park De Haan
Close to the sea, the Aqua Mundo at Park De Haan gives day visitors a wave pool, a new wild-water channel, jacuzzis and an outdoor pool, plus the BALUBA play world.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
LAGO Bruges Olympia
Subtropical pool in Bruges with three slides, a wild-water channel, a wave pool and a heated outdoor pool.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
LAGO Kortrijk Weide
A large subtropical pool in Kortrijk, known for what it bills as the longest wild-water ride in the Benelux, plus a wave pool and slides.
Plopsaqua De Panne
Plopsa's water park on the coast next to Plopsaland: a wild river, tube slides, a Disco Slide and a heated outdoor pool.
Saturday 14 November — Sunday 15 November
open now · until 21:00
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs Park De Haan
Close to the sea, the Aqua Mundo at Park De Haan gives day visitors a wave pool, a new wild-water channel, jacuzzis and an outdoor pool, plus the BALUBA play world.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
LAGO Bruges Olympia
Subtropical pool in Bruges with three slides, a wild-water channel, a wave pool and a heated outdoor pool.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
LAGO Kortrijk Weide
A large subtropical pool in Kortrijk, known for what it bills as the longest wild-water ride in the Benelux, plus a wave pool and slides.
Plopsaqua De Panne
Plopsa's water park on the coast next to Plopsaland: a wild river, tube slides, a Disco Slide and a heated outdoor pool.
Monday 16 November — Sunday 22 November
Bruges Christmas Markets (Wintergloed)
Two Christmas markets in the heart of Bruges, on the Markt and Simon Stevinplein, part of the Wintergloed festival, with an ice rink in King Albert I Park.
Plopsaland De Panne – Magical Christmas
The Studio 100 characters' park on the Belgian coast opens in Christmas mode from 21 November to 3 January, with an illuminated Christmas parade, new shows and a Kids New Year's Eve on 31 December.
Roeselare Christmas market
Christmas market in Roeselare — from 20 November to 3 January 2027. A Christmas village and Ferris wheel on the Stationsplein from 20 November; an ice rink, carousel and the Radio 2 Wintercafé on the Grote Markt from 4 December.
open now · until 21:00
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs Park De Haan
Close to the sea, the Aqua Mundo at Park De Haan gives day visitors a wave pool, a new wild-water channel, jacuzzis and an outdoor pool, plus the BALUBA play world.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
LAGO Bruges Olympia
Subtropical pool in Bruges with three slides, a wild-water channel, a wave pool and a heated outdoor pool.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
LAGO Kortrijk Weide
A large subtropical pool in Kortrijk, known for what it bills as the longest wild-water ride in the Benelux, plus a wave pool and slides.
Plopsaqua De Panne
Plopsa's water park on the coast next to Plopsaland: a wild river, tube slides, a Disco Slide and a heated outdoor pool.
Saturday 19 December — Sunday 3 January
Handelaarsbond Westende Bad (affiche) · © Handelaarsbond Westende Bad, met toestemmingopens Sat 26 December, 14:00
Westende Christmas market
Christmas market in Westende — from 26 December to 30 December 2026. Five days of Christmas stalls, snacks and drinks in Westende-Bad, with a winter rebus walk.
open now · until 21:00
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs Park De Haan
Close to the sea, the Aqua Mundo at Park De Haan gives day visitors a wave pool, a new wild-water channel, jacuzzis and an outdoor pool, plus the BALUBA play world.
Bruges Christmas Markets (Wintergloed)
Two Christmas markets in the heart of Bruges, on the Markt and Simon Stevinplein, part of the Wintergloed festival, with an ice rink in King Albert I Park.
Plopsaland De Panne – Magical Christmas
The Studio 100 characters' park on the Belgian coast opens in Christmas mode from 21 November to 3 January, with an illuminated Christmas parade, new shows and a Kids New Year's Eve on 31 December.
Lichtgolf light walk in Ostend
A new 3 km evening walk through Ostend past light installations, with an audio story about the city's seafaring soul.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
LAGO Bruges Olympia
Subtropical pool in Bruges with three slides, a wild-water channel, a wave pool and a heated outdoor pool.
Roeselare Christmas market
Christmas market in Roeselare — from 20 November to 3 January 2027. A Christmas village and Ferris wheel on the Stationsplein from 20 November; an ice rink, carousel and the Radio 2 Wintercafé on the Grote Markt from 4 December.
Bellewaerde Christmas
Near Ypres, the Bellewaerde theme and animal park opens in December with Santa's Village, a Magic Forest, a show, a roller-skating rink and rides with a festive twist.
Kerstmagie at Wijnendale Castle (Torhout)
Between Bruges and the coast, Wijnendale Castle hosts a Christmas theatre walk with actors and light effects: 'the Forbidden Marriage'.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
LAGO Kortrijk Weide
A large subtropical pool in Kortrijk, known for what it bills as the longest wild-water ride in the Benelux, plus a wave pool and slides.
Blankenberge Christmas market
Christmas market in Blankenberge — from 27 November to 3 January 2027. A covered ice rink, winter bar, a Christmas market of mini-chalets and a mulled-wine tower on the Koning Leopold III-plein, near the seafront and the station.
Plopsaqua De Panne
Plopsa's water park on the coast next to Plopsaland: a wild river, tube slides, a Disco Slide and a heated outdoor pool.
Oostende Christmas market
Christmas market in Oostende — from 27 November to 3 January 2027. Free entry. Chalets, winter bars, a carousel and a kiosk on the Wapenplein; a covered 600 m² ice rink on the Sint-Petrus-en-Paulusplein (€10 with skates).
Kortrijk Christmas market
Christmas market in Kortrijk — from 3 December to 3 January 2027. A village of chalets on the Grote Markt with a large Christmas tree; extra weekend stalls for gifts, decorations and regional products.
Nieuwpoort Christmas market
Christmas market in Nieuwpoort — from 11 December to 3 January 2027. A Christmas village on the Marktplein, a covered ice rink, the Chez Babette winter bar in Nieuwpoort-Bad and Santa's house (19–26 December).
De Panne Christmas market
Christmas market in De Panne — from 12 December to 3 January 2027. A Christmas village on the Markt with chalets, music and performances, food stalls and an ice rink.
Friday 11 December — Tuesday 29 December
Diksmuide Christmas market
Christmas market in Diksmuide — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. Traditional chalets on the Grote Markt: a Christmas run on Friday, a carillon concert, jazz concert and DJ party on Saturday, a sled slide and family entertainment on Sunday.
Torhout Christmas market
Christmas market in Torhout — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. Wooden chalets on the Markt run by youth groups, clubs and craftspeople; a wheelchair-accessible ice rink from 4 December to 3 January.
Oostkerke Christmas market
Christmas market in Oostkerke — 13 December 2026. Food and drink stands and local crafts (ceramics, jewellery) in the village of Oostkerke, with Christmas concerts in the church at 14:30, 15:30 and 16:30.