Get ready for a busy weekend in Namur! As we near the start of March, we have a great mix of coding workshops, family-friendly art events, and some big local carnival action happening Saturday and Sunday. Check out the coding workshop on Sunday and the unique springtime craft event on Saturday afternoon.
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Free Museum Sunday
Various Museums
Nearly 190 museums across the region open their doors for free entry on Sunday.
CoderDojo Namur - Season 8, Episode 7
Le Pavillon
An excellent indoor coding workshop for kids happening Sunday afternoon.
Bonfire Gathering
Sambreville
A free, brief folklore event happening Saturday evening, suitable for toddlers and young children.
· February 28
4FREE : Celebrate the approaching spring by attending this creative workshop! Kids aged 6 to 12 will decorate flower pots to welcome the colourful season. Booking ahead is essential for this one.This is a hands-on, age-specific creative workshop running Saturday afternoon in Jambes.
: Head out to Chevetogne for a nature session focused on ponds and the creatures within them. Great for older kids who love wildlife spotting.A specific, educational nature outing scheduled for Saturday.
PREHISTORY FAMILY DAY : This is the last Saturday to enjoy the family activities focused on prehistory at the Hélécine museum. A solid indoor option for younger kids.The final Saturday of a family activity run focusing on dinosaurs/prehistory for kids 3+.
FREE : Experience a piece of local folklore at the 6026th grand bonfire in Sambreville this Saturday. This event is free and suitable for even the littlest ones.A very local, free folklore tradition happening Saturday.
· March 1
8: The seventh scheduled session for Season 8 of the popular CoderDojo where kids and teens learn to code. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon indoors learning new digital skills.This is a fantastic, focused, educational event specifically scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
FREE : Head slightly outside Namur to Dinant for their famous local Carnival. It promises joy and fun for the whole family as the official carnival season kicks off.A classic, free Sunday celebration happening just outside the city centre.
: If you need to stock up on gear for a little one, this flea market dedicated to baby items and pregnancy equipment is happening near Namur this Sunday.A highly practical event for families with very young children running on Sunday.
FREE : Take advantage of the first Sunday of the month when nearly 190 museums across French-speaking Belgium open their doors completely free of charge. Perfect for an unplanned Sunday visit.It's the first Sunday of the month, meaning potential access to many venues for free!
JAMBES FLEA MARKET (EVERY SUNDAY)FREE : Enjoy a casual Sunday morning stroll along the Meuse river banks and browse this traditional flea market. Great for finding unique treasures.A reliable Sunday activity happening right on the water in Jambes.
NASSOGNE CARNIVAL : The Nassogne Carnival wraps up this weekend! Expect lively parades and masked balls if you want a traditional carnival experience near Namur on Sunday.The final day of this regional carnival spanning the entire weekend.
CAVE EXPLORATION GUIDED VISIT : The guided tour focusing on the silence inside the cave wraps up this weekend. It’s a great subterranean adventure for the whole family if you're willing to travel slightly outside Namur.It’s the very last day for this specific cave exploration experience.
: The final day to enjoy the engaging story walk at the beautiful Château de Seneffe grounds. A perfect Sunday activity combining history and narrative for children.The last chance to catch this storytelling event on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1: Explore the history of the Cistercian abbey of Notre-Dame du Vivier through preserved archives. This exhibition concludes on March 1st, making this the last full weekend to visit.This is the last full day of this limited-run historical exhibition which closes Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Namur this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01) you can take advantage of Free Museum Sunday on March 1st, where many venues are free. Also happening Saturday is the Folklore Bonfire Gathering in Sambreville (kids 1+).
Are there any tech or coding events for kids?
Yes, the CoderDojo Namur session is running Sunday, March 1st, starting at 2:00 PM at Le Pavillon.
What is happening for younger kids (under 6)?
The Prehistory Family Day in Hélécine on Saturday has activities specifically for ages 3+ and the Bonfire Gathering in Sambreville is open to ages 1+.
