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Things to do with kids in Antwerp: according to Shou, 52 events over the next two weeks (2 November – 15 November).

Experience a vibrant fortnight in Antwerp with great music and theatre through events like Sonic Teens: Lézard, JOB & Friends, and Theater de Spiegel : LUMEN. Enjoy wonderful family and festival moments including The Flying Wardrobe, Book and cookie - Are you listening to stories?, and Kinderboerderij Wilrijk - Free animal moments.

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JOB & FriendsMusicJOB & FriendsSat 7 Nov · Lotto Arena · Antwerp Sonic Teens: LézardMusicSonic Teens: LézardWed 4 Nov · De Roma · Antwerp Theater de Spiegel : LUMENTheatreFreeTheater de Spiegel : LUMENSun 15 Nov · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) The Flying WardrobeTheatreThe Flying WardrobeTue 3 Nov · Fakkeltheater Kleine Fakkel · Antwerp Book and cookie - Are you listening to stories?MusicFreeBook and cookie - Are you listening to stories?Sat 14 Nov · A-bib Permeke · Antwerp Kinderboerderij Wilrijk - Free animal momentsFamilyFreeKinderboerderij Wilrijk - Free animal momentsMon 2 Nov · Kinderboerderij Wilrijk · Antwerp

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Kinderboerderij Wilrijk - Free animal momentsFamilyKinderboerderij Wilrijk - Free animal momentsAutumn holiday at Kinderboerderij Wilrijk! Looking for a fun, free trip out with children in Antwerp during the autumn holiday? Come to Kinderboerderij Wilrijk and experience the farm animals up close! There is extra much to experience at Tijdens de Herfstvakantie. Cuddle with rabbits and rodents, meet goats and sheep in the open pasture or help out during the feeding moment. An ideal family trip for children who love to discover, pet and care for animals. Whether you come for a cozy cuddling moment, want to feed animals or simply want to enjoy nature and being outdoors: at Kinderboerderij Wilrijk you will experience an animal-tastic fun day together. 📍 Kinderboerderij Wilrijk – Lievevrouwkesbosweg 20, 2610 Wilrijk 🌐 www.kinderboerderij-wilrijk.be Petting and cuddling animals? During the cuddling moment, children get acquainted with our sweet rabbits and rodents. They can calmly view the animals up close, pet them and discover more about their care and habits. A cozy and quiet moment for small and large animal lovers. Open pasture Step literally among the animals! In our open pasture, children can meet goats, sheep and other farm animals up close. Watch them graze, get acquainted calmly and enjoy a unique experience in the open air. A fun activity for families who want to experience animals and nature. Voedermoment Help you feed our farm animals? During the feeding moment, children discover how and what our animals eat. Under the guidance of our caretakers, they can help with feeding goats, sheep and chickens, among others. An interactive and educational activity where children playfully learn more about animals and their care.Mon 2 Nov · 11:00Kinderboerderij Wilrijk · AntwerpUntil 7 NovFree Buggy tour: playful birds on a tripFamilyBuggy tour: playful birds on a tripIs a museum also tailored to minis? Is playing allowed in the Red Star Line Museum? Most certainly. Toddlers and small preschoolers discover various stopping places with a guide, listen to exciting stories, gaze at boats from the deck, or draw what they would put in their suitcase. With an eye on the past and on migration today, the guide offers families an active guided tour. All senses are stimulated on this fascinating journey. They smell the smells on board the large ocean liners that brought emigrants to America and receive all kinds of do-assignments: drawing, listening, dressing up, … Practical interactive guided tour with a guide for children from 1.5 to 3 years and their companion. To maintain a fine balance, we ask that a maximum of 2 (grand)parents participate per family. maximum 15 people per group duration: 60 minutes Price for a drop-in family guided tour (access ticket + guide surcharge) adults without reduction: €20 with reduction (18 to 25 years or A-card): €16 with ICOM, Museum pass, Antwerp City Pass, Teacher card: €8 children from 1 year old: €6 from 1 year old with UITpas or A-card poverty rate: €1 children under 1 year old accompanying brothers or sisters do not have to pay Useful info We provide a place where you can safely leave buggies, but the buggy is also allowed in the museum rooms. However, leave coats and bags in the lockers and enter the museum rooms with an empty buggy. Feel free to bring a potty into the museum rooms if your toddler is busy with potty training. Along the way, you can also always quickly visit the toilet. That does not bother the guide or group. On our Upperdeck you can warm up something and there are also some highchairs at height. Feel free to bring a sandwich or fruit for your toddler. You are not allowed to eat or drink in the museum rooms. Before or after the tour you can still play on the Upperdeck. To the left of the bar you will find educational toys. There is also a play mat sized for toddlers. We have changing tables in the men's and women's toilets. The breastfeeding room is located between the toilets and the lockers. Ask for an access badge at one of our desk staff.Mon 2 Nov · 11:00Red Star Line Museum · AntwerpUntil 10 Feb 2027Free The Club of Sinterklaas: Panic in the PietendorpCinemaThe Club of Sinterklaas: Panic in the PietendorpIn the Pete Village in Spain, everyone is busy with the preparations for the annual trip to Belgium. There are more presents, chocolate letters and jute sacks this year than ever. Everything seems to go smoothly, until suddenly the staff of Sinterklaas disappears and a large number of gift sacks turns out to be missing. De Pieten immediately fear that a thief is walking around and do everything in their power to find them. Ook Pip and her Oma Tiny get caught up in the middle of the chaos. Oma Tiny brings the empty jute sacks to Spain every year with her iconic truck and gets help along the way from the Night Ninja (Camille). Terwijl Coole Piet, Dance Pete, Test Pete and the others try to find out what happened in the Pete Village, a race against time begins to get the sacks back on time. Because without those sacks, the big Sinterklaas celebration threatens to completely fail...Mon 2 Nov · 14:30Cinema Cartoon's · AntwerpUntil 5 Nov MumboCinemaMumboFriendship knows no size in this giant adventure for young viewers. During the crazy journey of Mumbo and his friends, preschoolers learn the difference between being big and feeling big. That is going to be gigantically fun.Mon 2 Nov · 11:00Cinema Cartoon's · Antwerp Iron Boy (The Corset)CinemaIron Boy (The Corset)Christophe is an 11-year-old farm boy who is bored to death on the farm of his strict father. Suddenly he starts falling over just like that, everywhere and always, even with the tractor. The solution? An orthopedic corset. But if Christophe is no longer allowed to lean over, he simply makes the entire world tilt. With a hefty dose of imagination he discovers how fun it is to turn everything upside down...Mon 2 Nov · 11:00Cinema Cartoon's · AntwerpUntil 4 Nov Monster MiaCinemaMonster MiaMia is a suspended student. She and her pet, Quentin the rat, arrive at Rotwood Academy, where she is the only human among monster classmates. Due to the hateful nature of headmaster Van Vlad she must work together with monsters to thwart his plans.Mon 2 Nov · 14:30Cinema Lumière Antwerpen

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Drop-in guided family tour 'All hands on deck!'MiscDrop-in guided family tour 'All hands on deck!'Travel along with your (grand)children and the guide following young emigrants. Your family wants to move to America, forever. Your suitcase is already ready, but is still empty. What are you taking with you? What do you all need? Is everything in the new country the same as here? With suitcase in hand, an enthusiastic tour guide takes you on a 'great journey'. During the tour, your bundle fills up with money, a travel ticket, clothes... but from time to time things also disappear. Van Warschau to America you will hear exciting stories from other young emigrant children. Active tour for families with (grand)children aged 6 to 12, accompanied by their (grand)parents, godfather/godmothers, aunts... Duration: 90 minutes + visit to the tower Interactive guided tour Maximum 2 supervisors per family, this way it stays cozy for everyone.Tue 3 Nov · 11:00Red Star Line Museum · AntwerpUntil 7 Novfrom €2 The Little Ghost LabanCinemaThe Little Ghost LabanHet kleine spookje Laban has a problem. He is afraid of the dark. Not very handy for a ghost… Fortunately, his mom, dad and tough little sister Labolina also live in castle Goodmorningsun. Or what about the little prince and princess, with whom Laban all too gladly turns the castle upside down? The friends never get bored, because there is always something funny or exciting to experience. The cutest little ghost in the world is back. In six new stories Laban floats around in his castle. Recognizable, nicely naughty and very witty! The brilliant storytelling voice of Charlotte De Bruyne sweeps all toddlers along in Laban's newest adventures. Ideal to haunt, euh... talk about afterwards. About family, friendship and being afraid, for exampleTue 3 Nov · 14:00–15:30Sint-Anna-ten-Drieënkerk · Antwerpfrom €6 The Flying WardrobeTheatreThe Flying WardrobePol Pladijs stands for the adventure of his life! The professor has made a special invention: a flying wardrobe that can not only fly, but can also travel through time. When Zodra Pol steps into the wardrobe, an incredible journey begins to other times and places full of surprising encounters. But one question remains: will Pol and his friends ever get back home? An exciting and funny adventure full of surprises, adventure and the well-known antics of our childhood friend Pol Pladijs! Puppeteers: Bervoets Marianne and Bervoets Ben Animatie in the hall: Linda Dhaene Het 57th seasonTue 3 Nov · 15:00Fakkeltheater Kleine Fakkel · AntwerpUntil 10 Feb 2027from €15

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Alpaca walk or donkey walk - Kinderboerderij WilrijkFamilyAlpaca walk or donkey walk - Kinderboerderij WilrijkAutumn holiday at the Kinderboerderij Wilrijk! Tijdens de Herstvakantie extra much to experience. An alpaca walk or donkey walk is an ideal family trip for children who love to discover, pet, and care for animals. Whether you come for the cozy walk or simply want to enjoy nature and being outdoors: at Kinderboerderij Wilrijk you will experience an amazingly fun day together. 📍 Kinderboerderij Wilrijk – Lievevrouwkesbosweg 20, Wilrijk 🌐 www.kinderboerderij-wilrijk.be Walk along with our alpacas or donkeys! During this cozy walk, children get acquainted with our alpacas in a calm way. Under supervision, we walk together along the greenery and learn more about these special animals, their character, care, and habits.Fri 6 Nov · 11:00–11:30Kinderboerderij Wilrijk · AntwerpFree Fox and Hare Save the ForestCinemaFox and Hare Save the ForestStrange things happen in the forest. Owl has suddenly disappeared, and out of nowhere a large lake has appeared. Fox and Hare are determined to figure out what is going on. While searching for their friend Owl, they meet a group of naughty rats who take them to the secret hiding place of the clever Beaver. There they discover a hidden underwater paradise! But soon they realize that things are not as they seem. Will Zullen Vos and Hare find a way out in time? Can they save the forest Finally! The very first cinema film about best friends Fox and Hare is coming! All your favorites from the popular Ketnet series play a role in this humorous film adaptation of the book of the same name by Sylvia Vanden Heede and Thé Tjong-Khing. An unmissable adventure for young and old.Fri 6 Nov · 14:00–15:10Sint-Anna-ten-Drieënkerk · Antwerpfrom €6 Book Festival: Treasure hunt 'Our Big Five'FestivalBook Festival: Treasure hunt 'Our Big Five'De Belgische Big Five have hidden in our store! Join the search, find all five animals and get a chance to win a copy of 'Onze Big Five': in search of the most iconic animals of Belgium by author Paul Cobbaert. This event is part of Festival of the Book (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sat 7 NovStandaard Boekhandel Antwerpen SchoenmarktFree Book and baby I pampering moment on Saturday I babies and parentsTheatreBook and baby I pampering moment on Saturday I babies and parentsSat 7 Nov · 10:00–11:00A-bib Merksem · AntwerpFree BabelFable - Stories in all languagesMusicBabelFable - Stories in all languagesDiscover stories in all languages in the storytelling theater. Listen first in Dutch and then in another language. Then get to work creatively. "Sat 7 Nov · 11:00–12:30A-bib Permeke · AntwerpFree Waiko Show: The Journey of PolypolusMusicWaiko Show: The Journey of PolypolusFor the second time, the heroes of Waiko land in the theater! Nova, Bibi, Otto and Ion take you on another extraterrestrial adventure full of stunning scientific experiments combined with all their most famous hits. But when everything seems to be going perfectly, it suddenly goes completely wrong... The lost alien Polypolus has lost her way to her planet. And just when she appears, the whole show threatens to turn into chaos! Our heroes do everything they can to bring her safely back home. An adventure that only succeeds with the help of the audience. Zullen Nova, Bibi, Otto and Ion succeed in their mission? And will you help them get Polypolus back to her family? Experience it yourself in this interactive show packed with famous songs, spectacular experiments and a good dose of humor.Sat 7 Nov · 13:30–17:10Theater Elckerlyc · Antwerpfrom €24.99 Festival of the Book: Jim Morianner signsFestivalFestival of the Book: Jim Morianner signsJim Morianner is coming to sign his children's book 'Jip and the Magical Garden'. An exciting and magical story about friendship and trust. For adventurers aged 9 and up. This event is part of Festival of the Book (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sat 7 Nov · 13:30–14:30Standaard Boekhandel Antwerpen QuellinstraatFree JOB & FriendsMusicJOB & FriendsAfter three sold-out shows on November 9, 2025, in Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen, JOB, better known as Dutchtuber, is now preparing for the biggest stage of his career. On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the 26-year-old Dutch internet star returns to Belgium with his brand new live show: ‘JOB & Friends’, but this time in the Lotto Arena. Even in the Netherlands, where his success story began, JOB had never played such a large show of his own. ‘JOB & Friends’ promises a spectacular, interactive show full of humor, music, and surprises - this time in the company of some famous friends from the online and musical world. ‘JOB & Friends’ will be a real feel-good experience where young (and older) fans can experience both JOB and their other favorite online heroes up close. What started as a hobby of a fourteen-year-old in his bedroom in the Netherlands grew into a true phenomenon. JOB has been building his YouTube career for years and quickly became famous for his tutorials around games like Roblox and Minecraft, but also for various challenges that especially appeal to young people. Last year alone, he dropped more than 500 videos, good for over 300 million views and seven times in YouTube Trending. Since 2024, he has also been focusing on music: his debut single ‘Nostalgie’ was streamed millions of times, successors such as ‘Per Ongeluk Verliefd’, ‘Perfecte Plaatje’, ‘Sterrenbeeld’, and ‘Zwembad’ confirmed his talent. Job shows that he can also reach a new audience as an artist. Ten years after the start of his online adventures, JOB is in Antwerp on the largest stage of his career to date with his own show - something he says he “Never dared to dream”. That his biggest show to date is taking place not in the Netherlands, but in Belgium, makes it all the more special for him.Sat 7 Nov · 15:00–16:30Lotto Arena · Antwerp Maya Show: Picnic TogetherTheatreMaya Show: Picnic TogetherJoin us on a cheerful picnic adventure with Maya, Willy, Flip and the mischievous ants Arnie & Barney. Wanneer Emilie falls asleep, her garden shed turns into a life-sized insect hotel full of flowers, music and buzzing Maya friends. Together they discover that working together makes everything more beautiful. A warm, interactive family performance full of humor, music and love for nature. Will you come picnic with us?Sun 8 Nov · 13:30–16:50Theater Elckerlyc · Antwerpfrom €19.99 HOFNAR | Sculpt and paint your own Christmas ornament | 8-12 yearsFestivalHOFNAR | Sculpt and paint your own Christmas ornament | 8-12 yearsLet your creativity run free during this cozy afternoon session. In a small group, we will sculpt and paint to create unique, handmade Christmas ornaments.Sun 8 Nov · 14:00–16:00Kasteel Hof De Bist · Antwerp

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Meeting goats, sheep and alpacas in the open pasture – Kinderboerderij WilrijkFamilyMeeting goats, sheep and alpacas in the open pasture – Kinderboerderij WilrijkAutumn holiday at the Kinderboerderij Wilrijk! During the autumn holiday, there is extra much to experience. Meeting goats, sheep, and alpacas is an ideal family trip for children who love to discover, pet, and care for animals. Whether you come for the cozy cuddling moment or simply want to enjoy the animals and being outdoors: at Kinderboerderij Wilrijk you will experience an amazingly fun day together. 📍 Kinderboerderij Wilrijk – Lievevrouwkesbosweg 20, Wilrijk 🌐 www.kinderboerderij-wilrijk.be Step literally among the animals! In our open meadow, children can meet goats, sheep, and other farm animals up close. Watch them graze, quietly make acquaintance, and enjoy a unique outdoor experience. A fun activity for families who want to experience animals and nature.Wed 4 Nov · 11:00–11:30Kinderboerderij Wilrijk · AntwerpFree Installation GamebeestTheatreInstallation GamebeestA game lab for children from 6 to 12 years old full of animals, nature and magical beasts.Wed 4 Nov · 11:00A-bib Luchtbal · AntwerpUntil 5 NovFree Little LampCinemaLittle LampLampje lives with her father Augustus in the lighthouse. Every evening he sends her upstairs to turn on the light. On a stormy day everything goes wrong: the matches are gone, the fire stays out and a large ship smashes to pieces against the rocks. Lampje is placed out of home and has to go work in the infamous Zwarte Huis. And there, as everyone knows, lives a monster. Super atmospheric film adaptation of the award-winning book by Annet Schaap, which rapidly grew into a worldwide classic. In the magical story about the friendship between a courageous sailor child and a merman boy, everyone is special. The unique costumes, dark visual effects and compelling music are a feast for fans of Tim Burton, Lemony Snicket and... Lampje herself of course!Wed 4 Nov · 14:00–15:30Sint-Anna-ten-Drieënkerk · Antwerpfrom €6 Storytelling festivalMusicStorytelling festivalIn the cozy corners of the Community Garden and the Oasis of the Geelhandplaats we are organizing for the first time a Vertelfestival on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 2 PM to 9 PM. Everyone is welcome. It is free. Throughout the day there are storytelling sessions for all ages. We start for the very little ones and the children. Afterwards, it is the turn of the youth. We finish for the adults. 2 PM Heder - Story box - experiential stories for children < 9 years 3:30 PM Cuddle thief - crafting around 'emotions' with Saloua > 1 year 3 PM to 6 PM Continuous stories by storytellers and readers > 6 years - by Greet, Diane, Bart, Kathleen, Laura, ... From 3 PM: Serge Baeken: - draws your portrait 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Zine Salon - make your own booklet with Cil > 15 years 4 PM - 6 PM: Hawa's cards - tell your story > 16 years 5 PM Fikry El Azzouzi - Slam Poetry and novels > 15 years 6 PM to 9 PM - stories for adults Alternating by Vertelkat and Vitalski with at 7:30 PM Louai Hashem - stories from his show 'Is it much further' Afraid of the cold? There is hot chocolate, tea, and coffee Soup with bread There are also blankets. Locatie Geelhandplaats, entrance via nos. 30 and 35, 2060 AntwerpWed 4 Nov · 14:00–21:00Geelhandplaats · Antwerp Reading Fun – reading hoursMusicReading Fun – reading hours4+ | Are you also coming to our free Leeslekker reading hours? Listen to the most beautiful stories between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Every Wednesday at 2:30 PM and every Saturday at 11 AM, from September through June. See you then!Wed 4 Nov · 14:30A-bib Bist · AntwerpUntil 25 NovFree+1 more date Sonic Teens: LézardMusicSonic Teens: LézardDo you have teenagers at home, but would rather not let them loose on a festival site just yet? During the school holidays, De Roma presents Sonic Teens – concerts tailored to young people aged 13 to 18. With Sonic Teens, we create the perfect first concert experience: an early evening show in a safe, manageable setting, fully designed for young music lovers. No late-night crowds, no overwhelming masses – just the magic of live music, shared with peers. No parents in the venue, but with the trusted support of De Roma.LézardWith a dazzling mix of post-punk, disco, glam rock, new wave and electroclash, Lézard positions itself on that fault line between comedy and tragedy – songs that unfold like a comedic theatre piece and the cacophony behind the scenes. The hysterical chemistry between Neil Claes and Myrthe Asta spreads everywhere and creates a brand-new dance that they themselves don’t even know the name of. The backbone of Lézard’s witty funk‑punk consists of Andreas Duchi (bass) and Roel Delplancke (drums). And finally, Viktor De Greef, equipped with an arsenal of wriggling synthesizers that threaten to derail the game plan at any moment. Their debut album Que Se Passe‑t‑il is a diorama in which heartbreakers, voyeurs, escapists and dreamers blend together beneath a shattered disco ball. Lézard desperately points the camera at itself: what on earth is going on with this big blue rock?Wed 4 Nov · 17:00–19:00De Roma · Antwerp Sonic Kids/TeensFestivalSonic Kids/TeensartistsLiesa Van der Aa “Like a snail on a razor’s edge.” That’s how a friend of Liesa Van der Aa described her new album, Caramel—as softness that wraps itself around sharp edges, yet never lets itself be cut. A fitting image, because with Caramel, Liesa presents her most personal work to date. Lucky Fonz III Lucky Fonz III, one of the Netherlands’ most beloved singers and songwriters, known for hits such as “Ik heb een meisje,” “Linde met een E,” and “Kwantumwetenschapper,” has also made a name for himself in recent years as a unique theater artist. In 2024, his debut novel Van de goden vervuld was published. In March 2026, his new album De zachte krachten was released.Wed 4 Nov · 17:00hetpaleis · AntwerpUntil 8 Apr 2027 Space CadetCinemaSpace CadetRobot has only one goal in life: to raise the brilliant Celeste. When the young astronaut leaves on a space voyage, Robot stays behind alone. But the beautiful memories of Robot help Céleste during her exciting expedition. The film debut of multi-talent Kid Koala is a dreamy fantasy without dialogues. The DJ based it on his own popular graphic novel, and involved quite a few talented musicians in the soundtrack. The result is a melancholic and touching adventure about memories and family ties.Thu 5 Nov · 14:00–15:30Sint-Anna-ten-Drieënkerk · Antwerpfrom €6

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Tomorrow is sleeping onceTheatreTomorrow is sleeping onceAm I having a birthday? Tomorrow. Tomorrow? Tomorrow. When is tomorrow? Morgen is één keer slapen. A toddler performance by Klein Drama about turning just not quite 4... but almost! About a gift that may not be opened yet... but almost!Wed 11 Nov · 14:00–16:45Fakkeltheater Rode Zaal · Antwerpfrom €13 Book and cookie - Are you listening to stories?MusicBook and cookie - Are you listening to stories?Dive into a book and bite into a tasty cookie. 14/11 and 28/11 stories about reading aloud. About letter factories and letter thieves. About bookworms and storytellers. True read-aloud stars and story-inventors.Sat 14 Nov · 11:00A-bib Permeke · AntwerpUntil 28 NovFree BOX WorkshopMusicBOX WorkshopAtelier BOX: Discover the museum in a brand-new way during this creative workshop: come remodel our halls! With cardboard boxes, you create your own spaces, corridors, and constructions, among the works of art by famous artists. Shape your own space and make something unique! We take inspiration from the temporary exhibition Philip Aguirre y Otegui. Meeting point in room Het Kwaad, on the 2nd floor.Sun 15 Nov · 10:00–18:00Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)Free Family Day | cake - Arts Day for ChildrenTheatreFamily Day | cake - Arts Day for Children"Family day | cake Experiencing stories together This family day is a warm wandering through stories with cake. Experience, make, and read together. EXPERIENCE Where is the cake? is a playful storytelling inspired by the book of the same name by Thé Tjong-Khing. Everyone seems to be looking for the same piece of happiness. A performance full of small secrets, soft voices, and crumbs of wonder. at 11:00 AM and at 2:00 PM, for everyone from 4 years old Performance and concept: Toon Acke and Fiene Zasada MAKE Make a cake yourself. Stack and invent. Can a block be a cake? And a pearl a cherry? Caution: do not eat. There is also real cake for the hunger. continuously from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for everyone from 2 to 102 READ We select the most beautiful stories by Thé Tjong-Khing and other tasty books for you. Read and borrow. This family day is free. Please take the minimum age into account for the performance. There is a maximum capacity of 50 people for the performance. So come on time if you want to be sure of a spot. This activity takes place within the framework of Arts Day for Children.Sun 15 Nov · 10:00–16:00A-bib Permeke · AntwerpFree Arts Day for Children Family Tour With Captain Massimo on cargo huntFamilyArts Day for Children Family Tour With Captain Massimo on cargo huntAhoy, sailors! Go on an adventure together with Captain MASsimo in the exhibition 'Cargo'. His ship is not complete: several parts are missing. Will you help him search and restore his ship? Through play, the children discover the port and are introduced to all kinds of freight and loads. Along the way, they learn a sailor's song and experience an adventurous journey of discovery. When: from 10 to 11 AMSun 15 Nov · 10:00–11:00MAS|Museum aan de Stroom · AntwerpFree Theater de Spiegel : LUMENTheatreTheater de Spiegel : LUMENFor the very youngest, there are the performances of Theater de Spiegel at Art Day for Children. With a brand new show, they take you on a journey that bathes you in light. The works of art radiate, come to life and truly step into the light in this unique experience. For children aged 0-3 years and their families. Performances at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. You need to reserve a free ticket for this performanceSun 15 Nov · 10:30–17:00Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)Free MuhkaDEE: Toddler TourFamilyMuhkaDEE: Toddler TourToddlers explore the museum at their own pace and with all their senses: touching, listening and moving, surrounded by art. Together with an adult, they set off on a playful journey of discovery during this extra summer session of the monthly Toddler Tour. Guided tour With their grasping fingers, eager mouths and curious gaze, toddlers do not always find museums easy. That is why Muhka developed a guided tour especially for them. Together with a guide, you and your toddler explore the artworks. Touch, listen, smell or move along with the art. This Toddler Tour responds to the exhibitions currently on view and offers a sensory introduction to contemporary art. This guided tour is designed for children aged 2 to 4. Toddlers take part with an accompanying adult. We ask you to respect the age indication so that every child has enough space to discover. Practical information Time: 11:15–12:15 Language: Dutch Meeting point: Muhka front desk Price: €8 per person, excluding booking fee. This applies to both toddlers and accompanying adults; guidance and museum admission are included. Capacity: maximum 8 toddlers, each with 1 accompanying adult Tickets: Buy your ticket With a buggy: pushchairs and buggies are permitted in the museum. Changing tables can be found in the toilets on the ground floor and the fourth floor. View the programme for the exhibitions on view at Muhka at that time. Questions? Email reservations.Sun 15 Nov · 11:15M HKA - Museum of Contemporary Art AntwerpUntil 14 Feb 2027from €8 Arts day for children Introductory workshop Make your own Qilin!FamilyArts day for children Introductory workshop Make your own Qilin!De Qilin is a mythical creature from Chinese mythology. You can recognize him by his horn. \During this workshop you will get to know this special animal and get to work yourself with paper and cardboard to design your own Qilin. Cutting, gluing and above all plenty of imagination: anything goes! Without reservation: you can join at any timeSun 15 Nov · 13:00–16:30MAS|Museum aan de Stroom · AntwerpFree Arts day for children: Drawing together in the 'Martial Arts' exhibitionExhibitionArts day for children: Drawing together in the 'Martial Arts' exhibitionGo on a short and surprising drawing tour together through the expo 'Martial Arts'. Be inspired by powerful postures, movements, and stories. Look closely, discover new details, and then make everything your own through drawing. Because those who draw, look differently and suddenly see much more! The drawing tour is guided by Listen to Your Art. Children and adults draw together and put their own creative spin on what they discover in the expo. When: between 1:30 and 2 PM between 2:30 and 3 PM between 3:30 and 4 PM between 4:30 and 5 PM Reservations are not necessary. There is room for about 15 people per tour. Want to be sure of a spot? Then arrive on time.Sun 15 Nov · 13:30–17:00MAS|Museum aan de Stroom · AntwerpFree destructureMusicdestructureHooray! Another party! So much to celebrate! But also busy busy busy… Who actually has time for all those parties? And do we really need them all? Or do we just need a party-free year? That's a good idea! Suppose your parents, grandparents, teachers, or educators sign a contract that forces you to celebrate all the parties of a whole year in one hour. What did you say? One day? No, one hour! One hour? That's impossible!? confetti is a playful and festive performance for everyone who is eight or has ever been eight. About always being busy, making mistakes, family, grief, and comfort. A linguistic and visual search by makers Ellis Meeusen, Aline Nuyens and Sander Salden for the sense and nonsense of our traditions, carried by a sparkling sound design full of party sounds. A glittering happening you don't want to miss. A plea for traditions in which connection is once again central. Before or after the performance, we organize a creative workshop in which you can participate for free with the whole family. In the context of Art Day for Children 2026.Sun 15 Nov · 14:00–15:00Schouwburg Noord · Antwerpfrom €2 Arts day for children: Martial Arts Family TourExhibitionArts day for children: Martial Arts Family TourDuring the family tour, you dive into the world of martial arts together with a guide. From kung fu and karate to capoeira and fencing: after the tour you will know all about it! You get the chance to test various training equipment yourself, do a meditation exercise together, and discover the stories, traditions, and power behind these global martial arts through fun assignments.Sun 15 Nov · 14:00–15:00MAS|Museum aan de Stroom · Antwerpfrom €2.50 Storytelling Concert 'The stolen spell'MusicStorytelling Concert 'The stolen spell'Do you help the orchestra unmask the thief? Wonderful narrative concert for everyone from 6 years old. Imagine: a mighty wizard loses his most important spell... to a mean thief! Without that spell, everything is in disarray. Do you dare to join us in search of the culprit? During this exciting narrative concert, the symphonic youth orchestra 1.0 under the direction of conductor Yanou Vanermen brings the well-known book 'The Stolen Spell' by Ina de Man to life. Together with the narrator NAME, we dive into the magical world of Shardhaven, full of strange creatures and powerful spells. The balance in this world has been disturbed by the theft of a magical book. Max and his best friend Jonas are the only ones who can retrieve the book. With the help of a stubborn garden gnome, they embark on an exciting quest full of dangers, puzzles, and unexpected magical transformations. Will they manage to save Shardhaven before it is too late? Help unmask the thief and let yourself be carried away by the color splendor of this swirling symphonic youth orchestra! 🎵 For whom: For all young (and old) sleuths, bookworms, and music lovers! Convinced? Then quickly book your tickets here :-). That way, you and your family are guaranteed a spot because a lot of tickets have already gone out. Hopefully see you then!Sun 15 Nov · 14:30–17:30De Singel · Antwerpfrom €6

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