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Things to do with kids in Ghent
👨👩👧 21 events in 2 weeks
Things to do with kids in Ghent: according to Shou, 21 events over the next two weeks (1 November – 14 November).
Brighten the next two weeks in Ghent with twenty one vibrant family outings that feature nine cinema screenings, four festivals, three theatre shows, and more. Little ones can enjoy exciting performances like Yugly, Mumbo, Iron Boy, and Monster Mia. Dive into this rich mix of music and family fun to create unforgettable memories together.
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CinemaYuglyMon 2 Nov · Cinema Sphinx · Ghent
CinemaMumboMon 2 Nov · Studio Skoop · Ghent
CinemaIron Boy (The Corset)Sun 1 Nov · Studio Skoop · Ghent
CinemaYuglyTue 3 Nov · Studio Skoop · Ghent
CinemaMonster MiaMon 2 Nov · Studio Skoop · Ghent
CinemaThe Club of Sinterklaas: Panic in the PietendorpMon 2 Nov · Studio Skoop · Ghent🗓️Today2 in 2 weeks
FamilyFactsEscape reality and dive into the wondrous universe of FACTS, Your Belgian Comic Con! If you are a fan of films, series, video games, board games, cosplay, superheroes, anime and other pop culture phenomena, then you do not want to miss this two-day fandom festival.Sun 1 NovFlanders Expo · Ghent
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...Sun 1 Nov · 11:00Studio Skoop · GhentUntil 4 Nov
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FamilyAutumn camp (6-16 years)On songwriting camp with Mais Quelle Chanson. 2 to 6 NOV '26 - in de BroederijMon 2 Nov · 10:00Handelsbeurs Concertzaal · Ghent
CinemaYuglyMeet Yugly, the ugliest dog in the world... and in a strange way also the cutest. Yugly dreams of doing something that seems impossible: participating in the famous Beste Showhond Gala. Against all expectations and despite every obstacle, Yugly is determined to prove that every dog deserves a chance. Secretly he hopes that along the way he will also find what he desires most: a forever family.Mon 2 Nov · 11:00Cinema Sphinx · GhentUntil 3 Nov
CinemaMumboFriendship 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 · 11:00Studio Skoop · Ghent
CinemaMonster 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 · 11:00Studio Skoop · Ghent
CinemaThe 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 · 14:30Studio Skoop · GhentUntil 5 Nov
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FestivalBook Festival: Visit from 'The knight without buttocks'On Saturday 7 November we will receive a visit from the one and only 'De ridder zonder billen'! This is your chance to meet the famous children's book character, known from the picture books of Levina Van Teunenbroek.
This event is part of Festival of the Book (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sat 7 Nov · 10:00–12:00Standaard Boekhandel Gent Kouter · GhentFree
FestivalBook Festival: Ellen Jansegers reads aloud and draws from 'Sil, superstil'Sil is a silent superhero. A hero who does not save with biceps, speed, or noise, but with attention, listening power, and sensitivity. In a city full of screaming, busy heroes, Sil meets a wind spirit who, just like him, whispers instead of shouting. Their encounter teaches Sil that strength can also lie in silence, intuition, and empathy.
If you would like to listen and watch along, reserve your seat now via sb.gentdoknoord@standaardboekhandel.be or 09/224.11.43 (admission free but seats limited).
This event is part of Feest van het Boek (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sat 7 Nov · 11:00–12:00Standaard Boekhandel Gent Dok Noord · GhentFree
FestivalBook Festival: Read-aloud session HöngryAre you also such a fan of the healthy main characters in the Höngry books? On November 8, Bieke Biesbrouck is coming to read from her newest book, 'In de Puree'. Come and listen to the latest adventures of 'Teddy Tomaat' and his friends.
This event is part of Festival of the Book (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sun 8 Nov · 10:00–10:45Standaard Boekhandel Gent Kouter · GhentFree
CinemaCiné Bambino - The Iron Giant (6+)▻ Ciné Bambino - De Ijzeren Reus (6+)
€7 / UiTPAS €1,4
ⓘ www.dekoer.be/programma/de-ijzeren-reus-kinderfilm
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10:30 – The foyer opens, welcome for a drink!
11:00 – Tijdens de Koude Oorlog A giant metal robot crashes from space into a small American town. Nine-year-old Hogarth finds the good-natured robot and the two quickly become best friends. But danger lurks: the military and a deranged FBI agent want to destroy the iron giant. Hogarth tries to protect his big friend from the prejudices and fears of the angry outside world.
Before director Brad Bird scored hits at Pixar with films including The Incredibles and Ratatouille, this small masterpiece already drew attention. De Ijzeren Reus is a beautifully designed sci-fi animated film that will continue to entertain a young generation but also contains double meanings for the parents. As they say: a classic for the whole family!
For children aged 6 and up.
Brad Bird, 1999, 87′, OV: Nederlands
Georganiseerd by Ciné Bambino
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Discover the complete program at de Koer via www.dekoer.beSun 8 Nov · 10:30–14:00De Koer · Ghentfrom €7
MusicI woke up first (2.5+)Klein Drama plays 'Ik werd als eerste wakker' (2.5+).
About one girl, two grandmas and three… no... four seasons!
A touching performance for people aged 2.5 and up
about small and big, life, love and death.
text and direction: Katrien De Bruycker and Raf Walschaerts (Kommil Foo)
cast: Rosalie Custers
Meer info at www.kleindrama.be.
Tickets via www.kleindrama.be/gentSun 8 Nov · 14:00–16:45NTGent Minnemeers · Ghentfrom €13
MusicIMPRO-TASTIC | impro for children (NL) @ Amai Comedy ClubWelcome to ImproTastisch: a cheerful, interactive improv show specially made for children from 5 years old, but secretly also a lot of fun for parents, grandparents, and older brothers or sisters!
Nothing is thought up in advance – everything is created on the spot with your help!
Our players invent funny scenes, crazy characters and even cheerful songs, entirely based on suggestions from the audience.
Each show is unique, full of humor, imagination and playful wonder.
Whether you like to watch or play along loudly: at ImproTastisch you will have a great time together!Sun 8 Nov · 15:00–18:00AmaiComedyClub · Ghentfrom €8
TheatreMonsters Search!In MonstersSeek!, the monsters disappear from Vandella’s castle. Together with a wacky MonsterMaker, he sets off in search of them. An exciting, humorous adventure full of puppets, fantasy, and unexpected twists!Sun 8 Nov · 15:00–16:00Op De Wolken · Ghentfrom €9
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CinemaYuglyMeet Yugly, the ugliest dog in the world... and in a strange way also the cutest. Yugly dreams of doing something that seems impossible: participating in the famous Beste Showhond Gala. Against all expectations and despite every obstacle, Yugly is determined to prove that every dog deserves a chance. Secretly he hopes that along the way he will also find what he desires most: a forever family.Tue 3 Nov · 11:00Studio Skoop · Ghent
FestivalQuestival: Ekoli vzw's inclusive science festival (autumn edition) 🍁After 4 successful editions in the spring, we are organizing for the first time an EXTRA AUTUMN EDITION of our free and inclusive SCIENCE FESTIVAL QUESTIVAL!
Ekoli, together with children and young people, is organizing a whole day full of workshops, experiments, and other exciting activities such as challenging escape rooms. Meet scientists and learn about all the fascinating aspects that science has to offer.
Questival is the perfect opportunity to inspire children and ignite their curiosity for sciences. Moreover, the festival is completely free to access.
Do not miss this science festival! Get ready for an unforgettable day full of discovery and fun!
Appointment on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Wintercircus, Ghent.
>> FREE ADMISSION <<
No reservation needed!Wed 4 Nov · 11:00–17:00Wintercircus · GhentFree
CinemaStories from the magical garden (CinéRABOT)A grandmother tells her grandchildren the most wonderful stories, each time based on three ingredients that they may choose themselves. When grandmother is no longer there, young Suzanne takes on the role of storyteller. The house fills once again with adventure, humor and fantasy: magical cats, jungles full of beasts and the king of the birds in Africa.
This heartwarming stop-motion film is an ode to the power of fantasy. Storytelling brings humor into life, and offers comfort when needed.
Met de Vlaamse voices of Warre Borgmans, Katelijne Verbeke, Lien Van de Kelder, Nayah Bertels, Dennis Reinehr and Jeroom Jaspers.Wed 4 Nov · 15:00–16:11Kopergietery Rabot · Ghentfrom €6
FamilyFamily evening at the observatory!What is more fun during the autumn holiday than visiting our observatory together with your offspring and, with your head tilted back, admiring the magnificent firmament?
You can do so on November 4, 2026, at our fine observatory starting at 7:00 PM.
The children can amuse themselves with telescopes, 3D animation, and other activities.
The adults can actually do exacty the same thing!
You are welcome between 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM in the buildings of the UGent Volkssterrenwacht Armand Pien.
Ordering a ticket is mandatory.Wed 4 Nov · 19:00–21:30UGent Volkssterrenwacht Armand Pien · Ghentfrom €3
CinemaCinema Club #53: Erik of het klein insectenboek (2004)Something is tingling in KASKcinema. Together with Kinoautomat we shrink to pocket size for this irresistibly charming Belgian-Dutch youth classic.
Like a worm in an apple, Erik or the Little Insect Book has nested itself in the heart of an entire generation. Based on the well-known book by Godfried Bomans, we follow Erik who during a visit to his grandfather is transported to the insect world. There he becomes acquainted with a biotope – equipped with juicy Dutch accents – that will change his life forever.
Decorated with beautiful costumes, craft-tastic special effects and voluptuous ants, Erik or the Little Insect Book is the child-friendly precursor to Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno. An evening of noughties nostalgia, however, evolves into a beehive of physical knowledge thanks to our guest speaker on duty, who guides you past the quirks, kinks and peculiarities of a bunch of critters.
This screening will be introduced by biologist Merel Janquart.
in collaboration with KinoautomatWed 4 Nov · 20:30–22:30KASKcinema · Ghentfrom €4
TheatrePierke van Alijn: little mister PitteleerkeMeneer Van de Velde has changed in a short time from a sweet man into a grumpy curmudgeon. Children mockingly call him 'Meneerke Pitteleerke'. Pierke and the Friends must find out what happened and make sure he becomes his old self again.
What? Performance of 90 min. by the puppet theater Pierke van Alijn.
Museum piece of the year, chosen by children in 2025.
When? Thursday 05.11.2026 and Saturday 07.11.2026, from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM.
Where? Poppenzolder Huis van Alijn (indoor, covered). Kraanlei 65 9000 Ghent.
For whom? Children aged 3 and over, with adult supervisor(s). Not suitable for younger children.
Rates? Tickets are compulsory for children and the supervisor(s). Prices: € 9 (base price), € 1.8 (UiTPAS discount rate)
Tickets? Buy your tickets via Tickets Gent.
Intermission? There are 2 short bathroom breaks scheduled during the performance. Before and after the performance you can have a drink in the museum café.Thu 5 Nov · 14:30Het Huis van Alijn · GhentUntil 7 Novfrom €9
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Things to do with kids in Ghent: according to Shou, 21 events over the next two weeks (1 November – 14 November). Browse them above by city, or filter by day.
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