What’s On For Kids This Summer: JULY (2024)

New workshop starting July 3rd: Brick Movie

With Lego bricks, kids will make a stop-motion movie using a story they will create!
Where: PwC Luxembourg
When: 14:30 to 17:30 on Sundays from 3 to 24 July at PwC.
Ages: 7-10 years
Cost and registration: Website

Night of the Culture

The Night of Culture has been roaming the city for some time, shaped by the locals from local ingredients. The Night of Culture is a neighborhood event for families and tourists, curious in the heart of unusual landscapes. Built with hundreds of partners, these five times of celebrations, meetings, discoveries, memories, … will accompany the city in its metamorphosis.
Where: Esch-sur-Alzette
When: 15-16 July
Age: Everyone
Cost: free
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Surf in Town (Reservation required)

FREE SURFING FUN! Surf the big wave, enjoy a co*cktail, relax and have a great time with friends! Join us at the Bertrange Beach Club every day from 11:00 to 21:00. Beach with bar and sun loungers.
Where: Bertrange Beach Club, See here
When: 15-31 July
Age: 6+ yrs
Cost: free
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Yuppi Walk

You do not have to be registered with a sports club to participate. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the race so that you can warm up. In your first participation you will receive a passport. For each run you get a stamp on your passport.
Where: Belle Etoile, Bertrange
When: 16 July
Age: 5-12 years
Cost: tbd
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Klangbuer – Mansfeld Sessions Concerts

Come enjoy performers from Luxembourg and abroad against the beautiful backdrop of Mansfeld Park. The “Klangbuer – Mansfeld Sessions” open-air festival is a must for lovers of jazz, rock, classical and world music.
Where: Parc Mansfeld, All. Pierre de Mansfeld, 2118 Luxembourg
When: 16-31 July
Age: all ages
Cost: free
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Comic Book Festival

This weekend Contern will be transformed into a Comic Book Village and will welcome a whole array of authors, dealers, artists, musicians and many visitors who come here from all over the Greater Region. Visitors will find more than 100 stands that sell comic strips and offer a wide range of new and used comics, original drawings, posters, figurines and much more! There will also be kids entertainment, comic exhibitions and food and drinks!
Where: 4, Place de la Mairie, L-5310 Contern
When: 16-17 July
Age: Everyone
Cost: 3 EUR – adults; Free – kids under 12 years
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Creative Workshops for Kids (Registration required, in Lux/De)

Where: Kulturhaus Niederanven, 145, route de Trèves, Niederanven
When: 23, 26 and 28 July
Age: 6+ years
Cost: varies
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Vintage Car Day

Head over to seesteam locomotives and vintage cars (before 1970) fromcollectors from all over the Greater Region. There will nbe music entertainment, food and beverages.
Where: Industrial Park Fond-de-Gras, Differdange
When: 24 July: 11:00h
Age:4-12 years
Cost: tbd
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Kanner in the City

For two days the city center will be transformed into a playground for children offering various games, workshops and fun activities.
Where: Centre-Ville -place de la Constitution, la place d’Armes et le square Jan Palach, la place du Puits-Rouge ainsi qu’à la rue des Capucins (aire de jeux)
When: 29-30 July
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Medieval festival in Vianden

This year’s mediaeval festival offers a varied and spectacular program. Over 100 participants will revive the medieval spirit of ancient times with knights tournaments, ancient plays, fire-eaters, minstrels, jugglers, calligraphy and raptor shows. In addition to the animation you can visit the medieval market in the castle or grab a bite to eat at the historic castle tavern.
Where: Château de Vianden, Vianden
When:30 July – 7 Aug
Age: Everyone
Cost: under 6 – free; others 3-11 EUR
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Events Outside Luxembourg

– around 45 km from Luxembourg city (Château de Malbrouck, 57480 Manderen, France):14 July Ball
– around78 km from Luxembourg city (Rue des Aubépines 50, 6800 Libramont-Chevigny, Belgium):Libramont Fair with lots of activities for kids –29 July – 3 August

Various Events in the Nature for Families (Registration required, in De/Fr/En)

The PDF program is here.
Where: locations vary, events organised by Nature Conservation Centre A Wiewesch, 12 Syrdallstrooss Manternach, Luxembourg
When: July, August and September
Age: 3+ years
Cost: Free
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Schuppi And His Family Visit (Booking required)

During a small adapted guided tour, in the company of your parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters (children from 4 years old), you will discover the site of the Slate Museum. You will descend into the underground (-15 m) to get to know the slate from its place of extraction to the finished product.
Where: Musée de l’Ardoise Haut-Martelange, Maison 23, L-8823 Haut-Martelange
When: July, August and September – Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:00 until the 30th. October 2022
Age: 4+ yrs
Cost: 10€ / adult, 7€ / child (from 4 years old)
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Stories at the Library (In Luxembourgish, Registration required)

Visit the library on Saturday morning to listen to stories in Luxembourgish.
Where: Cité-Bibliothèque, 3 rue Genistre, L-1623 Luxembourg
When: July, August and September – Saturdays, 10.30-11AM
Age: Kids 4-8 years
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Various Workshops for Children (Booking required, in Fr/En/Lu/De)

Check out their complete program on the website.
Where: MNHN, am ‘natur musée’ am Gronn 25, rue Münster 2160 Luxembourg
When: July, August and September
Age: 8+ yrs
Cost: varies
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Tour for Kids (Booking required)

Guided tours for kids!
Where: Philharmonie Luxembourg, 1 Place de l’Europe, 1499 Luxembourg
When: July, August and September
Age: 6-12 yrs (guided tour)
Cost: see website
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MUDAM Workshops for Kids (Booking required, in DE / FR / EN / LU)

Check out the complete programme on their website.
Where: Mudam Luxembourg, 3 Park Dräi Eechelen, L-1499 Luxembourg
When: July, August
Age: 5+ yrs
Cost: varies
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Holidays at the LËTZEBUERG CITY MUSEUM (in Lu/De, Booking required)

During the summer months, we invite you to participate in the various activities that will take place in the Lëtzebuerg City Museum.!
Where: Lëtzebuerg City Museum, 14, rue du Saint-Esprit, L-2090 Luxembourg
When: 16 July – 10 September
Cost: free for kids/ museum entrance fee for adults
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Sport-Weeks (Registration required)

Every summer for over 39 years, the City’s Service Sports (Sports Department) has organised sports programmes for young people aged 11 to 17 called “Sport-Wochen”. These activities take place during the summer school break and include the following: 5 “Mini Sport-Wochen” for young people aged 11–12, and 14 “Sport-Wochen” for those aged 13 to 17. These sports weeks last between 4 and 7 days (with or without overnight stays), and are held either in Luxembourg or abroad. See the brochure here.
Where: varies
When: 15 July – 14 September
Age: 11-17 years
Cost: see website
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Lunchtime Concerts (Booking required)

The “Concerts de midi” have been held since 1983 as part of a long tradition of free concerts put on by the City.The “Concerts de midi” were introduced to provide classical music enthusiasts with a chance to enjoy a midday musical interlude at different venues across Luxembourg City. The free “Concerts de midi”, which are held on selected Fridays, cover a broad repertoire ranging from traditional classical music to more exotic finds. The delightfully stirring, soothing or atypical compositions are sure to enchant music lovers seeking a diverse musical programme.
Where: Luxembourg ville
When: July, August and September
Age: all ages
Cost: Entry is free. To ensure compliance with current public health measures, we ask that attendees book their tickets in advance, either by phone (+352 47 08 95 1, Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:30) or online at www.luxembourg-ticket.lu .
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Beach in Lux ville/Theaterplage

The “Théâterplage” is back this summer in line with current public health measures. Situated in the tucked-away square of Place du Théâtre, this fun beach hideaway aims to breathe life into this often overlooked part of the city centre.
A giant, 350 m2 sandpit with deckchairs and beach umbrellas sporting the City’s “multiplicity” colours, a pétanque court, plus a variety of plants and fun decor with bunting and fairy lights are sure to delight visitors of all ages. Not only that, there will be chalets serving drinks and tasty snacks! (source vdl website)
Where: la place du Théâtre, Lux ville
When:from 8 July to 12 September: Every day between 10:00 and 22:00
Age: all ages
Cost: free
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City Promenade For Kids (Booking at www.lcto.lu required)

A city tour for kids in the company of Count Siegfried and Melusina.This exciting tour for kids from 6 years old and their parents takes them on a scavenger hunt around the city while bringing them the story of the legendary Melusina closer. Learn more about the capital’s fascinating history in a playful way and crack the code to redeem your reward!
Where: Luxembourg City Tourist Office, 30 Place Guillaume II, 1648 Luxembourg
When: July, August and September
Age: 6+ yrs
Cost: 15 EUR – adults; 7.5 EUR – kids 4-12 yrs; < 4 yrs – free; Or Free- you can download the map from the website and visit the stops with your kids!
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Summer Activities at Villa Vauban

In the upcoming summer months, come and take part in the various activities on offer in Villa Vauban’s park. Whether on your own, as a couple or with family and friends, come and spend a relaxing time in a unique setting. Check the full program on the website – there a number of activities for the kids!
Where: Villa Vauban, 18 avenue Emile Reuter, L-2420 Luxembourg
When: 16 July – 9 September
Age: everyone
Cost: Free
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Outdoor Library

The outdoor library set up in the courtyard next to the Cathedral (Rue Notre Dame) is open to all: reading enthusiasts, locals, visitors to the city and passers-by. Make yourself comfortable under the majestic tree that dominates this peaceful hideaway and enjoy a book, magazine or newspaper. There is a wide selection of books has for all ages! A plethora of day-time and evening readings are also planned as part of the event. See the details here.
Where: Courtyard of the former Luxembourg National Library, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Rue Notre Dame, 2240 Luxembourg
When: Wednesday, 17 August to Sunday, 11 September 2022; Open every day – except Monday – from 11:00 to 18:00, and selected evenings.
Age: Everyone
Cost: free
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Workshops at Natural History Museum

Where:Natural History Museum, 25, rue Münster, L-2160 Luxembourg
When: July, August and September
Age: 13-18 years
Cost: varies
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Do you from that

• from June until September 2022 you can find free sunscreen distribution stations in Luxembourg? See herewhere!
• vibrant decorations will adorn the streets and public squares of the city to delight visitors and shoppers. Oversized lampshades, flags, bunting, butterflies and leaves will hang high over a number of streets, bringing colourful flair to the city. And a a small replica Eiffel Tower on Place de Paris in Luxembourg City! See where are the other streets here!
• the Luxembourg Time Traveler appuses a digital interface to enrich real-time, real-world images by superimposing additional digital information on them. Thus, through their smartphone or tablet screen, users can step into a reality that is different to the one they see with the naked eye: in this case, Luxembourg City of yesteryear.
• several streets/routes in Luxembourg will be closed for cars and turned into bike paths – 30.07.2022 – 28.08.2022. All details are here.

Nothing is Permanent Sculpture Trail

Nothing Is Permanent is a large exhibition of sculptures in the public spaces of the city of Esch-sur-Alzette. Starting from the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, a circular route connects 23 monumental works by established and emerging international artists. Whether playful, contemplative or uncanny, they question the role of art in a rapidly changing urban and social context, while encouraging viewers to discover or rediscover the capital of the South from new angles.
Where: Starting point Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, Esch-sur-Alzette
When: until 11 November
Age: all ages
Cost: free
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Friskis&Svettis Free Outdoor Classes

Free outdoor classes at d’Coque and Parc Merl. If you are sensitive to grass spots, please bring your own mat or a towel to use on the ground.
Where: Kyosk outside d’Coque in Kirchberg and in Parc Merl.
When: beginning of June to mid September
Age: Everyone from 13 years old is welcome to join, members as well as non members!
Cost: free
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Bee Trail – Kids Learn Why Bees Are Awesome

Head over with the kids to the 2.5 km bee trail that goes across the city and includes 13 information stops. Thereyou will discover the richness of biodiversity in the city as well as the world of bees (just a few examples of the adventures that awaits you on the tour: a hive on the roof of a building, a hotel for wild bees, and much more)!Alternatively, teach your kids about the importance of bees and the ecosystem with the BeePopulate game. With this app you can design virtual garden for bees to pollinate!
Where: Luxembourg city
When: May – September
Age: Everyone
Cost: Free
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Echternach Trampoline Park

‎The trampoline park, consisting of 10 normal trampolines, is located opposite the youth hostel Echternach and is open for children from April until the end of September (02.04 – 25.09).
Where:Youth hostel Echternach, 100, rue Grégoire Schouppe, L-6479 Echternach
When: 02.04 – 25.09
Age: Everyone
Cost: see website
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Guided tours of the Grand Ducal Palace (Booking required)

Take the tour if your little ones are enchanted with princes/princesses and would like to see where they live!
Where: Luxembourg City Tourist Office, 30, Place Guillaume II, 1648 Luxembourg (for tickets), 17, rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, L-1728 Luxembourg (the palace)
When: 20 July until 31 August 2022
Age: Everyone
Cost: 15 EUR – adults; 7.5 EUR – kids
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Open Air Cinema

An open-air cinema with screenings for adults and children – a giant screen with 500 places. Check out the website for the program.
Where: forecourt of the Grand Ducal Palace
When: 22-30 July, screenings begin at sundown at 21:30.
Age: Everyone
Cost: free
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Summer am Park

A number of fairground stalls within the Merl park grounds: Hook-a-duck; “Wonder Express” children’s train ride; Big slide for children.
Where: Merl Park
When: From Friday, 15 July to Sunday, 11 September 2022: Tuesdays to Sundays: 12:00–20:00
Age: Everyone
Cost: Hook-a-duck will be subject to a fee, but the other rides will be free of charge.
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Outside Luxembourg

– around 24 km from Luxembourg city (Château de Preisch, 2 rue des Lilas, 57570 Basse-Rentgen, France): Treasure Hunts – weekends from 23.04-16.10
– around 46 km from Luxembourg city (Château des Ducs de Lorraine Sierck-les-Bains,rue du Château, 57480 Sierck les Bains, France ): various events
– around 49 km from Luxembourg city ( Trier and surroundings ): Various kids events and theatres;
– around 49 km from Luxembourg city ( Château Saint-Sixte, Rue du Château, 57320 Freistroff, France): The Irresixtible Domain– until 18 September
– around 64km from Luxembourg city (Metz, France):Various workshops for kids
– around 64km from Luxembourg city (Metz, France): Festival Constellations de Metz 2022 24 June – 3 September
– around 65 km from Luxembourg city ( Le Centre Pompidou-Metz, Metz, France): Workshops for Kids
– around 66 km from Luxembourg city (Bauer Eh Self-picking field, Sablonhof 1, 66740 Saarlouis, Germany): Pick Your Own Veggies/Fruits
– around71 km from Luxembourg city (Cueillette de Peltre, Avenue de Strasbourg, 57245 Peltre):Pick Your Own Veggies/Fruits
– around 118 km from Luxembourg city (Nancy, France): Summer in Nancy
– around 158 km from Luxembourg city (The Labyrinth of Barvaux-sur-Ourthe, Rue Basse Commène, 6940 Barvaux, Belgium, 10 mins from Durbuy): Pinnocchio labyrinth: 2 July – 2 October 2022
– around 257 km from Luxembourg city (Antwerp, Belgium): Do you know about “Summer of Antwerp“ (June-16.6-28.8.22)? Summer beach, beach chairs and bar, circus, show and entertainment for the whole family!