Home›What's on›BrusselsBelgium Pulse editorial pickSportGuided tourBrusselsVillo! — Brussels city bikes1-day Villo! city-bike pass: pick up + drop at 350 stations. Easy way to explore Bois de la Cambre and Tour & Taxis.WhenOngoingWhereVillo! (Brussels-wide) · 350 stations across BrusselsCityBrusselsPrice€2 / day passGood forAdultsTeenagersSoloGroupsFamiliesOutdoorSportyFunOpen original source↗Discovered via Villo!. Always check the organiser’s own channels for dates, times, tickets and prices before you go.Similar activitiesTour· 01 Apr → 31 OctMechelen Boats — Dijle river canal tourMechelenSlip below Mechelen's brick quays on a quiet electric boat, with Haverwerf's old façades, garden walls and narrow Vlietjes passing at water level. It is an easy 45-minute way to see the city without turning it into a full-day tour.€8.50· OutdoorTourMechelen Boats — Dijle river canal tourSlip below Mechelen's brick quays on a quiet electric boat, with Haverwerf's old façades, garden walls and narrow Vlietjes passing at water level. It is an easy 45-minute way to see the city without turning it into a full-day tour.When01 April 2026 → 31 October 2026WhereHaverwerf · Haverwerf, 2800 MechelenCityMechelenPrice€8.50What to expect•Departure from Haverwerf, close to the Vismarkt and historic centre•A 45-minute cruise on the Binnendijle through central Mechelen•Electric boats, so the soundtrack is mostly water, bridges and city noise•Views of quayside houses, old warehouses and less-seen canal corners•Commentary or guide options depending on booking and group setupInsider tipsCheck the latest sailing hours before going; schedules vary by season and weekday.Pair it with the floating Dijlepad walk between Haverwerf and Kruidtuin for a fuller water-side route.There are steps into the boat, so contact Rederij Malinska in advance for accessibility questions.Go early in the afternoon on sunny weekends; the small boats fill quickly when the centre is busy.Cultural contextMechelen grew around the Dijle, the river that carried goods into a compact trading city between Antwerp and Brussels. Haverwerf was once tied to grain unloading and Mechelen's historic staple rights, which forced grain boats to stop and sell locally before moving on. Today the same waterfront is one of the city's postcard corners, with sixteenth- and seventeenth-century houses beside the bridge. The boat trips are operated by Rederij Malinska and promoted by Visit Mechelen as a low-key way to read the city from its older water routes, including the Binnendijle and the surviving Vlietjes.Best for·families wanting a calm 45-minute activity in central Mechelen·couples looking for a relaxed water-level view of the old city·seniors who prefer a seated city tour over a long guided walk·Brussels or Antwerp residents planning an easy half-day trip by train·architecture fans interested in Haverwerf and Mechelen's historic quaysGood forFamiliesCouplesSeniorsOutdoorChillRomanticOriginal source ↗Open full page →Discovered via Visit Mechelen. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.FreeFestival· 01 Jul → 31 AugLe Midi Bouge — free summer activities in Brussels MidiBrussels · Saint-GillesFor two summer months, the streets beside Gare du Midi turn into a free outdoor playground, with sport, music and hands-on family workshops where commuters usually hurry past with suitcases.Free· OutdoorFreeFestivalFreeLe Midi Bouge — free summer activities in Brussels MidiFor two summer months, the streets beside Gare du Midi turn into a free outdoor playground, with sport, music and hands-on family workshops where commuters usually hurry past with suitcases.When01 July 2026 → 31 August 2026WherePlace de la Constitution + Esplanade Solidarité · Place de la Constitution, 1060 BruxellesCityBrussels (Saint-Gilles)PriceFreeWhat to expect•Free sports sessions and creative workshops around Place de la Constitution•Music and neighbourhood activity on the Esplanade Solidarité•A family-friendly setup close to Brussels’ busiest rail hub•Open-air activities suited to kids, teens and groups during the summer breakInsider tipsCheck the Bxl Midi agenda before going; individual activities may have different hours or capacity limits.Use STIB or SNCB and walk from Gare du Midi; parking around the station can be slow and stressful.Bring water, sun protection and a layer for windy open spaces near the tracks and station exits.Cultural contextLe Midi Bouge fits into a wider Brussels habit of using summer to reclaim hard-working urban spaces for residents, not only visitors. Gare du Midi is Belgium’s major rail gateway, but its surrounding streets in Saint-Gilles, Anderlecht and the City of Brussels are also lived-in neighbourhoods shaped by markets, commuting and redevelopment. From 1 July to 31 August 2026, the programme brings free leisure into Place de la Constitution and Esplanade Solidarité, echoing regional efforts such as the CRU Gare du Midi to improve public space, greenery and local life around the station.Best for·Saint-Gilles families looking for free summer activities near home·teenagers around Brussels Midi who want outdoor sport without booking a club·parents with kids on school break who need no-cost daytime ideas·groups of friends meeting by train before an easy Brussels activity·commuters with children looking to turn a station trip into a summer stopGood forFamiliesKidsTeenagersGroupsFunOutdoorSportyCreativeOriginal source ↗Open full page →Discovered via Bxl Midi. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.Tour· 01 Jul → 31 AugAntwerp Cathedral — DE Reuzen / July tower climbAntwerpClimb the cathedral's 65-m tower for a panoramic view (limited summer openings).€10· OutdoorTourAntwerp Cathedral — DE Reuzen / July tower climbClimb the cathedral's 65-m tower for a panoramic view (limited summer openings).When01 July 2026 → 31 August 2026WhereCathedral tower · Groenplaats 21, 2000 AntwerpenCityAntwerpPrice€10Good forTeenagersAdultsFamiliesOutdoorSportyCulturalOriginal source ↗Open full page →Discovered via DeKathedraal Antwerpen. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.Sport· 28 Aug → 30 AugBelgian Grand Prix — Spa-Francorchamps F1StavelotSpa turns Formula 1 into an Ardennes pilgrimage: engines echo through the forest, cars snap through Eau Rouge and Raidillon, and Belgian weather can make one lap feel like three different races.€159-855 weekend· Outdoor· Booking1 / 9SportFestivalBelgian Grand Prix — Spa-Francorchamps F1Spa turns Formula 1 into an Ardennes pilgrimage: engines echo through the forest, cars snap through Eau Rouge and Raidillon, and Belgian weather can make one lap feel like three different races.When28 August 2026 → 30 August 2026WhereCircuit de Spa-Francorchamps · Route du Circuit 55, 4970 StavelotCityStavelotPrice€159-855 weekendWhat to expect•Official 2026 race weekend is 17-19 July, with practice Friday, qualifying Saturday and the Grand Prix Sunday at 13:00 track time•7.004 km lap through forested hills, including Eau Rouge, Raidillon, Pouhon, Blanchimont and La Source•Grandstands, general-admission banks, fan zones, food stalls and long walks between viewing areas•No ticket sales on site, according to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps; buy entry, parking and camping in advanceInsider tipsTreat the August dates in some listings as outdated: Formula 1 and the circuit list 17-19 July 2026.Book parking or camping early; the circuit sits in the Ardennes countryside and race-weekend traffic is heavy.Pack waterproofs and sun protection in the same bag; Spa can be wet on one part of the circuit and dry elsewhere.Eau Rouge/Raidillon gives the postcard view, but Pouhon often delivers a stronger sense of cornering speed.Cultural contextMotor racing at Spa-Francorchamps dates to 1921, when Jules de Thier and Henri Langlois van Ophem shaped a public-road circuit between Francorchamps, Malmedy and Stavelot. Belgium was on Formula 1’s first world championship calendar in 1950, and Spa remains one of the sport’s historic European venues. The modern 7.004 km circuit, redeveloped in 1979, is still the longest on the current F1 calendar. The 2026 Formula 1 Moët & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix is listed by Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Formula 1 for 17-19 July, reinforcing the Ardennes weekend as a national sporting marker for Belgium.Best for·Belgian motorsport fans planning a full race-weekend trip to the Ardennes·teenagers and parents comfortable with crowds, noise and long outdoor days·Brussels-based international workers wanting a major Belgian sporting weekend·groups of friends combining camping, F1 and Ardennes scenery·photography-minded fans chasing forest, elevation and high-speed cornersGood forAdultsTeenagersGroupsSportyOutdoorFunBook / tickets ↗Original source ↗Open full page →Discovered via Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.
