Animations, illuminations, chalets…

Are you looking to enjoy a delightful time during the holiday season? Join the Christmas village of the City and local associations in collaboration with local merchants, from Thursday, December 17 to Sunday, December 20. For this 2026 edition, it returns to Place aux Foires, under the covered hall, allowing you to enjoy the village and activities while staying sheltered. Village opening hours: Thursday and Friday, from 3 PM to 11 PM; Saturday and Sunday, from 11 AM to 11 PM.

The participating associations will offer various activities and gourmet products, all accompanied by musical entertainment that will stroll through the chalets. You will also find crafts and other small delights that we savor during Christmas. Van der Straten Park will be illuminated with festive lighting.

That’s not all. This year again, a challenge awaits you with local merchants: a golden elf has hidden itself in one of the shops in the city center. To find it, embark on a hunt for the twenty clues hidden in the shop windows. Observe, note, decode… and follow the trail to the golden elf! Once discovered, it will reveal the mystery question that you must answer to validate your participation.

The challenge runs from December 16 to January 3. So, keep your eyes peeled and set off on an adventure in the streets of the city center. Many prizes are to be won (adl.marche.be).