Out with children

Discover the best activities and places for families in Leuven!

What to do with children?

Sat 4 July until Sun 30 August 2026

Afterworks in summer bar by Barbóék in M external link

Come join us every Thursday in July to enjoy some snacks and drinks with live radio from Radio Willy playing in the background.
Fri 10 July until Fri 7 August 2026

Summer festival: Het Groot Verlof external link

From 10 July to 7 August, enjoy free open-air concerts, DJ sets, movies, and the lively Hapje-Tapje food market. Discover the full programme.
Sat 11 July until Thu 6 August 2026

Summer in Leuven: Summer Films external link

A surprising open-air film in a special location, that has been the secret to success in Zomerfilms for more than 10 years.

Head out in Leuven

Provinciedomein Kessel-Lo
Provinciedomein Kessel-Lo

Provinciedomein Kessel-Lo

A family park aimed at recreation, sports and education.
Vijvers van Bellefroid

Vijvers van Bellefroid

Ponds of Bellefroid • Sit down by the water for a picnic or just follow the walking path and enjoy the countryside

De Bruul

A large park in the city centre

Heuvelhof

Park with a playground and trail
Park Belle-Vue

Park Belle-Vue

A green park with grass areas, trees, playgrounds & squares

Sluispark

A green oasis in the trendy Vaartkom neighbourhood.

Walking with children

Bezoek M Leuven met je kinderen

Walking with children

There are also fun tours for children in Leuven. Set off with a booklet or an audio guide.

Looking for inspiration?

Read our blogs with tips for visiting Leuven with children.
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Experience the best ice cream shops in Leuven

Kick back, relax, and grab a refreshing treat from some of our favourite ice cream shops.
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Kid Friendly Lunch Spots in Leuven

Leuven is a wonderful city for families to visit with plenty of things to do! To make things easier for you in planning your trip to the city, we’ve put together some places we think you and the family will love, especially if you’ve got little ones!
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Visiting Leuven with your kids? Let us show you how!

Make your visit a real adventure for your children

Do you have a question?

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3000 Leuven

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