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Fun ways to keep kids busy during the school holidays in Mons

Fun ways to keep kids busy during the school holidays in Mons

School holidays are coming up and your little ones are full of energy? Don’t worry – here’s our pick of fun, kid-friendly activities!

Outdoor walks, treasure hunts, museums, exhibitions, kids’ concerts, and fun creative activities… There’s truly something for every age and taste during the school holidays.

Whether you’re looking for a cultural outing, a nature-filled moment, or a fun activity to enjoy with the whole family, our special school break selection in the Mons region will help you plan a full, stress-free week.

👉 Check out our activity selection and plan your family outings for a successful holiday!

For Little Sports Fans

LAGO Mons – Piscine du Grand Large
Get ready for an amazing time! No family outing is as fun as a visit to the LAGO Mons Piscine du Grand Large water park. Whether you want to play or relax, discover our activities for kids and adults alike!

Avenue de la Sapinette 20 - 7011 Mons - +32 65 22 08 30 - www.lagomons.be

New Jump Mons

Come have fun or get active at the new and exclusive trampoline park NEW JUMP MONS! Enjoy a wide variety of fun, original, and exclusive activities for all ages, beginners or pros, including a special area for children aged 1 to 6. Fun is guaranteed!

Rue Grande 208/M - 7020 Maisières - +32 65 75 57 75 - www.newjumpmons.be

And also

Leisures

Dock 79, recreation park

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BattleKart Mons

Leisures

Le Paintball.be

Leisures

Lasergame Sport Aventure

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Laser Game Evolution - Mons

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Laser game of Mons

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Goolfy Mons

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Imagipark

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Quiz room Mons

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Bowling des Bassins

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Bowling La Barrière

For those who enjoy a touch of spooky fun 🐦‍⬛

🎃 Halloween is taking over Mons and the surrounding region!

Plenty of family-friendly activities are waiting for you to celebrate Halloween in style. 🧛

Shows, mystery investigations, immersive experiences, night walks, games, costume parties and entertainment: there’s something for everyone, whatever your age.

Discover our selection of must-see events and plan your perfect day or evening filled with mystery, excitement and just the right amount of thrills. 👻

All the activities and outings you won't want to miss

Halloween 🎃

Event

17/10/2026

Le parcours enchanté d'Halloween

Event

Du 17/10/2026 au 02/11/2026

Halloween : les dossiers confidentiels du SPARKOH!

Event

17/10/2026

Hain'halloween

Event

Du 19/10/2026 au 31/10/2026

Halloween 2026 au Dock79

Event

24/10/2026

Halloween du Patro de Lens

Event

24/10/2026

L'Hippodrome fête Halloween

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Du 25/10/2026 au 01/11/2026

Histoires contées au Dock79

Event

25/10/2026

Halloween au Grand-Hornu

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30/10/2026

Jumper Things - Le Monde à l'Envers - Halloween 2026

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30/10/2026

Halloween à Genlysius

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30/10/2026

Halloween à Frameries : Le Festival des Arts de l'Étrange 2026

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31/10/2026

Halloween Mons'tre

Event

31/10/2026

Halloween Kids - La Manoir hanté - Soho Mons

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31/10/2026

Marche d'Halloween - Montignies-lez-Lens

Event

31/10/2026

Marche d'Halloween à Dour

Event

31/10/2026

27e marche d'Halloween du Patro saint Éloi de Jurbise

Event

31/10/2026

Soirée d'Halloween

Event

01/11/2026

5eme Balade Halloween Psb

For Tiny Adventurers

SPARKOH!

At SPARKOH!, dive into science and technology while having a blast! Experience over 12,000 m² of indoor and 6,000 m² of outdoor scientific, technological, physical, sensory, and surprising activities. A fun family outing in Hainaut for kids from 3 years old.
Rue de Mons, 3 - 7080 Frameries - + 32 65 61 21 60 - sparkoh.be

MUMONS

MUMONS welcomes children to a museum like no other, where amazing objects, experiments, and interactive exhibitions spark curiosity and inspire a thousand questions.

Place du Parc, 24 - 7000 Mons - +32 65 37 22 15 - mumons.be

Totemus

Treasure hunts to explore the area near you. Discover the hidden gems around you for free with connected treasure hunts – perfect for walks with family or friends.

Six routes are available in the Mons region:

Mons, an open-air museum
Mons, land of UNESCO heritage
Grand-Hornu: Once upon a time… a Borinage coal mine
Lens and its hidden treasures
Havay, martyr village 1914–1918
Montignies-sur-Roc, the pearl of the Hauts-Pays

Discover the routes at totemus.com

For Kids Who Love Museums and History

Musée du Doudou

Explore the Doudou, a unique heritage, from historical, anthropological, scientific, and artistic perspectives… A playful museum to learn more about Mons’ biggest folkloric event.
Grand-Place - 7000 Mons - +32 65 33 55 80 - www.museedudoudou.mons.be

Grand-Hornu/MACS/CID

Considered one of Europe’s most beautiful industrial archaeology sites from the 19th century, the former Grand-Hornu coal mine has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012. It now hosts two institutions that organize nearly 10 exhibitions a year: the CID, Center for Innovation and Design, and the MACS, Museum of Contemporary Art.

Rue Sainte-Louise, 82 - 7301 Hornu - +32 65 65 21 21 - www.mac-s.be

Mons Memorial Museum

Step into this museum space that invites visitors of all ages to reflect on the complex realities of war.
Boulevard Dolez, 51 - 7000 Mons - +32 65 33 55 80 - www.monsmemorialmuseum.mons.be

For Little Street Art Fans

Art lives in the city

A permanent outdoor exhibition featuring urban works by international artists. Discover the city and villages of Greater Mons through monumental murals that beautify neighborhoods and make culture accessible to young and old alike!