A fair of the strange in “Halloween” mode for unforgettable autumn holidays with the family.
Looking for an activity to do with the kids, indoors, during the autumn holidays? Want to enjoy a family outing in Wallonia that entertains both children and parents? A day to celebrate the Halloween festivities? Look no further! From 18 October to 2 November, join us at the fair of the strange…
A fun autumn outing to enjoy with the kids during the All Saints’ holidays, every day from 10:00 to 18:00.
(B)OOOOH!
Ready to face your fears and trick your senses?
Is our brain playing tricks on us by deceiving our senses?
This autumn, it’s time for chills… but also for science!
In the old engine room, dive into the atmosphere of the fair of the strange. Showmen, clowns and curious characters… Join them and take part in their surprising experiments! Hearing, sight, smell, taste, touch and even proprioception… test them and outsmart the tricks your own brain plays on you!
Fun activities
for the whole family
Create shadow monsters, play memory games or lead the “Light Investigation” to unmask the culprit. And for the older ones? Discover the witch’s potions and their mysterious ingredients, or design your own monster ID card with our cybersecurity experts. Note: Our fun activities are subject to availability and require registration on the day of your visit, limited to one activity per family.
The witch’s mysterious ingredients
Will you be able to uncover the witch’s mysterious ingredients and reveal their secrets?
Discover The witch’s mysterious ingredients
What are these shadows?
What are these shadows? Explore them, play with them, and create new ones to bring funny monsters to life.
Discover What are these shadows?
Monstrous ID card
Thanks to our cybersecurity team, design your own tamper-proof monster ID card and wander safely through the fair of the strange.
Discover Monstrous ID card
Memory of an elephant
Memories of words, smells, sounds – have you stored them all away? Family games to learn more and put your memory to the test.
Discover Memory of an elephant
Light investigation
Will you find the culprit? Set off on an investigation where the clues are revealed when the right viewing tool is used! Blacklight, optical illusions, magnifying glass – decode the messages!
Discover Light investigation
Autumn Walk
“Nature” experiences in the Biodiversity Garden or explore the region on a walk on the slag heap or via the RAVeL…
Autumn is the season of colours! Take a stroll through the Biodiversity Garden, lie down on the hammock overlooking the pond, climb to the top of the observatory to observe the autumn biodiversity, or go for a walk on the slag heap, Mont Ostène, and enjoy a stunning view of the region.
The adventure continues
Catering
During the autumn holidays, light snacks are available on-site.
Picnics allowed.
Shop
Extend the science experience at home with one of the popular products available for purchase in the shop.
