Events in Belgium

What could be more magical then Christmas in Medieval Bruges, with its cobbled streets, historic buildings and horses and carts rolling by. The stalls for the Christmas market on the main square forms a ring around an open-air ice rink. Shoppers browse the market amongst festive Christmas lights for elegantly-package chocolates, brightly-colored sweets and unusual hand-made decorations.

This event taking place in Brussels’ Centre Culturel de Joli Bois in December takes a step back in time. They are not talking about Play Stations and iPod’s at this Toy Party. This is a nostalgic two-day event that brings the magic of real toys to life and looks at the secret behind games that have brought smiles to children for centuries. Ranging from classic train sets, remote control cars and tin soldiers through to magic lanterns, Viewmasters, building bricks and yo-yos, it should keep little minds and restless fingers busy.