SPRING - SUMMER CALENDAR

This section lists a non-exhaustive selection of activities and events taking place near the cottage. Whether you're staying at the cottage, a fan of the region, or simply passing through, feel free to get inspired!

Missing an event? Contact us at: welcome@gertrudeandfriends.be

 

Activities & Events – Spring / Summer 2026

 

🦌 Open Every Day

• Château d'Hélécine Park – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (free entry)

• The Land of Heroes – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (free entry) – Tienen

• Hannut Labyrinthe – From July 6th – Hannut

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• June 1 – July 15 – Face to Face with Prehistory – Hélécine – Archaeology exhibition

• June 5 – 7 – Promenade des Jardins – Mélin – Open gardens & concerts

• June 7 – Tourist Office Bike Tour – Hannut – Guided cycling tour

• May 21 – June 14 – Hector Defoër-Bey Exhibition – Jodoigne – Art exhibition

• June 26 – 28 – Noduwine – Orp-Jauche – Wine tasting weekend & vineyard discovery

• July 4 – Scène de Villages – Incourt – Travelling street performances

• July 4 – August 23 – Les Terrasses de l'Été – Château d'Hélécine – Summer entertainment

• July 5 – Tourist Office Walking Tour – Merdorp (Hannut) – Guided walk

• July 5 – Belgian Flavours Aperitif Walk – Marilles – Friendly gourmet walk

• From July 6 – Corn maze, treasure hunt, and more – Hannut

• July 6 – 10 – MiaBW Camps – Hélécine – Archaeology camps for children

• July 19 – Festival de l'Été Mosan – Orp-Jauche – Classical music concert

• July 25 – Chavée des Gueux – Orp-Jauche – Nature conservation activity

• July 25 – Flea Market – Orp-le-Petit – Flea market & entertainment

• August 2 – Tourist Office Walking Tour – Avin (Hannut) – Guided walk

• August 22 – La Jaucière – Orp-Jauche – Nature reserve maintenance

• August 28 – 29 – La Nuit des Chœurs – Villers Abbey – Choral concerts

• September 5 – Hélé'Sing Festival – Hélécine – Music Festival

  • 2:00 PM: Korange (Tribute to Téléphone, Jean-Louis Aubert & Louis Bertignac)

  • 4:00 PM: October Plays U2 (U2 Tribute)

  • 6:00 PM: Queen by Pilgrims (Queen Tribute)

  • 8:00 PM: Mister Cover

  • 11:00 PM: Daddy K (DJ)

   🎈 Bouncy castles • 🎠 Playground • 🦙 Animals • 🍻 Brewery

• September 19 – Scène de Villages – Jodoigne – Free street arts performances