Open Monument Day Flanders
Flanders
Sep 2009

Flanders exhibits their normally closed monuments on Heritage Day, making public many historical areas from as early as the Middle Ages. Stunning examples of Gothic architecture like the cathedral in Antwerp and the numerous guildhalls of Brussels and Ghent are must sees on this day. Most monuments are free or priced lowly for admission.

Brussels Marathon
Brussels
4 Oct 2009

You'll want to start training for the best way to stay in shape and see the city of Brussels: the Brussels Marathon. The main race commences in Cinquantenaire Park, ending at the Grand Imperial Palace and is accompanied by a half-marathon, a smaller 3k road race, and kids' marathon so any visitor can race to their own ability.

December Dance
Bruges
Dec 2009

This dance show, the compiled by Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, offers mostly live music to accompany the mélange of both old and new dance pieces. Shows will be performed throughout Bruges, so you will have plenty of opportunities to catch the fantastic works.

Christmas Horse Show
Mechelen
Dec 2009

The annual horse show at the Mechelen's Nekkerhal impresses more than 70,000 visitors during the Christmas season with world class equestrian competition including jumping, dressage, and driving. Auctions, shows, and of course parties will accompany each day's competition; there is plenty of activity for every level of equestrian interest.