The Markies Stock Sale (of books) at Zuiderpershuis, which is definitely a nice way to get discounted gifts for bookish loved ones -although most books are in Dutch, there is also a selection of books in English (and coffee table books) as well as picture books for children. It’s free and takes place from 10am -6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
It is Sinterklaas avond in Belgium on Friday.
Saturday
Christmas wheel
Winter In Antwerp starts today with a special opening celebration from noon. This is the highlight of the winter holiday season in Antwerp. If you are new to the city you have plenty of time to check out the various attractions which are on until 5th January. They key locations are Steenplein (especially if you have kids to entertain), Groenplaats and Grote Markt. Christmas market stands can be found in all of these places. There is always a winter bar (this year it’s called Bar Den and will be situated on Steenplein), a big wheel and the ice rink (Groenplaats).
Before the Noorderlijn events on Sunday, come and see the Kipdorp Nocturne . The programme starts at 6pm and it will be the last chance to see this archaeological site, which will be specially illuminated with lights and projections. There will also be a food truck selling hot snacks and drinks.
Operaplein
Throughout December, look out for local winter festivities such as this one in Deurne: Deurne Wintert, which starts at 4pm – and which take place in different neighbourhoods around the city.
Sunday
On Sunday the first trams will run on the Noorderlijn and the metro station Opera will re-open after four years of intensive construction works. You can check out the pdf programme for the opening party here. There will be entertainment for the opening on and around Operaplein (also at Kinepolis and the Haven huis) from 10am -6pm and a chance to ride the new tram routes (1 and 24).
On Kloosterstraat there’s a special Christmas edition of Markt van Morgen from midday until 6pm: locally and hand made fashion, jewelry interior and graphic design goods plus hot soup and glühwein for added warmth.
Markt van Morgen (image from Facebook)
From 11am -7pm at Plein Publiek there’s a vegan Christmas market featuring food trucks, and a market of 40 stands of vegan and eco-friendly products.
This weekend should be (mostly) dry, cold and bright again with the possibility of some light showers on Friday evening.
Stadsfeestzaal Shopping Centre
Miscellaneous
Throughout December, the shops in the city will be open on Sundays , and again on January 5th 2020.
Winter bars are starting to open, including Wintar on Boomgaardstraat 17, near the Antwerp City Brewery (De Koninck) for drinks, food (especially cheese!) and events until the start of February.
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