Place aux Enfants: Discovering Local Life in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe

A fun and educational day on October 3, 2026, invites children aged 8-12 to explore municipal services and local actors.

Generic image of children discovering a public place in Brussels.
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Generic image of children discovering a public place in Brussels.

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe is hosting "Place aux Enfants," a day to introduce young citizens aged 8-12 to how their municipality functions.

The commune of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe invites children aged 8 to 12 to participate in "Place aux Enfants" on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This event aims to raise awareness of citizenship among youngsters through fun and educational activities.
During this day, children will have the opportunity to discover how municipal public services operate and meet various local life actors, whether from economic, cultural, social, or sports sectors. It's a unique chance to better understand their environment and everyone's role within the commune.
Planned visits include the police station of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, the Maison communale (Town Hall), and the Chocolate Museum. Numerous other activities will complement this day of discovery.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is open to children residing in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe and aged between 8 and 12 years old.
Registration is handled by the Jeunesse service (Youth Department), located at Avenue du Roi Albert 23. Opening hours are: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For further information, contact the service by phone at 02 563 59 20 or by email at jeunesse.jeugd@berchem.brussels. It is advisable to register your child as soon as possible.
Based on information from the official source: Commune de Berchem-Sainte-Agathe — Actualités (28/09/2026)