Activities with kids in Mons
Finding a day out the whole family agrees on can feel like an obstacle course: sighing teenagers, little ones who need carrying after ten minutes, and the ever-unpredictable Belgian weather. Here’s what really works with kids in Mons, and what’s best adapted.
What’s best adapted
Some outings are wonderful… for the parents. With children, a few tweaks make all the difference.
Long visits
The Belfry and the Town Hall are stunning, but a two-hour guided tour is long when you’re 8. Go for a short format with a riddle or treasure hunt.
Long walks
“Just a little 7 km walk” often ends with the youngest on someone’s shoulders. Pick a short loop with a real goal: the top of a slag heap, a picnic.
Passive outings
Children remember the moments when they take part. Sitting and watching leaves far less of a mark than playing, moving and sharing.
What really works
The outings everyone agrees on are about action, immersion and sharing. Here are ours, and from what age.
| Activity | From | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Arcade Zone | All ages | No complicated rules, machines just for little ones |
| BattleKart | 1.45 m (no minimum age) | A life-size video game where you really drive |
| Swarms VR | Age 12 (adult required under 16) | A cooperative virtual reality adventure |
The Arcade Zone: instant fun
Kids hop from one machine to the next in a flash: baskets on the Basketball machine, air hockey duels, reflexes on Catch the Light. The youngest have their own games: Mini Rider, Mini Helicopter and Mini Air Hockey.
BattleKart: a visual knockout
As soon as the floor comes alive under the wheels, the wow effect is guaranteed. It’s not just karting, it’s a life-size video game. Drivers must be at least 1.45 m tall: perfect for older children, teens and parents.
Your next day out in Mons? From €22
Swarms VR: be a hero (from age 12)
For tweens and teens (and geeky parents), it’s the ultimate experience: gearing up, seeing your family beside you and teaming up to push back the swarm on the Corigis-B12 base. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
The recipe for a great day
The golden rule: mix action and sharing. Choose places where kids take part, and share moments where you laugh with them.
On Wednesdays, Zoneo opens at 1 pm, and during school holidays from 10 am every day. For a birthday, discover our birthday packages.
A day out the whole family agrees on?
Book your BattleKart or Swarms VR session and enjoy the Arcade Zone, free to access.
