Halle Skates
Halle Skates is back! Glide across the ice on the largest indoor track in Flanders.
When?
From Thursday 12 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025.
Open at?
See organiser's website.
Shopping weekends
7 and 8 December 2024
Saturday 7 December 2024
Santa's house: Over the weekend, Santa is once again staying in Halle. His cottage looks beautifully fairy-like. Come admire it and get your picture taken with this jolly hat straight away. From 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
Sunday 8 December 2024
Pakje van je hart: On this first shopping Sunday, JOE FM will come to Halle with the parcel truck for their ‘Pakje van je hart’ action. During this action, listeners are encouraged to donate Christmas gifts to underprivileged children. The action works with non-profit organisation Kindergeluk and other partners to give as many children as possible a magical Christmas.
From 10am to 6pm on the Cardijnplein.
14 and 15 December 2024
Saturday December 14 2024
White Divas: Like clear crystals, these White Divas sparkle in the light. Icicles of blue light hang from their sparkling hats. They bring snow, but nevertheless they warm the audience with their charms.
At 2pm in the Maandagmarkt, Beestenmarkt, Volpestraat and Melkstraat.
At 3pm in Basiliekstraat.
At 4.30pm in Grote Markt, Klinkaert, Cardijnplein, Hoornstraat, Beestenmarkt and Ninoofsesteenweg.
Rolling Santa: Slungel and Klungel, Santa's toy designers are always looking for a new fun toy to present to children. When creating a ‘Rolling Xmas-toy.’ however, things went a little bit wrong...
At 2pm in Grote Markt, Klinkaert, Cardijnplein, Hoornstraat, Beestenmarkt and Ninoofsesteenweg.
At 3.30pm in the Maandagmarkt, Beestenmarkt, Volpestraat and Melkstraat.
At 5pm in Basiliekstraat.
Sunday 15 December 2024
Winter Dwarrels: endearing, comical and cuddly. Energetically, they move through the audience and pull off surprising antics. Their interactions with bystanders soon make the world look a lot happier. They are always up for a dance, let the audience enjoy candy hopping and like to see love flowing under the mistletoe.
Ongoing in Halle's shopping streets.
Colby Music Band - Trio: Songs from the 60s to now including Flemish and French chansons, jazz, dixie, cover, butchers, etc....
From 12pm to 3pm in Halle's shopping streets.
Mini train: the smoke from the chimney and the turning wheels make this mini train look like two drops of water on a real steam train. Hop on and let yourself be transported through our cosy centre.
From 1 pm to 5 pm with 2 stops: at Cardijnplein and at the intersection of Basiliekstraat and Molenborre.
21 and 22 December 2024
Saturday 21 December 2024
Santa visits the market: Santa, together with his elves, will visit the attending market vendors and their customers.
From 8.30am to 10am at Joseph Possoz Square.
Mrs Snowman: She plays beautiful Christmas and ambient tunes and it may even snow locally if it is cold enough. On her sleigh is a Christmas tree with wreaths for the little ones.
At 1.30pm in the Grote Markt, Klinkaert, Cardijnplein, Hoornstraat, Beestenmarkt and Ninoofsesteenweg.
At 2.30pm in the Maandagmarkt, Beestenmarkt, Volpestraat and Melkstraat.
At 3.30pm in Basiliekstraat.
At 5pm in the Maandagmarkt, Beestenmarkt, Volpestraat and Melkstraat.
Morson & Muzet: The reindeer Morson and Muzet walk on four high legs and are especially curious about what is going on around them....
At 2pm in the Maandagmarkt, Beestenmarkt, Volpestraat and Melkstraat.
At 3pm in Basiliekstraat.
At 4.30pm in the Grote Markt, Klinkaert, Cardijnplein, Hoornstraat, Beestenmarkt and Ninoofsesteenweg.
Sunday 22 December 2024
Colby Music Band - Duo with Gocart: Musical atmosphere guaranteed with a group of talented entertainers during the holidays.
From 12pm to 3pm on Halle's shopping streets.
World of Snow: Lady Ballerina and King Snowflake are looking for help! Maybe spectators can help?
At 1pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4pm at the intersection of the Basiliekstraat with Molenborre.
28 and 29 December 2024
Saturday, 28 December 2024
Colby Music Band - Duo with Gocart: Musical atmosphere guaranteed with a group of talented entertainers during the holidays.
From 12pm to 3pm in Halle's shopping streets.
Sunday 29 December 2024
Gift hunt: Still looking last minute for a gift for your party on New Year's Eve? Shops will also be open this Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
Colby Music Band - Mini brass band: Mini brass band with 6 musicians playing well-known hits.
From 12h to 15h in Halle's shopping streets.
