Family Activities - Garden Party
A Summer Symphony for the Whole Family
On Sunday, June 21st, the Music Chapel opens its doors and its gardens for an unforgettable Garden Party with a very special touch this year. While the familiar sounds of our Artists in residence resonate within the walls of the Music Chapel, we invite you to cross the threshold into the stunning Argenteuil Estate. Between these two idyllic locations, a vibrant trail of discovery, play, and creativity awaits.
It is a day where classical traditions blend seamlessly with modern imagination. Lose yourself in the interactive world of the Amadeo Kollectif, or experience music with a playful twist during the ‘Co-Performances’ by the Miet Ensemble. Discover how music changes lives at the Music Fund stand, go on an adventure with the WWF Rangers Club, or find a moment of peace during a family yoga session and a visit to the Bibliobus. From music workshops with Jeunesses Musicales to a unique look at the sculptures in the gardens of Argenteuil: whether you come to listen, to create, or simply to enjoy the sun and nature, the Garden Party offers a unique experience where music, art, and friendship take center stage.
Activities at a Glance
Amadeo Island
📍 MUSIC CHAPEL / Ongoing activities until 4 pm
A magical play area where children use wooden blocks, geometric shapes, and sound sculptures to build their own world of sight and sound. (Ages 3-14)
In collaboration with Amadeo Kollectif
Miet Ensemble
📍 MUSIC CHAPEL / 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm/ 3 pm – 4 pm
Four enthusiastic musicians perform classical music with a twist. This is a cooperative performance where children don’t just listen—they actively dance, sing, and play along. (Ages 6-9)
Learn more about Miet Ensemble
Musical Workshops
by Jeunesses Musicales (FR) & Miriam de Wolf (NL)
📍 MUSIC CHAPEL / Schedule and age groups to be confirmed, on-site registration
Creative music workshops tailored to different age groups, available in both French and Dutch: playing with sounds, rhythms and movement.. (Ages 3-11)
- Workshops in French:
11am: 3–5 years
12pm: 6–11 years
1pm: 3–5 years
2pm: 6–11 years
3pm: 3–5 years - Workshops in Dutch:
2 pm: 4–7 years
3 pm: 7–10 years
Rangerclub (WWF)
📍 MUSIC CHAPEL / Ongoing activities throughout the day
Become a true nature explorer and search for hidden animals and natural elements along the path between the Music Chapel and Argenteuil. (Ages 7-12)
Learn more about Ranger Club WWF
Music Fund
📍 MUSIC CHAPEL / Instrument-making demonstrations 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00 + hands-on workshop / 11:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00
Discover this exceptional organisation that combines music with humanitarian action, and roll up your sleeves for a workshop for all ages where you’ll create art from discarded instruments. Instrument-making demonstrations will take place throughout the day.
Learn more about Music Fund
The Book Corner & The Wheel of Fortune
📍 MUSIC CHAPEL / Ongoing activities throughout the day
A mobile oasis of calm where you can escape into a book, or feel the excitement at the wheel of fortune filled with fun goodies from the Province of Walloon Brabant.
Family Yoga
📍 ARGENTEUIL / 12:30 pm – 1:50 pm
Step into the Cercle des Fées as a family for a moment of connection, movement, and creativity in the heart of nature. No booking required: join us for a 20-minute discovery session. A gentle and playful exploration of the body, suitable for ages 3 and up, to create a “magical trace” together.
Sculpture Expo & Live Demonstration
📍 ARGENTEUIL / Expo : All day long / live sculpting : 1:45 pm – 3 pm
Admire a unique selection of sculptures in Tatiana Potapova’s garden and watch as she brings a new work of art to life, inspired by a live model.
Royal Face Painting
📍 ARGENTEUIL / 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
In honour of Queen Elisabeth’s 150th anniversary, Cécile Carlier transforms young visitors into kings, queens, or other imaginative figures.