From the Royal Palace to Marrakech

Here are the other summer events to explore alone or with family Here is a selection of events that will mark your family's summer agenda. > The Brussels Balloon Parc Gaucheret's tethered balloon will continue to fly during the holidays, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., every day. It will even be accessible until 9 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Price: €10 for adults; €8 for students, seniors, disabled persons, and groups; €5 for children aged 5 to 12 (free for others). Info: 02/201.30.30. > Le Palais royal de Bruxelles It will open its doors to the public between July 22 and September 7 (every day between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., except Mondays). A unique opportunity to discover the "king's office". Free admission. Info: 02/513.89.40. > Brussels Roller Parade Every Friday, from July 5 to August 30, roller-skating fans meet up (from 9 p.m.) at Place Poelaert for their weekly parade. Info: www.brusselsrollers.com > Drive in movies Eighteen films (including "Die Another Day", the latest Bond, and "Harry Potter 2") on the billing of this open-air cinema set up on the esplanade du Cinquantenaire, from July 4 to August 30. Screenings every Friday and Saturday (doors open at 8 p.m.). Price: €15 per car (€13 for students). Info: www.dedi.be. > Art on cows They arrived on June 21 in the streets of Brussels-City where they will graze all summer until September 21. Who? The cows of Art on cows, of course! Find them at www.cows.be, and get the cow walk map from the BITC: 02/513.89.40. Don't forget to vote for your favorite cow by participating in the "public award"! > Brel en lumières Screening of Brel's concert in Knokke at Place de Jamblinne de Meux (Schaerbeek) on 4/7 at 10 p.m.; and in Uccle (small open-air theatre of Parc Wolvendael) on July 6 at 10 p.m. Brel's last concert at the Olympia, screening in Schaerbeek (same), on August 29 at 9:30 p.m. and in Uccle (same), on August 31 at 9:30 p.m. There will also be screenings in Anderlecht on July 5 and August 30 (location to be confirmed). Info: 02/511.10.20 or www.brel-2003.be > Jemaa El Fna Recreation of the famous Marrakech square on the Grand'Place, this July 15 and 16, between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Info: 02/279.64.45. > Crazy Park Every August 15, children are celebrated in the bois de la Cambre (rond-point des calèches). Games, discoveries, shows, and other activities have been designed just for them. Highlight of the show: the mini flower carpet. Price: €3. Info: 02/513.89.40.