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WALLOON BRABANT Genappe (un)masked. Children's carnival, Sat. (parade departs at 2:30 p.m. from Place Mercurey). Carnival parade Sun. (departs at 3 p.m. from Chaussée de Charleroi). 067.77.14.51. Into the green. A nature walk to decipher spring flora and fauna? That's this Sat., with Amirando. Meet at 2 p.m. at Opheylissem Castle (Hélécine). 0477.65.50.32 BRUSSELS Bird's-eye view. Thrills guaranteed: since Friday, the Belgacom tethered balloon takes you 150 m above the ground for a breathtaking view of Brussels. On a clear day, visibility over 20 km is announced! Espace Coucheret (at the end of Boulevard Albert II, Schaerbeek), until 2006. Daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rates: €10, €5 for ages 5 to 12. www.aerophile.com Flea markets. Auderghem: central median of Boulevard du Souverain, opposite the cultural center (2nd Sun. of the month, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Koekelberg: Place Simonis and along Bd Léopold II (2nd Sat. of the month, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.). Two-wheelers. Second-hand bicycles, mopeds, skateboards, roller skates and various accessories, every 2nd Sun. of the month, in Uccle. Until October, Place Saint Job, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 0475.27.39.11. Chocolate egg hunt. Small baskets await egg hunters at the entrance of the exhibition "Les jardins de René Pechère" (creator of some 900 gardens, and behind the redevelopment of the Botanical Garden). Sat., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fondation pour l'architecture (55, rue de l'Ermitage, Ixelles). Admission: €6, free for under 8s. Info: 02.642.24.80. Coming up. Put on your roller skates for an egg hunt along the main boulevards, next Fri. 9 p.m.: departure from Place Poelaert; 11 p.m.: arrival at Halles St-Géry. Free. In case of rain, the ride is postponed to the following Friday. www.brusselsrollers.com An Art Deco setting. Lush vegetation. Rare or exotic flowers... Annual opening of the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, starting Wednesday. Until May 4, Tue., Wed. and Thu. from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fri. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sat. and Sun. from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. April 22: reserved for visitors with disabilities. Admission: €2, free for under 18s. Parking opposite the castle, Av. de la Dynastie. HAINAUT Carolo Music Rally. Pop, rock and trip-hop in the cafes, bars, restaurants and public squares of Charleroi this weekend. Featuring pros and amateurs. Full program on www.carolomusicrallye.be. 071.64.10.61. Greens on your plate. Thematic guided tour at the Harchies marshes (Bernissart): "Wild edible plants". Sun., meet at 9 a.m., 5 chemin des Préaux. 069.58.11.72. Bring good shoes. LIÈGE When Liège takes you on a boat. Discover the river and the meanders that shaped the city during this new guided tour set up by the Tourist Office. 2nd Sun. of the month, from April to October, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Price: €7.30, €5.60 for ages 6 to 18. Mandatory booking: 04.237.92.92. Are you organizing an activity? Please send your information to francoise.demaret@saipm.com