Welcome to Brussels Happenings where we share events, activities, and announcements for the USAG Benelux-Brussels and Sterrebeek Annex community.
If you're new in the area, be sure and follow USAG Benelux social media sites for additional information on how to get involved in the community.
Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Flickr
Submit your event, activity, or announcement to USAG Benelux Public Affairs.
Table of Contents
Community Announcements
Brussels Army Health Clinic Flu Shot Drive
Passport Rodeo
Upcoming Events and Activities
- Holiday Shopping Tour | November 21
Join the holiday shopping tour in downtown Brussels on Nov. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Spots are limited, contact the Brussels Library to sign up.
- City Madness | November 21
Join Brussels Army Community Service for a CITY MADNESS TOUR. Discover Brussels and make new friends!
Save the date
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Events
- Volleyball Clinic | November/December
Register for the Brussels CYS Volleyball Clinic from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday through December.
Fitness classes
Religious support office
- November 3, 10 and 17
- December 1
- November 5, 12 and 19
- December 3
- Coffee Moms - 10:30 a.m.
- New Moms Group - 10 a.m.
- Adult Bible Study - 7 p.m.
- Women of the Chapel - 10 a.m.
- Food For Life Bible Study - 11:30 a.m.
- 1st and 3rd Sundays

Arts and Crafts
Visit the SHAPE Arts and Crafts Facebook Page or Website to learn more!
Excursions
Contact SHAPE Trips and Tours for additional information.
OUTSIDE THE GATE
- Open-air Markets across Brussels:
- Mondays through Fridays | Market of Place Flagey from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with flowers, fruit, vegetables, and clothes.
- Mondays | Place van Meenen, St. Gilles from noon to 7 p.m. with organic produce, specialty roasted meats, and a food truck.
- Mondays | Market of Place Saint Job in Uccle from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fruit, vegetables, flowers, a bakery, leathergoods, delicacies, household utensils, fish, meat, poultry and a deli.
- Tuesdays, Friday, Saturdays | Stockel Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with food, flowers and plants in a neighborhood atmosphere
- Tuesdays through Sundays | Parvis de St. Gilles from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fruit, vegetables, salted meats, cheeses, spices, sweets, cooked meats and household knick-knacks.
- Wednesdays | The Châtelain Market from 2 to 7 p.m. with organic foods, fresh produce, original products, and prepared dishes to eat onsite or take home. The surrounding neighborhood has plenty of cafes, bars, and restaurants to keep the evening going even after the market closes.
- Thursdays | Gourmet Market of the Sablon from 3 to 9 p.m. with fruit, vegetables, dairy products, bread, wines and champagnes, charcuterie, roast chicken, and seafood.
- Fridays | Marché de la Place des Chasseurs Ardennais from 2 to 9 p.m. with goods for sale, live music playing, and a small playground in the center. It is within walking distance of Merode and the Cinquaintenaire park.
- Saturdays, Sundays | Market of Place Flagey from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Large, relaxed atmosphere with all products for sale and international food vendors.
- Sundays | Market of Place Jourdan from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a village atmosphere, cosmopolitan terraces, quality stalls, the famous Antoine fries, and "Marc Escargot" to try for free.
- Sundays | Midi Market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, olives, cheeses, fish, and more. The biggest market in Belgium.
Upcoming Trainings
Check out the upcoming classes and trainings available to the USAG Benelux in Brussels community. Reach out to Army Community Service for the location and how to reserve your seat. Sponsorship Training, Spouse Sponsorship Training, Community & Host Nation Orientation, City madness, Spouse Orientation training are available on request.
BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS | BRUNSSUM | BRUSSELS | CHIEVRES (BOSS)
Primary: 0032-65-22-5246
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
Building: 504
Rue Grande
Mons, 7010
NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-7447/6872
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE | BRUSSELS (ACS)
Primary: 0032-22-80-9931
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Building: 4
Leuvensesteenweg 13
Zaventem, 1932
NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-9931
FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING CENTER | SHAPE | BRUSSELS (ACS RSO)
Primary: 0032-65-75-7305
Secondary: 0032-65-75-7306
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Building: 353
Rue Grande
Mons, 7010
NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-7305 / 314-597-7306






