A cycling ban applies on the Seawall and Koning Ridderdijk from June to 31 August.

Minister Sven Gatz has awarded Middelkerke the label of child-friendly municipality. It is now the first and only coastal municipality with this label

On 7 November 2016, the new Gault&Millau guide was presented to the press and public. The guide's anonymous inspectors visited and reviewed over 1200 restaurants this past year. These includes several restaurants in Middelkerke, which are highly recommended for a delicious culinary experience.

Het hele jaar door zijn er heel wat kidsevenementen in Middelkerke en Westende.

The first two comic book walls are finished! You can admire the Robbedoes cartoon by Hanco Kolk at the Calidris in Westende and the Lucky Luke cartoon by the original spiritual father Morris at De Branding centre in Middelkerke

From the Warande tower you get the most beautiful view over Middelkerke: the Warande gardens, the beach, the sea, the Beaufort art, the hinterland ... When the weather is nice you can see and enjoy miles.