Get ready for a busy weekend in Geneva! We have lots of fun lined up, especially with Easter activities kicking off early. Check out the quirky 'Teddy Bear Hospital' for a unique visit, or catch one of the many storytelling performances at the Festival La Cour des Contes. Plus, the Tulip Festival starts just outside the city!
See our top picks
Free Guided Hike on the Salève
Veyrier-Douane (Meeting Point)
Free Sunday morning mountain trek for active families.
BiblioWeekend: Wooden Toy Making Workshop
MEG (Musée d'Ethnographie de Genève)
Free, creative workshop to build a wooden toy on Sunday.
Into the Woods
La julienne
A gentle storytelling show specifically for ages 1+ on Saturday or Sunday.
· March 28
6FREE : This beloved annual event lets kids take their beloved (but sick) toys to be 'treated' by medical students. It’s a fantastic, educational, and free way for children to demystify hospitals.It’s a classic, unique Geneva family event running all weekend.
LALA THE LITTLE OGRESS : Part of a larger festival, this show tells the story of the creation of the world through a sweet, culinary lens. Great for younger audiences attending the festival.Great theatrical entertainment tailored for younger primary school children.
EASTER CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP : Get hands-on with Easter treats! This workshop offers an immersive experience where you can learn the art of chocolate making at a local artisanal shop.Easter is coming, and kids love making (and eating!) chocolate.
: A 3D workshop near the cable car station where families can work together to create models of the famous local mountain.Combines a trip up the Salève with a fun, collaborative engineering activity.
FREE : This ten-day festival offers free lectures, films, and workshops exploring science, belief, and imagination. This is your last day to catch the Geneva-based offerings!The festival ends this weekend (March 29), making Saturday a great chance to attend the final days of free programming.
INTO THE WOODS : The opening performance of the storytelling festival, perfect for the youngest attendees. It’s a gentle story involving streams and wind, ideal for very little ones.This show is specifically listed as starting from 1 year old, making it the best pick for toddlers this weekend.
· March 29
6: A show about the wild adventures of a toddler navigating a world built for grown-ups. Fun and relatable for the little ones.This show is running until Sunday, making it a perfect Sunday outing.
: A performance event happening Sunday afternoon at the Institut Jaques-Dalcroze. The subject is mythological and theatrical, perfect for a stimulating Sunday outing.It's a specific timed event happening only on Sunday.
FREE : As part of the BiblioWeekend focused on 'Play,' kids aged 4 and up can join a creative workshop to build their own wooden toys. A wonderfully tactile, free activity.Free, creative, and runs all day Sunday.
FESTICIRQUE : Catch the final day of this circus festival at the fantastic Chaplin's World. Expect acrobatics and creativity from young global talents under the big top.Last day of a high-energy, family-friendly circus show just outside Geneva.
FREE : Explore the Ethnography Museum in a new way during BiblioWeekend—by playing! This is a free, relaxed way to enjoy the museum space all day Sunday.It's free, it's on Sunday, and it encourages creative play in a museum setting.
WHAT IF CHILDREN COULD VOTE? FESTIVAL WEEKEND : This is the final day of a festive weekend dedicated to imagining a world where children participate in decision-making. Check the specific venue for shows running Sunday.This event ends Sunday, offering a unique, thought-provoking family experience.
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4: Choose between painting mountain animals ('Faune des Montagnes') or a general beginner's introduction to watercolor techniques.A dedicated hands-on creative session happening Saturday.
FREE : Join a free guided walk up the Salève mountain. Perfect if your older kids enjoy hiking, but make sure you're ready for a challenge!It's a great free outdoor activity running specifically on Sunday morning.
: The obstacle courses featuring zip lines and nets are officially opening for the season on Saturday. They have specific mini-courses for ages 3-6, so younger kids are covered.It's the opening day for outdoor adventure courses, perfect for getting outside Saturday.
: Take a relaxing trip through the city on a vintage tram this Sunday afternoon. A gentle, scenic way to see Geneva without walking.A rare opportunity for a specific afternoon ride on a historic tram.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Geneva this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 28-29) there are several free options: The 'Teddy Bear Hospital' is running all weekend, you can attend the final free sessions of the 'History and City Festival,' and there's a free toy-making workshop at the MEG on Sunday as part of BiblioWeekend.
Are there any Easter activities for children?
Yes! Several Pakatrap Easter events are scheduled for Saturday, including tractor rides with egg hunts in Soral and Collex. There are also general Easter chocolate-making workshops running on both days.
What's happening outside the city centre?
Just outside Geneva, you can visit the final day of FestiCirque at Chaplin's World on Sunday, or take the family for the Easter egg hunt and wine tasting in Soral on Saturday.
