Hello! Here are some handpicked, age-appropriate family activities happening this weekend, February 7th and 8th, 2026, in Lausanne.
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Lu.An.023 Workshop-Boutique Discovery with Discount
Avenue de France 56
Explore a local candle workshop and get 20% off everything this Saturday!
Cinema at the Palais Weekend ("CINÉ AU PALAIS")
Palais de Rumine
Spend Sunday afternoon inside enjoying a dedicated weekend of documentary films.
Animal Saturday Themed Visit ("Samedi animalier - visite thématique")
Palais de Rumine
A themed visit focused on animals within the natural history collection, perfect for engaging little ones.
· February 7
5PRIX DE LAUSANNE FINAL : Catch the final performance of this prestigious international competition for young dancers. It's an inspiring and high-level showcase of talent from around the world. This is your chance to see the stars of tomorrow dance.The grand final of a globally recognized, high-calibre dance competition happening only this Saturday.
WORKSHOP 0 TO 100 YEARS – A MULTITUDE OF ANIMALS : Get creative with a hands-on workshop focused on animals. Even though the age range is broad, these types of art workshops are usually fantastic for younger children to explore and get a little messy.A specific, hands-on, family-inclusive art workshop taking place on Saturday.
WORKSHOP 0 TO 100 YEARS – FAKE OR REAL VALLOTTON : Explore the works of Vallotton in an interactive way by creating your own art in this workshop. It's a fun way for kids to engage with fine art that is often inaccessible to them.Another unique, hands-on art workshop specific to Saturday at the PLATEFORME 10 cultural hub.
OPEN ACCESS WORKSHOP – WEAVING TIME ("TISSER SON TEMPS") : Check out this open-access workshop related to the 'Tisser son temps' exhibition. It’s a great chance for families to work on a textile/weaving craft together.A hands-on workshop at the design museum, mudac, running on Saturday.
LU.AN.023 WORKSHOP-BOUTIQUE DISCOVERY WITH DISCOUNTFREE : Visit the workshop-boutique of the local handmade candle brand Lu.An.023. You can explore their cozy universe and enjoy a 20% discount on everything in the shop all day Saturday.A unique Saturday opportunity to discover a local artisanal business with a special discount for parents.
· February 8
3RISING STARS DANCE SHOW ("ÉTOILES MONTANTES") : This show features the emerging talents from the Prix de Lausanne competition. It's a wonderful, accessible way for the whole family to enjoy high-calibre dance performances.A dedicated show featuring the rising stars of the Prix de Lausanne, happening only this Sunday afternoon.
CINEMA AT THE PALAIS WEEKEND ("CINÉ AU PALAIS") : A weekend dedicated to documentary films for everyone at the beautiful Palais de Rumine. This is a great indoor option if the February weather isn't cooperating.A dedicated film weekend event focused on documentaries, offering a cozy indoor option on Sunday.
ANIMAL SATURDAY THEMED VISIT ("SAMEDI ANIMALIER - VISITE THÉMATIQUE") : A themed visit focusing on animals at the Palais de Rumine's natural history collections. This is a perfect way to engage younger kids with science and nature exhibits.A specific Sunday activity tailored around animals, likely tied to the natural history collections within the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Lausanne this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) the best option that is free to enter is visiting the Lu.An.023 workshop-boutique on Saturday for the 20% shop discount.
What's happening specifically on Saturday, February 7th?
Saturday features the main Prix de Lausanne Final at Théâtre de Beaulieu, plus several hands-on art workshops at PLATEFORME 10, like the 'A Multitude of Animals' and 'Fake or Real Vallotton' sessions.
Is there anything fun for teenagers on Sunday, February 8th?
Teens might enjoy the 'Étoiles Montantes' dance show at Théâtre de Beaulieu in the afternoon, or catching a documentary at the 'CINÉ AU PALAIS' weekend event at Palais de Rumine.
