It's a busy Easter weekend in Winterthur! Highlights include the arrival of the Easter Bunny at Santa Lucia, massive circus shows, and fascinating industrial history tours.
See our top picks
Mobile Pumptrack
KGS Primar
Free outdoor fun using bikes or skateboards all weekend.
Exhibition: Strom und Magnete (Electricity and Magnetism)
Technorama
Interactive science exhibits exploring electricity at Technorama.
Easter Bunny Visit at Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia
Meet the Easter Bunny in person on Sunday!
· April 4
7CIRCUS KNIE SHOW : Dive into the fascinating world of Circus Knie! This is a major event running over the holiday weekend, offering classic circus entertainment for the whole family.It's one of the largest, classic annual events, and Saturday has multiple performance times.
EASTER FUN AT SANTA LUCIA : Enjoy Easter fun for the whole family where the Easter Bunny will stop by in person, creating magical moments for young and old.This listing confirms Easter fun at Santa Lucia across both days, though the other listing is more specific to Winterthur.
: Discover over 30 XXL exhibits across 15,000 m² that bring natural phenomena like water, wind, and clouds to life. This is the outdoor exhibition space.New, large-scale outdoor exhibition perfect for exploring on Saturday.
INTERACTIVE SMARTPHONE SCAVENGER HUNT : Explore the city centre by solving puzzles and discovering statues using your smartphone. This is a great way to make sightseeing active.An active way to explore the city on Saturday morning.
MOBILE PUMPTRACKFREE : The wave, curve, and dip course is open to the public outside of school hours. Bring your kickboards, skateboards, bikes, or inlines!It's completely free and offers active fun outside.
CREATIVE KIDS OPEN WORKSHOP : A creative workshop specifically for kids aged 6 to 12. A fantastic way to spend a Saturday afternoon creating something unique.Dedicated creative time on Saturday afternoon for school-aged kids.
FREE : A free craft table specifically organised for Easter! Perfect for younger children (4-7 years) if Saturday plans go awry or you need a quick stop.Free, specific Easter craft activity available Saturday.
· April 5
4EASTER BUNNY VISIT AT SANTA LUCIA : The Easter Bunny is making a personal appearance for family fun at Santa Lucia! Expect some magical childhood moments for everyone.Specific Easter-themed event happening only on Sunday.
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT ON EASTER SUNDAY : A chamber music concert featuring Cello and Piano performance taking place on Easter Sunday.A specific cultural event scheduled just for Easter Sunday.
EXHIBITION: STICKER, STIFTE, KLEBER – ALLES GLITZERT : This event combines an exhibition with an open workshop focusing on sticky, sparkly materials. A great creative option for Sunday.It's an exhibition combined with an open workshop, offering hands-on craft time.
OPEN DRAWING AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM : Explore the Natural History Museum through drawing exercises. A great way to combine quiet artistic exploration with looking at exhibits.A relaxed, creative activity available on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3: Take a journey back in time to the 19th century! You can explore five historic nail machines and an intact transmission system in the original production site.A unique historical tour available Saturday morning.
: Explore the connections of electromagnetism through surprising and beautiful phenomena at Technorama. A fantastic interactive science experience.Technorama is a top destination for hands-on science, available all weekend.
: Gentle movement in warm water for babies and toddlers, focusing on shared time and relaxed guidance. Great for the youngest members of the family on Saturday.A service running this weekend specifically for babies and toddlers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Winterthur this weekend?
The best free option this weekend is the Mobile Pumptrack at KGS Primar, where you can bring bikes or skateboards all day Saturday and Sunday.
Are there any Easter-specific activities for young kids?
Yes, on Sunday, the Easter Bunny is visiting Santa Lucia (Der Osterhase zu Besuch in der Santa Lucia Winterthur), and there is an Easter Craft Table running Saturday at the PBZ Bibliothek Unterstrass.
What can we do with older kids interested in history or science?
Check out the Tour of the Nail Factory Saturday morning, or spend time at Technorama exploring the 'Strom und Magnete' (Electricity and Magnetism) exhibition all weekend.
