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Easter workshop
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Easter workshop

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

Join a family-friendly Easter workshop at Museum.BL in Basel, where kids discover egg colors, nests, and spring mysteries through hands-on activities. Free of charge, no registration required.

Childhoods

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

An intimate 75-minute German-language theatre piece by vorschlag:hammer, drawing on interviews with children from Leipzig, Zurich, Duisburg and Berlin to illuminate childhood perspectives, staged at ROXY Birsfelden.

12–20 CHF

Kindershow: Die Superkräfte der Insekten

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at13:30

A family-friendly children's show at Sommercasino exploring the superpowers of insects through playful puppetry and storytelling, a delightful outing that sparks curiosity about nature for young audiences.

12 CHF

Kindershow: Die Superkräfte der Insekten «Käfer & kundig ...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at14:00

A family-friendly multimedia show at Basel's Sommercasino exploring the superpowers of insects through videos, photos and stories by a Swiss nature filmmaker, entertaining kids and adults with engaging science.

Free

FHNW Kinderhochschule 2026

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at15:00

A family-friendly room-escape adventure in the Vera Oeri Library as part of FHNW Kinderhochschule 2026, where kids unravel the mystery of the missing notes with guidance from Musik-Akademie Basel and Musikschule Basel.

Exoplanets - School performance

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at10:00

Basel's symphony orchestra presents a school concert at Messe Basel Halle 1, introducing young listeners to exoplanet-inspired music. A kid-friendly program blends engaging visuals with approachable orchestral melodies for children and adolescents.

DIY advent calendar
Free

DIY advent calendar

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Hands-on DIY workshop at Basler Papiermühle where kids and adults stamp, print, write, and draw their own Advent calendar. Create 24 doors with 24 tiny surprises; open workshop included in museum admission. No registration needed.

Children's table

Children's table

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

Interactive children's table at Hafenmuseum Basel invites kids aged 4-10 and their adults to explore harbour life through a playful, hour-by-hour program. Each 45-minute session offers hands-on discovery inside the museum.

Children's Choir Domane Dersim

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

Basel hosts a family-friendly concert by the Children's Choir Domane Dersim at Paul Sacher Saal. Admission opens at 12:00, the performance begins at 14:00, and Turkish specialties are available for purchase.

Knots & splices

Knots & splices

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

Learn traditional seamanship at Hafenmuseum with knots and splices under supervision; a hands-on sailor's craft session for children aged 10 and up, offering a playful glimpse into Basel's maritime history.

Kinderdisco

Sat, 21 Mar 2026at12:00

Family-friendly Kinderdisco at Kaserne Basel: a kid-focused dance party with upbeat pop and electronic tunes, playful lights, and space to groove in Basel’s cultural venue on March 21, 2026 at 12:00.

Balz Aliesch: Nomol

Sat, 21 Mar 2026at14:00

Family-friendly Basel concert with Balz Aliesch performing Baseldytsche Kinderlieder for kids, parents and grandparents at Tabourettli, a cozy Basel venue, on March 21, 2026 at 14:00.

Kinderdisco

Sat, 21 Mar 2026at22:00

Family-friendly Kinderdisco at Viertel Klub in Basel, a welcoming kids' dance party with age-appropriate tunes, colorful lights, and a safe, playful atmosphere where families can dance, laugh, and make memories together. The venue's cozy vibe adds a stress-free night for parents

Crockery-stories: Making pots in the Roman way
8–16 CHF

Crockery-stories: Making pots in the Roman way

Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Hands-on family workshop at Augusta Raurica where kids explore 2000-year-old Roman pottery, handle genuine sherds, imagine the full vessel, and model a clay bowl on the potter's wheel.

World Bear Day: Celebrating early!

World Bear Day: Celebrating early!

Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Kick off World Bear Day early at Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel with a family-friendly teddy dress-up event: kids and parents explore toy history, pose with plush bears, and enjoy bear-themed activities before the official date.

Family Concerts - Klavierübung

Sun, 22 Mar 2026at11:00

A family-friendly piano concert where thirteen young musicians embark on a playful, philosophical journey, mixing fanfares, wild rhythms, and storytelling at Gare du Nord.

8–14 CHF

Jazz Concert at Bird's Eye Jazz Club

Sun, 22 Mar 2026at11:00

Experience a live jazz night at Bird's Eye Jazz Club in Basel. Doors open 30 minutes before the concert. Tickets: 14 CHF adults, 8 CHF kids (3+). An intimate venue delivering top-tier jazz energy.

Family Sunday | Carl Cheng

Sun, 22 Mar 2026atAll day

Join Family Sunday at Museum Tinguely for the Carl Cheng vernissage, a family-friendly art-opening with interactive activities and guided looks at a new installation in Basel's iconic museum.

Start of the spring holidays

Start of the spring holidays

Sat, 28 Mar 2026

During the spring holidays, Basler Papiermühle hosts an open workshop in Atelier 39 with surprise materials. Designed for kids, teens, and adults, participation is included with museum admission and invites playful, exploratory making.

Osterbrunch und Eiermalen

Sat, 28 Mar 2026at20:00

Celebrate Easter with a festive brunch and egg-painting at Sommercasino in Basel, blending light music with kid-friendly crafts and a cozy, social atmosphere.

Walk-in studio
4–5 CHF

Walk-in studio

Sun, 29 Mar 2026

Walk-in studio at Kunsthaus Baselland on Family Sunday: a children’s art workshop with watercolor painting and salt-crystal effects, for ages 4+ with an adult (9+ unaccompanied). Includes a 2 pm tour and workshop until 4 pm; CHF 5 / CHF 4 with family pass.

Family Sunday
Free

Family Sunday

Sun, 29 Mar 2026atAll day

Family Sunday at Kunsthaus Baselland offers free all-day admission for children and their companions, with a walk-in studio from 2pm–4pm for hands-on art activities inside the museum's welcoming, family-friendly spaces.

Rigo und Rosa – Wie alles begann

Sun, 29 Mar 2026at14:00

An enchanting German-language children’s theatre at Scala Basel, Rigo und Rosa – Wie alles begann follows a brave, curious mouse meeting a big leopard, blending humor, heart, and imagination in a vivid, family-friendly on-stage adventure.

Polysport-Camp

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Polysport-Camp for kids at St. Jakobshalle Basel offers a mix of sports activities in a premier indoor venue, focusing on teamwork, skill-building, and active play in a safe, friendly Basel setting.

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Events for Kids in Basel

Kids rule the calendar here — most programming is delightfully family-friendly, a mix of hands-on workshops and casual stage shows parents actually enjoy. Big venues like St. Jakobshalle host the loud, spectacular events while smaller gems such as Basler Papiermühle keep afternoons intimate and crafty. The scene centers around the Industriequartier, and although many highlights are ticketed, you’ll still find a steady trickle of free pop-ups for budget-conscious families. Between puppet shows and playtime, slip into Museum Tinguely or take a short walk to imagine the old Roman settlement and the theatre that’s among the best-preserved north of the Alps. The cathedral square also comes alive at holiday markets, making every visit a mix of culture and kid-friendly buzz — pick a weekend and start mapping your next family outing.
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