52 upcoming family events
Erzählstunde – Ostern
Di., 17. März 2026 um 20:00
Bibliothek Laubegg
Join a cozy Easter storytelling hour at Bibliothek Laubegg in German. A family-friendly evening of seasonal tales for kids and parents in a welcoming library setting, perfect for a warm, imaginative start to spring.
Schenk mir eine Geschichte auf Arabisch
Mi., 18. März 2026 um 15:00
Bibliothek Tscharnergut
A family-friendly literacy session for toddlers and preschoolers at Bibliothek Tscharnergut in Bern, featuring Arabic storytelling, rhymes, songs, picture books, and crafts with animator Nour Hboubati. Free, no registration; 60 minutes.
Märchen mit Martin
Mi., 18. März 2026 um 20:00
Villa Stucki
An intimate evening of Märchen storytelling with Martin at Villa Stucki. A family-friendly performance where classic fairy tales come to life in a cozy, imaginative setting—perfect for kids and their grown-ups.
Gschichtli und Värsli für die Kleinsten
Mi., 18. März 2026 um 20:00
Bibliothek Breitenrain mit Ludothek
Join a cozy storytelling evening for little listeners at Bibliothek Breitenrain in Bern. Gschichtli und Värsli offers German stories and rhymes for curious kids and their families in a warm, welcoming library setting.
Gschichtli ir Bibliothek
Mi., 18. März 2026 um 20:00
Bibliothek Zollikofen
Join Gschichtli ir Bibliothek at Bibliothek Zollikofen for a cozy, German-language storytelling evening for kids and families in a welcoming library setting, featuring short tales and warm, interactive storytelling.
Die Zauberlaterne Bern ABC
Mi., 18. März 2026 um 20:00
cineABC
A charming family-friendly magic show at cineABC in Bern, blending playful tricks and storytelling for kids and families on March 18, 2026 at 8pm.
Märli lose und Tierli baschtle
Mi., 18. März 2026 um 20:00
Tierpark Bern - Dählhölzli-Zoo
Attend a cozy Märli storytelling evening at Tierpark Bern’s Dählhölzli Zoo. German fairy tales come alive for kids and families, set against the zoo’s animal surroundings in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Bilderbuchgeschichten mit Joachim & Charly
Mi., 18. März 2026 um 20:00
Bibliothek Länggasse
A cozy family storytelling session at Bibliothek Länggasse as Joachim & Charly read picture-book tales, bringing colorful characters to life in a warm library setting—perfect for kids and their families.
Erzähl- und Bastelstunde
Mi., 18. März 2026 um 20:00
Bibliothek Ittigen
Join Bibliothek Ittigen for an evening of storytelling and crafts for kids and families. Listen to engaging tales, then get hands-on with creative crafts inspired by the stories. A cozy, family-friendly library event welcoming young imaginations.
Papillon für Kinder
Mi., 18. März 2026 um 20:00
maisonette magique
Papillon für Kinder invites young audiences to a charming butterfly-themed stage adventure at maisonette magique. This intimate indoor show blends gentle storytelling, playful visuals, and music to enchant kids and families alike.
Märli im Chäuer
Do., 19. März 2026 um 20:00
Familienzentrum Bern
Join Märli im Chäuer at Familienzentrum Bern for a cozy, German-language fairy-tale evening for children and families. A storyteller brings traditional Märli to life in an intimate indoor setting in Bern on 2026-03-19 at 20:00.
Kinder basteln für unsere Affen
Fr., 20. März 2026 um 20:00
Tierpark Bern - Dählhölzli-Zoo
Family-friendly kids' crafting session at Tierpark Bern’s Dählhölzli Zoo, where children make monkey-themed crafts inspired by the resident animals. A playful, hands-on activity in a zoo setting that sparks creativity.
Kunst für die Kleinsten
Fr., 20. März 2026 um 20:00
Kunsthaus Langenthal
Visit Kunsthaus Langenthal for Kunst für die Kleinsten, a kid-friendly art workshop where young visitors explore colors, shapes, and textures in a welcoming gallery setting, guided by friendly hosts and interactive activities.
Kinderführungen mit allen Sinnen
Sa., 21. März 2026 um 11:00
Ganzes Haus
Join a kid-friendly, sensory tour at Ganzes Haus as part of Bühnen Bern program. Kinderführungen mit allen Sinnen invites children to explore theatre spaces through touch, sound, and imagination - an engaging, interactive family experience in Bern.
Erzählschloss: Geschichten von Rittern, Gespenstern und Prinzessinnen
So., 22. März 2026 um 20:00
Schloss Burgdorf
An enchanting storytelling evening at Schloss Burgdorf, weaving tales of knights, ghosts and princesses inside a medieval castle—perfect for kids and families seeking magical adventures.
Familiensonntag: Glitzer, Bewegung & Fantasie
So., 22. März 2026 um 20:00
Dampfzentrale
A family-friendly Sunday at Dampfzentrale Bern offers glitter, movement, and imagination with hands-on activities and performances for kids and families in a welcoming, intimate arts venue.
Abendführung im Vivarium
Fr., 27. März 2026 um 18:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
An evening guided tour of the Vivarium at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli), exploring tropical species and conservation efforts. 27 Mar 2026, 18:30–19:30; meet in front of the Dählhölzli restaurant. Tickets: CHF 30 adults, CHF 20 children.
Moonlit Evening Tour at Tierpark Bern
Do., 2. Apr. 2026 um 19:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Join a moonlit twilight tour at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) on Apr 2, 2026, 7:30-9:00 PM. After visitors depart, animals wake and the zoo reveals a surprising nocturnal side, with insights into conservation.
Der Osterhase im Tierpark
So., 5. Apr. 2026 um 14:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Join the Easter Bunny at Dählhölzli Zoo in Bern as he hops through the grounds, gifting 600 colorful eggs to kids and grown-ups alike. This weather-proof, family-friendly afternoon blends fun with conservation vibes across the Tierpark Bern grounds.
Die Welt der einheimischen Amphibien und Reptilien
Fr., 8. Mai 2026 um 17:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Take a guided outdoor tour at Tierpark Bern to discover native Swiss amphibians and reptiles, from newts to lizards, learn about habitats and conservation, and encounter these creatures up close.
Im und mit dem Kinderzoo unterwegs
Mi., 13. Mai 2026 um 14:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
A hands-on afternoon at Tierpark Bern where children aged 8+ learn animal care from a zookeeper, observe feeding, help with feeding, and guide a small alpaca herd on a gentle walk near the Dählhölzli restaurant.
Tiere nach dem Feierabend
Sa., 23. Mai 2026 um 18:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Join a guided, after-hours photography walk at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) to observe animals during their evening routines, with an expert answering questions and sharing conservation insights.
Patentag
Mi., 3. Juni 2026 um 15:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
At Tierpark Bern's Patentag, animal sponsors and gifting patrons meet zookeepers for a special Meet & Greet, getting behind-the-scenes insights into your sponsored animals, a guided tour, and exclusive details in a family-friendly, educational zoo event.
Dreamnight
Fr., 5. Juni 2026 um 19:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Dreamnight at Tierpark Bern opens its gates for children and youths up to 20 with illness or disability, plus their families, for an inclusive, barrier-free evening at Dählhölzli, with accessible paths and magical animal encounters.
Family atelier – The Age of Knights
So., 14. Juni 2026 um 10:00
Bernisches Historisches Museum
Join a family-friendly workshop at Bern's Bernisches Historisches Museum on June 14, 2026 at 10:00 to explore the Age of Knights with hands-on activities for kids and their families inside the museum.
Tierpark Sommerwoche
Mo., 6. Juli 2026 um 14:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Join a week-long zoo summer camp at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) focused on conservation and animal encounters. July 6–10, 2026, with hands-on insights, tours of nearby areas, and behind-the-scenes in feeding kitchens—perfect for families.
Jungtiere im Dählhölzli
Mi., 8. Juli 2026 um 17:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Outdoor guided tour at Tierpark Bern spotlighting newborns and the baby animals, watching parents and youngsters as they grow; a fun, educational experience for families to learn about animal care and early life at the zoo.
Abendführung in den Sommerferien
Fr., 10. Juli 2026 um 19:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Guided evening stroll at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) to observe bears, elks and other animals as dusk falls. Family-friendly outdoor educational tour for all ages; 19:30–21:00. Tickets: adults 35 CHF, children 25 CHF, in Bern.
Kinder übernachten im Dählhölzli
Mi., 22. Juli 2026 um 18:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Overnight at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) for kids and families: observe nocturnal animals, enjoy a cozy brätlen session and a bedtime story, then sleep at the zoo (registration via FÄGER Bern).
Abendführung bei Vollmond
Mi., 29. Juli 2026 um 20:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Join a moonlit guided tour at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) as the zoo comes alive after dusk, offering an intimate, family-friendly evening to spot active nocturnal animals and learn from expert keepers.
Eine Nacht im Tierpark für Gross und Klein
Mi., 5. Aug. 2026 um 18:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Join a magical overnight at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) for families: a twilight zoo tour, a cozy campfire snack, and a sleepover under the stars with your child, exploring the zoo’s animals and story-worthy moments.
Hands-on medieval experience
So., 9. Aug. 2026 um 10:00
Bernisches Historisches Museum
Hands-on medieval experience for families and kids at Bernisches Historisches Museum in Bern. Explore daily life in the Middle Ages with interactive activities, crafts, and demonstrations starting on 9 August 2026 at 10:00.
Wolfsabenteuer am Lagerfeuer
Fr., 14. Aug. 2026 um 18:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Experience a wolf-themed evening at Tierpark Bern near the wolf pack, featuring a campfire, conservation talk, and myth-busting about Isegrim as Switzerland’s wolves return. An educational, family-friendly event under the open sky.
Ich bin Bär im BärenPark
Mi., 26. Aug. 2026 um 17:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Embark on an outdoor guided tour at Tierpark Bern’s BärenPark, strolling through the bear enclosure, exploring winter dens and sleeping nests, and enjoying views of the Aare and Bern’s old town.
Family Atelier: Age of Knights
So., 13. Sept. 2026 um 10:00
Bernisches Historisches Museum
Family Atelier: Age of Knights at Bernisches Historisches Museum invites families with kids to a hands-on workshop exploring medieval life through crafts, stories, and artifacts in a grand, historic setting.
Affentheater
Do., 8. Okt. 2026 um 17:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
An engaging, hands-on session at Tierpark Bern's Affentheater where families learn how Göldi-Tamarine differ from Zwergseidenäffchen and Totenkopfäffchen, then craft feeding toys to watch the monkeys enjoy them—no direct contact; 17:00–18:30 at the Dählhölzli entrance.
Chegelesammle
Mi., 14. Okt. 2026 um 13:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Chegelesammle at Tierpark Bern is an outdoor conservation event where Wisent, deer, bears and friends crave acorns and chestnuts. Bring sacks of nuts to the Ökonomiehof (near the raccoon enclosure) on 2026-10-14, 13:00–17:00; pay 0.20 CHF per kilo.
Raubtiere zum Greifen nah
Mi., 14. Okt. 2026 um 14:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Join a kid-friendly guided tour at Tierpark Bern's Dählhölzli to get up close with predators. Through skulls, skins, and claws, young explorers learn what makes big cats, wolves, and other predators fascinating while staying safe.
Wildkatze, Luchs und Leopard
Fr., 23. Okt. 2026 um 17:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Join a family-friendly, educational guided tour at Tierpark Bern's Dählhölzli to explore wildcats—lynx, leopard, and more—discover features like tufted ears and expressive eyes, and learn how local Swiss wildcats differ from house cats.
Märli lose und Tierli baschtle
Mi., 11. Nov. 2026 um 14:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Family-friendly storytelling at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) for kids aged 4–6: enjoy an animal-themed tale, then craft the story's main character with a grandparent and take the handmade animal home.
Abendführung im Vivarium
Fr., 27. Nov. 2026 um 18:30
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Take an after-dark guided tour through Bern's Vivarium at Tierpark Bern, exploring tropical habitats and conservation stories as night falls. 27 November 2026, 18:30–19:30; adults CHF 30, children CHF 20.
Dr Samichlous chunnt i Tierpark
Sa., 5. Dez. 2026 um 13:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Santa Claus (Samichlaus) and Schmutzli visit Tierpark Bern for a festive storytelling afternoon at Dählhölzli, with animal tales, small gifts for kids, songs and warm punch—a cozy, family-friendly outing in Bern.
Winter-Vollmond im Tierpark
Mi., 23. Dez. 2026 um 17:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Join a magical twilight tour at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) as animals wake and the zoo glows under a winter full moon. From 17:00–18:30, explore quiet paths, learn about conservation, and enjoy a family-friendly evening in Bern’s historic zoo.
Weihnachten für ALLE
Do., 24. Dez. 2026 um 09:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Spend Christmas Day at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli): a family-friendly morning of animal surprises and conservation-themed moments that delights kids as the festive zoo invites you to celebrate the holiday with furry and scaly friends.
Kinderspass mit den Swiss Ice-Hockey Kids
Buchhandlung Stauffacher, Bern (CH)
Family-friendly afternoon of fun with the Swiss Ice Hockey Kids at Buchhandlung Stauffacher in Bern, inviting children to meet junior players, enjoy activities, and celebrate ice hockey in a cozy bookstore setting.
Swiss Ice-Hockey Kids: Kinderspass
Buchhandlung Stauffacher, Bern (CH)
An indoor, family-friendly afternoon at Buchhandlung Stauffacher in Bern featuring the Swiss Ice-Hockey Kids. A playful, kid-focused event for young fans and their families in a cozy bookstore setting, blending sport-themed fun with reading vibes.
Barry the Legendary St Bernard: Permanent Family Exhibition
Bern, Switzerland
Explore Barry, the legendary St Bernard, in a permanent, family-friendly exhibition in Bern. A kid-friendly journey through the breed's history and rescue stories, with artifacts and interactive displays inside a historic Swiss museum.
Chemie-Experimente für Kinder in Bern
Familienzentrum Bern, Bern (CH)
Kids explore chemistry through hands-on experiments at Familienzentrum Bern in Bern. A family-friendly educational activity where children discover simple chemical reactions and everyday science on Saturday, 14 March at 09:00.
Familienmorgen Creaviva im Zentrum Paul Klee
Creaviva im Zentrum Paul Klee
Family morning at Creaviva im Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern invites kids and grown-ups to explore Paul Klee-inspired art through hands-on activities in a welcoming museum setting, designed for families to create and discover together.
Mär 14 Kinderspass mit den Swiss Ice-Hockey Kids Samstag, 14. März, 14:00
Buchhandlung Stauffacher, Bern (CH)
A family-friendly children's event at Buchhandlung Stauffacher in Bern with the Swiss Ice Hockey Kids, offering kid-friendly ice-hockey activities and stories on Saturday, 14 March at 14:00.
Chemistry Experiments for Kids
Familienzentrum Bern, Bern (CH)
Join a hands-on chemistry workshop for kids at Familienzentrum Bern, where children and families explore exciting chemistry experiments, learn safety, and discover everyday science in a friendly indoor setting.
Kids Chemistry Experiments Workshop – Bern
Familienzentrum Bern, Bern (CH)
Join a hands-on chemistry session at Familienzentrum Bern where kids explore safe experiments, observe reactions, and discover how things fizz and mix. A playful, educational morning designed for curious families.