Events for Kids in Bern

Kindertheater «Baldur der Buchstabenpirat»

2026-04-11T14:00:00

Kornhausbibliothek

Theater

An enchanting children's theatre about letters vanishing, as two bookshop helpers and a mysterious parrot pirate race to reunite words on stage. A playful, heartwarming performance for ages five and up, celebrating courage, friendship, and the joy of learning to read at Bern's Kornhausbibliothek.

Das vergessliche Eichhörnchen

2026-04-26T14:30:00

Musikschule Konservatorium Bern

Theater

Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly concert by the Berner Symphonieorchester at Konservatorium Bern—the first Sitzkissenkonzert for ages 4 and up, blending playful storytelling with live classical music.

Für Kinder und Erwachsene

2026-04-26T20:00:00

Dampfzentrale Bern

Lecture

An engaging German-language philosophy event for kids and adults at Dampfzentrale in Bern, offering an accessible evening of questions, conversation, and playful ideas designed to spark curiosity for all ages.

Schenk mir eine Geschichte auf Albanisch

2026-05-02T13:00:00

Kornhausbibliothek

Family

A 60-minute storytelling session in Albanian for children aged 2–6 and their families at Kornhausbibliothek Bern. Hear Albanian tales, learn rhymes and songs, look at picture books, and enjoy crafts and library exploration together.

Eingetaucht

2026-05-02T15:00:00

Stadttheater Mansarde

Theater

Relaxed, child-friendly theatre concert by the Berner Symphonieorchester for kids up to 4 years, at Stadttheater Mansarde in Bern—an approachable, gentle introduction to live music and theatre for tiny listeners.

Im und mit dem Kinderzoo unterwegs

2026-05-13T14:30:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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.

NMBE Leseratten mit Therese Bichsel

2026-05-26T10:00:00

Naturhistorisches Museum Bern

Literature

Join Therese Bichsel for a charming reading session at Naturhistorisches Museum Bern as curious kids and families gather for stories, meet the author, and enjoy a cozy, museum-filled afternoon that sparks imagination and language in a playful setting.

Dreamnight

2026-06-05T19:00:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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

2026-06-14T10:00:00

Bernisches Historisches Museum

Family

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.

Bilder einer Ausstellung

2026-06-14T14:30:00

Casino Bern Grosser Saal

Music

Berner Symphonieorchester performs Mussorgsky’s Bilder einer Ausstellung in the Grosser Saal des Casino Bern, a family-friendly concert for ages 6 and up. The program blends vivid orchestral color with visual storytelling in an elegant, intimate concert hall.

SHT Kinderclub 8+: Die Räuber

2026-06-18T10:00:00

Schlachthaus Theater Bern

Theater

Kids' theater show SHT Kinderclub 8+ presents a German-language stage adaptation of Die Räuber at Schlachthaus Theater Basel. A lively, age-appropriate performance for children aged 8 and up, blending storytelling with playful staging in an intimate theatre setting.

SHT Kinderclub 8+

2026-06-20T16:00:00

Schlachthaus Theater Bern

Family

SHT Kinderclub 8+ performs at Schlachthaus Theater. A family-friendly show for kids aged 8 and up, featuring lively storytelling and music. Date: 20 June 2026 at 16:00.

Medieval weekend in the museum park

2026-06-27T10:00:00

Bernisches Historisches Museum

Festival

Spend a weekend in the Bernisches Historisches Museum's park for a medieval-themed celebration with live demonstrations, hands-on crafts for kids, guided history walks, and family-friendly activities that bring the Middle Ages to life.

Tierpark Sommerwoche

2026-07-06T14:00:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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

2026-07-08T17:30:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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

2026-07-10T19:30:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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.

Die tierische Theaterwerkstatt im Dählhölzli

2026-07-13T17:00:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Workshop

Join a week-long creative theater workshop at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) where kids role-play animals, observe wildlife, and collaborate to stage an imaginative show—final performance for families at the zoo.

Kinder übernachten im Dählhölzli

2026-07-22T18:00:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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

2026-07-29T20:00:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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.

1. August Brunch im Tierpark

2026-08-01T09:00:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Food

Join a family-friendly August 1 brunch at Tierpark Bern's Dählhölzli, savoring dishes at Eulen Bistro from 9:00 to 11:30 while watching the animals' morning routines and soaking up the Bundesfeier atmosphere with zoo entry included.

Hands-on medieval experience

2026-08-09T10:00:00

Bernisches Historisches Museum

Family

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

2026-08-14T18:30:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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

2026-08-26T17:00:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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

2026-09-13T10:00:00

Bernisches Historisches Museum

Family

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.

Showing 24 of 35 events