Family-Friendly Events in Bern

Flohmarkt vor der Grossen Halle

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 · All day

Grosse Halle

Market

A lively flea market at the Grosse Halle, with stalls inside and on the forecourt. Discover second-hand treasures, vintage finds, crafts, and budget buys in a casual, family-friendly daytime event.

FLOHMI

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 · All day

Grosse Halle

Market

FLOHMI flea market at Grosse Halle (Reitschule) spans indoor halls, forecourt and Schützenmatte, offering second-hand stalls, crafts and bargain hunting in a lively community setting.

Tierpark Sommerwoche

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 at 16:00

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

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 at 19:30

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

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 at 21:30

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

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 19:00

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.

Mari Froes

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 · All day

Gurten Park

Festival

The 42nd Gurtenfestival on the Gurten hill near Bern features Mari Froes in an outdoor summer music festival with multiple stages, festive crowds, food stalls, and a community atmosphere.

Sami Galbi

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 · All day

Gurten Park

Festival

Sami Galbi headlines a slot at Gurtenfestival's Waldbühne, bringing intimate world-pop tunes to an outdoor Bern sunset, blending storytelling vocals with cross-cultural influences in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

Akryl

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 · All day

Gurten Park

Festival

Akryl is part of Gurtenfestival 2026, a long-running outdoor music festival on Bern's Gurten hill. Expect live performances on open-air stages, alpine ambience, and a festival atmosphere with food stalls and family-friendly fun.

Souly

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 · All day

Gurten Park

Festival

Souly performs soulful R&B on Gurtenfestival's Tent Stage, delivering intimate grooves and high-energy vocals at the outdoor Bern festival, a standout moment in the 2026 lineup.

Kinder übernachten im Dählhölzli

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 at 20:00

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

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 at 22:00

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

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 11:00

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.

Eine Nacht im Tierpark für Gross und Klein

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 20:30

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 12:00

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

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 20:30

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.

Die Stadt Bern durch die Augen einer Stadttaube

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 19:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Community

Join a guided evening stroll in Bern to explore urban pigeons up close, from dovecotes to the Old Town. Learn why city doves thrive, how conservation shapes our streets, and what their presence reveals about urban wildlife at Tierpark Bern.

Jazz im Tierpark Bern

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at 16:30

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Music

Enjoy a sunny summer afternoon at Tierpark Bern as the Wolverines deliver jazz in the Dählhölzli zoo, with a break-friendly vibe and snacks at Eulen Bistro—perfect for families and friends seeking relaxed, live music.

Ich bin Bär im BärenPark

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 at 19:00

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.

Falkner zu Besuch

Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 20:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Lecture

Join Tierpark Bern's Dählhölzli for an evening with a falconer, diving into falconry, conservation, and the history of Beizjagd, featuring live raptor demonstrations, expert explanations, and fascinating anecdotes about hunting with birds of prey in a family-friendly outdoor zoo

Family Atelier: Age of Knights

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at 12:00

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.

Affentheater

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 19:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 at 15:00

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 at 16:30

Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)

Family

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.

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