Family Events in Genève

Le Chant des Trognes 2026 @ Ferme de la Touvière

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 · All day

La Touvière

Festival

Le Chant des Trognes 2026 is a rustic farm-based music festival at Ferme de la Touvière featuring Les Mecanos, delivering live performances in an intimate outdoor setting with a festive, countryside vibe.

GVA Street Food Festival

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Marche de Plainpalais

Food

Geneva's GVA Street Food Festival takes over Plaine de Plainpalais with 60+ food trucks and stands, extended hours, and a live DJ, creating a lively outdoor feast of bites and vibes under the summer skies.

GVA Street Food Festival - Samedi 04.07

Sat, 4 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Marche de Plainpalais

Food

Geneva’s GVA Street Food Festival invites locals and visitors to Plaine de Plainpalais for 60+ food trucks and stands, extended hours, and a DJ-spun vibe for a lively outdoor feast.

GVA Street Food Festival - Dimanche 05.07

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Marche de Plainpalais

Food

Geneva's GVA Street Food Festival returns to Plaine de Plainpalais on Sunday July 5, 2026 with 60+ food trucks and stalls offering diverse bites in a vibrant outdoor foodie celebration.

Summer Special: Ottoki at MEG

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 at 15:00

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Family

Family-friendly afternoon at the MEG in Geneva exploring an ethnography exhibit via the library and permanent collection, with Ottoki featured in a guided visit. Free with registration; French-language program. Date: 7 July, 3:00 p.m.

Spécial été: rencontre d'Ottoki (objet, son et histoire)

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Visit the Musée d’ethnographie de Genève for a guided encounter with Ottoki: an object, its sound, and its story. Through intimate narration in the MEG’s galleries, discover how material culture carries voices across cultures and time.

MEG Exhibition – Ethnography, Geneva

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Experience a contemporary art exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) on July 7, 2026, starting at 15:00. The show presents ethnography-inspired artworks that illuminate cultures through contemporary practice, housed in MEG's distinctive galleries in Geneva.

Summer special: an object, a sound, a story: discovering the Japan of the samurais

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 at 15:00

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Family

A family-friendly visit at the MEG library and permanent exhibition, exploring Japan's samurai era through objects, sounds and stories. An engaging, educational session for all ages, free with registration.

Summer Special: An Object, A Sound, A Story

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 at 15:00

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Family

Join a family-friendly afternoon at the MEG Library and temporary exhibition, exploring objects, sounds, and stories inspired by Vany's wishes. Held in French on Tuesday, July 14 at 3:00 p.m., this free activity requires registration.

Ethnographic Art Exhibition at MEG

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Explore ethnographic art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) with a temporary exhibition featuring cultural artifacts and immersive displays. The program begins on 14 July 2026 at 3:00 PM in Geneva, offering insights into diverse communities.

Spécial été: un objet, un son, une histoire – voeux de Vany

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

At the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, Spécial été invites visitors to a sensory encounter: an object, its sound, and a story revealing Vany's wishes. This intimate installation blends material culture, audio, and narrative to explore meaning within a contemporary ethnography setting.

Summer special: meeting the salmon boy

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 15:00

MEG

Family

Family-friendly visit at MEG to explore an aspect of the permanent exhibition, including the library. Free with registration and conducted in French. Meet on Thursday 16 July at 3:00 pm inside the museum.

Spécial été: objet, son et histoire

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Explore a summer program at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) featuring objects, sound, and storytelling around the tale of the garçon saumon. This intimate exhibition invites visitors to discover how objects and sound weave cultural narratives in a family-friendly museum setting.

Art exhibition at MEG (Geneva)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Explore ethnographic and contemporary art at MEG, the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, in Geneva. An indoor art exhibition on July 16, 2026 features curated works from the MEG collection in a museum setting, with timings listed on the MEG program page.

Kalita and the secrets of divination – Summer special

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 at 15:00

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Family

Family-friendly afternoon at the MEG library and temporary exhibition. Meet Kalita to discover an object, a sound, and a story about divination in a French-only program, with free admission upon registration. An engaging, educational experience for families.

Ethnography Museum art exhibition (Geneva)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Experience an art-focused exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva on July 17, 2026. Explore ethnographic-inspired artworks in a historic museum setting, offering a window into global cultures through contemporary pieces.

Festi'Terroir 2026

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 · All day

Parc des Bastions

Food

Join Festi'Terroir at Parc des Bastions for a weekend celebrating direct-sale and organic produce, with local farmers, tastings, and stalls featuring terroir products, workshops, and family-friendly activities in Geneva.

Janus at the Bioparc

Tue, 1 Sept 2026 · All day

Bioparc Genève

Art

Janus at the Bioparc invites visitors to explore a thought-provoking exhibition in Geneva, blending contemporary art with living habitats. Immersive displays spark dialogue between science and creativity in a lush, zoo-inspired setting.

Discover our jungle garden

Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at 14:00

Jardin Botanique de Genève (Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève)

Family

Explore the brand-new Jungle Garden at Jardin Botanique de Genève with the whole family. This outdoor, story-filled outing invites kids to discover exotic plants, curious creatures, and adventures that spark imagination and nature-loving curiosity.

Future Trail for Families

Sun, 6 Sept 2026

Family

Join a family-friendly outdoor trail in Geneva exploring 'The Future, what’s that?' with kid-friendly prompts and interactive stations along the route. This light, educational walk invites children and families to imagine tomorrow while enjoying the outdoors.

Immersive Future Trail for Children and Families

Sun, 6 Sept 2026 at 09:30

MEG

Family

Immerse your family in an interactive, sensory trail at MEG that invites children to listen to stories and imagine the future. This timed, educational experience unfolds around a temporary exhibition, blending play and storytelling in a welcoming museum setting.

Sundays of the Future

Sun, 6 Sept 2026 at 09:30

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Family

Join the MEG for Sundays of the Future, a family-friendly program held on the first Sunday of each month from June to December 2026 at the MEG in Geneva. Engaging activities invite families and children to explore future themes through hands-on exhibits and playful learning.

Reading corner: Stories to help us imagine the future.

Sun, 6 Sept 2026 at 11:00

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

In the MEG foyer, the Reading Corner invites visitors of all ages to share stories, play, and imagine a brighter future together. An interactive and sociable space at the heart of the museum, open Sunday from 11am to 6pm, sparking creative conversations and discovery.

Parcours immersif pour enfants et familles : Le futur, c’est quoi?

Sun, 6 Sept 2026 at 11:30

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Community

An immersive parcours for children and families at the Geneva Ethnography Museum (MEG). This family-friendly, educational outing invites kids and parents to imagine the future through hands-on activities, storytelling, and cultural discovery inside the museum.

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