Family-Friendly Events in Genève

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ciné-dimanche

Sun, 6 Sept 2026 at 16:30

MEG

Film

Ciné-dimanche offers a curated film programme tied to the MEG's temporary exhibition 'What is the future?'. This family-friendly Sunday screening invites visitors to explore future visions through cinema inside the museum, with showtime at 14:30 on Sunday 6 September 2026.

Mini MEG. The Future, what’s that ?

Wed, 9 Sept 2026 at 10:00

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Family

Join a kid-friendly guided tour at MEG as young children explore the temporary exhibition 'The Future, what’s that?' at their own pace. The 10:00–11:00 session on Wednesday, 9 September invites curious minds to discover futures through playful, hands-on exhibits.

Parcours mini MEG. Le futur, c’est quoi ?

Wed, 9 Sept 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Join a kid-friendly parcours at the MEG in Geneva. This short, explorative path invites families to think about the future through ethnography and art, guided by hands-on insights and eye-catching displays in the museum galleries.

An object, a sound, a story : discover the clan's secret

Wed, 16 Sept 2026 at 15:00

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Family

Family-friendly visit at the MEG in Geneva: explore part of the ethnography collection through a library-driven activity and a temporary exhibition. A guided, French-language experience inviting kids and parents to uncover 'the clan's secret' together; free with registration.

FESTIVAL DES P'TITS MALINS

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 10:30

Théâtre Am Stram Gram

Family

A family-friendly morning at Théâtre Am Stram Gram in Geneva as part of Festival des P'tits Malins, featuring lively children’s theatre, storytelling, and playful activities designed for young audiences.

NOIR ET HUMIDE

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 12:00

Théâtre Am Stram Gram

Family

NOIR ET HUMIDE is a charming family-friendly theatre piece at Théâtre Am Stram Gram, inviting kids and their guardians to a playful, imaginative stage experience in a cozy, intimate venue.

ACTAPALABRA

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 16:30

Théâtre Am Stram Gram

Family

ACTAPALABRA at Théâtre Am Stram Gram is a family-friendly live theatre show filled with playful word games for kids and parents, inside a cozy French-language venue with colorful stage visuals and audience participation.

A SIMPLE SPACE

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 22:00

Théâtre Am Stram Gram

Family

Experience A Simple Space, a playful, family-friendly live theatre piece at Théâtre Am Stram Gram. An intimate, movement-driven show for kids and adults, inviting audiences to share in storytelling, humor, and wonder in a cozy French-speaking venue.

KNUET

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 22:00

Théâtre Am Stram Gram

Family

A family-friendly puppet-show at Théâtre Am Stram Gram featuring KNUET, a playful live performance for kids and parents in a cosy Swiss theatre, blending storytelling, music, and imaginative visuals.

LES AVENTURES DE PEER

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 22:00

Théâtre Am Stram Gram

Family

Charming family-friendly children's theatre show Les Aventures de Peer at Théâtre Am Stram Gram in Geneva. A playful stage adventure with engaging storytelling, music, and bright visuals, perfect for families seeking a cozy, intimate evening.

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