Free Family Events in Zurich

Felle, Fische, Flossen – Familiensonntag

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 16:00

Nordamerika Native Museum (NONAM)

Family

Family Sunday at NONAM in Zurich invites kids and parents to explore furs, fishes, and fins through hands-on museum activities on 2026-05-03 at 14:00.

Offenes Atelier für Alle

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 16:00

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Art

Open studio day at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich invites visitors to observe and try design activities inside the city’s renowned design museum. Explore hands-on stations, meet designers, and participate in a welcoming, family-friendly experience at Ausstellungsstrasse—great for curious adults and kids alike.

Vernissage mit Werken der Art & Healing Workshops

Mon, 4 May 2026 · All day

Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst

Art

Vernissage opening presenting works created in the Art & Healing workshops with Living Museum Zürich, showcasing community-led contemporary artworks born from therapeutic creative practice.

Das Frühlingserwachen der Spinnen

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 18:00

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Family

A family-friendly spring workshop at the Stadtgärtnerei exploring spiders and spring biodiversity with hands-on activities for kids and curious adults.

Zürich Street Food Park: Season Opening Fiesta 2026

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

Zürich Hauptbahnhof - Haupthalle

Festival

Zürich Street Food Park kicks off at Zürich Hauptbahnhof with a Season Opening Fiesta 2026—global bites, live music and a festive, street-food energy buzzing through the station.

15. ZÜRICH STREET FOOD PARK - SEASON OPENING FIESTA 2026

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

Zürich Hauptbahnhof - Haupthalle

Festival

Kick off Zurich's Street Food Park season at the Hauptbahnhof Haupthalle with a festive day of global bites, colorful stalls, and the buzz of a train-hub venue as top vendors serve diverse street-food flavors.

Chocolate Soirée & Friends – Mothers Day Edition

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 19:00

We Are Aura

Food

Free Mother's Day Chocolate Soirée in Zurich: taste sustainable chocolates, meet the team and local food & drink producers at Hohlstrasse 418 in a relaxed, family-friendly tasting and networking event.

Bestimmung von Gesteinen, Mineralien und Fossilien

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 16:15

ETH Zurich

Community

Bring your stones, minerals or fossils to ETH Zurich curators for a free, non-commercial identification session using simple tools (no official expert reports provided).

Aus Liebe zum Essen

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

Kindergarten Regina-Kägi-Hof

Art

Food-themed exhibition 'Aus Liebe zum Essen' showcases local produce and culinary culture as part of Genussregion Zürich 2026 at Kindergarten Regina-Kägi-Hof.

Lotto Abend

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 23:30

GZ Grünau

Community

Lotto Abend is a casual community bingo night at GZ Grünau in Zurich on 8 May 2026, offering a relaxed social game evening welcoming locals, families and seniors.

Spezialitätenmarkt der ZHAW Wädenswil

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Gärten der ZHAW Wädenswil (Campus Grüental)

Market

Specialty food market at the ZHAW Wädenswil gardens showcasing regional producers and tasting opportunities as part of Genussregion Zürich 2026.

Frühlingsmarkt 2026

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Market

Frühlingsmarkt 2026 at the Stadtgärtnerei: a spring market featuring plants, local vendors, workshops and family activities—ideal for garden lovers and community visitors.

Flohmarkt Bürkliplatz — 09. May 2026

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Schiffsteg Bürkliplatz

Market

Large weekly flea market at Bürkliplatz in Zürich with around 220 season stalls and 84 day spots, open Saturdays 7–17 for bargains, vintage finds and second-hand goods.

Kanzlei Flohmarkt — 09. May 2026

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Helvetiaplatz

Market

Kanzlei Flohmarkt at Helvetiaplatz on 9 May 2026: up to 300 stalls with secondhand goods every Saturday 07:20–16:00, perfect for vintage finds and bargain hunting.

Designmarkt bei Frau Gerold

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Hive Club Zürich

Market

Designmarkt at Frau Gerold's Garten every Saturday in May with about 50 stalls of local designers and handmade uniques, plus drinks in the sun — an outdoor craft market for discovering special pieces.

Langsames Chaos

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 18:00

Science Pavilion UZH (Wissen & Gesellschaft)

Lecture

A public science talk at the UZH Science Pavilion introducing concepts of slow dynamics and chaos in an accessible format for the general public and students.

BEHIND THE(ATER) SCENES

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:00

GZ Grünau

Workshop

Behind the(ater) Scenes at GZ Grünau is a hands-on theatre workshop on 13 May 2026 offering practical backstage insights into staging and production for participants of varying ages and interests.

Weltacker Zürich Eröffnungsfest

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

Weltacker Zürich in Schwamendingen

Festival

Weltacker Zürich Eröffnungsfest — an outdoor opening festival for the Weltacker as part of Genussregion Zürich 2026 celebrating local food, sustainability and community with tastings and activities.

Flohmarkt Bürkliplatz — 16. May 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

Schiffsteg Bürkliplatz

Market

Weekly flea market at Bürkliplatz (Saturdays 07:00–17:00) with around 220 season stalls and 84 day spots — browse antiques, second‑hand goods and local treats in Zurich's popular outdoor market.

Kanzlei Flohmarkt — 16. May 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

Helvetiaplatz

Market

Kanzlei Flohmarkt at Helvetiaplatz is a weekly Saturday flea market (7:20–16:00) with up to 300 stalls selling secondhand and vintage goods—free to browse and great for bargain hunting.

Pflanzentag – Ein Sonntag für die Sinne

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 12:00

Nordamerika Native Museum (NONAM)

Workshop

Pflanzentag at Nordamerika Native Museum NONAM in Zurich is a sensory Sunday with plant-focused exhibits, hands-on workshops and family activities celebrating plants and nature.

Fiirabig-Gärtnere

Tue, 19 May 2026 at 17:30

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Community

Fiirabig‑Gärtnere is an after‑work gardening meet-up at the Stadtgärtnerei (Zurich city nursery) offering hands-on plant activities and a relaxed community gathering for all ages.

Kinderführung mit Märchen

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 17:00

Urania-Sternwarte Zürich

Family

Join a child-friendly guided tour with fairy tales at Urania-Sternwarte Zürich, where storytelling meets gentle astronomy in the historic observatory. Young explorers will enjoy a magical, kid-focused tour that sparks imagination while learning about the night sky.

Afro-Pfingsten Festival 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026 · All day

Festival

Afro-Pfingsten Festival 2026 in Zurich celebrates African culture with live music, food and community activities over the Pentecost weekend.

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