Family-Friendly Events in Zurich

Great Britain vs Latvia

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 12:15

Swiss Life Arena

Sports

Catch Great Britain vs Latvia at the IIHF World Championship on 24 May 2026 at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich — an exciting international ice hockey match with fast-paced action.

Blütenpflanzen für Zürich

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 15:00

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Lecture

A German-language talk/workshop on how flowering plants are produced and used to make Zurich bloom, hosted by the Stadtgärtnerei plant education center.

Zurich International Organ Festival: Organ course for children

Mon, 25 May 2026 at 09:30

Großer Saal, Tonhalle Zürich

Music

Part of the Zurich International Organ Festival, this kid-friendly organ course in Tonhalle Zürich invites children to explore organ sounds and organ-building ideas through hands-on activities guided by Daniela Timokhine. A colorful, educational session inside the grand Tonhalle that makes classical music accessible for young listeners.

Sketching: Insekten entdecken

Mon, 25 May 2026 · All day

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Art

A hands-on sketching workshop exploring insects and plants at the Stadtgärtnerei — learn observational drawing techniques in a nature setting (event page in German).

Germany vs Great Britain

Mon, 25 May 2026 at 16:15

Swiss Life Arena

Sports

International ice hockey match Germany vs Great Britain at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich as part of the 2026 IIHF World Championship — fast-paced team sport action for fans and families.

3. STREET FOOD PARK FESTIVAL – PRIME TOWER AREAL 😋🍽️❤️

Tue, 26 May 2026 · Time TBD

Prime Tower

Festival

Street Food Park Festival at Prime Tower Areal on 26 May 2026 brings food trucks, international dishes, drinks and family-friendly outdoor activities in Zurich's Prime Tower area.

United States vs Austria

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 16:15

Swiss Life Arena

Sports

IIHF World Championship match: United States vs Austria at Zurich's Swiss Life Arena on 26 May 2026 — fast-paced international ice hockey action for fans and families.

"Stiller" intermedial

Tue, 26 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

Guided tour at ETH Zurich's Max Frisch Archive exploring original manuscripts, typescripts and materials related to the novel "Stiller" and its film adaptation; wheelchair accessible and suitable for ages 12+.

Majas kleiner Garten

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 14:00

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Family

Maja's kleiner Garten is a German-language hands-on gardening workshop for children at the Stadtgärtnerei, offering playful plant education and outdoor activities for young families.

Cycle Week

Thu, 28 May 2026 · Time TBD

Sports

Cycle Week is a bike festival for cycling fans featuring shows, stunts and demo rides — a family-friendly outdoor celebration of bikes, skills and community.

Zürichseefahrt im Roten Doppelpfeil.

Thu, 28 May 2026

Zürich Hauptbahnhof - Haupthalle

Food

A culinary Lake Zurich cruise organized by Genussregion Zürich departing from Zürich HB, offering regional food tastings and scenic waterside views.

Street Feet Food Festival Hardturmbrache

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

Hardturmbrache

Festival

Open-air street-food festival at Hardturmbrache in Zurich, showcasing diverse vendors, tasty bites, and a lively urban atmosphere. Enjoy casual bites, communal seating, and a family-friendly vibe in the heart of the city.

Grosses Sommerpicknick / Grand Summer Picnic

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 17:00

ETH Zurich

Community

Join a multilingual, informal summer picnic at ETH Zurich to meet others, practice languages, and get mini consultations on language learning—please bring your own plate, cutlery and drinks.

MAMMA MIA! – Das Hit-Musical auf Schweizerdeutsch

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 21:30

MAAG Halle (Lichthalle MAAG / Maag Music Hall)

Theater

MAMMA MIA! in Swiss German — a lively, family-friendly ABBA musical at Maag Halle bringing hit songs and feel-good theatre to Zurich audiences.

Grundlagenkurs Einmachen

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 18:30

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Food

Beginner-friendly hands-on workshop on home canning and preserving—learn techniques, safety and seasonal recipes to make jams, pickles and more at the Stadtgärtnerei.

Mühlerama: Burek

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 20:00

Mühlerama (Mühle Tiefenbrunnen)

Food

Hands-on cooking demonstration and tasting of burek with Zyher Nikqi at Mühlerama (Mühle Tiefenbrunnen) in Zurich, exploring Balkan pastry traditions.

SOMMERGRILL

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 20:00

GZ Grünau

Community

A casual summer grill evening at GZ Grünau in Zurich, inviting neighbors and community groups to mingle, share snacks, and enjoy the warm outdoors. An easygoing meetup for adults and families to connect, swap stories, and celebrate community in a friendly, laid-back setting.

Sanapurna Open Day

Sat, 30 May 2026

Sanapurna Yoga & Ayurveda Centre

Wellness

Discover the world of wellness at Sanapurna Yoga & Ayurveda Centre during their Open Day on May 30, 2026. Enjoy introductory yoga sessions, learn about Ayurveda, and explore the serene space designed for balance and health in an inviting indoor setting.

Floh- & Frühlingsmarkt Küsnacht

Sat, 30 May 2026 · All day

Küsnacht

Market

Open-air flea & spring market in Küsnacht featuring local producers, secondhand goods and family-friendly stalls as part of Genussregion Zürich 2026.

Wädilauf

Sat, 30 May 2026

8820 Wädenswil - zu deinem Wohnort

Sports

Join Wädilauf, a community running event in Wädenswil on May 30, 2026. This outdoor race is open to runners of all levels, starting at 8820 Wädenswil, inviting locals to clock laps around scenic lake-area routes. A friendly, family-friendly Swiss tradition to celebrate sport and community.

Flohmarkt Bürkliplatz — 30. May 2026

Sat, 30 May 2026 · All day

Schiffsteg Bürkliplatz

Market

Large weekly flea market at Bürkliplatz every Saturday (7–17) with about 220 season stalls and 84 day stalls offering second‑hand goods, antiques and curiosities — open to the public and free to attend.

Kanzlei Flohmarkt — 30. May 2026

Sat, 30 May 2026 · All day

Helvetiaplatz

Market

Large weekly flea market at Helvetiaplatz with up to 300 stalls selling secondhand goods, open Saturdays 7:20–16:00 — ideal for vintage hunting, bargains and a community atmosphere.

Pollinator Pathmaker: Perceptual Field

Sun, 31 May 2026 · Time TBD

Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (Toni-Areal)

Art

Pollinator Pathmaker: Perceptual Field is an installation at Museum für Gestaltung Zürich exploring pollinators, perception and design as part of a contemporary exhibition opening on 31 May 2026.

More than Human – Design mit der Natur

Sun, 31 May 2026 · Time TBD

Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (Toni-Areal)

Art

More than Human — a design exhibition at Museum für Gestaltung Zürich exploring nature-inspired and posthuman approaches to design and the collaboration between designers and natural systems.

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