Family-Friendly Events in Zurich

Flohmarkt Bürkliplatz — 22. August 2026

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 · All day

Schiffsteg Bürkliplatz

Market

Large outdoor flea market at Bürkliplatz in Zurich every Saturday (7–17) with about 220 season and 84 day stalls offering antiques, second-hand goods and collectibles — free to browse.

Kanzlei Flohmarkt — 22. August 2026

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 · All day

Helvetiaplatz

Market

Large weekly flea market at Helvetiaplatz in Zurich with up to 300 stalls selling secondhand, vintage and assorted goods; runs Saturdays 07:20–16:00 and is free to attend.

Joy Ride Horgen – Gemeinsam Großes Bewegen

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at 12:00

Horgen

Community

Joy Ride Horgen — Gemeinsam Großes Bewegen returns for the fourth edition in Horgen. Around 45 riders with disabilities join a heartwarming tour filled with joy, closeness, and community.

Outdoor Smartphone Stadrallye in Zürich

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 · Time TBD

Family

Outdoor smartphone city rally in Zürich — a team-based scavenger-hunt exploring the city using your phone, ideal for families, tourists and groups; bring a charged smartphone and comfortable shoes.

Fiirabig-Gärtnere

Tue, 25 Aug 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.

Weltklasse Zürich

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 · Time TBD

Sports

Weltklasse Zürich (26 Aug 2026) is a world-class track & field meeting in Zurich where Olympic gold medallists and world record holders compete in elite sprints, jumps and throws.

Weltklasse Zürich Diamond League - Leichtathletik

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 · Time TBD

Stadion Letzigrund

Sports

Weltklasse Zürich Diamond League at Stadion Letzigrund on 27 Aug 2026: world-class track & field meeting with elite athletes, thousands of fans and premium hospitality packages — a highlight of the athletics season.

Frische Kraft für Balkonpflanzen

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 at 14:00

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Lecture

Practical German-language workshop at the Stadtgärtnerei offering hands-on tips for caring for balcony and container plants, covering soil, watering and seasonal maintenance.

Flohmarkt Bürkliplatz — 29. August 2026

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 · All day

Schiffsteg Bürkliplatz

Market

Bürkliplatz flea market on 29 Aug 2026, open 07:00–17:00 with about 220 season stalls and 84 day stalls offering antiques, second‑hand goods and curiosities.

Kanzlei Flohmarkt — 29. August 2026

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 · All day

Helvetiaplatz

Market

Large weekly flea market at Helvetiaplatz with up to 300 stalls selling secondhand goods every Saturday from early morning to mid-afternoon.

Grünaufest

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 · All day

GZ Grünau

Festival

Grünaufest at GZ Grünau in Zurich feels like a sunlit community carnival: live stages, diverse food stalls, playful activities, and a lakeside vibe spilling across the grounds.

Homecoming Day 2026

Thu, 3 Sept 2026 · Time TBD

ETH Zurich

Community

Homecoming Day 2026 at ETH Zurich — a campus open day and alumni reunion with talks, tours, science demos and family activities bringing students, researchers and the public together.

Argovia Fäscht

Fri, 4 Sept 2026 · All day

Festival

Argovia Fäscht is a large open-air music and community festival in the Aargau region featuring live bands, food stalls, family activities and a lively local atmosphere over several days.

Flohmarkt Bürkliplatz — 05. September 2026

Sat, 5 Sept 2026 · All day

Schiffsteg Bürkliplatz

Market

Weekly flea market at Bürkliplatz in Zurich every Saturday (07:00–17:00) with about 220 seasonal spots and 84 day stalls offering antiques, second‑hand goods and collectibles; free entry.

Monster Jam - Hallenstadion

Sat, 5 Sept 2026 at 12:30

Hallenstadion Zürich

Family

Monster Jam brings world-class monster truck stunts and high-energy motorsport action to Hallenstadion Zürich on 5–6 Sep 2026 in a family-friendly spectacle with huge trucks, jumps and thrills.

Knabenschiessen

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

Festival

Knabenschiessen is Zurich’s largest annual public festival featuring traditional shooting competitions, fairground rides, food stalls and fireworks, drawing families and visitors from across the city.

Flohmarkt Bürkliplatz — 12. September 2026

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

Schiffsteg Bürkliplatz

Market

Weekly flea market at Bürkliplatz in Zurich with around 220 season spots and 84 day stalls, running Saturdays 07:00–17:00; perfect for browsing antiques, secondhand goods and local finds.

Sketching: Spinnen entdecken

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Art

Sketching workshop focused on discovering and drawing spiders at the Stadtgärtnerei—an artsy, family-friendly nature session for curious observers.

Symphởnie der Gewürze

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 · All day

Völkerkundemuseum der Universität Zürich

Art

Symphởnie der Gewürze is an exhibition at the Völkerkundemuseum UZH (opening 13 Sep 2026) exploring spices, sensory traditions and food cultures through ethnographic objects and immersive displays.

Supermom

Wed, 16 Sept 2026 · Time TBD

MAAG Halle (Lichthalle MAAG / Maag Music Hall)

Theater

SUPERMOM is a musical theatre piece for parents—four mothers and one single father sing, joke and candidly explore the chaos, guilt and humor of family life in a sharp, loving and funny show.

Fiirabig-Gärtnere

Thu, 17 Sept 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.

Koch und Kohle

Fri, 18 Sept 2026

Kohlenlagerhalle im Koch-Park

Food

Koch und Kohle is a regional culinary tasting event in Zürich (part of Genussregion Zürich 2026) focusing on charcoal-based cooking and local flavors at the Kohlenlagerhalle im Koch-Park.

Flohmarkt Bürkliplatz — 19. September 2026

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 · All day

Schiffsteg Bürkliplatz

Market

Large weekly flea market at Bürkliplatz in Zurich with around 220 season stalls and 84 day stalls, held Saturdays 07:00–17:00; open and free to visit for bargain hunters and families.

Kanzlei Flohmarkt

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 · All day

Helvetiaplatz

Market

Kanzlei Flea Market at Helvetiaplatz runs every Saturday from 7:20 to 16:00 in Zurich, featuring up to 300 stalls of secondhand wares. Explore a bustling outdoors market offering vintage items, clothes, books, and curios in a lively city square. A casual, family-friendly outing with plenty of bargains.

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