What's on in November
The FLOK directory of the best events for families and kids in Geneva, Vaud and surrounding France
Shadow stories workshop
October 2 – November 13, 2024
Bring your kids along to create paper silhouettes of castles, knights, fairies, elephants or anything they imagine! This unique workshop will give them the opportunity to explore shadow theatre in an engaging and stimulating environment.
For younger ones from 2 years+, come along to enjoy a 30-minute shadow show with a range of funny characters and animals, including an elephant who flies away!
Arcade Pierrablanca, 6 chemin du Bois-Ecard, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates - 1228 Plan-les-Ouates
Workshops (age 6+): 3:15pm on Wednesdays
Show (age 2+): 2:30pm on Wednesdays
Free entrance
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Balexert 20km de Genève
Sunday November 3, 2024
Don’t be deceived by the name of this iconic race. While the main event may be a beautiful 20km race through the city of Geneva and along the lake, there are several other shorter distances to choose from. For the first time this year there will be six races ranging from 500m to 2km available for juniors aged 3 to 13 years old. Don’t miss out on this active and healthy family day out!
Quai du Mont-Blanc, Geneva
From 2:30 p.m.
29 CHF
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Pixel Zoo Ocean - the largest digital aquarium in Europe
Throughout November, 2024
Meet mysterious animals, discover the magic of the underwater world and learn about the fragility of our ecosystems. This immersive audiovisual journey will fill your littles ones with wonder and spark curiosity for the natural world. They will also have the chance to colour in and scan their own sea animals to see them merged into an otherworldly environment. The show lasts 40 minutes, but your entire visit should take between 60 and 90 minutes.
Temple of Pâquis, Rue de Berne 49, 1201 Geneva
Age: 4+
From CHF 14.90
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Enlightenment: An immersive sound and light show
Throughout November, 2024
A 30-minute immersive light show accompanied by the iconic music of Vivaldi. Enlightenment is an extravaganza of dazzling light projections set against the historic site of Plainpalais Temple. The whole family will enjoy a visual feast of spring, summer, autumn and winter, while listening to Vivaldi’s most renowned compositions.
Temple de Plainpalais, Av. du Mail 31, 1205 Genève, Switzerland
5pm-8pm
All ages welcome
From CHF 12
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Swiss Junior Drum Show
Sunday November 3, 2024
This foot-stomping musical extravaganza brings together over 50 young percussionists and drummers from various music schools around the Lake Geneva region for a showcase that will inspire both young and old audiences. Bring the family along to enjoy an afternoon of drum rhythms, whistle sounds and tap-dancing energy.
Salle Frank-Martin, Rue de la Vallée 3, 1204 Genève - 1204 Genève
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults: 25 CHF
Children: Free
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Parent-child workshop: Stories to Create
From October 6, 2024
Presented by RécréCréa, this creative workshop invites your child to listen to a story and create a character, place, setting or any other creation inspired by the story they’ve engaged with.
Route de Saint-Julien 116, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates
Free entrance
10am-11:15am
Age 2+
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Autumn colors, plant structures
Wednesday November 6, 2024
This sensory workshop brings the lush colours of autumn to life and will engage your children with nature and the arts. Young enthusiasts are invited to explore the Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques and be inspired by the autumnal shapes, textures and colours, before creating temporary works of arts together.
Botanical Conservatory and Garden (CJBG), Chemin de l'Impératrice 1, 1292 Chambésy
Ages: 6-13
15 CHF
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Workshop: Let's invent and create a tale
Sunday November 10, 2024
Facilitated by David Telese, this engaging workshop invites children to experiment and explore the art of storytelling. In small groups and individually, participants will be guided by David using different exercises and drawing to express stories through language and graphics.
Arcade Pierrablanca,
6 Chemin du Bois-Ecard, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates
Ages: From 6
10:00am-12:00pm
Free, by reservation
Theatre: In my home
October 12 & 13 October, 2024
This fascinating show explores the many facets of a house, but also of oneself. It considers the house as a living being filled with inhabitants, objects, sounds, treasures and sometimes even dangers. Join La Clinquaille for a theatrical performance that creatively uses objects to hover between reality and the dream world.
La julienne, 116 route de Saint-Julien - 1228 Plan-les-Ouates
Age: 2+
Price: CHF 10
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Reading and entertainment area: Book bath
October 21-25 2024
Enjoy the perfect afternoon for the kids over the school holidays! Bain de livres is a bus filled with books for children and young adults. Visitors will enjoy games, stories to listen to, reading and even a little bit of music. Beanbags, deckchairs, rugs, and cushions will be onsite to make for a comfortable and enjoyable few hours.
Esplanade of the Le Sapay school
Time: 2pm-6pm
Free entrance
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Noël au Quai
November 21 – December 24, 2024
November marks the joyful start of Christmas-market season! Set along the shores of Lake Geneva, Noël au Quai has something for the whole family, from gift stalls and a fondue chalet to a jam-packed program of events for the whole family.
View the full program to see all the activities on offer across the month, including a magical performance by Le Showband Les Armourins, a Christmas bauble decoration workshop for kids, and a Christmas Circus performance.
Quai du Mont-Blanc, 1201 Geneva
Ages: all
Prices: various
Montreux Noël
November 21 – December 24, 2024
Witness Santa Claus take flight on his sleigh at the magical Riviera Montreux Noël where over 150 artisans and merchants will be delighting visitors with delicious tastes and creations. There will be a variety of events and activities suitable for the whole family, including a ride on a cogwheel train to visit Santa’s house, and the chance to visit Chillon Castle for craft workshops, enchanting tales and much more.
Riviera Montreux
Ages: all
Prices: various
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Yatouland
October 2 – December 1, 2024
Looking for ideas to keep the kids entertained during the winter months? Throughout November, Yatouland invites families to enjoy and explore castles and inflatable slides, mini golf, giant trampolines, wooden games and more on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. This is a welcome option for burning off some energy!
Les Halles de la Jonction. Avenue de la Jonction 1205 - 1203 Genève
Wednesdays (1pm-7pm)
Saturdays and Sundays (11am-7pm)
Adults: free
Children: 8 CHF for 30min, 15 CHF for 1h and 20 CHF for the whole day
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