What’s On in March 2018
Spring is almost here and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled with exciting outings…
What’s On in January 2017
Still recovering from ringing in the new year with friends and family? Same here, hence the late posting…
Free Christmas Activities
Here’s a brief list of fun Christmas activities you can enjoy with your little ones in the coming…
Reach for the Stars
Small but perfectly formed, the Musée d’Histoire des Sciences is one of Geneva’s coolest museums, especially if you…
Swiss Bricks
Nestled in the elegant gardens of the Domaine de Penthes, the Musée des Suisses dans le Monde is about to…
Central Park
Possibly one of the best (and largest!) playgrounds outside Geneva, the Avenue de la Gare espace de jeux in…
Halloween Events
Here’s a run-through of the most spooktacular Halloween events coming up this October. Keep checking the list below as…
Cézanne For Kids
If you missed the “Ô Cézanne” art exhibition at the Espace des Inventions in Lausanne last February, you’ll be happy…
Festival Champ Libre
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of October 2015 will see the launch of the first ever Festival Champ…
House of Creativity
If you have little ones aged 6 months to 6 years-old, don’t miss the grand opening of the…
Playgrounds in Geneva, Vaud & Lausanne
The city of Geneva boasts a grand total of over 85 playgrounds, which include great playing fields like those…
What’s On in September 2015
The summer holidays have flown by so fast and it’s time to go back to our routines but…
Free Summer Activities
In addition to our previous post about enjoying Geneva for free, we have more tips for you on the best…
Passport to the Big Bang
If you love cycling as a family, why not saddle up the little’ns and take a tour of…
What’s On in May 2015
The month of May is here with so many exciting family events you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here’s our…
Key English School
If you’re looking for a fun & engaging holiday camp for your children this summer, then Key English School might…
Le Carrousel
Le Carrousel in Geneva is one of our favourites toy shops in the area. They recently did some renovation…
New Bricks Café Opens in Lausanne
The much-dreaded bise, the freezing northern wind that around this time of year takes hold of the entire Lac Léman…
Flexa Children’s Furniture Giveaway
How about kicking off the new year with a fantastic online giveaway? Thanks to Flexa children’s furniture we are…
A Cut Above
Last year I was looking for a hairdresser for my 3 children when a friend recommended ChicTifs in Gland (VD).…
The Little Prince Comes to Geneva
If you missed it in Lausanne last November, don’t worry as the children’s opera Le Petit Prince is coming to…
10 Ways to Get Children into Hiking
Switzerland has amazing mountains and I love hiking them with my children, aged 5 & 7. The question…
Playtime at the Ludotheque
What makes the much dreaded rentrée more exciting and fun? For us, discovering that some of our favourite family…
Tried & Tested: Unameit Stickers
I have a confession to make (head bowed, fidgety fingers): while I am quite the proficient list-maker and…
Peas & Love
A friend once told me that some of the childhood memories she holds dearest are those of her…
Tell Me a Story
The Festival La Cour des Contes in Plan-les-Ouates is one of my favourite spring festivals in Geneva. For ten days,…
Just Dance
Spring is in the air & (very likely) in your step so dust off your dancing shoes because…
Fi-Fon-Fan: Festival des Enfants
The 9th edition of the Festival International du Film Oriental de Genève, running from the 4th to the 13th…
Sunday Breakfast with a Difference
The Am Stram Gram theatre in Geneva has come up with a fantastic idea to liven up those lazy…
Indoor Playcentres
Considering we still have so many rainy days ahead of us, I reckoned a post about indoor play…
More Birthday Tips
My middle son’s birthday is coming up soon (panic!) and this means I’ve been going through all the…
Snake, Rattle & Roll
As my boys are currently going through a snakes phase while their little sister is obsessed with apple-eating…
What’s On in February 2014
From skiing with the tiddlers to enjoying a delish family Sunday brunch, we’ve posted our favourite tips for a great family…
For The Love of Books
Without a doubt, one of the nicest and better-stocked kids bookshops in the Geneva area is La Librerit in Carouge.…
L’Asticot in Geneva
The story of Swiss ethical label L’Asticot began in 2009, when young mums Christie and Danièle put their creative pencils…
View From the Treetops
If your children are as energetic as mine and you’re running out of ideas of what to do,…
Swiss Mumpreneurs at Hiboutique
As you might have guessed, we love to surf the net here at Geneva Family Diaries. A few…
Diabolo Festival
If your children are aged between 2 and 10 years-old, free up your diary for the Diabolo Festival in…
Best Thai Bistro in Meyrin
First of all, I have to thank Italian expat Francesco for mentioning the Aéro Bistro to me during dinner…
Butterfly World
Papillon was the first French word my little girl said, shortly followed by maman! Since Little Miss Cutie…
C’est l’Aventure !
It is a truth universally acknowledged that – even on the rainiest of days – little ones will…
Mini Chefs in Coppet
A huge thank you to South African expat Tamryn Gernandt, founder of Mini Chefs in Coppet for contributing this…
Swiss Museum of Games
Housed in a beautiful 13th century castle and surrounded by an outdoor games trail as well as a fab playground,…
Au Chien Bleu
Cozy, colourful and full-to-the-brim with books and educational toys, Au Chien Bleu in Geneva is everything you dream an independent children’s…
Family Yoga in Annemasse
Looking for family yoga in Annemasse? AliaOm is a yoga centre founded by Alia, a French mum-of-three and yoga teacher, offering a variety…
It’s “Un R de Famille” !
What do you do when you come across a place that brings back some of your happiest childhood…
Kids Theatre in Nyon
Have you ever been to one of the theatre shows for kids at L’usine à gaz in Nyon (VD)…
Halloween Tales
Looking for some indoor fun for your little munchkins this Halloween ? Here’s some suggestions for this Wednesday…
Workshops for Budding Anthropologists
The autumn school holidays in the Canton of Geneva are nearly upon us, so if your children and teens…
Sympa…les Poneys !
Little Miss Cutie is 2 and entering her “I love ponies” stage. She’ll squeal in delight every time we drive…