An adventure at home: DIY escape game for kids!
There are three things kids miss the most when they can’t go out: friends, sports, and adventures. While I can’t help you with the first two, I have an idea of how to turn your place into an adventure field! It’s called an „escape game”! Below you’ll find instruction...
Back to school: wash your hands experiment with bread
Clean hands are the best protective weapon against most microbes. With this bread-experiment your kids will understand why! It takes 10 minutes to prepare but 5-7 days to get the best results. In case you don't want to wait, we prepared a video showing how it all...
Prêt à Parler – expert in online French courses
What do you get when a French-Canadian opera singer lands in Geneva? (No, it’s not one of those jokes!) Quick answer: an expat-oriented, 100% online professional French language school. In other words: Prêt à Parler.FYI: yes, your feeling is right - this is a...
Geneva online during Covid-19 crisis
Everything, or almost everything is closed, but is it? Thanks to the internet and human creativity we can still enjoy some of Geneva’s places! Coronavirus has pushed Geneva online and it’s looking good! Below you’ll find resources of Geneva online places for families,...
Over 30 creative ways to keep kids occupied during Covid-19 crisis
Check 5 different categories of activities to do at home: science, sports, screen time, arts & crafts, and games. You don’t need a lot of space, nor a garden to have fun indoors!
5 Fun Activities To Keep Your Children Busy
This article is written by TechLabs for Parentville. It is not a paid collaboration, just people helping each other out in exceptional times. I hope you will like what they propose, and I promise to bring you more propositions, soon. In the meantime, stay safe, stay...
Baby-friendly Geneva: places, activities, and more!
After receiving many messages with questions about baby-friendly places in Geneva, and seeing this topic coming up frequently in Parentville's Facebook group, I decided to put together a list for you. Below you will find: baby-friendly places, activities/courses for...
FAMILY SPORTS CENTER AND A BEAUTY SALON BY TOTUP
The founder of the TotUp Creche shows no signs of stopping developing new ideas for families in the region. She opened creches in canton Vaud, one in Geneva (more will come surely !), and now added a family sports center to the list. Oh ! And the beauty...
No needles with luxopuncture with Geraldine Asseline
When I discovered the Instagram account of Geraldine, I was immediately intrigued and asked her for a rendez-vous to understand more about her unique offer - LUXOPUNCTURE. Because, lt’s face it – accupunsture without needles sounds wonderful and attractive –...
Ville Fertile in Meyrin – the best indoor play area for kids!
Have you already discovered that when it comes to family-friendly events, a lot of times the free events and those not in the city centre are especially fun? This is surely the case with the new exhibition in the Theatre Forum Meyrin! It is divided into "Ville...
March 2020 for families in Geneva – What’s on?
We had spring in February, maybe we'll have winter in March. Let's see. March will also be the month of coronavirus panic-mode for many. This, on top of climate change, makes planning ahead more and more difficult. But let's try and stay positive, let's find the good...
Jardin des dinosaurs in Gland
Schilliger Garden Center in Gland (VD) is hosting a dinosaurs exhibition as a part of the 75th-anniversary celebrations. The entre is free, and the expo is fun. Oh! And it’s indoors! Even more reasons And the parking is free (and big), and there’s Café Agnes with...
Theatre des Experiences in the History of Science Museum (Geneva)
The photo courtesy of Philippe Wagneur/Muséum GenèveOh, how I could have used the Theatre des Experiences during my school years! It's not a theatre show, nor an app, or an after-school class. It's even better as it's an exhibition currently taking place in the Musee...
February holidays in Geneva
For all those of you staying in Geneva for February holidays, I prepared the list of places that offer some fun outside the house. There's also a little section with holiday camps (in Geneva, during the day). Are you ready to enjoy the February holidays in Geneva?...
EPAFINI
Cold, windy, or rainy. Winter is a difficult time to entertain kids in the city. Spending a lot of time outdoors is not possible every day, so what to do? There are several options for sure, but now you can add one more: Epafini in Plan-les-Ouates.NOT AN...
February in Geneva for families
February for many people in the region is all about skiing. This is probably why the number of events in the city dropped a bit. But hey, I'm here for you! I managed to find some interesting bits here and there, so read on and choose whatever your family will like the...
December 2019 in Geneva with kids
Well hello! It’s the end of the year already, but not at all the end of the fun! Because in Geneva we have fun all year round. Do you need proofs? Let’s do it! Sorry for the delay... NOEL AUX BASTIONS Parc des Bastions Till december 30 After a huge success of the...
Family fun in Geneva, November 2019
Winter jacket? Already? With snow sitting on the top of the Jura mountains, November announces that winter is just one cable car trip away. But before all the slopes open, let's see what we can do with kids in this rainy month. There's a lot to choose from, buckle up!...
Bricklive Geneva for the October holidays
All kids like bricks, especially those classic plastic bricks that can create whatever sits in one's imagination. Some kids need a bit of encouragement, others jump into the world of LEGO® without hesitations. Certainly, all will adore the Bricklive event happening...
Halloween in Geneva, 2019
Halloween in Geneva is getting better and better every year! Even if you don't happen to live in a neighbourhood keen on trick-or-treating, there are events you can attend to celebrate this scary holiday! Also, don't forget to ask your friends about their hood's...
October school-break in Geneva
Staying in Geneva during the October school break? The weather is not god for a beach anymore, and not yet good for skiing, so what to do? With this article in hand, you'll have tons of ideas, I promise!MAH - Les Vacances Qui Donnent la Patate From Tuesday till Friday...
For parents of chronically ill children
When her son was diagnosed with the type I diabetes at the age of 2, the whole life of Oksana and her family was turned upside down. Through her journey, she learnt about the massively positive impact of interactions with other parents. This is why she created a...
Family-friendly events in October 2019, Geneva
October is an extremely busy month! It will be filled with events, festivals, holidays, and Halloween! Are you ready? Parentville is here to help you plan a super-duper family-friendly October!This list is not all-inclusive; it mentions the most significant, most...
October camps in Geneva, 2019
The school year has just started, so it's time to think about the October holidays. Not travelling? Do you need a camp? This is why you clicked and found yourself here, right? Did you know that October holidays are also known as Vacances des Patates? In the past kids...
Horse riding for kids in Geneva (and around)
I probably don't need to explain to anybody reading this, how fun horse-riding can be. These gentle (yet sometimes stubborn) creatures teach patience, empathy, discipline, and give an opportunity for physical activity all at the same time. Question about horse-riding...
Music classes in Geneva for kids
Whether for general musical initiation, to learn how to play an instrument, or see how operas are working, Geneva has everything for your kids. Here's your list of music classes in Geneva for kids: SINGING I found 4 theatre places where kids learn about staging and...
After school activities in Geneva
Main days for extracurricular activities in Geneva are Wednesdays and weekends. Many children also attend after school activities on school days, though that requires an adult to transport kids from the school to an activity, so is not feasible for all. Luckily, in...
Fabriq’expo at Exploracentre
Exploracentre is a fab place close to Plainpalais (I wrote about them before, click here). It’s a really fun place with interactive exhibitions, workshops, and soon a Wednesday ExploraClub. Now, before we go any further. Exploracentre lowered the tickets price. It’s...
Home in Balance – Geneva’s smartest organizer
or about how finally I can dance in my basementThings I had in my basement... a bag with 3 rocks, and a pot with dry soil, wires to who knows what, chargers to prehistoric phones, boxes of appliances we do not have anymore, clothes I forgot I had. But also good...
ACCROBRANCHE aka Tree Top Adventure Parks in Geneva
Accrobranche (aka tree top adventures) is a great activity for kids and whole families. Depending on the age (or the height) of your child different options are available. How does it work? First you (or your child) gets into a special harness that will keep them...
Col de la Faucille in summer
Col de la Faucille in summer is even more fun than in winter! It offers so many activities that could easily fill the whole weekend. And if we add some other fun places from Gex, we’d have the whole week of adventures!JURAVENTURE Accrobranche (and more!) at...
Heatwave in Geneva with kids
The heatwave is here. Again. MeteoSuisse heatwave alert is clear: stay away from the sun, if possible do not stay outdoors between 11am and 4pm, hats, uv creams, light clothing. They are right. But in many homes the temperature during the heatwaves is unbearable - how...
Pentecote family time in Geneva
Rainy long weekend, damn it. Don't fancy sitting at home with the kids? Need to get out? Parentville to the rescue! For Sunday propositions head over to the "Rainy Sunday in Geneva" article, by clicking the button below. For even more options, and Monday-Pentecote...
This summer: DinoWorld Expo in Versoix
Calling all the dinosaurs fans! The DinoWorld expo has opened up for summer! Almost every child goes through a phase of a passion for these mysterious creatures who walked this planet in the past. The DinoWorld Expo in Versoix is now a great place to explore their...
Family fun in June 2019 in Geneva
Summer is here! We still need to wait a bit for the holidays, June in Geneva is looking very family-friendly. All paddling pools are open; parks are filling up with people, free bbq places are more and more crowded, and well... we are getting closer and closer to...
Animals outside of Geneva
How about a day trip with an animal adventure? The selection of places for this article was tough, so probably there will come a time for another one in the animal-series. We will not go farther than 1,5-2,5h drive, to make it all doable in a day (though the longer...
The Fairy Tale Factory
Once upon a time... We all know these words. This expression exists, most probably, in every language. These words open the door to imagination, to a magic world, and magic words. Once upon a time is also an opening phrase of a beautiful bilingual (English, Frech)...
AMAKids Geneva will blow your mind
There’s a new offer for ids in Geneva that I am so so so excited to tell you about! It is called AMAKids - mental arithmetic academy. Z took a trial class with Sandra and is now begging for more, which is a rare occasion with! I was blown away with what I saw. ...
May for families in Geneva
May is looking great! The weather is excellent and as always in Geneva with the start of spring, events are started to happen with a frequency that is hard to catch up. Especially on weekends many of us will have trouble choosing where to go. This is why I created...
Animals in Geneva
Spring is perfect to visit animals and get to know the better! There are some hidden gems in Geneva and around where your children can enjoy some time with fury (and not only) friends. PARC CHALLANDES It’s an animal refuge in Versoix. They are doing an amazing job...
Moms-friendly French course with Spell
This is how the lessons go. Moms are learning, kids playing, walking/crawling around the room, bubbling with one another. Worksheets are involved, and occasionally some voluntary homework.
Petit Marché, second-hand shopping made easy
When Anna moved to Switzerland with her two kids, she started searching for what she knew from Denmark – an easy way to buy and sell children’s second-hand clothes, toys, and gear, in other words, an app.Searching She found many ways to do it, but none of them seemed...
This weekend in Geneva
When you guys tell me this website could serve you better, I always do everything I can to meet your needs. This is why Parentville is now equipped with an events calendar - perfect for planning weekends, Wednesdays, and all other days of the week. You can search via...
Zero waste parenting in Geneva
Having kids means having a lot of clothes, toys, and diapers. It also means spending a lot of money and struggling with space overtaken by stuff. Zero waste solutions will help with all of the above.
February agenda for families in Geneva
The mountains are currently the main direction for many people, but if you need suggestions to what to do when you stay in Geneva, voila! Here I am with plenty of ideas. I know that this super long article is not very easy to read, but rest assured a solution...
Gymboree Geneva
Photo credits: Gymboree Geneva. (all pictures in this article). A few weeks ago I was invited with Z to visit a familiar place that we had not been to in a while, a place beloved by us both; Gymboree Geneva. As soon as we entered, the familiar smell of babies and...
FEBRUARY CAMP WITH MUSEOMIX AND AMUSEN
This one is for all of you looking for a February camp and those who wish a kids museum existed in Geneva!Wouldn’t it be nice if kids were more involved in the creation of places destined for them? If we let them talk, be part of the decision process, not only will...
Christmas in Geneva and around
You can find plenty of Christmas shows, workshops and other events in Parentville’s December 2018 agenda. In this article, I will share some other Christmas attractions worth your time.IN GENEVA Noël aux Bastions The first edition of an adorable Christmas market in...
My Little Room for Christmas
It starts to feel a lot like Christmas! Recently, Z. has received a cute gift from MyLittleRoom.ch (precisely, this advent calendar). It's an online shop with kids' room decorations, thoughtful toys, and useful yet beautifully designed everyday objects for you and...
Escalade family activities 2018
Escalade is full of fun! It's a very festive period that puts Christmas on the side for a bit. Thank you, Geneva, for this diversified last month of the year. Even though December is cold and can be windy, people will go out to run, to watch parades, and...