GENEVA & VAUD
KIDS ZONE
WINTER 2024
ISSUE NO. 3
BUILDING CONFIDENCE & SELF ESTEEM
BEST PLAYGROUNDS
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
OUR PICK OF EVENTS DEC/JAN/FEB
WHERE TO HOLD A BIRTHDAY PARTY
WE ARE BACK
EDITOR OF KIDS-ZONE.CH
By request we have created a list of playgrounds in the area – we have featured three this
time but will continue to share others in future issues.
Our theme for the issue is about growing confidence – we recognise it is something
you keep working at throughout your life. When you start a new school, have an exam, a play
to perform, move to a new place or try a new activity… you need to build your confidence in
your abilities in every new situation. So this issue we have some great articles from different
perspectives & experts on how to build confidence throughout your kids life.
Rachel & Deborah from Our Parenting Journeys have written about building confidence
in toddlers; Mary from Simply Wellbeing has written an article about making sure older kids
are focusing on the right things to build their self-esteem; We have a teacher from Ecolint
telling us how they address building confidence in school. And finally, The HUB – have shared
some great builds about how to make sure we, the parents are putting our best foot forward
when it comes to confidence too.
Just like that... suddenly its winter tyres,
toboggan runs and issue 3 of Kids-Zone.ch
This is our first Winter Issue – so naturally
you will find lots of information on what to
do in the area in THE WINTER DIRECTORY
– we have stuck to the closest places in the
Jura and near Montreux, so all ideas should
take you max an hour and a bit to get to…
for
the
best
ski
runs,
bobsleighs,
tobogganing, snowshoeing, try out biathlon
and or even dog sledding. There is so much -
we have created a small bucket list to inspire
you.
PRE-SCHOOL 0-5yo
PRIMARY 5-11yo
SECONDAY 11+yo
PLAYGROUNDS (NEW)
OUR WINTER BUCKET LIST
EDITORS NOTE
CONTENTS
TERM TIME ACTIVITIES 24/25 (updated)
WINTER ACTIVITIES (NEW)
Dog sledding, tobogganing, downhill ski schools, snow shoeing, ice skating
and loads loads more
THE DIRECTORY
We hear from experts about building confidence in:
TODDLERS
TEENS
SCHOOL
YOU
EVENTS NOT TO MISS
Listings by age and category of kids activities in Geneva and Vaud
Listing of some events happening in
December / January / February
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES (updated)
BUILDING CONFIDENCE SERIES
Anything missing - please tell us....
EVENTS NOT TO MISS
Morges Castle
30th Nov -
15th Dec
Based around the
Chateau
Gruyeres
6th-22nd Dec
Weekends in
December
Montreux
21st Nov -
24th Dec
11am to 8pm
Lausanne
20th Nov -
31st Dec
Bô Noël. There is
a parade at
opening. A sledg
run and igloo.
Vevey
23rd Nov -
31st Dec
Christmas village
on Place
Scanavin
Geneva - Noels au
Quai
21st Nov -
24th Dec
Noël at Quai du
Mont Blanc;
Jardin Anglais;
Annecy
23rd Nov -
4th Dec
Noël des Alpes
St Cergue
23rd Nov -
24th Dec
In the village
near the ice rink
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Experience the magic of Switzerland’s Christmas markets this
season! Wander through cozy stalls filled with handcrafted gifts,
seasonal treats, and festive decor. With twinkling lights, warm
drinks, and holiday music and lots of cheese !!!! These markets offer
the perfect family outing to soak up the Christmas spirit.
Decorated to be Santas
castle, with a reindeer park
and ice rink
MENTHON-SAINT-
BERNARD CASTLE
www LINK HERE
15th Nov - 4th Jan
Santa’s Castle
Running race through Geneva
old town
Geneva
www LINK HERE
7-8th Dec
Course de L'Escalade
Festival of Lights around the city
of Lyon
Lyon
www LINK HERE
8th Dec
Fête des Luminières
Festive Pop Choir - will get
you in the festive spirit
Geneva
www LINK HERE
13th Dec
Sing Geneva
At Plainpalais get involved
with the the christmas circus
tradition
Geneva
www LINK HERE
23rd Nov - 5th Jan
Cirque de Noel
Every year since 1904 the
spectacle of the cathedrale
burning brings in the new
year
Lausanne
www Link HERE
31st Dec
Burning of the Cathedral
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Tchaikovsky ballet
Geneva
www LINK HERE
4th Jan
The Nutcracker
Sign up for a walk followed by a
cheesy meal
St Cergue
www LINK HERE
10th Jan
Snowshoe & fondue
ABBA Gold Anniversary Tour
Lausanne
www LINK HERE
16th Jan
ABBA Gold
End of the original objects
exhibition about the Titanic -
so good!!!!
Beaulieu - Lausanne
www LINK HERE
26th Jan
Titanic Exhibition
Balloon festival - can book rides in balloons,
activities, children’s day, food.
Chateau d’Oex
www LINK HERE
25th Jan - 2nd Feb
Chateau D'Oex Balloon Festival
Lausanne Cross Country race
Lausanne
www LINK HERE
25th Jan
Cross Country Run
Show on ice with Birdy and
Paloma Faith performing
Fribourg
ticketcorner
11-12th Feb
Art of Ice
Music festival in Nyon with concerts in a few
different venues around the town
Nyon
www LINK HERE
20-23rd Feb
Les Hivernales Festival
ice skating show that will
bring to life the disney magic
Geneva
ticketcorner
29th Jan - 2nd Feb
Disney On Ice
Car Race on Ice
St. Moritz
www LINK HERE
21-22nd Feb
The Ice
A show celebrating 5000
year of Chinese culture
through dance, orchestra,
costumes
Lausanne
www LINK HERE
20th - 22nd Feb
Shen Yun
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WINTER ACTIVITIES
THE DIRECTORY