Events for the whole family
In the canton of Vaud, children are welcome at all types of celebrations. Kids especially appreciate the carnivals and their confetti, the multi-coloured flower shows and, above all, the Festival in the Land of Children, in the Pays-d’Enhaut, which combines theatre, music and workshops for children.
Family celebrations are precious moments for children and adults alike. Children are welcome at most Vaudois events with discount entry fees and programmes specifically for young children.
At the beginning of the year, children always look forward to putting on a funny disguise and throwing confetti during the carnival processions. In spring, they love the multi-coloured splendour of the flower shows and discovering nature’s awaking during the festivals dedicated to the flora and fauna. In summer, they happily follow their parents on a walk during the “slowUp” soft mobility days or to the Villars Rando Festival.
In Pays-d’Enhaut, smaller children have their very own event: the Festival in the Land of Children offering a varied programme in Château-d’Oex, Rougemont and Rossinière.
Not to mention the children's preferred season: Christmas, which illuminates the towns and villages of the Lake Geneva Region, in particular during Bô Noël in Lausanne and Montreux Noël.
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Land of Children Festival
A unique family event, the Festival au Pays des Enfants offers street entertainment, indoor shows, fun workshops and games for all ages. For 5 days in the summer, Château-d'Œx is the children’s capital!
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Village Market Rougemont
Take a stroll through Rougemont and discover the region's specialities and handicrafts at the traditional Village Market in early August. More than 100 exhibitors await you in the village street for a festive day.
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Le Livre sur les Quais
Le livre sur les quais is a popular, free event devoted to Swiss and foreign literature. 150 authors will be in Morges to sign their books and meet the public.
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Christmas market in the castle of Morges
The Morges Christmas Market lights up the area around the Château.
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Christmas in Montreux
Classified as one of the most beautiful in Europe, the Montreux Christmas Market brings each year an extra touch of magic under the palm trees of the Riviera. For a month, the lake shores welcome more than 170 merchants, craftsmen and restaurant owners installed in illuminated chalets. An enchantment for young and old, especially when Santa Claus flies over the area in his sleigh (every day at 5, 6 and 7 pm, as well as at 4 pm on Saturdays)!
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Bô Noël Lausanne - Christmas Markets
11th edition - Christmas markets are livening up Lausanne from November 20 to December 31, 2025. In a festive and friendly atmosphere, buy your gifts, savour local gastronomy products and discover the wines and specialities from the area. And don’t forget the major events with, among others, the Opening Parade, Ferris Wheel, Igloo du Terroir Vaudois and Village des enfants.
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SlowUp Morat Lake
During the annual SlowUp event, 33 km of roads around Lake Morat and through Avenches are closed to vehicles for cyclists, rollerbladers and walkers to enjoy! SlowUp Sunday on Lake Morat is the perfect opportunity to explore the magnificent Three Lakes Region at your own pace.
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