Paint a giant yellow floor mural together. Run through hopscotch squares, curl along an earthworm, spin on Twister rings and trace a snail’s spiral as children add bright colors and playful shapes. Little brushes, big sweeps, laughing voices and splashes of paint bring the design to life. This hands-on activity invites families to create patterns, step into games, and discover how simple marks can become a shared artwork full of movement and color.
Kids ages 0 and up.
Carac Festival is the University of Geneva’s month-long student cultural festival, bringing together dozens of student troupes and associations to share creations and experiences. The programme features theatre, dance, concerts, film screenings, arts-and-crafts workshops, stand-up, games, parades and exhibitions. Open to everyone in the university community and beyond, the festival celebrates collaboration, creativity and conviviality, offering occasions to meet, create and enjoy performances and activities together.
Opening: Monday 27 April from 19:00 to 23:00 at UniMail
Ensemble Sinfonietta Bern performs the spellbinding soundtrack of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away, weaving Joe Hisaishi’s luminous orchestration into a live cinematic experience. The music underscores themes of courage, resilience and the uncanny as the film’s enigmatic spirit world unfolds. Delicate solos and sweeping textures evoke the film’s emotional arcs, while the ensemble’s intimate dynamics reveal hidden details of the score. The result is a transporting sonic journey that balances wonder, melancholia and communal memory.
The Biopark is temporarily hosting Janus, a unique two-headed Greek tortoise, during the renovation of the Museum. Each head of this male tortoise has its own independent brain, which sometimes makes its movements challenging. In captivity, Janus receives attentive care, resulting in an impressive lifespan of 26 years.
Step into the animal kingdom of ancient Egypt. Follow tales of cats, crocodiles, ibis and lions that live to the rhythm of the Nile. Move through colorful scenes, hear river sounds, and imagine warm sand underfoot. Spot hidden symbols on sculptures and paintings. Try simple activities that invite questions and hands-on discovery. Adults explore alongside children, sharing stories and sparking curiosity about ancient myths and daily life.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Gather with family for a cosy mini reading club that sparks curiosity. Share tales of adventure, mystery and discovery as voices rise and pages rustle. Children will listen, ask questions and talk about characters, colours and scenes. Try simple activities that encourage imagination and help them tell their own short stories. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm and playful, perfect for young readers to connect with stories and each other.
Dates :
Saturday 9 May, 14:30
Thursday 14 May, 14:30
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 10.
Performed by Ensemble Sinfonietta Bern and the Quartet Sinfonietta Bern, this programme presents Mozart’s Little Night Serenade with sparkling clarity and buoyant energy. The musicians shape agile string textures and luminous phrasing, revealing grace, charm and radiant colour. The music’s classical poise balances intimacy and brilliance, recalling its Viennese origins in 1787 between The Marriage of Figaro and Mozart’s late symphonies. The result is spirited, luminous and quietly jubilant.
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