Winter warm up places in the Geneva region

Winter warm up places in the Geneva region

Tired of the cold nasty bise, grey skies, and winter jackets? There are places in and around Geneva where you can enjoy the warmth and forget about the nasty icy winds! HOT POOLS: Bains de Cressy - the swimming pool of the cantonal hospital (HUG). It's a nice indoor...

Sledging around Geneva

Sledging around Geneva

Sledging around Geneva - close and a bit further away, simple and a bit more crazy. Winter is fully here. Not in the city thankfully (or sadly?) but if anyone misses the snow, it's just 30 minutes away! While most parents with kids aged 3+ will use winter free-time to...

Hameau du Pere Noel – not only in winter

Hameau du Pere Noel – not only in winter

A very honest review with surprising tips, not so great pics, and vocabulary too poor to truly present how unique is the Hameau du Père Noel. DESIGNER'S BRAIN Just 10 mins drive from the Swiss-French boarder of Bardonnex, lies the village of Santa, his siblings, and...

FAMILY SPORTS CENTER AND A BEAUTY SALON BY TOTUP

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...

Sports courses for kids in Geneva

Sports courses for kids in Geneva

In a city that has its Quidditch team, every sports activity should be possible to find! Well, yes, but some are easier to find than others. For example, artistic gymnastics or athletic activities quickly fill up or are hard to locate. Whereas others, like swimming or...

Language schools for kids in Geneva

Language schools for kids in Geneva

Pick any language there is, and I bet you there is a place or a person in Geneva that can provide you with lessons in that tongue. It applies to kids as well. There are many language schools for kids in Geneva. This article will only cover ones I know or found. There...

Swimming in Geneva for kids

Swimming in Geneva for kids

In terms of sports activities, swimming is one of the most popular. Some families enrol their children already at the baby age, some later. Just remember, that in public schools children start learning to swim in 3P. Swimming is also an obligatory sports activity in...

Fabriq’expo at Exploracentre

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...

ACCROBRANCHE aka Tree Top Adventure Parks in Geneva

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

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...

This weekend in Geneva

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...

February holidays

February holidays

Schools off, jardins d’enfants off, tpg on the holiday schedule. For those of you not going away, I prepared some ideas for the week of 18th February. It includes camps, activities, and day trips.LAST-MINUTE CAMPS IDEAS Spell Languages - adventurous language camps!...

Ariana Museum trusting your kids with porcelaine.

Ariana Museum trusting your kids with porcelaine.

What is one of the most common things we keep away from young kids? All things fragile, including glass and porcelain, of course!This is one of the reasons many children love Ariana Museum - the Geneva museum of ceramics. Located in a lovely park, just next to the...

Gymboree Geneva

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...

STEM in Geneva for kids

STEM in Geneva for kids

STEM for kids in Geneva? Where to go? Where to enrol? So far on Parentville, we covered theatres, playgroups, dance classes, language course, and even sledging. We talked about museums (here and here). Now is the time for science, technology, engineering, and maths -...

Exploracentre – the first science center for kids in Geneva

Exploracentre – the first science center for kids in Geneva

Exploracentre - excitation I am so excited about what I am going to write that you can expect many typos (as jumping up and down from joy does not go well with using the keyboard). Let me try though! A new (first!) science centre in Geneva for kids has...

Halloween costumes and Escalade dress-ups in Geneva!

Halloween costumes and Escalade dress-ups in Geneva!

The dress-up season in Geneva starts soon! While many parents worldwide are busy preparing for Halloween, folks in Geneva prepare their outfits ALSO for Escalade (and for the marathon of course). Some are already hands deep into sewing. Others search online, some go...

Salève for kids

Salève for kids

Old and mysterious from the outside, very modern yet keeping the countryside style inside. Maison du Salève is absolutely charming, engaging, and has a very wide offer for families. Don’t be us We have passed the road signs leading to Maison du Salève many...

Espace des Mondes Polaires

Espace des Mondes Polaires

Espaces des Mondes Polaires Like every child, Z has her passions. It feels amazing to follow her dreams and hobbies, as they lead us to wonderful places. To hear the sound of an ice berg moving, to touch the polar bear’s fur, to ice skate in the middle of...

MAH with small steps

MAH with small steps

This text was inspired by my conversations with Aline Smyth, and a her written document on the subject. Aline is a mother of 2, and an experienced early childhood educator, who would take Geneva creche groups to the The Musée d’Art et d’Histoire aka MAH....

A dummy tree in Signal de Bougy

A dummy tree in Signal de Bougy

The dummy tree is kind of a pacifier paradise, where all dummies meet up to celebrate not being in anyone’s mouth anymore while soaking up the sun and enjoying the fresh air. It’s also a place that offers a possibility of a smooth transition into...

Family Sunday brunch

Family Sunday brunch

Family Sunday brunch is finally becoming a thing in Geneva! Finally restaurant owners saw the opportunity in providing families with not only great food but also with entertainment for the kids. In other words: let’s eat out this Sunday! To find out about all fun...

Fruit picking in Geneva

Fruit picking in Geneva

Fruit picking in Geneva is one of the most fun and nature-in-the-city kind of activities you can offer your kids. From Spring to early autumn you can pick up different kinds of fruits, veggies, and even flowers all around Geneva and Vaud. There are a few farms and...

Second hand shopping Geneva

Second hand shopping Geneva

Buying second hand, you can save money, save the planet, help people in need, and change your kids toys often. Sounds attractive enough? Well, to top that let me also tel you there is nothing you can't buy second hand, so, here's a guide to second hand shopping places...

Family friendly restaurants in Geneva

Family friendly restaurants in Geneva

The question about family friendly restaurants in Geneva came up so frequently on Facebook, that it would be a shame not to make a list of what's out there. Let's not lie to each other - it could be better, but luckily, the amount of kids friendly restaurants...

Kids activities for free in Geneva

Kids activities for free in Geneva

One of the first realizations of new parents in Geneva is the pricing of activities for kids. From softplay to baby swimming everything seems expensive. But if you dig deep enough, you'll also find kids activities for free in Geneva! Here is your list of...

What to do on a rainy Sunday in Geneva with kids?

What to do on a rainy Sunday in Geneva with kids?

You planned a walk by the lake but it's raining cats and dogs? Parentville to the rescue! Here's some simple propositions to ensure you have fun on a rainy Sunday in Geneva with kids! If you'd like us to add a place to that list, so we could share it with...

Kids’ hair cuts in Geneva

Kids’ hair cuts in Geneva

After seeing questions about where to cut kids hair in Geneva, come up so frequently in so many parenting groups, I decided it's time for a list. I'm glad I am not the only one not being able/having guts to cut my child's hair with my own hands. You don't need a...

Summer: Geneva for kids

Summer: Geneva for kids

You've visited all the parks and playgrounds and paddling pools already? You need a new place, an adventure? This list should is meant to be an inspiration. I hope you'll discover more than I came up with. Here's your list for great kids' summer in Geneva (tots &...

Vegan in Geneva

Vegan in Geneva

Weather for fashion, because of allergies, or other health-related issues, many families are switching for vegan, or close to vegan, diets. People go vegan all the way, or start to avoid everything cow's milk related, or find other combinations. For all these reasons,...

Playgroups and classes in Geneva (0-4 year olds)

Playgroups and classes in Geneva (0-4 year olds)

When they are born, we, the parents, need to be with adults from time to time, to prevent our speech turning completely into baby's gaga gugu. Later, when they are older, we have to find places for them to burn the energy, and to spend times with their peers. In an...

Kids’ theatres in Geneva

Kids’ theatres in Geneva

It took me way too long to discover places that offer spectacles for small children. At first I thought there isn't much to discover. Then, slowly, we started taking our daughter whenever an age-suitable show appeared. And now, I have a full list of places with shows...

Dance classes in Geneva

Dance classes in Geneva

For all those parenting tutu obsessed girls, music loving boys, and dancing amateurs. The list includes ballet classes, as well as other dance styles.   ♥ = tested AND loved by Parentville µ – classes for smallest kids µ Dance Area Studios (Jonction), Studio des...