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ASCENSION
Thursday, 14 May 2026
This Thursday is Ascension Day and is a holiday throughout Switzerland and France. Schools and some offices will be shut Thursday and Friday. Take advantage and invite some friends over for a meal! Some of the garden centers will be open if you want to shop such as Schilliger Gland (open 7/7 at them moment), Botanic, and Jardiland.
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JARDIN BOTANIQUE GENÈVE: LE PETIT MARCHÉ AUX PLANTES
Thursday, 14 May 2026
10h
Geneva
A fun-filled day dedicated to gardening. Throughout the day, our gardeners will help you make your selections and share their gardening tips, particularly regarding organic gardening. It’s also a chance to discover our organic honey, produced right in the heart of our living collections. Refreshments will be available on-site. Click here for more information.
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CARNAVAL 2026: LAUSANNE
14-17 May 2026
Lausanne, VD
The Lausanne Carnival promises to be a festive and colorful atmosphere for young and old alike. Family-friendly activities, food stalls, cocktail bars, and dance and music performances throughout the event. The grand parade, which will wind its way through the city and bring the streets of Lausanne to life. Click here for more information.
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LEROY MERLIN: PLUMBING CRASH COURSE
Saturday, 16 May 2026
14h-17h
Thoiry, France
A few spots left for the upcoming plumbing crash course. Learn the essential skills for fixing your plumbing: a leak, a faucet that needs replacing, a clogged sink… minor plumbing issues are a part of everyday life. This course will teach you the essential basics so you can tackle these problems yourself, methodically and with confidence. Click here for more information.
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Our free “Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area” is kindly sponsored this week by: Léman Golfique, by Sandor Szabados, BTL - Beyond the Lens Publishing - announces the availability of a new 112-page luxury coffee table book, showcasing twelve of the most scenic golf courses around our Léman region through stunning photography. Due out at the end of June 2026.
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LIGNE DES PLAGES - BEACH BUS
Thursday (Ascension) through Sunday this week
Geneva
Take advantage of the many beautiful local beaches along the Lake Geneva shore. For the second year, Transport Publics Genevois have rolled out their 29 bus line. You won't have to worry about where to park and can take advantage of the many beautiful local beaches along the Lake Geneva shore. New schedule and more stops this year. Click here to read our article.
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MORGES TULIP BULB SALE 2026
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
from 12h
Morges, VD
The long awaited big sale of tulip bulbs from the famous Tulip Festival. No prior reservation required. Payment on site in cash or by twint. CHF 10.-/bag. Click here for more information.
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WALK THE TALK: HEALTH FOR ALL CHALLENGE
Sunday, 17 May 2026
From 8h
Geneva
A free physical activity event for all, including for people walking, running and using wheelchairs around “international” and “local” Geneva linking key health, international and touristic landmarks. The event is inclusive and open to all ages and abilities, with accessible routes to enable participation of, as many people as possible. Other fun activities and interactive events will be located along the routes. Click here for more information.
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C O M P E T I T I O N
** GAOS: KINKY BOOTS
28-31 May 2026
Nyon, VD
Kinky Boots, the feel-good Broadway sensation that will have you cheering, laughing, and dancing in your seat. Continuing its long-standing relationship with Know-it-all passport, GAOS have kindly offered one of our readers the chance to win a double ticket for Kinky Boots for the performance on Saturday, 20 May 2026 at 14h (value: CHF 72.-/pair of tickets). Competition ends at midnight on Thursday, 14 May 2026. Click here to read our article.
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