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LES MUSÉES DE LA RIVIERA: EN FAMILLE AUX MUSÉES
7-8 November 2026
Vaud Riviera region
The museums of the Vaud Riviera bring together a rich and varied array of cultural venues. You can choose from a variety of activities based on your children’s ages and interests, for CHF 10 per workshop for the entire family (minimum 1 adult and 1 child, maximum 5 people). Click here for more information.
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M A R K E T S A N D S A L E S T H I S W E E K
** LIBRARY IN ENGLISH: AUTUMN BOOK SALE
5 November 2026: members' day
6-8 November 2026: public
Geneva
A 3-day-long book sale with thousands of second-hand English-language books – adult, junior, fiction and non-fiction available for purchase at each book sale. Also some children’s books in French and other languages will be available. Click here for more information.
** AIWC ART AND CRAFT FAIR
6-7 November 2026
9h-17h
Geneva
All types of handmade and homemade items and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC so please make sure to come up to the 4th floor during opening hours to browse and meet up with friends! Click here for more information. (PS Lisa will be selling her Scherenschnitte artwork!)
** BROCCOLI BROCANTE: SALE AND CHARITY EVENT
6-7 November 2026
Prangins, VD
Raising money for an orphanage in Kampala, Hope for Katanga Kids, sent securely and directly through friends of Broccoli Brocante. As well as a coffee morning/afternoon and raffle, some items are 100% for the charity as well as 10% of Sian's sales too. Click here for more information.
** SCOTS KIRK INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR
Saturday, 7 November 2026
10h-16h
Lausanne, VD
The very popular Scots Kirk bazaar and barbecue, bottle stall, gifts and cards, home baked goods and jams, as well as a tearoom area make this a great place to spend a few hours! Click here for more information.
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THE GIFT BOX PROJECT: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
Prepare your boxes and deposit them between 9-18 November 2026
The gift box project is simple: You prepare a gift box that is filled with school needs, toiletries, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, toys and warm scarves, gloves or hats etc. It does not sound much but such a box will make a big difference to a child who has very little. Click here to read our article.
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LES AUTOMNALES 2026
6-15 November 2026
Geneva
More inspiring and festive than ever, Les Automnales is reinventing itself to offer you ten days of unforgettable experiences. The Food Festival is open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 22h. on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Get a free ticket by scanning the Stock Armée's QR code. Click here for more information.
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GYMBOREE BABY CLASSES
Tuesday, 4 November 2026
13h45
Le Grand-Saconnex, GE
Gymboree baby classes offer a wonderful opportunity for mums and babies to bond, socialise, explore sensory play and support babies’ early development in a fun, nurturing environment while mums connect with other parents and share experiences. Click here for more information.
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C O M P E T I T I O N
** GEDS: THE LION AND THE JEWEL
10-14 November 2026
Coppet, VD
Young, beautiful Sidi is the 'jewel' of her village. After her photos are published in a western magazine, she is torn between two proposals of marriage: from Lakunle, a young schoolteacher who embraces Western culture, and the cunning, traditional village chief Baroka. GEDS have kindly offered 2 of our readers the chance to win a double ticket for the Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 19h30. The competition closes at midnight tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Click here to read our article.
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