Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area. LISA’S PICK OF THE NEXT TWO WEEKS (13-26 October 2025). More events are listed on the website www.knowitall.ch under our CALENDARS. Please give credit to ©Know-it-all passport® for putting this info together if you forward it or use it in a newsletter of any kind. Thank you.
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Make sure to set your clocks one hour back when you go to bed on Saturday, 25 October 2025. Daylight saving time 2025 in Switzerland ends at 3h on Sunday, 26 October 2025.
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F O N D U E T R A I N E V E N T S
** TRAIN DU FROMAGER - CHEESE TRAIN
Saturday, 18 October 2025
12h
Morges, VD
Make yourself comfortable, relax with an aperitif and enjoy the view of Lake Geneva and the vineyards. All this before savoring a delicious fondue and a meringue dessert with double cream and seasonal fruit. Click here for more information.
** VPF: TRAIN FONDUE
25 October 2025 at 17h40: St-Sulpice/NE to Neuchâtel and back
26 October 2025 at 10h40: St-Sulpice/NE to Les Verrières and back
The Vapeur Val-de-Travers train is hosting a choice of lunch or dinner for a fondue. See the beautiful Val-de-Travers valley and take advantage of some free time before you reboard the train for the return trip. Click here for more information.
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FÊTE DE LA SAINT-MARTIN: MUSÉE DE CHIBLINS
Saturday, 25 October 2025
From 10h
Gingins, VD
The municipality of Gingins is organizing a Saint Martin's Day celebration at the Agricultural Machinery Museum in Chiblins. This traditional celebration, which honors Saint Martin, will take place at the museum. Traditional Swiss fare will be on hand for a full immersive culinary experience. Click here for more information.
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RENEGADE SAINTS - FAST.FUNNY.MADE-UP (improv comedy)
Thursday, 16 October 2025
20h
Geneva
The Renegade Saints are the original and first English-speaking improv group in Geneva and Fast.Funny.Made-Up is their flagship show. This hilarious group of comedians create funny sketches based on suggestions from the audience. Prepared to be wowed by quick wit and enjoy some belly laughs. All in English (and occasionally gibberish). Click here for more information.
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BÉNICHON IN CHÂTEL-ST-DENIS
16-19 October 2025
Châtel-St-Denis, Fribourg canton
Eat for six hours or more: cuchaule and Bénichon mustard, bouillon, jambon de la borne, leg of lamb with Botzi pears, meringues, berries, double cream and Bénichon delicacies. Then it's time to dance to the sound of folk music. Sunday at 15h: Parade of the herd of cows, float competition by local companies, Alpine horns and flag-wavers & brass bands. Click here for more information.
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HALLOMANIA 2025
25 October to 2 November 2025
Canton of Geneva
– Candy hunts in vineyards, parks, and the Old Town
– Tractor rides, wine tastings
– Murder mystery parties, outdoor werewolf games, candlelit walks... and much more! Click here for more information about these Halloween events.
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M A R K E T S O V E R T H E N E X T T W O W E E K S
There are many more in the area but here are a few for your perusal.
** MARCHÉ AUX TRUFFES
Saturday, 25 October 2025
From 9h
La Cour, 1427 Bonvillars (near Yverdon-les-Bains)
Truffle hunting with dogs, truffle search demonstrations, Truffle butter tartines, truffle pasta, truffle ice cream and more. Click here for more information.
** ANNECY ANTIQUES MARKET
Saturday, 25 October 2025
8h-17h
Annecy, France
Annecy hosts their monthly antiques market every last Saturday of the month throughout the old town. Click here for more information.
** MARCHE AUX PUCES: FLEA MARKET GENEVA
Saturday, 25 October 2025
9h-16h
Geneva
Year-round every Wednesday and Saturday. You won't be disappointed if you go with an open mind, some cash, comfortable shoes, and be in no rush! Click here for more information.
** LES PUCES DE NYON
Sunday, 26 October 2025
9h-17h
Nyon, VD
Almost every last Sunday of the month Nyon hosts a bountiful flea market along the lakeshore selling everything including the kitchen sink! Click here for more information.
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