Get ready for a late February weekend packed with action in Lucerne! We have a fantastic mix of outdoor fun, historical explorations for older kids, and gym sessions perfect for toddlers, spanning both Saturday (Feb 28) and Sunday (Mar 01). Don't miss the Children's Theatre Tour on Saturday afternoon!
See our top picks
Fish Market
Unter der Egg
A vibrant, free-to-browse morning market on Saturday.
Cinderella
Kulturzentrum Braui, Hochdorf
A musical fairy tale performance perfect for an indoor Sunday afternoon.
ZuKi Fun in the Gym
Turnhalle Röhrliberg, Cham
A dedicated indoor play session for children aged 0-6 on Sunday morning.
· February 28
5CHILDREN'S THEATRE TOUR: THOSE ROMANS ARE CRAZY : Take your 7 to 12-year-olds to the Museum Luzern for a guided tour learning about ancient Roman life. They’ll explore everything from ingenious inventions to ancient beauty secrets layer by layer.It's a highly specific, engaging history tour perfectly timed for Saturday afternoon for school-aged kids.
STUCKLI BALLOON FIESTA : The Stuckli Balloon Fiesta is confirmed for Saturday at the Sattel-Hochstuckli ski area. If you are already out skiing, keep an eye out for the spectacle!Confirmed for Saturday, this is a unique visual event happening at a local ski resort.
FRUIT, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWER MARKETFREE : Start your Saturday morning with a visit to the regular fruit, vegetable, and flower market near the river. It’s a lovely, sensory way to shop and see local life, and it's free to browse.It happens every Saturday morning and is a great, free way to experience local Lucerne life before other events start.
CODING CLUB FOR GIRLSFREE : If you have a tween or teen girl interested in tech, this free programming workshop in Bern is running today. It’s a great way to spend a few hours exploring coding basics.It’s one of the few events explicitly confirmed for Saturday that targets older children/teens.
: This is the final day for the LightFestival Rigi, transforming the winter path into a poetic landscape of lights. It’s a magical way to end your Saturday, especially if you are already up on the mountain.It is the absolute last day (Saturday) for this atmospheric winter event.
· March 1
2: Take the kids (4+) to see the musical fairy tale Cinderella in Hochdorf. This production features live music and promises a magical theatre experience.A classic Sunday afternoon show, this musical version of Cinderella is perfect for younger audiences.
FAMILY TOUR: 'ITA - A MAID TELLS' : Head to Zug on Sunday for a historical family tour where a maid named Ita tells the story of life in the past. Children aged 6 and up will find this engaging, and kids go free!Great value since children are free, offering historical context for kids aged 6+.
Also On· anytime this weekend
6: A great way for toddlers and preschoolers to burn off energy indoors on Sunday morning. It looks like a standard Swiss gym session focusing on jumping, climbing, and sliding.This is one of the few specific Sunday morning events listed that caters directly to the youngest age group (0-6).
: Get your 3 to 8-year-olds moving at this fun session in Emmen. Entry is by donation, making it a great value Sunday morning activity.It's active, fun for the 3-8 range, and utilizes a donation model instead of a fixed price.
FREE : The fish market is running on Saturday morning in Unter der Egg. While perhaps not the main attraction for all children, it’s a vibrant local market experience running until noon.It runs right alongside the fruit market on Saturday morning and is a unique local offering.
: While slightly outside Lucerne proper, Knies Zoo is a huge hit with younger kids and is listed as open on Saturday. Expect a full day of animal encounters.A highly popular destination for families with younger children, confirmed open Saturday.
: This cosy winter fondue offering ends today, Saturday! It's a perfect, warm evening treat for families who enjoy Swiss tradition indoors.It's the last chance to catch this winter food event on Saturday evening.
: Enjoy a stylish and varied National Brunch on Sunday at the Grand Hotel National, where breakfast meets lunch for a delightful family meal.A classic Sunday brunch option confirmed for this weekend at a well-known venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Lucerne this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-Mar 01) you can attend the free Fish Market and the Fruit, Vegetable, and Flower Market on Saturday morning, and the Coding Club for Girls (for ages 11-16) is also free on Saturday. The DAYDANCE @STOOS HÜTTÄ is also free entry on Saturday.
Are there any good indoor options if the weather is bad?
Yes, the musical 'Cinderella' is showing Sunday afternoon in Hochdorf, and the 'ZuKi Fun in the Gym' in Cham on Sunday morning is guaranteed indoor play for younger kids (0-6).
What is happening on Saturday, February 28th?
Saturday features the Children's Theatre Tour at 14:00, the Radio Pilatus Snow Day in Sörenberg, the Stuckli Balloon Fiesta, the final evening of the LightFestival Rigi, and the regular morning markets.
