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After 13 years in the making the Kunsthaus Zurich Chipperfield extension is finally open to the public and as a thank you the museum and the city of Zurich are offering free entry October 9 - 10. It's also a perfect time to check out "Earth Beats," the museums look at climate change through the eyes of world re-known artists like Vaughn Bell, Anna Jermolaewa and Ana Mendieta.
Halloween Happenings
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Halloween will be here before we know it! While this holiday isn't widely celebrated in Switzerland, there are definitely pockets of the country that are starting to embrace it. If you're looking for some spooky, family-friendly fun, we have some suggestions for you!
🎃 Basel 🎃
- Your kiddos may have some luck trick-or-treating in these neighborhoods:
You can recognize participating households as those with a pumpkin by the front door. Süsses oder Saures!
- The Basel Children's Trust typically has a Halloween Party; you can contact them for details at [email protected].
- Teens and adults should check out our Ghost Walk!
🎃 Geneva 🎃
- If you want to head north out of Geneva, you can trick-or-treat in Versoix:
- Check out Halloween with Chaplin at Chaplin's World in Corsier Sur Vevey.
- Otherwise, you can visit Halloween au Château at Château de Prangins.
🎃 Zürich 🎃
- Visit the Halloween Kinder Disco 🕺💃 in Horgen; email [email protected] to reserve your child's spot.
- Explore a pumpkin rainforest at Jucker Farm in Seegräben.
- Join the waitlist for the AWCZ's Kids Corner Halloween Party!
Did we miss something near you? Let our Engagement Team know by contacting Emily at [email protected].
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 07:00 PM Bern Time · CHF20.00 CHF · 2 rsvps
Pfalz, Münster observation terrace in Basel, SwitzerlandBasel Ghost Walk
Join Democrats Abroad Switzerland members on a spooky tour through Basel's Old Town!
We will meet at the Pfalz behind the Basler Münster (next to the flag pole) at 7 PM, after sundown. Our tour guide will take us around Basel's haunts, including City Hall, Middle Bridge, St. Urban-fountain, Spiegelhof, Totengässlein, Spalengate, and other small haunted places.
Map with tour highlights can be found here.
Note: Due to the content of the tour, and the time frame, the suggested minimum age is 14.
This event is a fundraiser for Democrats Abroad Switzerland, although it is open to non-US citizens as well.
- Non-US citizen or US citizens under the age of 18: CHF 10 (per person price for the tour guide)
- US citizens aged 18+: CHF 20 (includes a CHF 10 donation)
Payment can be made ahead of time via bank transfer, PayPal, or Twint.
RSVPing on this site does not reserve your spot on the tour; you must buy a ticket at Eventzilla.
Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM Bern Time · CHF10.00 CHF · 8 rsvps
Zürich Hauptbahnhof - Treffpunkt in Zürich, SwitzerlandZürich History Walk
Zurich has enjoyed a rich history, from modest beginnings as a Celtic village to influential financial centre. Along the way it has been home to the Protestant Reformation, Russian Communism, and Dadaism.
Join city historian Paul Doolan for a two hour stroll as he guides you along Roman ruins and medieval alleyways, literary cafes and grand hotels, while revealing the city’s secret history of Jewish pogroms and religious executions. Walk in the footsteps of Paracelsus, Casanova, Wagner, Albert Einstein, Rosa Luxemburg, and Lenin. Enjoy the art of Henry Moore, Nikki de St. Phalle, and Sigmar Polke. Be inspired by the city that inspired great writers like Goethe, Victor Hugo, James Joyce, Patricia Highsmith, Franz Kafka, Bertolt Brecht, and Thomas Mann.
This event is a fundraiser for Democrats Abroad Switzerland, although it is open to non-US citizens as well.
- Adults: CHF 10
- Children: CHF 5
Payment can be made ahead of time via bank transfer, PayPal, or Twint.
RSVPing on this site does not reserve your spot on the tour; you must buy a ticket at Eventzilla.
- Your kiddos may have some luck trick-or-treating in these neighborhoods: