Thursday
11.12
Visit the exhibition "Nun, da Himmel und Erde und Winde ruhen" at the "Helmhaus". The exhibition combines old and new art on a theme that is very relevant today: the search for peace in a troubled world. Exhibition until 04.01.2026. Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00. Thu 11:00-20:00. Today, people with a migrant background will tell their stories at the "Tandem Talk" event. Start: 18:30, 19:15, and 20:00. Free admission.
Tram 4/15 bis "Helmhaus".
Friday
12.12
From 12.12. to 14.12., the "Black Film Festival" in Zurich will be showing 24 films by Black filmmakers from around the world. The films tell a variety of stories and experiences. The program is sometimes poetic, sometimes critical, sometimes experimental. Come and join us! Film program, prices, and ticket reservations on the website.
Tram 2/3 oder Bus 32 bis "Kalkbreite/Bhf. Wiedikon".
Saturday
13.12
The "Eine Million Sterne" campaign organized by "Caritas" has been bringing light to the Advent season for 20 years. People across Switzerland light candles at the same time as a sign of solidarity with those in need. Time: 17:00-19:00. Meeting point: Entrance hall of the "Helmhaus". Participation free of charge.
Helmhaus, Vorhalle. Limmatquai 31.
Tram 4/15 bis "Helmhaus".
Sunday
14.12
Physical activity is very important in the early years of life. With the "Mini Move" program, your child can play with other children, be active, and have lots of fun. Between October and March, every Sunday in various gyms in the city of Zurich. All dates and locations can be found on the website. Bring sports clothing. For children up to the end of kindergarten, accompanied by an adult. 14:30-17:00. Participation free of charge.
Schulhaus Sihlweid, Turnhalle. Sihlweidstr. 5.
Bus 70 bis "Sihlweidstrasse" oder S-Bahn bis "Leimbach".
Monday
15.12
Enjoy the Advent atmosphere at a Christmas market in the city. This year, there will be Christmas music, hot mulled wine, delicious cookies, and lots of stalls to discover at "Sechseläutenplatz", "Niederdörfli", "Münsterhof", and the main train station. All information can be found online. Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00 and Sun 11:00-19:30.
Wednesday
17.12
The "Social Cuisine" association is lighting a big fire today at the "FOGO-Areal". There will be punch and something warm to eat. Anyone who feels like it can decorate Christmas cookies. Come along! From 15:00. Free of charge.
FOGO-Areal Altstetten. Geerenweg 23.
Tram 51 oder Bus 304/307 bis "Bhf. Altstetten Nord". Tram 20 oder Bus 31/35/78/80/83/89 oder S-Bahn bis "Bahnhof Altstetten".
Wednesday
17.12
Today there is a party at the "Zentrum ELCH Accu". Children can celebrate the end of the year there with dancing, music, and delicious drinks. Children must be accompanied by adults. No registration required. Time: 15:00-17:30. Free admission, collection.
Zentrum ELCH Accu, Mehrzweckraum. Otto-Schütz-Weg 9.
Tram 10/50/51 bis "Bahnhof Oerlikon" oder Bus 64/75 bis "Bollingerweg".
Thursday
18.12
Visit the new exhibition "All In" at the "Musée Visionnaire". The focus is on people for whom life and art are inseparable. These include the artist Dora Koster and the artist Emil Manser. The exhibition runs until 10.05.2026. Opening hours: Wed and Fri 13:00-17:00. Thu 13:00-20:00. Sat and Sun 11:00-17:00. Prices: CHF 5 for students or with KulturLegi, otherwise CHF 10. Every Thursday between 17:00-20:00, admission is free for everyone.
Musée Visionnaire. Predigerplatz 10.
Tram 3 oder Bus 31 bis "Neumarkt".
Friday
19.12
Girls in 6th grade or 1st year of high school can meet up today – without any boys. At the "Mädchentreff" at "GZ Affoltern", participants can help decide what they want to do: get their nails done, crochet bags, play games, cook, talk, laugh, or just relax. 17:00-19:00. Participation free of charge.
GZ Affoltern, Jugendtreff UG. Bodenacker 25.
Bus 62 bis "Unteraffoltern".
Saturday
20.12
In December, the inner courtyard of the "Landesmuseum Zürich" is transformed into a magical winter wonderland. Visit the "Digital Art Show" light show and experience a modern staging of a work of art with images, light, and music. Daily from 20:00. The MAPS office is giving away 3×2 free tickets. Simply call: 044 415 65 89 or send your postal address by email to maps@aoz.ch.
Landesmuseum Zürich, Innenhof. Museumsstr. 2.
Tram 17/50/51 bis "Sihlquai/HB" oder Tram 3/6/10/15 bis "Bahnhofplatz/HB". S-Bahn bis "Zürich HB".
Sunday
21.12
Today, the event "Giigestubete" is taking place at "El Lokal". The musician Eva Wey will be playing the violin and performing with others. You can expect modern pieces as well as traditional folk music. Come along! Dancing and clapping along are allowed. Start: 18:18. Free admission, collection.
Tram 3/14 oder Bus 31 bis "Sihlpost/HB".
Monday
22.12
In front of the church "Wasserkirche" in Zurich, there is currently a tree covered in copper foil. It is part of the art project "CLEARINGS" by artist Michel Comte. At a workshop today, your child can learn more about this story and get creative themselves. Children can use wood and copper to create their own little work of art. For children aged 5 and above. 14:00-17:00. Participation free of charge.
Wasserkirche Zürich. Limmatquai 31.
Tram 4/15 bis "Helmhaus".
Wednesday
24.12
The "Kulturhaus Helferei" is opening its doors for Christmas. Would you like to join in the celebrations? Everyone is welcome. There will be music, food, dancing, and conversation until late into the night. Register on the website. From 18:00. Free admission.
Kulturhaus Helferei. Kirchgasse 13.
Tram 4/15 bis "Helmhaus".
Wednesday
24.12
The "Caritas" organization cordially invites families and individuals to a Christmas celebration at the "Volkshaus Zürich" today. Are you on a tight budget and don't want to be alone on Christmas Eve? Then come along and enjoy a delicious dinner, a Christmas story, music, and a few surprises. From 18:00. Free admission.
Volkshaus. Stauffacherstr. 60.
Tram 8 oder Bus 32 bis "Helvetiaplatz".
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