Wondering what's going on in and around Lausanne? Check out our picks for this week:
- Always wanted to make your own advent wreath? Join a dedicated advent workshop on Wednesday at Royal Bloom or on Thursday at Florilege.
- Mover Sale Party from 6 to 10pm on November 28: Plastic-Free Sportswear Showroom (old train facilities Rue de Genève 103). Enjoy free drinks through the evening, and warm up to marron chauds at the entrance. Sip on wine while thrifting through an exclusive collection of sample items and special plastic-free sportswear pieces, like 100% merino fleeces and knitwear or even rare gear made of Swisswool.
- Brasserie de Montbenon pays tribute to Thanksgiving with the perfect holiday menu on Thursday night.
- On Friday don't miss a special menu at La Vaudaire in collaboration with Ivrée, a Swiss brand that produces premium sake, umeshu (plum wine), and shochu with a unique blend of Japanese craftsmanship and Swiss ingredients (such as rice from Vully and spring water from Valais).
- Join us at The Christmas Parade on Saturday which will start at 6:00 p.m. from the Cathedral Esplanade and will end at Plateforme 10 at 7:30 p.m. Several special guests will be present, including the Circus school, the legendary Vaud vineyards tracassets (i.e. small viticultural vehicles) and Santa himself!
- Boutique No28 is hosting a special event on Friday where you can meet La Môme Bijou and personalise your jewellery, and Valeva prosecco producer.
- A Vintage Market on Saturday hosted by Skorpiones at La Parada. Discover over 300 unique pieces for both women and men to complete your winter wardrobe. Don't forget to book a spot for brunch from 11 am to 3 pm.
- Les Booketins will be at Jeunesse Library in Lausanne on Saturday for stories, songs, colouring and a Cambrian Explosion of fun. Join bilingual English and French families for a great free morning event.
- Christmas at Chillon Castle: You’re invited to travel back in time to the fantastical Middle Ages, over three special weekends: 30 November -1 December, 7-8 and 14-15 December. We have a fabulous programme lined up to enchant little ones and grown-ups alike!
