An indispensable criterion: family

Wam Park 77: swimming, giant slides and water games in Fontainebleau

For a family splash or an adrenaline-pumping session with friends, head to Wam Park 77, the leisure and water-activities hub based in Fontainebleau.

Bike festival in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: a free inaugural edition to get back in the saddle

Sunday, May 31, 2026, Saint-Germain-en-Laye kicks off the first edition of Vélos en fête, a free event devoted to cycling, soft mobility and today’s mobility habits, at Place Michel Péricard.

My little wake park (77), water-ski tow installations and an inflatable obstacle course on the water

Over in Boissise-le-Roi, head to My Little Wake Park for wakeboarding sessions or to enjoy the water obstacle courses. Plan a visit on sunny days to cool off and soak up the sun with the family!

Hot-weather tip: free water games at Parc des Chanteraines (92), every summer.

At Parc des Chanteraines, we make the most of the free water play areas every summer, right in the park that spans Villeneuve-la-Garenne and Gennevilliers. Grab your swimsuit, we’re off to cool off!

Paris-Colmar, the iconic race marks its 100th anniversary in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)

On Monday, June 1, Neuilly-sur-Marne marks the centenary of the Paris–Colmar on Stalingrad Square. The program features an exhibition, meet-and-greets, a sporting prologue, a walk open to the Nocéens, and an official ceremony.

Été du Canal 2026 : plages et activités nautiques pour se baigner et se rafraîchir Canal Summer 2026: beaches and water activities to take a dip and cool off

With the summer heat in full swing, what's better than a refreshing dip in the pool, the wading pool, or—even for the luckiest among us—the sea? No matter what, if you’re a Francilien, you’re in luck: l'Été du Canal brings the beach to Paris and the Île-de-France region all summer long. Here’s where and when you can splash around during the holidays.

A free kids’ party: don’t miss the Super Kids Party at Lafayette Anticipations

The Lafayette Anticipations Foundation, located in Paris’s Marais district (4th arrondissement), opens its doors to curious little ones on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with a Super Kids Party and artistic activities for children and adults alike.

Baby Concerts: musical moments for the littlest ones and their families in Paris

A concert for babies? The Orchestre Lamoureux has been doing it for years, to the delight of little music lovers. The Baby Concerts are 30 minutes of melody, between nursery rhymes and classical music, in a format for the youngest, from 0 to 5 years old! Here, children can sing, scream, stand up and dance as they please. A favorite for the whole family!

Nature Festival 2026: a nature-and-canoe day on the Négando Marsh in Crouy-sur-Ourcq

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Festival of Nature will be celebrated around Crouy-sur-Ourcq, with a free program open to everyone. It's an opportunity to discover the discreet Négando Marsh.

Transhumance of farm animals and birdwatching at Parc des Chanteraines

From May 20 to 24, 2026, Parc des Chanteraines will host the Nature Festival. For the occasion, a host of workshops, guided tours, and performances will be offered free to the general public. And yes, even a traditional transhumance procession!

Nature Festival 2026: insects, birds of prey, flowers… the program in Mantes-la-Jolie

In May, the town of Mantes-la-Jolie welcomes the Nature Festival, bringing with it a host of free activities and events to help people better understand our biodiversity.

Nature Festival 2026: free workshops for children and a tour of the Archéosite

On Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Nature Festival is coming to Neuilly-sur-Marne. The program features workshops, thematic visits, and free activities, set inside the Haute-Île Park and the Archéosite.

Bonjour Vietnam 2026: A free Vietnamese cultural weekend in Paris

The Bonjour Vietnam festival is back for its third free edition at the Centre Culturel du Vietnam in Paris’s 13th arrondissement. Music, gastronomy, crafts and photography are on the program on 13 and 14 June 2026.

Nuit Blanche 2026 in Rueil-Malmaison: festival, exhibition and activities

Rueil-Malmaison’s Parc des Bords-de-Seine (92) turns into a mini-festival for Nuit Blanche 2026 on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The lineup includes music, creative workshops and a pop-art exhibition exploring the theme of love, with free entry.

The Nature and Animal Welfare Festival invites you this Saturday in Val-de-Marne.

The Festival of Nature and Animal Welfare is back at Parc de la Plaine des Bordes in Chennevières-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne. Free workshops, performances and activities await you this Saturday, May 23, 2026 in the 94.

Nature and Spring Festival in Val-de-Marne with workshops, a scavenger hunt and a picnic

The town of Fresnes, in Val-de-Marne, is celebrating spring, frogs and water, and is organizing a festive, free day dedicated to nature, water and biodiversity. Workshops, a scavenger hunt, and a lecture are on the program for May 23, 2026.

Par has'Art! 2026: the free street arts festival in Seine-et-Marne is back

The Par has'Art! festival returns from June 26 to July 4, 2026 for its 8th edition across 12 towns in Seine-et-Marne. Fifteen free performances—circus, dance, street theatre and music—will bring public spaces to life.

Smart tip: the children's festival, free activities for everyone in Saint-Denis

On Saturday, May 30, Saint-Denis hosts a celebration for kids—a big, 100% free day inviting families to drop in and enjoy.

This town in the Yvelines department is celebrating the Fête de la Nature with a hedgehog theme.

Essarts-le-Roi, a town in Yvelines, will celebrate the Nature Festival on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a hedgehog theme. Free activities, workshops, music and a market: all day at Market Square.

Nature Festival in a vast park in Yvelines

For the 20th anniversary of Fête de la Nature, the Parc du Peuple de l'herbe in Carrières-sous-Poissy, Yvelines, offers guided walks, naturalist discoveries, and the opening of the Insect House on Saturday, May 23, 2026.