An indispensable criterion: family

Pop Art Car 2.0: a free exhibition blending pop art, design and digital culture on the Champs-Élysées

From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere.

The Water Spectacle 2026 at Grand Rex, featuring the new Disney film Billie, at the Crossroads of Worlds

Discover the 2026 Féerie des Eaux show, headlined by Disney’s new animated film, BILLIE, at La Croisée des Mondes! Catch it at the Grand Rex from November 25, 2026 to January 3, 2027 and embark on a journey into a magical world.

Halloween 2026: a giant game and a grand magical quest for children at Bercy Village

On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, meet at Bercy Village for a grand magical quest, with candy up for grabs for the whole family, suitable for ages 4 and up!

Halloween 2026: adrenaline-pumping thrills, chills, and immersive scenery at Europa Park

Europa-Park marks Halloween 2026 with pumpkin décor, eerie creatures and autumn-coloured attractions. For several weeks, the German park invites families to seasonal animations and shows, with increasingly spine-tingling experiences for thrill-seekers.

Halloween 2026 at France Miniature: an on-site investigation in the park and a whirlwind tour of France in a day

For Halloween 2026, France Miniature is transforming itself to offer you a spine-tingling experience: but fear not, this experience remains family-friendly! Dash over to discover the park, transformed, from October 3 to November 1, 2026.

Montmartre Harvest Festival 2026: the must-see activities for families with kids

In Montmartre, the new wine vintage is celebrated at the 2026 Fête des Vendanges, from October 7 to 11. With family, it’s the perfect time to stock up on great deals and activities.

Roller skating for everyone: two free roller-dance evenings are coming to the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux.

Get ready to roll: a free roller-focused event lands at the Blancs Manteaux space in Paris. Aimed at all ages, Glide for All invites us to September 26 and 27, 2026 to enjoy free roller and roller-dance initiations plus demos in the Marais. And when night falls, the party starts—a roller party, tonight!

Halloween 2026 at the Museum of Mankind: a nocturnal inquiry and family-friendly challenges around fear

The Musée de l’Homme marks Halloween 2026 with two programs: an adults-only late-night investigation on October 30, and a fear-themed family-friendly trail to be explored on October 31 and November 1.

Pré Catelan Garden and the Shakespeare Garden, the Bois de Boulogne's secret gardens

If someone mentions the Bois de Boulogne and its lakes, you’ll probably know them. Yet just a few steps away, there’s another garden. A garden in the heart of the woods, little-known but far calmer: the Jardin du Pré Catelan, a green space to discover in the 16th arrondissement.

Autumn half-term 2026 at Vaux-le-Vicomte: The Carnival of the Animals and a lantern-lit exploration.

During the All Saints’ Day holidays in 2026, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is offering families a special program blending seasonal décor, activities, and a discovery tour of the estate. A family outing to plan with the kids in Seine-et-Marne.

The Shape Festival at the Louvre: a free weekend for families during the Toussaint holidays

Le Louvre launches the Toussaint holidays with "La Fête des formes," on 17 and 18 October 2026. Building games and creative workshops await families free of charge at the Studio, alongside artist Bérénice Milon.

Lumigny Safari of Lights: A new trail of giant lanterns arrives in Seine-et-Marne

For its 20th anniversary, Lumigny Safari Reserve is launching a lantern-lit night-time trail filled with thousands of lanterns. Marine life, wild species and fantastical creatures will be unveiled from October 15, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Pasteur Day, the open-house event with free activities for children at the Pasteur Institute

Watch a microscope in action, step into a lab, and meet scientists: the Pasteur Institute is hosting Pasteurday on October 10, 2026. A free Open Day in Paris, with a wide range of activities designed for children.

Cancelled: Science Festival 2026 at Paris Nanterre University

Due to the movements by high school and university students, the 2026 Science Festival at Université Paris Nanterre has been canceled.

Club Belleville Festival celebrates the Moon Festival with activities and street food

The Belleville Festival Club celebrates the famed Lantern Festival: the Moon Festival along Rue de Belleville, straddling Paris’ 19th and 20th arrondissements, for a free weekend filled with dragon dances, concerts, and street food. Don’t miss the chance to travel through Asia on October 3–4, 2026.

St. Matthieu’s Day Festival 2026: fireworks, a funfair and a Brazilian village in Yvelines (78)

The Saint-Matthieu Fair in Houdan, in the Yvelines department, goes Mexican for its 956th edition: a funfair, fireworks, farm animals and a Mexican village will bring the medieval town to life from September 25 to 27, 2026.

Indian Nights: Jardin d'Acclimatation's 2026 light trail invites you to the land of the Taj Mahal

After its last edition focused on Japan, the quintessential land of the Rising Sun and centuries-old traditions, this year the light journey relocates to India—the land of Maharajas, the Taj Mahal, and a wealth of legends, tales, and traditions. A unique lantern festival, a one-way ticket to India.

Viva México 2026: a screening of Mexican cinema for children in Paris

The Viva México festival also has its youngest viewers in mind. On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Luminor Hôtel de Ville will host Ciné Niño, a screening of Mexican short films followed by a discussion and a creative workshop for ages 5 and up.

The Water Pavilion: an educational journey for families to learn all there is to know about tap water

Where does Paris’s tap water come from? How is it treated to be potable and delivered to buildings? The new Pavillon de l’Eau invites children aged 6 to 12 to follow its journey through games, experiments, and interactive installations. Admission is free, but advance booking is required.

The Medieval Festival in Houssaye-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, is waiting for you this weekend!

The free medieval festival in La Houssaye-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, recreates an early 15th-century encampment in the village’s orchards. Knights, craftsmen and reenactors will greet you on 26 and 27 September 2026.