Children's outings - activities

Le Ballon de Paris Generali at Parc André Citroën

Flying over Paris in a balloon has been possible since 1999 on the lawn of the Parc André Citroën with the Ballon de Paris, now also known as the Ballon Generali. To take in the view, breathe in the air and amaze the kids, try out an original ride in the world's largest balloon.

Nocturne and free circus show at Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve (93)

Have you ever enjoyed a nocturne in a park? After Paris under the stars and its evenings spent stargazing from the great Parisian parks, the Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve is organizing a grandiose nocturne, with a free show on the program.

La ferme pédagogique de Maisons-Alfort (94), a family-friendly farm where you can see animals

In Maisons-Alfort, in the Val-de-Marne département of France, some amusing boarders welcome you and your family all year round, on Wednesdays and weekends: so head to the town's educational farm for a little country escapade to discover its animals!

Carnival, grape harvest and free entertainment for children at the Fête des Vendanges in Bagneux (92)

On Saturday September 23 and Sunday September 24, the whole of Bagneux (92) gathers around its not-to-be-missed back-to-school party: the Fête des Vendanges. So get ready for two days of free activities, concerts and shows, open to all!

Immerse yourself in the life of prehistoric man at the Archéosite du parc de la Haute-Île (93)

How about spending 24 hours in the life of a prehistoric man? Then head to the Archéosite du parc de la Haute-Île, in Neuilly-sur-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, for a life-size immersion in life at the beginning of our era.

Parc de la Haute-Île, a magnificent wild green space in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)

Just a few kilometers from Paris, take the RER A towards Marne-la-Vallée and discover the Parc Départemental de la Haute-Île in Neuilly-sur-Marne: with its beautiful playground, wide paths for jogging and observatories, it's one of the most beautiful parks in the area!

La Ferme de Gally de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78), for a family outing in the countryside

The Ferme pédagogique de Gally is one of the most beautiful educational farms in the Yvelines: with its 4 hectares, it offers children and their parents a privileged encounter with sheep, dwarf goats, rabbits, donkeys, horses...

Cité des Sens, the festival that explores the senses at the Cité des Sciences, returns in September

For the 4th edition of its Cité des Sens festival, the Cité des Sciences invites us to discover one of our senses: sight, during a weekend of events and educational workshops focusing on our eyes, from September 9 to 10.

The most beautiful animal farms in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Looking for a green getaway in the countryside without leaving the region? Head for the farms, sheepfolds and open spaces of our capital and region for a day in the fresh air!

La Ferme de Grignon (78), a free cow and sheep farm visit

In the heart of the Versailles plain, the town of Grignon boasts a huge farm with over 200 dairy cows, 600 ewes, 400 hectares of crops and a dairy. The good news is that the site is open to the public: put on your good shoes and let's go and discover this farm in the Yvelines!

Cergy Soit, the free festival dedicated to circus and street arts to be discovered in Cergy this autumn

To help young and old alike forget about the back-to-school season, the city of Cergy has come up with a colorful program of free events from September 2 to 17, 2023, to celebrate Cergy Soit!

Paris Région Aventures, the free treasure hunt to discover the capital and its region with your family

Paris Région Aventures is a digital treasure hunt, accessible with a simple smartphone application! Discover Paris Région Aventures' characters, quests and treasure hunts, and learn all about the region's places of interest.

Neuilly l'été 2023, free summer activities in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)

This summer, it's time for summer vacations in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in Seine-Saint-Denis, the town of Neuilly-sur-Marne invites you to a program of free activities on the banks of the Marne.

A brand new farm at La Villette, for a picturesque escapade with animals in the 19th

A farm, in Paris, yes, you read that right, and it's the brand new unusual activity that the Parc de la Villette will offer, with the opening of its brand new farm on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July, with a weekend of free activities on the program!

The Georges Carpentier free open-air swimming pool in Paris returns this summer 2023

In the family of good summer deals in Paris, we note the free swimming pool at the Centre Sportif Geoges Carpentier in the 13th arrondissement. Once again this year, from July 8 to August 20, 2023, an open-air pool open to all is set up for you to swim for free.

A weekend of free family activities around Polichinelle at the Louvre

On the occasion of the Etés du Louvre, the open-air festival of the famous Parisian museum, on Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2, 2023, families are invited to a weekend of free activities!

Free children's outing: 3 digital treasure hunts to discover in the parks of Seine-Saint-Denis

Is it the summer vacations, the weekend or any other day and you're looking after the kids? If you've got nothing planned, don't panic, we've got just the idea for you! Completely free, all you need is a smartphone. Take your cap, water bottle and sun cream, and off you go!

La Fête des enfants, a children's paradise in Epinay-sur-Seine (93) this summer

In Epinay-sur-Seine, summer promises to be a busy one: between the Eté du Canal events and the town's summer vacation activities, there's plenty to keep young and old busy in July and August! For an afternoon of bouncy castle fun, head to the Presles gardens from July 8 to 21, 2023.

Beaches and water sports activities for the Canal Summer 2023

With the summer heat, what could be better than a dip in the pool, paddling pool or even, for the luckiest among us, the sea? Well, you can't be a Parisian, so l'Eté du Canal is bringing the beach back to Paris and the Ile-de-France region all summer long.

Take part in a free giant Disney LEGO mural at the Forum des Halles in Paris

For the very first weekend of the vacation season, the Forum des Halles shopping center in Châtelet is offering you the chance to take part in a LEGO fresco of Disney characters.