Family outing

9 castles to visit for free around Paris this Sunday, December 7, 2025, the first Sunday of the month

The castles of Île-de-France open their doors free of charge on the first Sunday of every month. This is a great opportunity to discover our regional heritage without spending a penny this Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Christmas has come to the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack... and it's magical!

This winter, experience an unexpected and magical Christmas at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack: thrilling races, magical entertainment, and the holiday spirit like you've never experienced before in Paris!

Hello Kitty and her friends are celebrating the holiday season at the Paris Aquarium!

To celebrate the holiday season, the Paris Aquarium is switching to Christmas mode until January 5, 2026, with an exceptional program that promises wonder and magic for young and old alike. To accompany you, Hello Kitty and her friends are donning their festive attire and offering entertainment, decorations, and shows specially designed for this period. This unique experience promises wonder for the whole family, in an enchanted atmosphere combining education, poetry, and festive spirit!

This medieval festival and craft market in the Val d'Oise promises fire shows and free entertainment.

The VauréYule medieval festival returns to the Cour des Arts in Vauréal in the Val-d'Oise on December 6 and 7, 2025. On the program for this 7th edition: fire shows, combat, a 100% artisanal medieval market, and open workshops. How about stepping back in time?

Great idea for kids: a free family weekend with the Moomins at the Petit Palais

On December 6 and 7, 2025, the Petit Palais will celebrate Finland's national holiday with a program dedicated to the Moomins. Meetings, workshops, and activities based on Tove Jansson's famous characters await you and your family, free of charge!

Disneyland Paris: Marvel, The Lion King, Frozen... an update on the WDS expansion

Disney has committed €2 billion to transforming and expanding Disneyland Paris, with three new worlds dedicated to Marvel, Frozen, and The Lion King. Begun in 2019, the work is being carried out in stages, with the first openings taking place on July 20, 2022. Here's an overview of what we know so far!

Christmas and wonders 2025: festive activities for the whole family at the Gally farm in Saint-Denis

From November 22 to December 21, 2025, the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Denis is offering a range of activities for families to enjoy during the Christmas period.

The winter season at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes: Sundays when Paris trots with pleasure

When the cold weather sets in over Paris, Sundays come alive again at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack. From November 16 to February 22, the winter season returns with a simple promise: to enjoy unique moments to the rhythm of the world's most spectacular trotting races, in a festive, gourmet and warm atmosphere. Download your free tickets!

La Ferme Géante de Nanterre: discover animals, workshops, and free activities for the whole family

In Nanterre, on November 28 and 29, 2025, the city center will come alive with a giant farm set up for two days of free entertainment and workshops dedicated to the rural world.

Artistic Christmas: museums and monuments to visit on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in Paris

After Christmas presents and another (too) hearty meal, how about heading out with the family on Thursday, December 25, 2025? Let's visit the museums and monuments that are open on this festive holiday in Paris.

The Extraordinary House of Santa Claus: the festive immersive experience at the Imaginarium

Europe's largest Santa Claus house returns to Seine-et-Marne to delight children of all ages during the holiday season. Head to the Île de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet from November 8 to December 24, 2025, to step inside the Extraordinary House of Santa Claus and enjoy an incredible and magical immersive experience.

The Paris Museum of Illusions, the must-see outing for this fall!

The Museum of Illusions, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris in the Châtelet les Halles district, welcomes you with family or friends. Come and cool off in its air-conditioned space and get ready for a unique and exciting experience as you dive into the fascinating world of illusion where all your senses will be turned upside down...

Paris in December 2025 – Tours and cultural outings Explore Paris

All the must-see events and outings in Paris in December.

Open house: an immersion in the heart of waste treatment

Syctom, the metropolitan household waste agency, is opening the doors of its Isséane energy recovery unit in Issy-les-Moulineaux on Saturday, November 29. This is the perfect opportunity to find out for free what happens to household waste and how it is converted into energy. This event is part of European Waste Reduction Week, which will take place from November 22 to 30, 2025.

Festival du Merveilleux 2025 at the Musée des Arts Forains: a magical Christmas stroll in Paris

A dive into the marvelous at the Musée des Arts Forains is what awaits you with the new edition of the Festival du Merveilleux, from December 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026. For ten days, many magical activities await (big) kids in the temple of the funfair, during the Christmas holidays and New Year's celebrations.

Imperial Chocolate 2025: the gourmet fair at the Château de Fontainebleau (77)

The Château de Fontainebleau will be transformed into a temple of chocolate from November 28 to 30, 2025! The Salon Impérial Chocolat invites foodies and chocolate lovers on an unforgettable culinary journey.

Histoire de Lire 2025: the historical book fair in Versailles

For its new edition, the Histoire de Lire book fair returns to the Hôtel de Ville and the Ancienne Poste de Versailles on November 22 and 23, 2025. Nearly 200 authors will be present at this event, which is open to all, to share their love of history.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2025: a family art weekend at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris

The magnificent Hôtel de la Marine is once again taking part in the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event, over the weekend of October 18 and 19, 2025. The program for these special days includes themed tours and fun workshops...

Zoo Safari de Thoiry: what's new?

The Thoiry ZooSafari continues to innovate, and it's not over yet, with major projects in the pipeline for the next few years. Between the new lodges, the light trail, the green vehicle safaris, the new arrivals and the births, the Thoiry Zoo has some great discoveries in store for us.

A free circus weekend at the Académie Fratellini: a family outing near Paris

The Académie Fratellini reopens its doors on October 4 and 5, 2025 with a great free circus weekend in Seine-Saint-Denis: shows, brass bands, workshops and foodtrucks, a family outing close to Paris not to be missed.