Free children's entertainment

The World of Dinosaurs: a stunning display of animatronic dinosaurs in Dammarie-les-Lys

Discover a family-friendly prehistoric adventure at Le Monde des Dinosaures in Dammarie-les-Lys. This exhibition features 40 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs, including France’s largest robotic Tyrannosaurus rex, all set against a lush jungle backdrop with immersive sound effects.

Chinese New Year Parade in Asnières-sur-Seine 2026: The Fire Horse Parade

The Chinese New Year 2026 is arriving in Asnières-sur-Seine with its traditional parade celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. for a free celebration at the intersection of Chanzy and Henri Martin streets.

Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival, and Street Food Market in Belleville 2026

Belleville lights up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, particularly the Chinese New Year, with its Lantern Festival on February 21 and 22, 2026. Nestled in the heart of East Paris, this free cultural event brings together traditional performances, an Asian market, and family-friendly activities across the 10th, 11th, 19th, and 20th districts.

Lunar New Year 2026 at the Guimet Museum: a lineup of festivities

The Guimet Museum is celebrating the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with a lively and festive lineup of activities. Highlights include lion dance performances, guided tours, poetic recitations, and Chinese calligraphy workshops.

Let's Play: Giant Marble Runs and Spinning Tops—Free Activities at Little Villette

During the winter holidays, come enjoy playing at Little Villette during the special "Play Time" weekend! A free outing for the whole family on February 28 and March 1, 2026.

Contes et Histoires 2025: shows and family tours at the Conciergerie in Paris

For the 2025 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Conciergerie is offering several fun tours for families during the Christmas holidays. Come along between December 20, 2025, and January 4, 2026, to take part in these festive events.

Asnières-sur-Seine celebrates Frankenstein for Halloween on November 8, 2025

The Asnières-sur-Seine Town Hall is organizing a Halloween day on the town hall square on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The program includes a Frankenstein-themed costume contest, activities, face painting, and candy distribution.

Tous en Forêt 2025, explore the forests of Île-de-France with ONF foresters

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Tous en Forêt event returns for a 5th edition in the Île-de-France region. A day to meet ONF foresters and find out more about the challenges of forest management, at over 40 participating forests in the region.

Germinations, the new free arts festival that transforms a Yvelines village

GERMINATIONS is the name of the first ecological arts festival to transform Raizeux (Yvelines) into an open-air gallery. 24 French and international artists will take over 4 sites in the village from September 13 to 28, 2025, all with free access.

Festival Terre Avenir 2025: the free eco-festival in Seine-et-Marne at Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne

This weekend, September 13 and 14, 2025, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne hosts the 18th edition of Terre Avenir. Over 50 eco-responsible exhibitors, DIY workshops, an educational farm and horse-drawn carriage rides await you free of charge in the Seine-et-Marne region. Make the most of it!

Festival de la Terre 2025 in Seine-et-Marne, events and local market

The Festival de la Terre de Seine-et-Marne returns this Sunday, September 7, 2025 to Villebéon, in the south of the département. This emblematic agricultural event, organized by the Jeunes Agriculteurs de Seine-et-Marne, celebrates its 37th edition this year. As it has done every year for over three decades, this festive day is an opportunity to discover the riches of Ile-de-France's agricultural heritage, while enjoying a convivial day out with the family.

Balade du Goût 2025: farm weekend in the Paris region

The Balade du Goût is back on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2015. For one festive weekend, come and discover the farms of Ile-de-France. Taste farm produce, chat with farmers, introduce children to farm animals... treat yourself!

Meaux celebrates the Liberation: 3 days of free events to mark the 81st anniversary

Meaux in Seine-et-Marne offers an exceptional program to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Liberation on the weekend of August 23 and 24 and on Wednesday August 27, 2025. Re-enacted combat, a military parade and a historic camp will plunge you into the history of that day on August 27, 1944.

Claye-Souilly: funfair and free water sports from August 22 to 27, 2025

Water sports and funfair await you in Claye-Souilly from August 22 to 27, 2025. The "Terre de Brie au bord de l'eau" event offers kayaking, pedal-boating and rides free of charge along the Canal de l'Ourcq in Seine-et-Marne, making it an event not to be missed.

L'Eté audonien 2025: fill up on free events this summer at Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

From Saturday, July 5 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, in Seine-Saint-Denis, will be going into "summer" mode with a great program that will appeal to young and old alike: open-air cinema, popular dance, swimming pool and water games, urban beach...

Les Médiévales De Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne 2025, the free program

From July 4 to 6, 2025, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne (77) hosts the Médiévales de Moret-sur-Loing 2025, a festive weekend of horse shows, water jousting, a craftsmen's market and a medieval banquet. A total immersion in the medieval world, just a stone's throw from Fontainebleau.

Free summer concerts at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Paris 16th arrondissement

The free Summer Concerts at the Jardin d'Acclimatation await you from June 11 to July 29, 2025. This summer, the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris's 16th arrondissement will host no fewer than 20 free concerts featuring 1,500 musicians and choristers from the USA, the UK and France.

Jardin d'été 2025: the free, festive festival returns to the Musée du Quai Branly

The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the enchanting world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 5 to August 31, 2025. This edition features a particularly gourmet program of world flavors and cuisines, all summer long.

Free open-air cinema: a gastronomic program at Quai Branly

Attention lovers of Studio Ghibli animated films! This summer, from July 10 to August 3, 2025, the Musée du Quai Branly is offering free outdoor cinema screenings as part of Jardin d'été!

Rendezvous with Nature this summer, with family activities at the Jardin des Plantes

The Jardin des Plantes is a familiar sight when you've got kids. And yet, this cultural center never ceases to come up with new ideas to keep you, your children, nephews or grandchildren occupied throughout the summer vacations with its Nature Rendezvous.