Good family plans

Bonheur Garden 2026: the garden and nature festival, with free activities in Levallois (92)

Jardin Bonheur is the nature festival organized every year by the city of Levallois-Perret. For its 20th edition, the event goes all out with a Mexico-inspired theme and plenty of free activities for kids and adults alike. Meet us at Parc de la Planchette for the weekend of May 29–31, 2026.

Easter holidays - Spring 2026: two immersive and sensory experiences at Hangar Y

For the spring holidays, Hangar Y transforms into a forest of digital tales thanks to the immersive installations by Onyo Studio. Blending ancestral rituals with starlit strolls, children and adults alike are invited to reconnect with their roots through sound and light environments that put people at the center of nature.

Wheelz & Feet, the free roller-skating party at Point Fort in Aubervilliers (93): upcoming dates

Craving a mix of roller skating and pure fun? Dive into a roller party—these open-to-all dance floors where you groove to a lively playlist while skating on wheels. Le Point Fort d'Aubervilliers hosts its own sessions, and here are the upcoming dates to mark on your calendar.

Insolite : a free tour of the hidden beehives at Parc André Citroën, bees in the city

Did you know? André Citroën Park doesn’t host a farm with animals, but it does house a different, much smaller creature: bees. Yes, beehives are tucked away in this green space, and you can visit them for free from time to time!

The Wool Festival 2026 at Parc de la Courneuve: shearings demonstrations and wool weaving

On Saturday, April 19, 2026, we’ll take the kids and head to Georges Valbon Park (commonly known as Parc de la Courneuve) for the 2026 Wool Festival!

What to do with the kids on May 1, 2026? Our 10 ideas for outings on this public holiday in Paris

May is arguably the best month of the year: holidays on tap and long weekends almost every week, with the kind of weather that’s just right—neither too hot nor too cold. So, what are we doing with the kids on this May 1, 2026?

The Horse Festival at Enghien-Soisy Racecourse: a magical day out for the whole family

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Enghien-Soisy Racecourse will host the Family Horse Festival, featuring activities for all ages, horses, ponies, and the prestigious Atlantic Prize. Reserve your free tickets today!

Seine-Saint-Denis: Tulip Festival 2026, the lively and free spring event in the 93

The Tulip Festival is making a comeback on the weekend of April 18 and 19, 2026, at the Legion of Honor Park in Saint Denis for what promises to be an exciting edition! Expect a lineup of activities, workshops, concerts, and performances suitable for all ages — all completely free and open to everyone.

The Racecourse as a Family Destination: Free Weekend Activities for Kids Near the Horses

Going to the racetrack as a family? Absolutely! From April 5 to October 25, 2026, enjoy weekends filled with fun and entertainment for kids. They can experience pony rides, sack races, games, and learn about horses—all alongside thrilling horse races at various racetracks across Île-de-France.

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.

What to do with teenagers in Paris? Our must-see outings in the capital with grown-ups

If the capital is becoming more and more kid friendly with activities for children and family places that are multiplying, it still remains to be proven that teenagers also have the right to activities designed for their age group: here is our selection of outings to do with big kids!

A free art treasure hunt for children at Hôtel Drouot

Children of all ages are invited to Hôtel Drouot for a free, one-of-a-kind treasure hunt for an Italian work of art on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Cergy Soit! 2025: the free circus arts festival returns

From September 12 to 21, 2025, Cergy-Pontoise hosts the 27th edition of the Cergy Soit! festival. This year's international festival of circus and street arts features Pitt Ocha from Les Ogres de Barback and artists from Benin, with over 40 companies giving nearly 160 free performances.

Forêts et Merveilles: a free film festival for families at the Quai Branly Museum

From October 18 to 26, 2025, the Musée du Quai Branly Jacques Chirac is hosting the Forêts et Merveilles children's film festival. What's on the program? Numerous free screenings for families.

Everyone on the track! Maisons-Laffitte (78): ponies, horse-drawn carriages and free equestrian shows at the château

Ponies, horse-drawn carriage tours, equestrian shows... Maisons-Laffitte looks forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for a festive day dedicated entirely to the world of horses! For the second edition of "Tous en Piste!", the Château de Maisons is transformed into a must-see venue for all horse enthusiasts, with free events and activities for the whole family.

Biblis en folie: free events in libraries and media libraries, dates and programme

From October 3 to 5, 2025, the whole family is invited to libraries and media libraries in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to enjoy a wide range of free book-related activities and workshops!

Le bassin du parc Diderot: free swimming, pedal-boating and paddle-boarding in August in Pantin (93)

From August 5 to 31, 2025, the Parc Diderot pool will once again welcome summer swimmers, as Pantin's free swimming spot, not forgetting the water park on Place de la Pointe.

Fête de la Saint-Louis: hot-air ballooning, picnics, family water games in Fontainebleau (77)

On August 31, 2025, treat yourself to a bucolic interlude on the banks of the Grand Canal at the Château de Fontainebleau for the Fête de la Saint-Louis. Entertainment, hot-air balloons and open-air shows will punctuate this free family day.

Noisy Plage 2025: free swimming and activities this summer in Noisy-le-Grand (93)

Bringing the beach back to Paris Region? All bets are off! All summer long, particularly in July and August, there are numerous initiatives to bring the holiday atmosphere of beaches and seashores back to Paris and its suburbs. Noisy-le-Grand is the place to be from July 5 to 20, 2025.

L'Île Saint-Denis Plage 2025: free activities, concerts and family evenings on the island (93)

From July 9 to 26, 2025, Île Saint-Denis will be in vacation mode, with something for everyone. Spend the day with family and friends, enjoying free activities on Île Saint-Denis Plage 2025!