Guide family event - activities

Festival des Lanternes 2024: the dinosaur ball, the Jardin d'Acclimatation light trail

Dinosaurs come to the Jardin d'Acclimatation! From November 29, 2024 to March 2, 2025, 2,000 illuminated lanterns, including 100 creatures from the Mesozoic era, invade the aisles of the Parisian theme park. After the success of the Shanghai lanterns, get ready for a magical, prehistoric immersion, perfect for the holiday season!

La Samaritaine's 2024 Christmas window displays: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages invites itself into the store

From November 8, 2024 (from 6 p.m.) to January 5, 2025, La Samaritaine will be reinventing itself as an enchanted winter garden. For its new Christmas story, the department store has teamed up with Thoiry Lumières Sauvages to invite visitors on a magical stroll, where giant plants and luminous creatures unfold in a magical, overflowing décor.

Grand Palais des Glaces 2024: a giant ice rink under the nave of the Grand Palais this winter in Paris!

The Grand Palais des Glaces, the gigantic iconic ice rink that stretches beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is finally back after a 5-year absence! Join us from December 13, 2024 to January 8, 2025 for a return to skating on the world's largest indoor ice rink!

Kidexpo 2024, the trade fair for children and families, moves to Paris Montreuil Expo

Kidexpo, the 100% family event, returns for a new edition from October 24 to 27, 2024 and moves to Paris Montreuil Expo!

Free activities and initiations to celebrate the extension of the Parc de la Courneuve this Saturday - DELAYED

This Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Seine-Saint-Denis département is inviting the general public to join in a day of free festivities to celebrate the expansion of the Parc de la Courneuve. The event has been postponed due to heavy rain.

Unusual: climb aboard Santa's steam train near Provins (77)

In Longueville, not far from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, the story goes that the steam train of a tall man in red clothes and with a very white beard arrived at the village station. Just 7 kilometers from Provins, this steam train promises an enchanting afternoon, don't you agree?

Good plan for families: a free weekend with LEGO around the cities of tomorrow, at Little Villette

From October 19 to 20, 2024, come to Little Villette, the HQ for children and families, for a weekend on the theme of the cities of tomorrow, with LEGO.

Halloween 2024: board the Pumpkin Train in Longueville (77)

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, head for Longueville, in the Seine-et-Marne département, to board the Citrouillle train for the whole family!

11 free castles around Paris to visit this Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, certain monuments, and in particular châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. How about taking advantage of this Sunday, November 3, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

Christmas at Parc Astérix 2024-2025: lights, ice rink, Christmas market and shows

Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2024 Christmas vacations. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you'll be able to discover the festive activities of Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Ice rink, sledges, trail of lights, hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you...

Halloween invades Parc Astérix, Fear on Parc 2024 with a crazy new Haunted House

Halloween is back at Parc Astérix. For this new edition of Peur sur le Parc, meet us from October 5 to November 11, 2024 to experience moments rich in emotion. It's time to look your best and go scare the crap out of yourselves!

La Fête à Neuneu 2024, the Bois de Boulogne funfair, final days

La Fête à Neuneu, in the Bois de Boulogne awaits you until October 13, 2024. Young and old are invited to Porte de la Muette to relive the vacation spirit.

A medieval village takes up residence in Raincy (93), with entertainment and a mini-farm

This Saturday, October 12, 2024, the medieval village is back for another edition in the town of Le Raincy (93). On the program? Free demonstrations, events and other initiations for the whole family to enjoy.

A family weekend at the Château de Versailles with horse-related activities, in October

On Saturday October 19 and Sunday October 20, 2024, the sumptuous Château de Versailles opens its doors to families with a program specially designed for young audiences.

Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2024, a magical holiday experience

Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte returns to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday November 16, 2024 to Sunday January 5, 2025. In the enchanting setting of the Château, rediscover the magic of Christmas through immersive experiences that this year take us to the heart of the tales that have lulled our childhood.

Paris 2024 Tropical Carnival, photos and video

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returned to the capital on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Due to the Olympic Games, the parade, which had been postponed until autumn, took place as an exception. This 22nd edition, marked by rain, highlighted Olympism, with the participation of several medal-winning ultra-marine athletes, including fencers Enzo Lefort and Yannick Borel.

Jurassic illumination: the 2024-2025 Festival of Light at the Jardin des Plantes

This year, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting a new edition of its famous lantern trail, entitled "Jurassique en voie d'Illumination". On view from November 20 to January 19, 2024, this exhibition takes us back in time this year. Monumental prehistoric creatures come to life through majestic light sculptures, transforming the park into a veritable open-air museum. Explore the mysteries of the Jurassic period, while enjoying a magical stroll under the stars. A not-to-be-missed event at the end of the year.

Birthday party: the family event at the Children's Philharmonic, January 2025

For the very first edition of the event, the Children's Philharmonic awaits you at the Fête d'anniversaires on Sunday, January 12, 2025, all day long.

Tip: take part in family poetry readings at Maison Balzac in Paris

On November 16, 2024, Maison Balzac opens its doors to families and children, for an afternoon specially designed for young visitors.

Halloween 2024: entertainment and video mapping at Espaces Abraxas, Noisy-le-Grand (93)

Every year, Noisy-le-Grand town council organizes its annual Fête du Fantastique, an extraordinary event designed for children, featuring a video mapping show in the Espaces Abraxas.