Halloween children workshop family guide

Día de Muertos at Parc Floral: Mexican festival and La Visita evenings, November 6–8

Un Día de Muertos à Paris brings together the La Visita evenings on November 6 and 7 and the daytime festival on November 7 and 8, 2026, at Parc Floral. Exhibitions, workshops, dance and Mexican cuisine are on the program.

The Musée de l’Illusion de Paris: a family outing where nothing is as it seems.

The Museum of Illusions, located in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, in the Châtelet-Les Halles district, welcomes you to visit with family or friends all year round. Get ready for a unique and exciting experience as you plunge into the fascinating world of illusion, where all your senses will be turned upside down…

Marin d'eau douce, no-licence boats for hire for a bucolic trip from Boulogne to Issy (92)

From Boulogne-Billancourt, Marin d’Eau Douce rents out electric boats that require no license for one- to three-hour trips on the Seine. It’s a family-friendly outing, with a Halloween ghost hunt available until November 1, 2026.

Halloween 2026 at Château de Grouchy: pumpkin contest and family-friendly haunted trail this Saturday

The Château de Grouchy in Osny, Val-d'Oise (95), pulls us into Halloween’s vibe on October 31, 2026. With pumpkin contests, spellbinding tales, and an immersive haunted trek, get ready for a magical and playful family outing.

Parc de l'Étrange 2026 at Parc André-Citroën: our verdict and photos

The Park of the Strange takes over the André-Citroën Park in Paris from October 16 to 31, 2026. We tested this Halloween stroll amid fog, sets, and performers: here are our photos and verdict, with a few caveats about price and crowds.

Halloween 2026 at HIS Paris: exhibition and yōkai masks

From October 20 to 31, 2026, Cécile Ricordeau will showcase her yōkai at HIS Paris in the Marais. On Halloween, two mask-making workshops will be offered for children aged 7 and up, with registration required.

All Saints’ Day 2026 at MuAM: science show and family workshops

From October 17 to November 1, 2026, the Museum of Arts and Crafts offers science performances, workshops and tours for families. The Science Show returns on October 24 and 25 at 3 p.m.

All Saints’ holidays 2026 at the Philharmonie: concerts and family workshops

During the All Saints’ Day holidays in 2026, the Philharmonie de Paris offers family concerts, storytelling and workshops. On October 31, Moroccan music is showcased, for children aged 6 or 7 and up, depending on the session.

Halloween 2026 in La Défense: Tons of activities on the esplanade of the Grande Arche

For Halloween 2026, Paris La Défense becomes a playground for kids and big kids alike! On October 30 and 31, a 150-square-meter haunted maze filled with zombies takes over the forecourt, accompanied by a free makeup booth and pumpkin-carving workshops. Also on the menu: a nocturnal tour of Zoo Art Show in the dark and a zombie-hunting video game experience at TOCA Social.

Halloween 2026 in Paris: Tales, games and free costume contests at the Melville Media Library

For Halloween 2026, the Jean-Pierre Melville Media Library, located in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, is hosting a free evening on Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. On the agenda: stories for the little ones, spooky games, creative workshops, candlelit readings for adults, and a costume contest. A family-friendly night out to share—provided you come in costume!

Halloween 2026 in Paris: A full day of family activities at the Maurice Genevoix Library

For Halloween 2026, the Maurice Genevoix Library in Paris’s 18th arrondissement is staging a free day on Saturday, October 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Treasure hunts, creative workshops, readings, a movie screening, and an escape game in a haunted house will welcome children of all ages.

Halloween 2026 in Carrières-sous-Poissy: a free evening at the witches’ village

On October 31, 2026, from 7 p.m., Carrières-sous-Poissy will celebrate Halloween at Espace Louis-Armand: Witch Village, workshops, costumes, dancing, and cinema, with free admission.

Halloween 2026 in L’Isle-Adam: blown-glass pumpkins and ghosts to craft

Until November 1, 2026, Cyril-John Rousseau opens his doors in L’Isle-Adam to invite visitors to take part in crafting a glass pumpkin or ghost, with a special late-night session on October 31.

Halloween 2026 at Halles d'Issy (92): a jazz-filled banquet, a candy hunt, and a children's cinema

For Halloween 2026, Halles Biltoki in Issy-les-Moulineaux, in the Hauts-de-Seine (92), are hosting a festive banquet on Saturday, October 31. The program includes a candy scavenger hunt, face painting, temporary tattoos, a dinner accompanied by a swing jazz concert, and a kids’ cinema screening. A family-friendly evening with several activities kicking off at 5:30 p.m.

Halloween 2026: a free workshop exploring the legends of Seine-et-Marne at the Archives

Local legends to discover, then a poster to create: the Seine-et-Marne Archives are offering a free workshop for 8-12-year-olds on October 21, 2026.

Halloween 2026: a parent-and-child baking workshop in Chennevières-sur-Marne

Witch’s fingers, Frankenstein cream and a fruity cocktail: The Gourmet Workshop in Chennevières-sur-Marne is offering a Halloween afternoon snack to be cooked in pairs on October 28 and 31, 2026.

Halloween 2026 at the Bourdelle Museum-Garden: origami, clay modeling, and the Sorting Hat

Origami, clay modeling and fantastical creations: the Bourdelle Museum-Garden in Égreville is offering six family workshops from October 21 to 30, 2026.

Halloween 2026 in Enghien-les-Bains: a free, family-friendly village

Spectacles de rue, lectures, ateliers et costumes: the Halloween Village welcomes families for free in Enghien-les-Bains on October 31, 2026.

Halloween 2026 at Cool Beans in Versailles: a role-playing game and a pumpkin workshop

D&D role-playing and pumpkin-carving: Cool Beans, in Versailles, is hosting two Halloween events on October 17 and 25, 2026.

Halloween 2026 at Breteuil Castle: a festival, hands-on workshops and nocturnal investigations

From October 17 to November 1, 2026, Breteuil blends storytelling, creative workshops and a family festival. A haunted night and two murder parties keep Halloween going into the evening.