Kindergarten criterion: 3-5 years

Ayden's World, the inclusive indoor playground for all children in Asnières-sur-Seine

Le Monde d'Ayden opens its very first indoor playground in France, in Asnières-sur-Seine. A space designed for all children, including those with special needs. In short, a playground for all families, and above all, accessible to every child.

Escale à Paris : free activities for kids around cruise ships

On May 30 and 31, then June 6 and 7, 2026, MSC Cruises will set up at Port de la Tournelle for “L’Escale à Paris,” a free outdoor event with activities for kids, remote-controlled mini ships, and an introduction to the maritime world.

Le Centre Kapla: a playful, collaborative outing for kids in Paris’s 11th arrondissement

In the 11th arrondissement, the Kapla Centre welcomes both kids and grown-ups around the famous wooden planks. On the menu? A session to have a blast building on a XXL scale — and, above all, all with Kapla!

Saint-Maur Medieval 2026: a free festival this weekend in Val-de-Marne

Saint-Maur Médiéval returns to Parc de l’Abbaye in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés for a weekend of free shows, workshops and activities on May 30 and 31, 2026. Want to travel back in time? A host of demonstrations, hands-on workshops and a craft market promise plenty of discoveries.

Ocean Dreams at the Natural History Museum: a free, immersive dive into life under the sea

From June 6 to 8, 2026, the National Museum of Natural History puts the Ocean in the spotlight with Dreams of the Ocean, a free event featuring films, exploration stories, a photo exhibition and an immersive screening.

La Fête des Tuileries returns for summer 2026 in the heart of Paris, dates and what's new

The Fête des Tuileries, the only fairground right in the heart of Paris, takes over the Jardin des Tuileries in the 1st arrondissement for the entire summer, from June 20 to August 23, 2026, with rides, a Ferris wheel, and the Olympic basin. Here's everything you need to know.

Music Day 2026 in Montreuil (93): Storytelling, traditional games, Brazilian snack for children

Children are eagerly expected at La Finca Montreuil (93) for a Brazil-themed day as part of Music Day 2026 celebrations, on June 21.

The 2-to-6-year-old City of Children reopens its doors in Paris for a playful, immersive experience.

After a year of renovations, the Children's City for ages 2–6 reopens on June 9, 2026 at the City of Science and Industry, with a redesigned space to accompany the youngest visitors in their first discoveries.

Family-friendly deal: the kids’ scene is booming at Virage, a free night out to party like the grown-ups.

Saturday, June 6, 2026, the kids' party scene is back at Virage: on the agenda, a family-friendly celebration with a DJ, activities, and a bouncy castle...

Open house at the Chemin de Fer des Chanteraines: a free day focused on trains

On Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026, the Chemin de Fer des Chanteraines will open its depot to the public for a weekend of tours, activities, and train rides in the Chanteraines Regional Park.

Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine Brazilian Carnival 2026: parade, batucadas and a DJ set on the program

Great news for June 2026: the Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine Carnival is back for a new edition, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. On the menu: festivities, batucada demonstrations, and of course the grand parade.

Music Day 2026: this brass band will animate the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin for the whole evening

Sunday, June 21, 2026, the SPB brass band takes over Rue Dieu in Paris’s 10th arrondissement for a festive evening blending brass band, jazz, pop, Latin, Balkan, and techno.

Jardins, Jardin: the nature festival is back at the Bois de Boulogne in Paris

Jardins, Jardin: this nature escape is sure to win everyone over! Indeed, the event returns May 28–31 at Parc de la Villa Windsor, with a bustling edition crafted for lovers of nature, landscape design, and green discoveries—blending sustainable inspirations, encounters, and ideas to cultivate.

Wam Park 77: swimming, giant slides and water games in Fontainebleau

For a family splash or an adrenaline-pumping session with friends, head to Wam Park 77, the leisure and water-activities hub based in Fontainebleau.

This hidden garden in the Île-de-France region conceals more than 1,500 plants with astonishing powers.

In the heart of the French Gâtinais, an extraordinary garden invites visitors to rediscover the power of plants. In Milly-la-Forêt, the National Conservatory of Perfume, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants offers a unique sensory immersion into botanical secrets and ancestral know-how.

Hot-weather tip: free water games at Parc des Chanteraines (92), every summer.

At Parc des Chanteraines, we make the most of the free water play areas every summer, right in the park that spans Villeneuve-la-Garenne and Gennevilliers. Grab your swimsuit, we’re off to cool off!

Été du Canal 2026 : plages et activités nautiques pour se baigner et se rafraîchir Canal Summer 2026: beaches and water activities to take a dip and cool off

With the summer heat in full swing, what's better than a refreshing dip in the pool, the wading pool, or—even for the luckiest among us—the sea? No matter what, if you’re a Francilien, you’re in luck: l'Été du Canal brings the beach to Paris and the Île-de-France region all summer long. Here’s where and when you can splash around during the holidays.

The Cherry Festival 2026 returns to Montmorency (95)!

La Fête des Cerises fait son grand retour à Montmorency, dans le Val-d'Oise (95), ce samedi 13 juin 2026. Get ready for a day packed with flavors, music, and activities to celebrate Montmorency’s famous sour cherry, a fruity star with a hint of history. Tradition, festivity, and a village vibe: the heart of the town will beat to the cherry rhythm this weekend!

The Beekeeping Farm of Gâtinais and its family tours to discover the secrets of Essonne honey.

In the heart of Essonne (91), the Miellerie du Gâtinais delights honey lovers with free visits—whether self-guided or guided—into the fascinating world of bees.

Baby Concerts: musical moments for the littlest ones and their families in Paris

A concert for babies? The Orchestre Lamoureux has been doing it for years, to the delight of little music lovers. The Baby Concerts are 30 minutes of melody, between nursery rhymes and classical music, in a format for the youngest, from 0 to 5 years old! Here, children can sing, scream, stand up and dance as they please. A favorite for the whole family!