Kindergarten criterion: 3-5 years

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!

Bubbles & Marbles in Paris: the immersive family-friendly play area in the 9th arrondissement

Bulles & Billes invites families to an immersive 400 m² play space designed for children aged 0 to 11 and their parents, featuring seven varied play areas, a local café, and aperitif evenings.

Hansel & Gretel drop in at the Paradox Museum Paris for a fairy-tale adventure

Le Paradox Museum Paris celebrates the anniversary of Hans & Gretel, the shop for all foodies, with an immersive experience inspired by Hansel & Gretel, blending an enchanted forest, a treasure hunt, golden tickets, sweet treats, interactive fairy tales, and immersive night-time experiences.

Transhumance of farm animals and birdwatching at Parc des Chanteraines

From May 20 to 24, 2026, Parc des Chanteraines will host the Nature Festival. For the occasion, a host of workshops, guided tours, and performances will be offered free to the general public. And yes, even a traditional transhumance procession!

Discover the secrets of Essonne's watercress through guided tours of Villa Paul, the local watercress farm (91).

What if one of Île-de-France’s most overlooked gastronomic treasures hides right at the water’s edge? In the south of Essonne (91), Méréville’s watercress beds, along with Villa Paul, throw open their doors to curious visitors eager to discover the famed fountain watercress.

Nature Festival 2026: insects, birds of prey, flowers… the program in Mantes-la-Jolie

In May, the town of Mantes-la-Jolie welcomes the Nature Festival, bringing with it a host of free activities and events to help people better understand our biodiversity.

Nature Festival 2026: tasting the park's vegetables and free activities at Sausset Park

On Sunday, May 24, Sausset Park will kick off the celebrations for the 20th edition of Fête de la Nature, a 100% free event open to all!

Nature Festival 2026: free workshops for children and a tour of the Archéosite

On Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Nature Festival is coming to Neuilly-sur-Marne. The program features workshops, thematic visits, and free activities, set inside the Haute-Île Park and the Archéosite.

Torfou pick-your-own farm (91), offering fruit, vegetables and flowers to pick all year round.

Less than an hour from Paris, the Torfou pick-your-own farm invites children and adults alike to fill their own baskets with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers, in the heart of Essonne (91).

Nuit Blanche 2026 in Rueil-Malmaison: festival, exhibition and activities

Rueil-Malmaison’s Parc des Bords-de-Seine (92) turns into a mini-festival for Nuit Blanche 2026 on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The lineup includes music, creative workshops and a pop-art exhibition exploring the theme of love, with free entry.

The Nature and Animal Welfare Festival invites you this Saturday in Val-de-Marne.

The Festival of Nature and Animal Welfare is back at Parc de la Plaine des Bordes in Chennevières-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne. Free workshops, performances and activities await you this Saturday, May 23, 2026 in the 94.

Nature and Spring Festival in Val-de-Marne with workshops, a scavenger hunt and a picnic

The town of Fresnes, in Val-de-Marne, is celebrating spring, frogs and water, and is organizing a festive, free day dedicated to nature, water and biodiversity. Workshops, a scavenger hunt, and a lecture are on the program for May 23, 2026.