Kindergarten criterion: 3-5 years

St. John's Eve Bonfire 2026 in Sceaux: a summer evening at the Ménagerie Garden

Saturday, June 27, 2026, Sceaux will celebrate the midsummer bonfire at the Jardin de la Ménagerie with an outdoor family evening to mark the arrival of summer.

KPOP Demon Hunters at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel: a concert inspired by the film’s universe

The Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel welcomes in June and July 2026 a concert devoted to the musical world of KPOP Demon Hunters. This show offers a fresh take on the film’s iconic songs in a piano-and-voice arrangement, crafted for both avid K-pop fans and curious listeners looking to extend their experience of this hit production.

Houilles Beach 2026: The free summer program to swim all summer long

From July 11 to August 23, 2026, Houilles will transform into a seaside resort, offering free activities and swimming during the height of the summer holidays. This year’s theme centers on the Americas, a tribute to travel without even leaving Île-de-France.

Swimming at Canal Saint-Martin opens for the summer.

Swimming opens free to the Récollets basin in Paris’ 10th arrondissement, starting this Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The city will permit supervised swims in the Canal Saint-Martin during every heatwave this summer.

Starlit cinema 2026: the lineup for Seine-Saint-Denis's free outdoor screenings.

From June 27 to August 14, 2026, head to nine towns across Seine-Saint-Denis to enjoy Ciné sous les étoiles, a 100% free outdoor cinema festival you won’t want to miss during the summer break!

Hérouval Park: a nature-filled, family-friendly day out near Paris

Located in Gisors, less than an hour from Paris, Hérouval Park offers a day of outdoor leisure with games, a beach, a mini-farm, a miniature train, family-friendly attractions and picnic areas.

Viking Festival at Île-Saint-Denis Park: Viking battles and free activities for all

For a single afternoon, the departmental park of L’Île-Saint-Denis invites families to step back in time with a Viking-themed festival, offering a mix of activities, discoveries and outdoor fun.

From Paris to Maisons-Laffitte by bike: a pastoral ride and a tour of the château

From Paris to Maisons-Laffitte, it only takes one pedal stroke: with a sunny day ahead, set off to discover this chic town in the Yvelines, without a car or the metro!

Concerts and Water Fountain Shows 2026: the free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud this weekend

For its 20th edition, the Concerts & Jeux d'Eau festival returns this weekend, June 13–14, 2026, to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, with a free, international lineup open to all. And with the weather set to be perfect, it’s the moment to enjoy it!

Noisy Plage 2026: Free activities and summer swimming in Noisy-le-Grand (93)

Bringing the beach to Île-de-France? The bets are on! This summer, the action centers on Noisy-le-Grand for Noisy Plage, a summer venue offering free activities to enjoy throughout the long holidays.

Noiseau Festival (94): free activities and a free torchlight procession

June 19 and 20, 2026, Noiseau’s Festival returns to the area around the community hall, featuring a bingo on Friday night, followed by activities and a torchlit procession on Saturday.

Thiais celebrates summer 2026 with free summer activities at Parc de l'Europe.

On Sundays July 12 and 26, then August 9 and 23, 2026, Thiais offers free summer activities at Parc de l’Europe. A public-friendly gathering to enjoy summer in the city, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A rustic country fair on a farm with workshops, a market and walks this weekend in Essonne

La Ferme de l'Envol, located on Base 217 in Essonne, is hosting the 5th edition of the Fête champêtre: two days of workshops, a producers' market, and scenic bike rides through the countryside, all free to enjoy on June 13–14, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Summer 2026 at the Jardin des Plantes: nature encounters to marvel at as a family

In July and August 2026, the Jardin des Plantes in Paris hosts its Nature Rendezvous, a summer program of activities centered on biodiversity, gardens, and the museum’s crafts. In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, this event lets you enjoy the Paris summer holidays while discovering urban nature through tours, workshops, storytelling, and encounters with the site’s teams.

Saint-Lambert Square, a green oasis with a carousel and playgrounds in the 15th arrondissement.

Located between the Commerce and Vaugirard districts, Saint-Lambert Square reveals a wealth of secrets, with lush lawns, a carousel, and several playgrounds...

Clamart Beach 2026: water games, swimming and activities all summer long in Clamart

From July 18 to August 9, 2026, Clamart Beach reopens its doors, letting you feel like you’re on vacation without leaving Hauts-de-Seine. The lineup includes a pool, water games, and activities for everyone.

The Secours populaire’s solidarity guinguette: a community fair with free activities in Paris

On June 12 and 13, Secours Populaire is hosting a solidarity guinguette at the Espace Périphérique de la Villette in Paris, to defend the right to holidays and raise funds for summer getaways.

Entre 2 Siestes, a kid-friendly cafe and restaurant with a play area for kids, in the 15th arrondissement.

A place that doubles as a stroller-friendly cafe, a family-friendly restaurant, and a photo studio? Entre 2 Siestes offers a hybrid venue—a concept designed for the needs of young families, even those with toddlers—while staying accessible to everyone.

Palomano: the kid-friendly, educational play park opens a new location in Val d'Europe

On June 20, 2026, Palomano will unveil a new interactive, educational park in Val d’Europe, in Chanteloup-en-Brie. This immersive mini-town will welcome children aged 0 to 10 to play, imagine, and explore a range of everyday worlds.

In Val-d'Oise, this estate hides two castles and free activities year-round.

The Villarceaux estate, open to the public free of charge in Chaussy, Val d'Oise (95), houses two classified châteaux set in a 70-hectare park and offers, through November 2026, a program of free activities: concerts, night-time strolls, performances and nature. We went to explore the site and here’s everything.