La Fête de la Nature invests the courtyard of La Ferme de Boussy-Saint-Antoine in Essonne, from May 21 to 25, 2026. On the program: exhibitions, nature walks, lectures, and a free-admission eco-concert with a quirky twist.
Essarts-le-Roi, a town in Yvelines, will celebrate the Nature Festival on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a hedgehog theme. Free activities, workshops, music and a market: all day at Market Square.
For the 20th anniversary of Fête de la Nature, the Parc du Peuple de l'herbe in Carrières-sous-Poissy, Yvelines, offers guided walks, naturalist discoveries, and the opening of the Insect House on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
In Essonne, the Sport and Nature Festival is back for its third edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Domaine de Chamarande: zip-lining, rock climbing, kayaking, charity trail runs, and 40 activities—all free of charge.
Every year in early June, the town of Clamart organizes the Fête des Petits Pois, the town's traditional festival celebrating cultures from all over the world.
La Fête de la Nature returns to Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne on May 23–24, 2026. Activities, workshops, a plant swap, a nature-themed concert and a nature village await you for a free weekend in the heart of Seine-et-Marne.
The Nature Festival 2026 takes over the Jardin des Plantes on May 23 and 24, 2026, featuring a Nature Village, workshops, guided tours, performances, and free activities for the whole family in the heart of Paris’s 5th arrondissement.
Nature Festival 2026 comes to La Rosière Park in L'Isle-Adam, Val-d'Oise, this Saturday, May 23, 2026. On the program: nature stalls, biodiversity discovery, and activities for children, all free of charge.
The Day // Night Festival returns to Essonne for its 15th edition, presenting 18 free open-air performances, blending street theatre, dance and circus across 14 towns from May 22–25 and May 29–31, 2026.
Nestled in the heart of the Gally Farm’s nursery in Saint-Cyr-l'École, the Guinguette de Gally reopens for the 2026 season. Homemade waffles, refreshing drinks and a lush garden are on the program, from late April to autumn. We’ve tested it, and here’s the full story.
Horse show, medieval camp, and artisan market: the Medieval Hop Festival returns to La Houblonnière in Villiers-sous-Grez, Seine-et-Marne, on Sunday, September 6, 2026. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic outdoor day you won’t want to miss!
In the Yvelines, the Domaine de Dampierre-en-Yvelines is launching its very first Plant Festival on May 9–10, 2026, featuring about forty exhibitors, hands-on workshops and talks in an exceptionally verdant setting. We went to discover this new green rendezvous, tucked into a jewel-box of nature and heritage.
In the Yvelines, the Bonnelles Ponds Regional Nature Reserve offers a free, year-round nature and heritage stroll around two ponds, featuring diverse wildlife and charming 18th-century factories.
On Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, the Cité des Sciences presents City of Tomorrow, a weekend of activities and workshops to help shape the future of this iconic Paris venue.
Palomano, a go-to destination for kids, rounds out its Île-de-France locations with a new playground in Montrouge, inviting families to live, marvel, and imagine all the possibilities for a few hours.
Before heading back to school, finding outings tailored for the little ones can be tricky—the so‑called “toddler” age range. Yet Paris has plenty of spots designed specifically for families, places where every visit is a gentle invitation to awaken the senses and let the youngest ones marvel at their own pace.
A day at the farm is the sure-fire outing everyone agrees on: so this weekend, this Wednesday, or during the holidays, it's the perfect chance to (re)discover the area’s farms and educational farms.
Paris and Île-de-France fire stations open their doors for free to aspiring firefighters on sunny days. Plan a visit on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year (depending on the station) for an immersive glimpse into the life of firefighters.
In April, in Paris, we’re not about to let things slip by… So what are the best family outings to take the kids along and head out as a family during this spring month of April 2027? Castles, parks, majestic gardens and family-friendly activities await!
