Picpus district

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.

ENDOrun 2026 : the charity race in Paris on November 15 sells out

L’ENDOrun returns on November 15, 2026, in the 12th arrondissement and the Bois de Vincennes to support endometriosis research. The Paris edition is sold out; a digital option also lets you participate.

Cardio Challenge Heroes 2026: the charity race that trains participants in lifesaving skills in Vincennes

The Cardio Challenge Heroes takes place in the Bois de Vincennes on November 22, 2026. Timed 5 km and 10 km races and a 5 km walk support training in life-saving techniques.

Marjolaine 2026: the organic fair and its workshops return to the Parc Floral

The Marjolaine fair brings together nearly 450 exhibitors at the Parc Floral de Paris from November 7 to 11, 2026. Workshops, conferences and meetings with producers make up this event dedicated to organic products and ecology.

Paris Loves Vinyl 2026: 100,000 records to dig through and DJ sets in Paris

Paris Loves Vinyl returns for its 17th edition, bringing together French and international record dealers. The lineup includes 100,000 vinyl records to browse and eight DJ sets to soundtrack the discoveries.

Foulées Charentonnaises 2027: Registration is open for the races

Registration is open for the Foulées Charentonnaises on February 21, 2027. The 42nd edition features 5K and 15K races, a mile, a challenge and three race formats for children, between Charenton-le-Pont and the Bois de Vincennes.

Sax’s free street art exhibition is unveiled at the Fondation Eugène Napoléon

The free exhibition “Empreintes” by street artist SAX takes over the Fondation Eugène Napoléon, a little-known landmark in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, from October 29 to November 1, 2026. We got a sneak preview: take a look inside.

Faster than cancer: the charity run returns to the Bois de Vincennes

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, lace up your sneakers for a good cause! After five years away, the League Against Cancer is reviving its charity run “Faster Than Cancer” at the heart of the Bois de Vincennes.

Évasion Verte: the treetop adventure course at Parc Floral de Paris, for ages 3 and up

Évasion Verte at the Parc Floral de Paris now welcomes children aged 3 to 5 on the Les Coccinelles course. Nine low-to-the-ground activities complement the four courses open to children aged 6 and up for the 2026 season.

We Love Green 2027: Angine de Poitrine, the Québécois phenomenon duo, announced as headliners

The experimental rock from Angine de Poitrine will echo through the Bois de Vincennes in 2027 for the next edition of We Love Green. The renowned music festival, returning to Paris on Friday, June 4, Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, is inviting the Québécois duo to a standout French date.

We Love Green 2026: Here’s the full lineup and the concert schedule

We Love Green is back this weekend in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris! For this edition, the renowned music festival invites you to three days of festivities not to be missed on Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026. On the lineup, We Love Green unveils Gorillaz, Boss Lady Theodora, the American Addison Rae, the Canadian Charlotte Cardin, the British group The xx, Hayley Williams, Paramore’s frontwoman, as well as Marguerite, Yoa, Luvcat, Bamby, Soulwax and Little Simz. Here is the full lineup and the concert times by stage.

Foulées de Vincennes 2027: the 5km and 10km races are back on January 31

The Vincennes Run returns on Sunday, January 31, 2027, in Val-de-Marne. On the program: a 5 km race, two 10 km starts, and kids’ races, with a village set up on the town hall forecourt. Registration is now open.

The Bois de Vincennes Half Marathon 2026: date, route and details

The Bois de Vincennes Half Marathon is back on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for 21.1 km of running through the castle, the lakes, and the Parc Floral, at the gates of the 12th arrondissement. A fall running event to discover.

Paris Randos Nature 2027: the hiking fair returns to Parc Floral

Paris Randos Nature returns to the Parc Floral from January 22 to 24, 2027. Workshops, films, gear tryouts and activities for children round out the fair, helping visitors get ready for their next outdoor adventures.

Vélo in Paris 2027 at Parc Floral: dates and free admission by registration

Vélo in Paris is back at Parc Floral from April 23 to 25, 2027. The festival connects you with cycling professionals and lets you try out different models, with free entry upon registration.

Vivre Autrement 2027: the fair at Paris's Parc Floral, free with registration

Vivre Autrement, the fair, is back at the Parc Floral in Paris from March 26 to 29, 2027. Tickets are now available to download your free entry and plan your visit.

Play in Paris 2026: the games and toys fair returns to Parc Floral for All Saints’ Day

Play in Paris returns to Parc Floral with family-friendly games and toys to try, from October 30 to November 1, 2026. About forty brands, along with workshops and shows, will welcome kids and grown-ups alike during the Toussaint holidays, offering plenty of ideas ahead of Christmas.

On this day in Paris, October 14: Rugby makes its Olympic debut at the 1900 Games.

Rugby enters Olympic history in Paris with a France-Germany clash at the Vélodrome de Vincennes on October 14, 1900. Trailing at halftime, the French turn the match around in front of roughly 3,500 spectators.

The Luminous Odyssey 2026 at Parc Floral: a 1,200-lantern trail with illuminated fountains

The L’Odyssée Lumineuse returns to the Parc Floral de Paris for its fourth edition, featuring 1,200 spectacular new lanterns, illuminated fountains and the Northern Lights, from November 14, 2026, to January 24, 2027.

Odyssey: The Stars of the Beijing Circus at Cirque Phénix

The Stars of the Beijing Circus present Odyssey at Cirque Phénix in Paris from 28 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. A family-friendly show featuring 40 acrobats, especially recommended during the Christmas holidays.