Unusual activity child family guide

Tree: the enchanting show at Bormann Circus Theatre

For over eight generations, the Bormann family has been capturing the heart of Paris with their iconic circus. With their new show, ARBRE, this family of performers aims to honor their roots while offering a groundbreaking sensory experience that blends the magic of the circus with themes of sustainable development. Book your tickets now for the Christmas holidays!

Dive Show 2026 at Paris Porte de Versailles: a guaranteed underwater experience

The Diving Fair is returning to Paris from January 8 to 11, 2026, featuring over 400 exhibitors, engaging activities, the latest technological innovations, and free introductory dives for everyone.

Christmas at the Paradox Museum: a magical experience to discover with XMAS MINDLIGHT.

The Paradox Museum Paris lights up the winter with XMAS MINDLIGHT, its new luminous and magical Christmas experience, to be discovered from November 22, 2025, to January 6, 2026. Illusions, treasure hunts, nighttime events, a warm atmosphere, and magical decorations immerse you in a world where imagination becomes reality: this is what awaits you in this immersive museum in the heart of Paris.

A Prince and Princess Ball for families in an enchanted manor house in the Val d'Oise

On December 14, 2025, the enchanted Montmanoir manor in Montlignon welcomes families and children for a magical immersion among princesses, creative workshops, and entertainment in the decorated salons.

Christmas has come to the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack... and it's magical!

This winter, experience an unexpected and magical Christmas at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack: thrilling races, magical entertainment, and the holiday spirit like you've never experienced before in Paris!

Noah's World: An immersive experience of the animal world

Experience an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Paris: an immersive experience in the animal world!

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025-2026, immerse yourself in the enchanted dance of spirits.

Looking for a magical winter outing? Head to Yvelines to discover the new edition of Thoiry Lumières Sauvages and its mysterious Bal des Esprits. From October 17, 2025, to March 8, 2026, this 8th edition takes us into the world of spirits and Dia de los Muertos celebrations.

The winter season at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes: Sundays when Paris trots with pleasure

When the cold weather sets in over Paris, Sundays come alive again at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack. From November 16 to February 22, the winter season returns with a simple promise: to enjoy unique moments to the rhythm of the world's most spectacular trotting races, in a festive, gourmet and warm atmosphere. Download your free tickets!

The funny toy factory: create your own stuffed animal in Santa's secret workshop

Join Santa's elves and create your own stuffed animal in his secret workshop with this temporary experience at the Imaginarium in Lagny-sur-Marne. Available from November 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

Playground Kids at the Grand Palais Immersif: XXL interactive games for family challenges

This fall, the Grand Palais Immersif is transforming into a giant playground with PLAYGROUND KIDS! From October 18 to November 2, then from November 8 to 11, 2025, young and old alike can immerse themselves in XXL interactive adventures, from Demon Hunt to Damier Battle, Mission Martians and Histo'Cartes. A 100% immersive experience to get moving, think and take on challenges with the whole family!

The Paris Museum of Illusions, the must-see outing for this fall!

The Museum of Illusions, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris in the Châtelet les Halles district, welcomes you with family or friends. Come and cool off in its air-conditioned space and get ready for a unique and exciting experience as you dive into the fascinating world of illusion where all your senses will be turned upside down...

Paint Invaders: our review of the unique immersive and fluorescent art experience in Paris

Immerse yourself in Paint Invaders, Paris's new immersive and fluorescent art center. This 800 m² artistic experience invites you to explore a futuristic universe and create your own work using the Action Painting technique. Located opposite the Grand Rex, this creative and fun activity opens its doors on October 24, 2025, for a total immersion in fluorescent painting.

Salon du Chocolat de Paris 2025: 30 years of passion and an anniversary full of surprises

The Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie celebrates its 30th anniversary from October 29 to November 2, 2025 at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles. A gourmet, festive immersion full of chocolate surprises not to be missed! Get your tickets now!

Unusual: climb aboard Santa's steam train near Provins (77) in December 2025

This Christmas 2025, in Longueville, not far from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, Santa Claus is said to have swapped his sleigh for a train. Just 7 kilometers from Provins, this event promises an afternoon of enchantment, to say the least. Are you with us?

A free circus weekend at the Académie Fratellini: a family outing near Paris

The Académie Fratellini reopens its doors on October 4 and 5, 2025 with a great free circus weekend in Seine-Saint-Denis: shows, brass bands, workshops and foodtrucks, a family outing close to Paris not to be missed.

Fête de la Science 2025: a host of events at the Exploradôme in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)

During the Fête de la Science on October 10 and 11, 2025, the Exploradôme in Vitry-sur-Seine will be opening its doors to the whole family for a wide range of scientific activities.

Animal Walk in Paris: free parade, open to dogs, cats... on the Champs-Élysées

From purring to neighing, the capital will be beating the beat... on all fours! Dogs, cats, horses and the whole menagerie will parade from the Champs-Élysées traffic circle to the Arc de Triomphe for the Paris Animal Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Free and open to all, this event will bring the Champs-Élysées to... animal speed!

A free art treasure hunt for children at Hôtel Drouot

Children of all ages are invited to Hôtel Drouot for a free, one-of-a-kind treasure hunt for an Italian work of art on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Fables Immersives: an immersive journey to the heart of La Fontaine's Fables near the Champs-Elysées

An immersive experience that brings Jean de La Fontaine's famous fables to life, that's the promise of "Fables Immersives". This cultural journey awaits us from September 6, 2025, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the famous Champs-Elysées avenue.

Les Mériévales: the medieval festival at Mériel in Val-d'Oise (95), the program

This autumn, Mériel turns its back on asphalt and brings out its coats of mail for the Mériévales! On September 13 and 14, 2025, storytelling, coats of mail, taverns and acrobats take over the banks of the River Oise (95) for a life-size medieval weekend!