The inflation is everyone’s preoccupation. The global price increase leads to a lower buying power. And consequently, families’ budgets take a kicking. And this could be very difficult for families, especially when it comes to outings. When there are several of you on an outing, it quickly adds up! But shall we sacrifice family moments for all that? Not at all!
To keep on enjoying the best deals in the city and around with your kids, come along and discover free or cheap outings to enjoy with your children in Paris and Île-de-France. Perfect to please your family on a budget. On the menu then, leisure and good deals to build some memories.
And stay tuned as this guide is updated accordingly. Enjoy an updated content for every outing of yours and do not hesitate to check it out again to discover more budget-friendly outings in the Paris area.
Free or inexpensive outings in Paris for families:
Science Expériences, the ideal family outing for the Easter vacations
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [Read more]
Le Jardin du Dragon: the must-see children's playground at Parc de la Villette
The Parc de la Villette is one of the capital's largest parks: combining sport, large lawns and ruby-red infrastructures, the park is the playground of families and children, who have a blast in the outdoor play areas. [Read more]
Jardin d'Acclimatation, the amusement park in the heart of Paris
Once again, the Jardin d'Acclimatation welcomes us for some fun and relaxation. This amusement park for small children offers 40 attractions for children from 1 year of age, an educational farm and restaurants on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne at the gateway to Paris. [Read more]
The Children's Gallery, HQ of the little ones at the Centre Georges Pompidou
Want to go to the museum but with your family, things get complicated: the kids get bored, you can't run around or let off steam, the exhibition doesn't interest your youngest ones...So, don't worry, the Centre Georges Pompidou has created an exhibition space specially designed for the little ones, so they can discover modern and contemporary art with activities just for them! [Read more]
An amusement park from 1euro at the Ile de loisirs de St Quentin en Yvelines: A children's paradise!
Sponsored - Fancy a walk with the kids in the great outdoors? Head for Au Paradis des Enfants, in the Saint Quentin en Yvelines leisure park. With prices among the cheapest in the Ile de France region, including €1 for a merry-go-round, €3 for a Mario karting session, €3 for unlimited inflatable games and €5 for duck fishing, the park promises plenty of laughs for the whole family. Good deal: Au Paradis des Enfants takes care of your parties and birthdays, with unlimited rides for €20 per child! [Read more]
The Boom Boom Villette kids club: free entertainment for children every Saturday and Sunday
Every Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm to 4pm, Boom Boom Villette, the brand-new foodcourt in the 19th arrondissement, offers free entertainment for children in its kid-friendly area. [Read more]
Naturoscope, the free museum of biodiversity and its large aquariums, in Puteaux (92)
On the island of Puteaux, in the heart of the Parc Lebaudy, you'll find Naturoscope, a place dedicated to the environment that aims to raise awareness among young and old through educational exhibitions and events. [Read more]
What to do with children in Boulogne-Billancourt, Meudon, Sèvres and Saint-Cloud (92)?
In the inner suburbs of western Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt, Meudon, Sèvres and Saint-Cloud are ideal for cultural, sporting or nature outings with the kids. Make a pie [Read more]
L'Atelier Rodin, to discover the sculptor's work through children's eyes, returns on April 6
From April 6 to September 1, 2024, the Rodin Museum is reinstalling the Atelier Rodin, to introduce budding sculptors to the work of the French sculptor. A great family outing in the museum and gardens! [Read more]
Planète Kids, free summer workshops for children at the GoodPlanet Foundation
To mark its reopening on April 6, the GoodPlanet Foundation is inaugurating its new cultural season, "Les champion.nes du vivant", with free workshops for children! [Read more]
Le Petit Ney, the associative, literary and playful café where you can go with your children
Porte de Montmartre hides a beautiful navy blue window with lots of books on display: it's the Petit Ney, an associative café in the 18th arrondissement, which offers workshops for families, a café area, books but above all, a space for the little ones. [Read more]
Little Villette, the free children's spot in the Parc de la Villette
Little Villette is a 1,000m² space entirely dedicated to children and families, just a stone's throw from the Grande Halle de la Villette. What's on offer? A wide range of free activities: reading corner, Lego, board games, circus, coloring and Little Ciné (cinema screenings) are available every weekend! [Read more]
Tip: Un neuf trois Soleil 2024, the free festival for toddlers in Seine-Saint-Denis
From May 13 to June 16, 2024, the Seine-Saint-Denis département is organizing a festival dedicated to babies and toddlers: with an entirely free program and dozens of shows presented in the département's various parks, it's the best deal of these months of May and June not to be missed with the kids! [Read more]
Cinema: MK2 Junior 2024, films for children at €5.90 a ticket
All year long, until December 31, 2024, MK2 cinemas in Paris are offering a new series of MK2 Junior screenings, for a family cinema outing at preferential rates! [Read more]
Reopening of the Bourdelle Museum: the current workshops for children
It's all new and beautiful: the Bourdelle Museum has just reopened its doors on March 15, 2023, after nearly two years of work. What if we went to discover it with the children around a playful and creative workshop? [Read more]
What to do in Paris with your family Our favorite outings for two or three days with children
Many families with children, teenagers or toddlers visit the capital every year, for a weekend or more if they feel like it. Museums, restaurants, parks, playgrounds... What can you do with your family during these 48 hours in the capital? [Read more]
What to do with the family and children in Saint-Mandé, Vincennes or Charenton (94)?
The inner suburbs of western Paris are best known for the immense Bois de Vincennes and its beautiful walks: but there's even more to the west of the capital, with great family outings in the towns of Vincennes, Saint-Mandé and Charenton. [Read more]
Free guided tours for children at the National Assembly
Having already opened its doors to the public, the National Assembly continues to invite citizens to discover this mecca of democracy, from an early age, with a dedicated children's trail! [Read more]
1,2,3, Nagez! free swimming lessons for children in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Would you like to teach your child to swim from an early age? As part of the "1,2,3, Nagez!" program, free swimming lessons are offered in the Paris region at several pools and mobile pools, all summer long! [Read more]
Toddlers in Paris: MK2 Bout'chou 2024 short films at €5.90 per ticket
Parents beware: MK2 cinemas are continuing their MK2 Bout'chou screenings throughout the year, until December 31, 2024 in selected Paris cinemas. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a family movie, even with toddlers! [Read more]
Good plan for families: special rates every Wednesday at the Atelier des Lumières
It is often said that Wednesday is the day of the children: no school, activities proposed by many museums or kid friendly spaces in Paris... This is notably the case at the Atelier des Lumières, which offers Family Wednesdays, starting March 8, 2023. [Read more]
Rejoué, the solidarity toy store in the 14th district
Are you looking for a good plan to buy toys for less? Go to Rejoué, the solidarity store that sells refurbished toys at very low prices. [Read more]
Guided tours and workshops to discover the Bourse de Commerce's collections with the whole family
The Bourse de Commerce welcomes young and old alike to its exhibition space with a variety of activities. The program includes workshops, guided tours for young audiences and games to help families discover the works in the collection. [Read more]
