Science Festival 2026: What’s on in Val-de-Marne (94)?

The Science Festival is back from October 2 to 12, 2026 for another edition, with a wealth of workshops, activities, events and debates lined up for the occasion.

For its new edition, the Science Festival returns with a high‑quality program, centered on the theme "Savants' Flavors". A wide range of events is being organized across Île-de-France. You live in Val-de-Marne and you don’t want to travel to Paris to enjoy the event? Good news: the department is brimming with activities for all ages in the towns of Vitry-sur-Seine, Vincennes, Ivry-sur-Seine and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés.

This incredible cultural event, running from October 2–12, 2026, free of charge debates, games, educational workshops, and screenings around the vast world of science, from climate and biodiversity to space. The entire family can take part and meet scientists who will share their latest findings and remarkable research.

And for those who'd like to go further afield, we'll be happy to take you on a tour of events in neighboring départements, or even in Paris itself, to celebrate science in its own right! Take a look at the program and plan your next scientific outing in the 94 region.

Science Festival 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: the lineup of free events
La fête de la Science is back from October 2 to 12, 2026 for its 35th edition! The idea? A week dedicated to science culture you can experience through a wealth of free events across France. Experiments, shows, open days, tours and a multitude of workshops—open to all and suitable for children—await you on the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]

The schedule of activities in Val-de-Marne:

Science Festival 2026: all-ages activities centered on food, in Ivry-sur-Seine (94)
In Ivry-sur-Seine, a variety of activities are being organized for the 2026 Science Festival. Among them are workshops and sessions designed to introduce attendees to planting techniques. [Read more]

Science Festival 2026: immerse yourself in an immersive experience at the heart of food in Créteil
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Vitry-sur-Seine (94): a scientific journey through flavors for the 2026 Science Festival
The 2026 Fête de la Science runs from October 2 to 12 in Vitry-sur-Seine, featuring a lineup of activities centered on scientific culture. The city invites families to take part in accessible activities that let them experiment, observe, and deepen their understanding of science. [Read more]

Exciting events for the whole family!