The Fête de la Science returns with a rich lineup of events from October 2 to 12, 2026, centered on the theme "Savvy Flavors" across Paris and the Île-de-France region. A wide array of activities is planned for this new edition across the departments of Île-de-France, notably in Val-d'Oise, for all ages. It’s bound to spark curiosity in the youngest and help nurture the scientists of tomorrow!
This incredible cultural event offers free educational workshops, conferences, escape games and other activities based on the vast universe of science, from climate and biodiversity to space. The whole family can take part, and meet scientists who will be exhibiting their advances and exceptional research at universities and museums across the département.
And for those brave enough to travel a little further afield, we don't hesitate to take a look at events in neighbouring départements, or even in Paris itself, with even more events on the programme!
Science Festival 2026: the schedule of activities across Paris by arrondissement
For this year's Fête de la Science 2026, Paris invites curious people of all ages to meet scientists and take part in free activities and workshops across the city’s museums and institutions from October 2 to 12, 2026. Explore the program by arrondissement in the capital! [Read more]
The 2026 Science Festival runs from October 2 to 12 in Paris and across Île-de-France, offering many free events for the general public and families. Open laboratories, demonstrations, meetings, performances, and hands-on workshops make up the program for this 35th edition. [Read more]
The program is currently being updated. Check the page regularly for new features.
Science Festival 2026: a journey back in time at the Val d'Oise Archaeological Museum (95)
The Val d'Oise Archaeological Museum will open its doors for free to curious visitors on 10 and 11 October 2026, as part of the Science Festival. A program of family activities is planned. [Read more]
Science Festival in Chars (Val-d'Oise, 95): a field trip through rocks, water and the landscapes of the Vexin.
The 2026 Science Festival puts geology in the spotlight in Chars (95) with a guided stroll through the French Vexin, set for Sunday, October 4. As the route unfolds, participants explore the links between stone, water and the landscapes that shape the municipality. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône (95): events to discover
Science Festival 2026 returns to Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône, in Val-d’Oise, from October 2 to 12, with free activities for families, young people, and the curious. Workshops, talks and hands-on experiments make science approachable—clear, concrete, and open to all. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in the Vexin (95): guided walks to understand the region's geology
The 2026 Science Festival offers several geological walks in the Parc naturel régional du Vexin français to better grasp its rocks, valleys and the shaping of its landscapes, on October 3, 4 and 11, 2026. These guided outings invite the public to explore the terrain firsthand, along routes accessible to everyone. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 at Archéa (95): discover archaeozoology with the whole family
On the occasion of Science Festival 2026, Archéa, the archaeology museum in Pays de France, invites visitors to discover archaeozoology through a workshop that blends observation, handling of animal bones, and conversations with a specialist, from October 2 to 12, 2026. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Cergy (95): activities, workshops and meetings on the program
Activities, workshops and scientific encounters await young and old in Cergy (95) for a new edition of the Science Festival devoted to the theme “Savvy Flavors,” from October 2 to 12, 2026. [Read more]
Happy Fête de la science to young and old alike!
Dates and Opening Time
From October 2, 2026 to October 12, 2026
Prices
Free
Official website
www.fetedelascience.fr
Science Festival 2026: the schedule of activities across Paris by arrondissement
Science Festival 2026 in Île-de-France: workshops, tours, experiments… free outings on the program
