Paris is an exciting city for children: from kid-friendly museums to workshops, cafés, playgrounds and parks... There's no way to get bored! And that's without counting the ephemeral events that give us even more options for entertaining our little elves.
Science Festival 2026 in Île-de-France: workshops, tours, experiments… free outings on the program
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]
October is packed with events, from Halloween and Monument Jeu d'Enfant to the Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show... But above all, there’s one big, special date you won’t want to miss. From October 2 to 12, 2026, the Fête de la Science lands in Paris and Île-de-France, bringing a wealth of free activities, meets, games, and hands-on experiences to enjoy.
The Fête de la Science is a nationwide event designed to interest the general public in a wide range of scientific disciplines, as well as showcasing researchers and their work. Biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, new technologies, medicine, archaeology: there's something to delight all curious minds, whatever their age! And why not discover the special activities planned for young children?
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Pasteur Institute to open its doors for the 2026 Science Festival in Paris
The Pasteur Institute is opening its doors for one day only on October 10, 2026, to mark Science Festival 2026. Take advantage of this free day to explore the laboratories and biomedical research in Paris’s 15th arrondissement. [Read more]
Fête de la Science 2026: a quirky deep dive into the underbelly of Paris with the Paris Sewer Museum
In October 2026, the Science Festival is in full swing in Paris and across Île-de-France. To discover Paris’s hidden side, head to the Paris Sewer Museum on 11 October. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: family-friendly tours and workshops at Star Park (78)
Great news for the budding and seasoned scientists in you, as the Fête de la Science returns to Paris and across Île-de-France. To celebrate, Parc aux étoiles, located in Yvelines, offers workshops and tours with free entry on October 2, 7 and 10, 2026. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: dive into the world of science in Orsay (91)
The Science Festival 2026 will run from October 2 to 12 in Orsay, Essonne. On the agenda: workshops, talks, laboratory tours, and free activities for the whole family. [Read more]
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 2026: food, science and flavors come together at the Grand Palais
For the Science Festival, the Palais de la Découverte will host free activities at the Grand Palais on October 3 and 4, 2026, delivering a weekend of science experiments and games for the youngest visitors! [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: Paris' Center for Contemporary Educational Issues explores our sense of smell
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Center for Contemporary Educational Issues will take part in Paris' Science Festival. Located at 25 Rue de Reuilly in the 12th arrondissement, this City of Paris venue offers free workshops for children aged 6 to 15 on smell, health, and space. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Trappes (78): programming for the city
In Trappes (Yvelines), the 2026 Science Festival runs from October 2 to 12 under the theme "Savory Science." The event offers a new opportunity to discover science through a program rolled out across the city. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Louveciennes (78): what this new edition has in store for us
The 2026 Science Festival is returning to Louveciennes in the Yvelines department, with a program open to the general public, from October 2 to 12, 2026. This new edition invites visitors to explore science in a town famed for its historic heritage and scenic landscapes. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in La Verrière (78): the highlights to look out for
In La Verrière (78), the 2026 Science Festival brings together curious minds for a series of events devoted to science and research, from October 2 to 12, 2026. A new edition designed to learn, experiment, and better understand the topics that affect daily life. [Read more]
The Fête de la Science is free, and only during these ten days in October: don't wait any longer, go for it!
Dates and Opening Time
From October 2, 2026 to October 12, 2026
Prices
Free
Official website
www.fetedelascience.fr
Science Festival 2026 in Île-de-France: workshops, tours, experiments… free outings on the program
