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 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]
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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Science Festival 2026 at Paris Nanterre University: free invitations
Sponsored - Like every year, the campuses of Paris Nanterre University become, for three days, a genuine science festival! On Saturday, October 10, Nanterre will host an afternoon dedicated to science featuring hands-on workshops, exhibitions, games, tours and encounters. Archaeology, ecology, programming, psychology, nutrition — and, of course, critical thinking! Free registration. [Read more]
Fête de la Science 2026 at Université Paris Cité: the must-attend events you won’t want to miss!
Sponsored - From Thursday, October 1 to Monday, October 12, Université Paris Cité celebrates the Science Festival! This year’s theme, “Scholarly Flavors,” shines a light on a program that features no fewer than 80 free events—just as original and playful as they are educational: interactive workshops, lab tours, roundtables, and even a theatre performance! [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: what’s on at the National School of Bridges and Roads (77)
To mark the 2026 Science Festival, the National School of Bridges and Roads, based in the Seine-et-Marne department, is hosting a wide range of science workshops. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: Behind the Scenes of Video Games at ISART Digital
The public is invited to go behind the scenes of digital creation at ISART Digital during the 2026 Science Festival. From technology, to 3D animation and video game development, the school puts the spotlight on the scientific disciplines that operate behind the screen. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: a weekend of games and experiments at the Cité des Sciences
La Fête de la Science takes over the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie and offers a wide range of diverse and varied activities for the weekend of October 3 and 4, 2026. We're heading there to experiment, learn, and have fun, whatever your age. Discover the program. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Paris: storytelling, workshops and tours at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
The Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac invites you this year to the Fête de la Science, featuring hands-on workshops and themed guided tours, to be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: what's on for the animations in Port-Marly (78)?
This year, we’re heading to Port-Marly to explore the wide range of activities lined up for the Fête de la Science. From theatre to science workshops and other free activities, there’s plenty to enjoy for the occasion. [Read more]
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]
Science Festival 2026: an offbeat visit to the Sewer Museum, the program
In October 2026, the Science Festival is in full swing in Paris and the Île-de-France region! To learn all there is to know about what lies beneath Paris, head to the Paris Sewer Museum on October 11. Here are the activities on the program. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Yvelines: family tours and workshops at Parc aux étoiles
Great news for the little and big scientists in you: the Science Festival is back in Paris and across Île-de-France. To mark the occasion, Parc aux étoiles in Yvelines invites you to free-entry workshops and tours on October 2, 7, and 10, 2026. Here is the event program. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: a rich family-friendly program in Orsay (91)
The 2026 Science Festival takes place from October 2 to 12 in Orsay, in the Essonne department. The program includes workshops, talks, laboratory tours, and free activities for the whole family. Here are the events you won’t want to miss. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: free activities on offer at the Val-d'Oise Archaeological Museum (95)
The Val d’Oise Archaeological Museum opens its doors free of charge to curious visitors on October 10 and 11, 2026, for the Science Festival. Take a look at the lineup of family-friendly activities planned for those days. [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 Paris and Île-de-France: the lineup of free events
