Science Festival 2026 for the family: 10 kid-friendly outings in Paris and Île-de-France

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: Free activities program in Paris and Île-de-France
The Science Festival is back from October 2 to 12, 2026 for its 35th edition! A week dedicated to science culture through numerous free events across France, featuring experiments, performances, open days, guided tours, and a multitude of workshops. An event open to everyone, especially family-friendly, to be discovered across 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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The Fête de la Science is free, and only during these ten days in October: don't wait any longer, go for it!