All Saints' Day vacation 2025: the Feast of the Living and the Dead with the whole family at the Tropical Aquarium

From October 25 to 31, 2025, celebrate Halloween at theTropical Aquarium at the Palais de la Porte Dorée! For the occasion, the fish have put on their best costumes and await you with an immersive and mysterious tour for the whole family. For the Festival of the Living and the Dead, the aquarium invites you to rediscover aquatic creatures linked to the mysteries of death and rebirth.

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Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée, Paris's historic aquarium
Created in 1931 for the Colonial Exhibition, the Aquarium is located in the 12th arrondissement, in the Palais de la Porte Dorée. It is home to over 750 species of small fish and, best of all, admission is free for under-26s! [Read more]

From the age of 5 upwards, young and old alike will plunge into a fascinating universe blending mythological tales, natural phenomena and astonishing species, a sensory experience to thrill and amaze, with a special evening on Friday, October 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., to expand your knowledge of underwater life, in a spooky atmosphere to match. But beware of the deadliest fish - you don't want to end the evening six feet under!

Trick-or-treating, face-painting, family quizzes, photocalls and storytelling are all part of the tour to get you in the mood!

Halloween 2025 in Paris: free activities, events, and tips to discover
Halloween 2025 is set to send shivers down the spines of Paris and the Île-de-France region as October 31 approaches. With free events, spooky parties, and family-friendly activities, the capital is full of great ways to celebrate the most terrifying holiday of the year without spending a dime. Discover the Halloween 2025 program in Paris, with laughter, thrills, and festive moments to share with friends or family. [Read more]