Can you imagine the Mona Lisa stepping out of her frame to haunt the halls of the Louvre, or the statues at the Grévin Museum coming to life for a single Halloween night? In Paris and the Île-de-France, museums and castles transform for the occasion into places thick with mystery, where art meets the uncanny. Between unconventional tours, thrillingly eerie experiences and playful activities, visitors encounter unexpected creatures and stories that are as funny as they are unsettling.
Once again this year, Halloween is coming to cultural venues! Young and old alike are invited to enjoy themed workshops, animated tours, and costume games in a festive and slightly spine-tingling atmosphere. Museums and castles in the Paris region are pulling out all the stops to offer families original outings that combine discovering heritage with the pleasure of a gentle scare.
Zombies, vampires, fairies, goblins, witches, knights, ghosts and monsters of all kinds invade museums and castles. But these creatures aren't always so scary: they often even make us laugh! Through special activities, games, exhibitions, tastings, guided tours and walks, these little monsters gradually reveal themselves, and make our experience a whole lot more fun.
Halloween 2026 at Château de Grouchy: pumpkin contest and family-friendly haunted trail
The Château de Grouchy in Osny (95) drags us into Halloween fever on October 31, 2026. With pumpkin contests, spellbinding tales, and an immersive haunted trail, get ready for a magical family outing. [Read more]
Vampire Carriages and Haunted Cellars at Dampierre Castle
For Halloween, the Domaine de Dampierre in the Chevreuse Valley opens its festively decorated basements to children and is staging a nighttime mystery for adults, from October 17 to November 2, 2026. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 : a Cluedo-style mystery at Grosbois Castle
On October 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., Grosbois Castle is offering a Cluedo-themed tour for accompanied children aged 7 to 14. A family detective activity in Val-de-Marne, reservations through the estate. [Read more]
All Saints’ Day 2026 at MuAM: science show and family workshops
From October 17 to November 1, 2026, the Museum of Arts and Crafts offers science performances, workshops and tours for families. The Science Show returns on October 24 and 25 at 3 p.m. [Read more]
All Saints’ holidays 2026 at the Philharmonie: concerts and family workshops
During the All Saints’ Day holidays in 2026, the Philharmonie de Paris offers family concerts, storytelling and workshops. On October 31, Moroccan music is showcased, for children aged 6 or 7 and up, depending on the session. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at the Bourdelle Museum-Garden: origami, clay modeling, and the Sorting Hat
Origami, clay modeling and fantastical creations: the Bourdelle Museum-Garden in Égreville is offering six family workshops from October 21 to 30, 2026. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 in Cluny: Blake and Mortimer and The Fantastic Beasts at the Museum
Blake and Mortimer and The Fantastic Beasts pop by the ancient Cluny baths for two screenings centered on Nicolas Flamel on October 31, 2026. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at Château d’Auvers: forest tales and family-friendly cinema
Storytelling walks in the park and family-friendly cinema: the Château d’Auvers Celebrates Halloween on October 28 and 31, 2026, weaving forest mysteries, legends, and a dose of Monster House. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 in Montmorency: a free escape game at the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Museum
A stolen manuscript, Rousseau's ghost, and an investigation in his house: the Montmorency Museum offers a free family-friendly escape game on October 31, 2026. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at the Henner Museum: a candlelit storytelling tour with Laure Urgin
On October 31, 2026, Laure Urgin will spin spooky tales at the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum, during two candlelit tours designed for children aged four and up. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at the Grévin Museum: tours until 9 p.m. during the All Saints’ Day period
From October 26 to 31, 2026, Grévin extends its hours to 9 p.m. A stroll among the wax figures, with Halloween meet-and-greets announced during the holidays. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at Breteuil Castle: a festival, hands-on workshops and nocturnal investigations
From October 17 to November 1, 2026, Breteuil blends storytelling, creative workshops and a family festival. A haunted night and two murder parties keep Halloween going into the evening. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 à Saint-Denis (93) : A nightmare tour through a former convent
For Halloween 2026, the Paul-Éluard Museum of Art and History in Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis (93), offers an unusually guided tour. Doors that creak, flickering lights, and docents with unsettling behavior... For 1 hour, visitors explore the museum’s collections in a haunting atmosphere! [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at the Zoo Art Show: a torch-lit tour in La Défense
A flashlight tour among the frescoes and installations, followed by a DJ Gero set: the Zoo Art Show in La Défense goes In the Dark on October 29, 2026. [Read more]
All Saints’ Day holidays at the Paradox Museum Paris: a treasure hunt, Halloween and Nights of the Raven
Sponsored - For All Saints' Day 2026, Paradox Museum Paris shifts into Halloween mode with a transformation inspired by the dark, mysterious universe of Edgar Allan Poe. From the set design to the scavenger hunt, including the illusions, the raven-themed atmosphere, and a room dedicated to the author, the entire museum invites visitors to follow the thread of the mystery. From October 24 to 31, this mood stays open until midnight with eight special late-night sessions, powered by magic from the magician Donovan, hypnosis, and mind-bending experiences that blur the lines of reality. [Read more]
Free K-Horror Night at the Guimet Museum: Korean cinema in the spotlight for Halloween
The Guimet Museum marks Halloween with a free, all-ages evening: on October 31, 2026, enjoy the K-Horror Night and rediscover Korean horror cinema. Reservations are now open. [Read more]
Halloween 2026: Family thrills at Château de Maisons (78) among ghosts, underground passages and candy
Ghosts, cellars and candy invade Château de Maisons for Halloween 2026. On October 24, 25, 31 and November 1, Madeleine returns to haunt the manor with a puzzle trail, a tunnel of terror, and activities for ages 6 and up. [Read more]
Halloween 2026: The Rodin Museum invites you to hell with its special evening
A mysterious shadow takes over the Rodin Museum for this Halloween evening in Paris. We’re meeting up this Saturday, October 31, 2026 to attend this unusual nocturne, where you can enjoy a host of activities around the famous The Gates of Hell. [Read more]
Meurtre à la bibliothèque et au musée : deux murder parties à la City of Architecture
Sponsored - Two murder parties are coming to the Cité de l’architecture in Paris on October 3 and 31, 2026, with team-based investigations suitable for ages 13 and up. [Read more]
The Night of the Revenants: an immersive and playful investigation at the Hôtel de la Marine for Halloween
When Halloween comes back, odd things happen at the Hôtel de la Marine... Participate in an unprecedented immersive investigation on Friday, October 30, 2026 with La Nuit des Revenants. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at the Hôtel de la Marine: an unusual ghost hunt in the state rooms
Halloween is back, and the Hôtel de la Marine is transforming into a mysterious hideout welcoming kids and grown-ups alike for a one-of-a-kind ghost hunt. On October 31, 2026, get ready to unmask the playful spirits lurking in the museum’s grand salons. Book your tickets now. [Read more]
Halloween 2026: a murder party at the Curie Museum
The Curie Museum hosts Dossier 226, its inaugural Halloween murder party in Paris, on October 31, 2026. Two hours of team-based investigation in a historic laboratory, for ages 15 and up. [Read more]
Halloween 2026: murder party, werewolves, buffet and family workshops at Royaumont Abbey (Val-d'Oise 95)
For Halloween and the All Saints' Day holidays, the Royaumont Abbey calls up ghosts from its past to give the whole family chills! Discover the program, from a murder mystery party to a werewolf game, a bloody buffet and workshops for kids, on October 30 and 31. [Read more]
Halloween 2026: haunted tours and free activities at the Yvelines Archives (78)
The Yvelines Departmental Archives invite you to a haunted day on October 30, 2026! A chance to wander their corridors like troubled souls, free of charge to enjoy eerie, mysterious activities... [Read more]
Murder party at the Air and Space Museum: mystery and playful investigation this Saturday evening
A terrible tragedy has struck the Air and Space Museum, and it’s up to you to find the culprit… Will you dare to take part in this murder party, staged on Saturday evening, October 31, 2026, for Halloween? [Read more]
Halloween 2026: a spine-tingling tour, makeup, and a concert at the Cité de l'Économie
For Halloween 2026, the City of Economics in Paris shifts gears and invites visitors to experience the museum in a more enigmatic light. Investigations, costumes, music, and stories of economic crises will shape this special day held on October 31. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at the Museum of Mankind: a nocturnal inquiry and family-friendly challenges around fear
The Musée de l’Homme marks Halloween 2026 with two programs: an adults-only late-night investigation on October 30, and a fear-themed family-friendly trail to be explored on October 31 and November 1. [Read more]
Immersive game and dance party: welcome to the ill-fated asylum at Ferrières Castle
Ferrières Castle invites you to its grand Halloween evening... but beware! Some truly strange and, above all, terrifying things unfold behind the doors of Doctor Sylvestre Charpigny’s asylum. Enjoy a large, interactive, immersive night on October 30 and 31, 2026. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at CNRS: an escape room and talks in a château in Essonne
For Halloween 2026, the CNRS opens the doors of Button Castle in Gif-sur-Yvette on Friday, October 30, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This second “Terrifyingly Scientific Evening” brings together three roundtables on the afterlife, mummies, and dark matter, plus an escape room focused on bats. The event is only available by registration, starting September 21, 2026. [Read more]
The Ball of the Revenants: a Halloween night to dance with the ghosts of the Hôtel de la Marine
Celebrate Halloween at the Hôtel de la Marine and join the Revenants’ Ball, a grand evening that has the ghosts of the past dancing. Come waltz and have fun this Friday, October 30, 2026! [Read more]
Halloween 2026: a Murder Party at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget
For Halloween, the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace du Bourget transforms into a crime scene. On October 31, 2026, visitors will team up to investigate the mysterious death of a pilot, right among the museum’s collections. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 : The Musée de l’Illusion in Paris gets a makeover for the All Saints’ Day holidays!
Sponsored - The Illusion Museum, located at 98 Rue Saint-Denis in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, welcomes visitors of all kinds—families, friends, or colleagues. The venue promises a must-see experience where “all your senses will be blown away.” And in October, with holidays and Halloween, the Illusion Museum in Paris transforms with “Strange Wonders,” a route filled with spiders, bats, and surprising illusions! From October 2 to 31, enjoy a family outing during the Toussaint school holidays, with magic, face painting, and candy on the menu. [Read more]
What a program! We can hardly wait. If you're a die-hard, and it takes a lot more than that to scare you, take a look at our other festive outings.
Halloween in Paris 2026: where to go out and what to do to scare yourself?
Pumpkins, costumes and eerie decorations are back for Halloween 2026. In Paris and Île-de-France, discover the parties, activities and experiences organized around Saturday, October 31. [Read more]
Halloween in Paris 2026: where to go out and what to do to scare yourself?
