Halloween 2026: family-friendly ideas for kids in Paris and the Île-de-France region?

Published by La rédaction de Sortiraparis · Photos by Lucas de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 3, 2026 at 03:34 p.m.
Get ready to feel the thrill! Halloween returns on October 31, 2026, with a slate of festivities announced across Paris and Île-de-France. Immersive theme parks, spooky decorations, ghosts and pumpkins await you this October!

Pumpkins grin, spider webs spread and witches take to the skies again… No doubt, Halloween 2026 is taking hold in Paris and the Île-de-France! Each October 31, this spellbinding celebration brings together young and old around playful outings, family-friendly activities and themed parties. For kids, it’s the perfect opportunity to dress up, go trick-or-treating and discover original activities that mix thrills with big laughs.

For younger children, Halloween is above all a holiday full of discoveries andlighthearted excitement. Costume parades and trick-or-treating already allow families to share moments of togetherness in an atmosphere of laughter and thrills. In Paris and throughout the region, many venues are decked out in autumnal decorations for the occasion and offer child-friendly activities that combine fun, games, and wonder.

With creative workshops, immersive experiences, decorated amusement parks, and scary shows, theHalloween program promises to be rich and varied once again. The Sortiraparis team offers a selection of events and tips for your little monsters in search of adventure and candy. And above all, stay tuned: this article is updated regularly with announcements, news, and discoveries for the season.

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Among the essentials:

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The Jardin d’Acclimatation goes Mexican for Halloween! From Saturday, October 3 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Jardin invites you to the heart of the Dia de los Muertos festival, celebrated in Mexico, with a host of activities, decorations, and performances... [Read more]

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On October 23 and 24, 2026, a curious caravan takes up residence outside Neuilly-sur-Marne Town Hall. Inside, the Bakélite Company offers an immersive experience inspired by thriller conventions, free for ages 10 and up with prior booking. [Read more]

In amusement parks:

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The Disney Halloween Festival returns to Disneyland Paris from September 26 to November 1, 2026. Seasonal decorations, Disney characters, activities and a Halloween atmosphere await visitors in the parks for several weeks. [Read more]

In museums:

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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]

An original Halloween:

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On October 23 and 24, 2026, a curious caravan takes up residence outside Neuilly-sur-Marne Town Hall. Inside, the Bakélite Company offers an immersive experience inspired by thriller conventions, free for ages 10 and up with prior booking. [Read more]

And if you're looking for Halloween party ideas for grown-ups, follow the guide.

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