A life without madness isn't worth living! Well, without going that far, how about a little spice in your routine, a little pep in your daily life, a littleoriginality andunusualness to get you off the beaten track and able to say, "Ok, I've tried that and I admit, it's not bad, we're not used to it!".
The Sortiraparis team, always on the lookout for the best things to do in Paris, has put together a guide to get you throughOctober without getting depressed. It's packed with new and exciting things to do, original immersive exhibitions and must-try experiences - in short, everything you need to make sure you don't get bored!
Festival de la Lune 2025 in Belleville: street food and entertainment this weekend
The Belleville district is getting ready to celebrate the thousand-year-old tradition of the Moon Festival this weekend, October 11 and 12, 2025. The program includes Asian street food, workshops, entertainment, spectacular lion dancing and colorful lanterns for a free weekend of festivities in the 20th and 11th arrondissements. [Read more]
Festival de l'Air 2025 in Montesson (78): hot-air ballooning, kites and free concert in October
The town of Montesson (Yvelines 78) will take to the skies for the 5th edition of the Festival de l'Air, free and open to all, on Saturday October 4, 2025. Between kites, hot-air balloons and aerial animations, young and old will (re)discover the town ... with their heads in the clouds. [Read more]
La Médiévale de Brie Comte Robert 2025 in Seine-et-Marne, free shows and festivities
The 26th edition of La Médiévale de Brie-Comte-Robert awaits us on October 4 and 5, 2025 in the town center of this charming commune in Seine-et-Marne (77), offering a completely free cultural journey with over 140 artisans. [Read more]
Free street art and textile festival in a chapel: À la croisée des arts 2025 reveals itself
Village Reille hosts the second edition of À la croisée des arts, a free street art and textile festival to be held from October 10 to 12, 2025 in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. This year's event takes up the theme of textile recycling, with some twenty urban artists teaming up with fashion designers for an exhibition, live painting and fashion show. We tell you all about it... [Read more]
Nuit des Châteaux 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France: the program for this year's event
Nuit des Châteaux is back for another edition, on October 17, 18 and 19, 2025. In Paris and the greater Paris region, several castles and monuments open their doors to you for a lovely stroll under the stars. Are you ready for a magical nocturnal adventure? [Read more]
Eiffel Tower Autumn Bubble: giant tree and life-size game at the top of Paris
This autumn, the Eiffel Tower is covered in flamboyant leaves! From October 1 to November 9, 2025, its 1st-floor terrace will host La Bulle d'Automne, a luminous cocoon housing a giant 4-metre tree and offering a QR Code hunt, for a playful visit to the summit of Paris. [Read more]
Animal Walk in Paris: free parade, open to dogs, cats... on the Champs-Élysées
From purring to neighing, the capital will be beating the beat... on all fours! Dogs, cats, horses and the whole menagerie will parade from the Champs-Élysées traffic circle to the Arc de Triomphe for the Paris Animal Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Free and open to all, this event will bring the Champs-Élysées to... animal speed! [Read more]
Moon Festival at Jardin Yili: Chinese celebration in Yvelines
Jardin Yili in Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré celebrates the Moon Festival this Sunday, October 5, 2025, with storytelling, Taichi, tea ceremony and traditional cake tasting. Free entertainment included with garden admission. [Read more]
Dia de los Muertos 2025 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation: catrinas, mariachis, and other surprises - last day
The Jardin d'Acclimatation is getting into the Mexican spirit for Halloween! From October 4 to November 2, 2025, catrinas, calaveras, and mariachis will take over the paths of the Parisian park to celebrate el Dia de los Muertos, the famous Mexican tradition that pays tribute to ancestors. Between revamped rides, shows, and dancing, young and old alike will discover a Day of the Dead celebration that is bursting with life! [Read more]
Light Cycles, a trail of light in the heart of the Parc de la Villette in Paris this autumn
Light Cycles is the next trail of light to be set up in the Parc de la Villette from October 31, 2025. The program includes 5 artistic light installations to be discovered during this nocturnal stroll in the heart of nature. [Read more]
Even more originality:
The most unusual escape games in Paris and Île-de-France, original concepts
Escape games are the perfect concept for adventures with friends. These escape games have sprung up all over the Paris region, delighting us with enigmas and thrilling scenarios. Today, we reveal the most unusual escape games in Paris and the Île-de-France region. And you thought you'd seen it all! [Read more]
Looking for an unusual activity in Paris? Come along and discover the most original concepts to enjoy in the city. Unusual outings are waiting for you! [Read more]
Looking for something new, something spectacular, some wow factor on your plate and some glitter in your eyes? Here are our top addresses for unusual restaurants in Paris! [Read more]
Want to have a drink in an unusual setting? Paris has no shortage of unusual bars: hidden, quirky, spectacular, immersive... Here are some great places for an experience that goes beyond a simple cocktail. [Read more]
Paris, often praised for its architectural heritage and vibrant cultural life, is also home to gardens, squares and parks of surprising beauty and originality. Here we reveal the unusual nuggets to be discovered in Paris and the Paris region. Let's discover the most original parks and gardens in the Paris region. [Read more]
There are many quirky concepts available all year long in Paris to make people loving discoveries happy. So, what are the current experiences you do not want to miss at the moment? Here are quirky outings and activities likely to surprise you. [Read more]
In Paris, unusual tea rooms offer much more than just hot drinks. Surprising decor, original concepts, and creative treats make every break an unexpected moment. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025
Location
Paris
75 Paris
Recommended age
For all
The most unusual escape games in Paris and Île-de-France, original concepts
The best unusual activities in Paris and Île-de-France
Unusual restaurants in Paris, our original addresses
Unusual bars in Paris, our favorite original spots
Unusual parks and gardens in Paris & the Ile-de-France region: the perfect place for an original stroll!
Quirky ideas to break out of your current routine
Unusual tea rooms in Paris, our favorite original spots
