Want to see what lies behind the neatly trimmed hedges and the winding paths of Parisian parks? The Gardens Festival 2026 invites kids and adults alike to join in on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27 across numerous green spaces in Paris. All weekend long, gardeners, arborists, foresters and other professionals share their know-how and reveal a slice of their daily life.
For this edition, the Village of the Garden Festival is hosted at a Parc de Choisy, in the 13th arrondissement. This gathering point adds to the numerous activities spread across the capital’s parks, squares, gardens and woods. From one site to another, the program changes: potting workshops, plant creations, horticultural advice, plant-recognition games or activities around insects, birds and biodiversity are among those announced.
Several green spaces also offer guided tours to explore their history, notable trees, or landscape designs. Elsewhere, arborists-climbers take to the treetops for demonstrations. The event also puts families in the spotlight with seed bombs, plant prints, mini-gardens, scavenger hunts, sensory workshops, and other hands-on activities. Some activities do require registration or are subject to age and independence requirements.
Gardens Festival 2026 at Aretha Franklin Park: climbing, games and nature workshops for families
The 2026 Garden Festival takes over Aretha Franklin Park in Paris’s 20th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Re-potting, games, sensory discoveries, and demonstrations by arborists-climbers will shape this nature-filled weekend for families. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 in the 19th arrondissement: workshops and activities in the new Îlot Riquet garden
La Fête des Jardins 2026 invests the garden of Îlot Riquet, in Paris's 19th arrondissement, on September 26 and 27. Freshly redesigned at the foot of the Orgues de Flandre, this green space will host repotting, plant creations, games, exhibitions, and meet-ups from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. [Read more]
Garden Festival 2026 in the 18th arrondissement: Japanese mini-gardens, drawings and family games
The 2026 Festival of Gardens lands at Square Maurice Kriegel-Valrimont in Paris’s 18th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Miniature Japanese gardens, drawings, scented bouquets and recycling-themed games make up a playful program to enjoy with the whole family. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at Square des Épinettes: floral workshops, games, and family-friendly concerts
The Gardens Festival 2026 brings the Square des Épinettes to life in Paris’s 17th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Expect flower crowns, bird perches, a nature-themed treasure hunt, and a host of nature-inspired activities for families, including concerts performed by the gardeners themselves. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at Pré Catelan: climbing, nature games and a tour of the Shakespeare Garden
The 2026 Garden Festival sets up at Pré Catelan and the Shakespeare Garden in the Bois de Boulogne on September 26 and 27. Tree climbing, wildlife- and flora-themed games, drawing, discovering remarkable trees, and a tour of the Shakespeare Garden make up a varied program for families. [Read more]
Garden Festival 2026 at the Ranelagh Garden: herbarium, repotting and sensory games
The 2026 Festival of Gardens takes place at the Jardin du Ranelagh in Paris’s 16th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Origami, repotting, creating a herbarium, and games exploring scents and textures await families in a garden dotted with ancient trees and sculptures. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 in the 14th arrondissement: bees, birds and family-friendly nature workshops
The Garden Festival 2026 will bring the Ferdinand Brunot and Aspirant Dunand squares to life in Paris’s 14th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Kokedama, repotting, discovering bees and birds, aromatic plants and sensory games await children especially over the weekend. [Read more]
Garden Festival 2026 at Choisy Park: climbing, workshops, biodiversity and a bustling village fair
The 2026 Fête des Jardins will set up its big village at Parc de Choisy in Paris’s 13th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Tree climbing, repotting, birdhouse-building, games, demonstrations and biodiversity workshops will punctuate a free weekend that’s especially rich for families. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at Kellermann Park: an apiary, plant workshops and family-friendly games
The 2026 Festival of Gardens takes over Kellermann Park in Paris’s 13th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Park tours, a close look at the beehive, repotting sessions, plant-making activities, and nature games will mark this free weekend to enjoy with the whole family. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at Saint-Lambert Square: seed bombs and family-friendly nature workshops
The 2026 Garden Festival settles in Square Saint-Lambert in Paris’s 15th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Seed bombs, plant impressions, repotting, and workshops on insects and hedgehogs are on offer for families during this weekend dedicated to urban nature. [Read more]
Garden Festival 2026 at École du Breuil: sensory tours and witches' plants
The 2026 Gardens Festival moves to École Du Breuil, in the Bois de Vincennes, on September 26 and 27. Garden tours, a five-senses trail, exploration of historic herbariums, and a game about so-called “witches’ plants” make up an original programme to enjoy with the whole family. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at Paris Farm: animals, the vegetable garden, and family-friendly activities
The 2026 Garden Festival moves to La Ferme de Paris, in the Bois de Vincennes, on September 26 and 27. Families can meet the farmer and the animals, explore the pond, pick produce in the vegetable garden, and enjoy biodiversity-themed games throughout the weekend. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at Parc de Bercy: vegetable plots, seeds and family workshops
The 2026 Festival of Gardens will visit the House of Gardening and Composting at Parc de Bercy in Paris’s 12th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Vegetable plots, unusual plants, a seed library, and a tour of composting are on the agenda for this weekend dedicated to urban nature. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at Reuilly Garden: nature workshops and a stroll along the Coulée Verte
The Gardens Festival 2026 lands at the Reuilly – Paul Pernin Garden in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, on September 26 and 27. Workshops on birds and biodiversity, repotting, Tatakizomé, and tours of the Coulée Verte René-Dumont will shape a free, family-friendly weekend. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at the Bois de Vincennes: nature workshops and a guided tour with a forester
The Gardens Festival 2026 takes place along the shores of Lake Daumesnil in the Bois de Vincennes on September 26 and 27. Workshops on plants, repotting, crafts with natural materials, games, and a guided tour with a forest ranger will welcome families all weekend. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026: Paris’s secret garden-refuge opens its doors for a rare, one-off visit.
On the occasion of the 2026 Garden Festival, the Parisian Biodiversity Observatory is opening its garden sanctuary to the public on September 26 and 27, in the 5th arrondissement. A pond, wild plants, botany and naturalist drawing are on the agenda for this weekend dedicated to Parisian biodiversity. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at Villemin Garden: workshops, mini-gardens and family games
La Fête des Jardins 2026 s’installe au jardin Villemin – Mahsa Jîna Amini, dans le 10e arrondissement de Paris, les 26 et 27 septembre. Highlights include building a miniature garden, potting sessions, tree-themed games and plant discovery, with families invited especially along the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at Parc Monceau: workshops, a treasure hunt and discovery of remarkable trees
The Garden Festival 2026 takes over Parc Monceau in Paris’s 8th arrondissement on September 26–27. Repotting sessions, hands-on crafts, a scavenger hunt, and tours focusing on notable trees invite visitors of all ages to one of the capital’s most iconic gardens. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at the Arènes de Lutèce: tours, workshops and activities at this ancient site
The 2026 Fête des Jardins takes root at the Arènes de Lutèce in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, on September 26 and 27. Highlights include guided tours, repotting, plant weaving, games, and demonstrations by arborist-climbers, all set in a garden shaped around one of the capital’s major Gallo-Roman ruins. [Read more]
Garden Festival 2026 at the Climate Academy: workshops, a botanical walk, and family activities
The Gardens Festival 2026 takes over the Académie du Climat and Place Baudoyer in Paris’s 4th arrondissement on Sunday, September 27. Gardening, biodiversity, creative workshops, games and a children’s show compose a free, family-friendly afternoon. [Read more]
Gardens Festival 2026 at Temple Square: workshops, games, and family-friendly tree climbing
The Garden Festival 2026 brings the Temple Square – Élie Wiesel, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, to life on September 26 and 27. Plant workshops, games, gardening tips, and tree-climbing taster sessions will welcome families all weekend. [Read more]
From the grand woods on the edge of Paris to neighborhood squares, this edition opens up a wealth of places to explore and brings you face to face with the people who tend the Parisian plant heritage. Below is the program for the 2026 Paris Garden Festival, arrondissement by arrondissement.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 26, 2026 to September 27, 2026
Prices
Free
Official website
www.paris.fr
More information
Various participating venues
