Family - activities

MARMOE 2023, the Mois des ARts de MOntreuil pour l'Enfance festival

The MARMOE festival (Mois des ARts de MOntreuil pour l'Enfance) returns for another edition in 2023, from November 8 to December 3. On the program: theater, exhibitions, workshops, shows, screenings and many other events for children, in 26 venues across the city.

Harry Potter: hunt for horcruxes and become a wizard in Les Mureaux

The Yvelines town of Les Mureaux is offering youngsters the chance to make their dreams come true and transform themselves into wizards for a few days, thanks to a host of free Harry Potter-themed events!

Zoo Safari de Thoiry: what's new?

The Thoiry ZooSafari continues to innovate, and it's not over yet, with major projects in the pipeline for the next few years. Between the new lodges, the light trail, the green vehicle safaris, the new arrivals and the births, the Thoiry Zoo has some great discoveries in store for us.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 2024, an extraordinary show of giant 4x4s at Paris La Défense Arena

Paris La Defense Arena will be hosting a spectacular show of Monster Trucks, huge 4x4s with oversized wheels, on February 3 and 4, 2024. A chance to immerse yourself in the world of Hot Wheels!

Free guided tours for children at the National Assembly

Having already opened its doors to the public, the National Assembly continues to invite citizens to discover this mecca of democracy, from an early age, with a dedicated children's trail!

Musée des Égouts celebrates its birthday: underground tales and a family treasure hunt

Reopened two years ago, the Musée des Égouts de Paris celebrates its anniversary with a wide range of activities for the whole family, from October 21 to 29, 2023, including treasure hunts, underground storytelling and creative workshops.

Vikings set up camp just outside Paris at Château de la Madeleine

Watch out for Vikings if you're hanging around the Chevreuse Valley this weekend! To close the Rendez-vous de la Madeleine, they're setting up camp at the foot of the château, and awaiting you and your family for a whole host of free activities!

Fête de la Science 2023: an unusual stroll through the Pépinière de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94)

The Fête de la Science is back in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. Numerous events are planned in the Ile-de-France region, such as at CHU la Pépinière, in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94), where we look forward to seeing you on October 14, 2023.

Fête de la Science at the Ecole Normale Supérieure

Come and discover science at ENS-PSL on Sunday, October 8, from 10am to 6pm! This year, the ENS is opening its doors to all and sundry, offering a fun and interactive format for young and old alike.

Fête de la Science 2023 in Paris: neuroscience takes center stage at the Institut du Monde Arabe!

Come and spend the Fête de la Science at the Institut du Monde Arabe on October 15, 2023! For the occasion, the venue has come up with a special program that puts neuroscience in the spotlight.

What to do for Grandfather's Day 2023 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

Grandfather's Day is this Sunday, October 1, 2023. To thank them for their tenderness and to tell them how much we care, the editorial team has some ideas for this special day between grandpa and grandchildren!

Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a musical tale for the whole family at Théâtre Aktéon (11th district)

From September 2 to November 19, 2023, the Aktéon theater hosts Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, a musical based on the famous tale, to be seen with children aged 1 and up.

Paris Respire 2023: car-free day in the capital today

Car-Free Day in Paris, renamed "Paris Respire" day, returns on Sunday, September 17, 2023. For one day, cars will be banned from Paris. Parisians are invited to "discover the city in a different light".

La Fête des Chiens Guides 2023, at the Paris Guide Dog School

The Paris Guide Dog School opens its doors to you for the Fête des Chiens Guides, on September 24, 2023. Many activities are on the program, including demonstrations by our educators, Braille initiations, simulation courses and games for children!

Le Ballon de Paris Generali at Parc André Citroën

Flying over Paris in a balloon has been possible since 1999 on the lawn of the Parc André Citroën with the Ballon de Paris, now also known as the Ballon Generali. To take in the view, breathe in the air and amaze the kids, try out an original ride in the world's largest balloon.

The unusual: open-air cinema in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes

The Château de Vincennes will be hosting a free open-air cinema from August 24 to 26, 2023. The event takes place in the monument's main courtyard, under the stars. Discover the program!

Espace Rambouillet, hectares of forest to observe deer, fallow deer, wild boar and birds of prey

For a day in the forest with animals, head for Espace Rambouillet, in the Yvelines, where you can observe deer, fallow deer, wild boar and birds of prey in complete freedom.

A free urban sliding course for children at the Sartrouville skatepark

To keep the kids busy this week, why not introduce them to urban gliding on a skateboard or scooter? In complete safety, they'll learn the basic moves, in Sartrouville, in the Yvelines department.

Hauts-de-Seine: a free outdoor reading room under the Chateaubriand chestnut tree

The Vallée-aux-Loups park opens its doors to you until August 31, 2023 for afternoon reading sessions, under the chestnut tree planted by Chateaubriand himself! A free open-air literary salon, with entertainment for all the family.

Stand-Up Paddles rental with Paddle Brothers in L'Isle-Adam, Val-d'Oise, France

How about a trip on the water? The Paddle Brothers at l'Isle-Adam in the Val-d'Oise offers Stand-Up Paddles for hire. For 1, 2 or even 7 people, you can sail along the Oise on a unique course dotted with monuments.