Free of charge - activities

Paris Sème: free distribution of local plant seeds at the Hotel de Ville

If you've got a green thumb, the Mairie de Paris will be distributing thousands of seed packets to color your balconies with flowers of every color, this Saturday, April 27, 2024, in front of the Hôtel de Ville!

A vertical and solidarity race that climbs the stairs of the Butte Montmartre

Fancy a race with a bit of a challenge? Head for HappyCulture's vertical challenge on May 23, 2024, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre. Your mission, if you accept it, is to climb the 222 steps as fast as you can!

Printemps des Rues 2024, the free, festive street arts festival

Printemps des Rues, the festival offering free circus, dance and theater performances, is back for all to enjoy on May 25 and 26, 2024.

Val'Dingo 94, the free and fun obstacle course in Choisy Park

Obstacle course enthusiasts are invited to the wacky and fun Val'Dingo in the Parc de Choisy on June 16, 2024. A free sporting event to enjoy with family and friends!

La Fête du rire, a free comedy and solidarity event on May 5

La Fête du rire is a festive evening of solidarity that will take place on May 5, 2024 from 6:30 pm at Le Poiçon Paris, a lively venue in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The evening is all about laughter: stand-up comedy, laughter yoga, a hypnosis show and other surprises!

Fête de la Salade Nouvelle 2024 in Montesson (78): field walks and tastings

The Fête de la Salade Nouvelle, a gourmet, country-style celebration, takes place on April 28, 2024! Organized by the Association Plaine d'Avenir 78, this 12th edition invites you to an escapade in the heart of the plains of Montesson (78). Join local farmers and beekeepers on this bucolic hike, and discover the treasures of our terroir in a friendly, festive atmosphere!

Free Escape Game : The Eure-et-Loir is back at Ground Control!

Because 2 is never the same as 3, the Eure-et-Loir is coming to the heart of Paris with "Escape toi de Paris", taking over Ground Control for 3 days for the second year running! Discover a free escape game to find out more about Eure-et-Loir!

La Guinguette de Cergy: the place to eat and party this summer in Val-d'Oise (95)

Val-d'Oise residents, the Guinguette de Cergy is back this summer, from June 1 to September 22, 2024, in the park of the Maison Anne et Gérard Philipe, to enjoy a drink and free festive entertainment!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024: sunset visit to Domaine de Méréville (91)

The Domaine de Méréville invites you to discover its gardens during free outdoor events on June 1 and 2, as part of the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024.

A free family handball event on Place de la Bastille

The French Handball Federation is offering you the chance to try out the discipline, a few months before the Paris Olympics, at an entirely free event on the Place de la Bastille, from April 18 to 20, 2024.

Les Nocturnes de l'Impressionnisme: free video mapping projections in Argenteuil

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, the town of Argenteuil is offering free night-time entertainment on April 12 and 13, 2024, with a lively, immersive video mapping of paintings by Monet, Caillebotte and Renoir.

Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2024: free events at leisure centres

The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater on its leisure islands from July 9 to August 29, 2024. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Cergy-Pontoise, Val-de-Seine and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required).

Le magasin de lit: a wacky, immersive exhibition in a bed store on April 25

Le magasin de lit is the fifth exhibition by young painter Aurore Guez. The artist has a passion for staging her paintings in eccentric settings. Discover her new exhibition at 80 Boulevard Sébastopol, on April 25, 2024, in a real bed store!

Run Experience 2024, the free running exhibition at Porte de Versailles

The Run Experience trade show is the place to be for all runners in Paris, from April 4 to 6, 2024, at Porte de Versailles, to discover all there is to know about running!

Hippodrome d'Enghien-Soisy en fête: free day with horse racing and entertainment (95)

On April 20, 2024, the whole family can enjoy horse racing at the Prix de l'Atlantique! And for the occasion, admission is free, with plenty of entertainment for children, as well as a festival of food trucks, at the Hippodrome d'Enghien-Soisy!

Carreau du Temple celebrates its 10th anniversary: roller dance, show and dance workshops

You're invited to the Birthday Party at Carreau du Temple, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in style on May 18, 2024! On the program: a huge roller dance, shows, readings and workshops, for a day of dancing!

Mégocup Sport Planète: help beat the cigarette collection record during a challenge in Paris

For an action that's both ecological and sporting, meet up on April 6, 2024 in the Square d'Anvers for a major challenge: beat the world record for collecting cigarette butts!

Partir en livre 2024, the children's book festival to be held this summer during the Olympic Games

The great festival of children's books returns in 2024 for a 10th edition on the theme of sports and games, in keeping with the Olympic Games! The Partir en Livre festival runs from June 19 to July 21, 2024, and features writing and drawing competitions, walks, exhibitions, meetings and other surprises!

Écocotiers, the free, fun festival about the economy at Citéco

For four days, the Cité de l'économie invites you to learn more about how our society works, through shows, meetings and workshops, from April 25 to 28, 2024!

Free rooftop, the Philharmonie's Belvedere reopens with an exceptional view

Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us from April to October. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny.