What to do in paris in summer family guide

Les kiosques en fête, launch of free events in squares and gardens around Paris

Every year, the Mairie de Paris organizes Kiosques en fête, a program of free events in the gardens of Paris. With 40 kiosks offering music, shows, readings, DJ sets and more, from May to December, you're in for a treat! And the new season gets underway at the beginning of May 2025!

Bubble Planet: the immersive experience in the realm of bubbles finally bursts in Paris

Oooh the beautiful bu-bubbles ... Bubble Planet, the immersive experience that has already conquered Milan, Los Angeles and Brussels, is finally coming to Paris! From March 27, 2025, head for La Villette in the 19th arrondissement, to plunge into a fantastic spherical realm, and travel to the heart of the bubbles through ten themed rooms, governed by the latest technologies in virtual reality, simulation and optical illusions.

The Buthiers leisure park, a base for sporting activities in the Fontainebleau forest (77)

Notice to families! The Base de loisirs de l'ile de Buthiers is open all year round, and even more so in fine weather and during the summer season. To enjoy outdoor activities, from mini-golf to the swimming pool, not forgetting the accrobranches course, head for the leisure island!

The Ile de loisirs de Créteil (94), the perfect spot for a day of swimming in the open air

The Base de loisirs de Créteil in the Val-de-Marne region of France welcomes you for a relaxing day out with the whole family. With its nautical base, wave pool, Maison de la Nature and accrobranche, it's the ideal setting for a day's outdoor fun!

L'Été du Canal 2025, the must-see summer festival on the canals of Paris

L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And the good news is that this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 5 to August 10, 2025. On the program for this 18th edition: free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the canals.

Opening of Parc Astérix, the 2025 program and new features

Parc Astérix awaits us for a new season from April 5, 2025, with a host of exciting new features. The park continues to innovate every year, and this year promises a new family coaster called Cétautomatix, as well as a new restaurant on the Egyptian side.

Partir en livre 2025: date and theme of this major children's book festival

The great festival of children's books returns in 2025 for its 11th edition on the theme of animals! The Partir en Livre festival runs from June 18 to July 20, 2025, and features writing and drawing competitions, walks, exhibitions, meetings and other surprises!

Fantastorique 2025: medieval and fantasy festival in the Val d'Oise - 95

The Fantastorique medieval festival returns on March 15 and 16, 2025 to the Cour des Arts in Vauréal, 95. Featuring a craftsmen's market, historical events and fantastic shows, this family-friendly event promises a unique immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages and the imaginary world.

The AccroCamp Créteil 94 accrobranche, for tree-climbing on the Ile de Loisirs.

It's possible to go accrobranching at the Créteil leisure park, just a stone's throw from the wave pool. Accrocamp offers an adventure course to delight both young and old adventurers. Whether you're into zip-lines or safe trampolines, here's a beautiful structure in the heart of nature to delight you. Scheduled to reopen on Saturday April 2, 2025 after a winter shutdown.

The Paradis des Enfants rides on the St Quentin en Yvelines leisure island!

To keep the kids entertained, head for Au Paradis des Enfants, on the leisure island of St Quentin en Yvelines. After its winter closure, the children's paradise is back with new rides: the games, rides, inflatables and Mario karting reopen for the February vacations, for moments of relaxation from €1 a ride! Paradis des Enfants remains open for all May bank holidays!

Winnoland, the Essonne theme park and its new Wild West Coaster attraction for 2025

Winnoland, formerly Babyland-Amiland, the human-sized amusement park in Essonne, is set to reopen for its 18th season on April 5, 2025. Now the most visited amusement park in the 91 region, it has plenty to delight families in search of entertainment. Once again this year, the park is renewing itself with a new attraction: the Wild West Coaster.

Unusual: the PanoraMagique balloon at Disney Village, a hot-air balloon for a magical view

Did you know that you could fly over Disneyland Paris and enjoy a unique view of the park and its village? The PanoraMagique balloon, the largest tethered balloon in the world, offers an unusual experience, so why not take to the skies?

Paris Plages 2024 settles on the Canal Saint-Martin, the program of events

This year, Paris Plages adds a new play and swimming area. In addition to La Villette and the Rives de Seine, the Canal Saint-Martin is the place to enjoy summer in Paris this year. Here's the program.

Discover Saint-Quentin en Yvelines' free Ninja course in the fan zone

Sports enthusiasts and kids with peachy appetites beware, the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines leisure park is installing a free obstacle course from June 29 to July 21, 2024. Now's the time to take up the challenge!

This summer, explore the Pays de Fontainebleau with family and friends!

With this in mind, Fontainebleau Tourisme invites you to discover our first selection of events. Get together with your loved ones to try out new experiences, fill up on good cheer, share a convivial meal and create memories together!

AbracaParc, the open-air family leisure park in Goussainville (95)

Fancy a day out in the great outdoors? Let's head for Goussainville, in the Val-d'Oise département, to discover AbracadaPark, the outdoor leisure spot for the whole family.

10 ways to get away from the Olympics in and around Paris

The Olympic Games aren't exactly your cup of tea, but what if this was the time to take advantage of the usually crowded activities and events? In fact, this year, cultural sites are accessible and free of the usual crowds, so we're taking advantage of the opportunity to get out and about.

Shuffled: our test of the shuffleboard chain at Boom Boom Villette - opening date

Attention shuffleboard fans! The British game is coming to Boom Boom Villette, where Shuffled has been waiting for you in the 19th arrondissement of Paris since July 23, 2024. Dive into the world of shuffleboard, a game combining curling, bowling and pétanque, and enjoy other leisure activities in a trendy, friendly setting. An ideal outing for friends and family!

Paris Plages at the Bassin de la Villette 2024, free activities for young and old

For Paris Plages, the Bassin de la Villette comes alive from July 6 to September 8, 2024 inclusive. On the program? Swimming in the basin, pedal-boating, sports - here's a great opportunity to introduce your children and teenagers to water sports for free, or to take an unusual stroll along the Canal.

The largest dinosaur to be discovered at Château de Dampierre, back in the Jurassic period

For dinosaur fans and budding paleontologists, the Jurassic is coming to Château de Dampierre from July 13 to November 15, 2024. Vaucain, the largest dinosaur ever sold at auction in the world, will take up summer residence in the château's Orangerie.