What to do in paris with children - activities

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Archives de Paris: the program

The Archives de Paris will be taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 2023, giving us the chance to go behind the scenes and discover the history of Paris from a whole new angle!

Fête de la Science 2023: interactive hands-on workshops at the Collège de France

The Fête de la Science runs from October 6 to 16! Everywhere in France, numerous free events for all ages will be promoting scientific culture, including the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to all.

Fête de la Science 2023 at the Cité des Sciences

The Fête de la Science 2023 takes over the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, offering a wide range of events from October 6 to 16, 2023. Experiment, learn and have fun, whatever your age. It's time to get your science on!

Festival du Film Merveilleux returns to Paris for 13th edition at Christine Cinéma Club

From September 20 to 22, the Christine Cinéma Club will be hosting the Festival du Film Merveilleux 2023. On the program: screenings of short films by young talents focusing on magic and imagination.

Harry Potter: The Wizard's Shop pop-up store returns for saga aficionados!

Wands, wizard outfits, owls, games, treats, notebooks... Everything Harry Potter fans could want, they'll find at The Wizard's Shop pop-up store, the incredible ephemeral boutique back in Paris until December 28, 2023.

Ganymede: our test of The Edge's innovative virtual reality experience

Since September 6, 2023, The Edge, a virtual reality center in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, has been offering its very first new and innovative VR experience, Ganymede. For around 45 minutes, solve riddles on a space base and try to escape from it! Book now for a trip into space!

Janvry, a picturesque village with a free wildlife park and events in the Chevreuse Valley

Nestled in the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse in the Regional Nature Park, Janvry in Essonne is an undiscovered nugget. With its farmland and heritage, including the Louis XIII-style château and the church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel, this village of 600 inhabitants knows how to surprise its visitors. In fact, to everyone's surprise, it offers a free animal park and great events all year round.

Monsieur Madame, the family and interactive exhibition that makes us fall back in childhood in Montreuil

Remember Madame Catastrophe, Monsieur Génial and Madame Courage? These little guys from our childhood are coming to Paris Montreuil Expo for a family exhibition running until August 20, 2023! Ready to dive into their colorful world?

Butter-making workshop, escape game and investigations at Ferme de Grignon (78) this summer

This summer, it's time for a family day out on the farm, just a few kilometers from Paris! Head for Ferme de Grignon, in the Yvelines region, to discover the animals, take part in workshops and spend the afternoon in the fresh air, during Holi'Farm'Days, the farm's summer festival event.

Little Villette, the free children's spot in the Parc de la Villette

Little Villette is a 1,000m² space entirely dedicated to children and families, just a stone's throw from the Grande Halle de la Villette. What's on offer? A wide range of free activities: reading corner, Lego, board games, circus, coloring and Little Ciné (cinema screenings) are available every weekend!

What to do in Paris with toddlers Our favorite outings with 0-3 year-olds

While the capital is becoming more and more kid-friendly, there's still a long way to go to find addresses that are equipped and, above all, adapted to the little ones! Children's cafés, kid-friendly restaurants or activities specially designed for the youngest, aged 0 to 3.

Pomme, the family life space for parents and children in the 19th arrondissement

In the Laumière district, a stone's throw from the Bassin de la Villette, it's a kind of cocoon, a bubble where parents can take refuge to unwind, a caring place where children are invited to develop at their own pace: Pomme is the oasis for families, and definitely a must for the whole district.

1,2,3, Nagez! free swimming lessons for children in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Would you like to teach your child to swim from an early age? As part of the "1,2,3, Nagez!" program, free swimming lessons are offered in the Paris region at several pools and mobile pools, all summer long!

Montreuil Estivale 2023: free events, concerts and open-air cinema all summer long (93)

Making the most of summer in Montreuil is easy during the summer vacations: with a packed program to please young and old alike, summer promises to be fast-paced, sporty and fun in the 93!

Rugbytots: a free mini Rugby World Cup for children aged 2 to 7

Adults will have their own Rugby World Cup this autumn, and so will children! Rugbytots is organizing a mini-competition for children aged 2 to 7 on September 2, 2023 in Paris!

Take part in a free giant Disney LEGO mural at the Forum des Halles in Paris

For the very first weekend of the vacation season, the Forum des Halles shopping center in Châtelet is offering you the chance to take part in a LEGO fresco of Disney characters.

Les Rendez-vous sauvages, an immersion into the lives of predators at Vincennes Zoo this summer

Summer and winter alike, the Parc zoologique de Paris (or Vincennes Zoo) never goes out of fashion: for young and old alike, it's always a place of discovery, surprises and excitement. On this summer's program? Come and discover the zoo's large predators with your family.

Grandes vacances 2023: musical summer at the Jardin d'Acclimatation

The Jardin d'Acclimatoin in Paris's 16th arrondissement, in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, is definitely the capital's most kid-friendly garden. In addition to its usual activities, the Jardin is setting the pace this summer, with a host of musical events on the program.

The Durfort Mammoth at the Paris Natural History Museum, restored!

(Re)discover at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, the newly restored "Mammouth de Durfort", an icon of paleontology on display since 1898.

Fête de la Nature 2023: must-do outings for children in the Paris region

The Fête de la Nature is celebrating its comeback, from May 25 to 29, 2023: if you're in need of greenery (or simply looking for a free and unusual outing to do with the kids), this is the event not to be missed with the family!