What to do with the kids this weekend - activities

Festi'Nature: the animal and nature festival at ZooSafari in Thoiry (78)

Thoiry's ZooSafari is organizing its first-ever nature festival to raise awareness of wildlife protection for the whole family, with events on September 21 and 22, 2024!

Free Lumières Impressionnistes Festival in Chatou 2024, takes us back in time

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns for a 4th edition on September 6 and 7, 2024, on the theme: Let's celebrate together 1874 and the year of the first Impressionist exhibition! This free, festive event once again takes over the Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines (78) with an exceptional program including sound and light shows, live arts performances and exhibitions.

Yvelines (78): free pony christenings for children this autumn!

Would you like to discover the Yvelines on a pony? On Sundays, September 1 and 8, 2024, treat your children to a magical first ride with free pony christenings in Chatou, Maisons-Laffitte and La Celle-Saint-Cloud.

Les Traversées du Marais 2024: 40 free cultural events at 27 iconic sites

Les Traversées du Marais, the arty trail that wends its way through the Marais' most beautiful venues, is back from September 13 to 15, 2024. This year, 27 of the district's most emblematic sites will offer some 40 artistic formats of all kinds, featuring dance, music and free performances open to all!

The excellent all-you-can-eat brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in the Yvelines department

Brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in Choisel, just behind the Château de Breteuil, is undoubtedly one of the best brunches in the Yvelines, if not the whole of Ile-de-France. Affordable, all-you-can-eat, with good local produce and changing recipes, not to mention homemade pastries, we love it. Mind you, it only takes place one Sunday a month!

Jardin21: a green, festive and family-friendly wasteland along the Canal de l'Ourcq

Along the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, between Pantin and de la Villette, Jardin21 is the spot not to be missed this summer. DJ sets on Wednesdays, dance parties on Thursdays, children's workshops on Saturdays and Sundays... there's no doubt that everyone is welcome at Jardin 21: families with baby carriages, party-goers looking for a good bass, teenagers!

The Nanterre 2024 Games Beach, the Hauts-de-Seine fan zone - 92

This year, Nanterre Plage is transformed into Plage des Jeux for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From July 24 to August 11, the spot becomes one of Hauts-de-Seine's 3 festive fan zones. A great way to combine sport and games, and get the most out of the entertainment.

Summer activities at the Musée de la Grande Guerre

Come to the museum all summer long for activities for young and old!

Fête des Tuileries 2024 moves to Bois de Boulogne

The Fête des Tuileries, this year known as the Paris Summer Fair, is moving to the Bois de Boulogne for the 2024 edition. Initially scheduled to start at the end of May, the funfair will now run from July 6 to September 1.

Las Onces, the festival that takes you to Latin America at Jardin21

This Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, come and discover, taste and feel the authentic atmosphere of Latin America! The Las Onces festival will be in full swing for 2 days at the Jardin21 wasteland in Paris. On the program: music, dance performances, a craft and food market, salsa classes, creative workshops and stand-up comedy by artists from the Ay Caray comedy club. Throughout the weekend, the public can also sample the finest Latin American street food and enjoy DJ sets to dance in a tropical Latino atmosphere.

Wam Park 77 in Fontainebleau, the leisure park with giant slides and water games, is back!

Looking for a water park just outside Paris? The fun area with games and beach reopens its doors this June 2024 for the summer season. Tested and approved, we invite you to discover Wam Park Fontainebleau (77) at Lac de La Grande Paroisse, a leisure park with a wide range of water activities: ski lifts, water jumps, inflatable water structures, floating terraces, canoes and pedalos. If you want to feel like you're on vacation without leaving the Paris region, this is the ideal spot to have fun with family and friends.

A free medieval festival at Guernes in the Yvelines this weekend

A medieval festival and craft market with free admission awaits you this weekend of June 15 and 16, 2024 at Guernes in the Yvelines. Looking to step back in time? Equestrian shows and games, falconers and jugglers await you.

Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy (77), the return of the bathing spot and its sports activities

The Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy, a 350-hectare green setting, welcomes nature lovers all year round, just 30 minutes from Paris. A wide range of activities await you, from horseback riding to golf, not forgetting the beach for swimming and the water park.

Aquapark, the inflatable water park in Vaires-Torcy, returns for summer 2024

Aquapark is the name of the aquatic inflatable course on the Vaires-Torcy leisure island that awaits you from June 19, 2024. Take to the water like ninjas, with giggles and slides guaranteed!

La Fête des Pîtres: concert, treasure hunt and free exhibitions at La Monnaie de Paris

La Monnaie de Paris invites you to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, on June 15 and 16, 2024. Over an entire weekend, enjoy free events, exhibitions and concerts for the whole family.

Royal all-you-can-eat lobster brunch at Château d'Hardricourt in Yvelines, France

The Château d'Hardricourt, in the Yvelines department, unveils its lobster brunch every Sunday. How about an all-you-can-eat brunch with lobster and champagne, all in the château's magnificent garden?

20 unusual places to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region this summer 2024

Why not take the opportunity this summer to discover the treasures of the Île-de-France region? Paris may be one of the world's most beautiful cities, but the surrounding region also boasts a rich heritage and a host of unusual nuggets! Here's a roundup of original spots in the Paris region!

The Aquarium Festival at the Palais de la Porte Dorée: discover the program for the whole family!

The Palais de la Porte Dorée invites you and your family to its big party on Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9, 2024. This 8th edition features numerous workshops, immersive animations, creative activities and conferences for the whole family.

Jardins, Jardin 2024 at the Parc de la Villa Windsor in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris: photos and video

Jardins, Jardin, the unmissable event for gardeners and lovers of green spaces, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is moving to the Parc de la Villa Windsor in Paris' Bois de Boulogne from May 30 to June 2, 2024.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Château de Versailles: the program of events

For the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024, the Château de Versailles is offering a wide range of events to help visitors discover the richness of the gardens of Versailles.