All Saints' Day vacations: 5 children's courses for a great vacation

In October and November 2024, like every year aroundHalloween, from the end of October to the beginning of November, the All Saints' vacation gives French schoolchildren a fortnight off, marking the last vacation of the school year before Christmas. So, while not everyone can leave Paris at this time, the main headache is finding activities and outings to keep the little ones occupied during this time. Why not sign them up for a course this year? Whether it's a sporting, scientific, cultural or multi-activity course, it's sure to keep your little ones busy all week long!

• To be read
• Tips for the week of October 14 to 20, 2024 in Paris: free or inexpensive outings
• What to do in Paris and the Paris Region in October 2024? Tips and ideas for outings
• Amusement parks and funfairs in and around Paris, 2024 program

For budding scientists: a course at the Cité des Sciences

During the summer vacations, the Cité des Sciences offers a whole program of courses, lasting from one to three days, or even half-days for families. Biodiversity, drones, robotics, coding... The themes are many and varied: it's up to you to choose the one you prefer!

• For whom? All ages
• Full program here

For young sports enthusiasts and thrill-seekers

Wave in Paris, the spot for indoor leisure surfing in the 15th arrondissement, is organizing a variety of sports courses during the All Saints' Day vacations. Olympics, surfing, squash... Ready to have some fun?

• When? October 21 to October 25 or October 28 to October 31
• Who? Children aged 7 to 13
• Full program here

To awaken the youngest

This time, Petite Forêt is the place to be for the vacation workshops offered by this not-to-be-missed family café in Paris. In addition to creative workshops and a beautiful children's area, Petite Forêt is also the place to be during the school vacations, with full-day programs for creative arts, baking and motor skills...

• When? The week of October 21 (funny little monsters theme) and the week of October 28 (crazy pumpkins theme)
• For ages 3 to 10

Petite Forêt, the Beaujon district's super-stroller café
It's a café that every mom in Paris should know the address of. Petite Forêt set up shop in July 2021 in the Beaujon district of the 8th arrondissement, very close to the Parc Monceau, with a 200m2 hot concept between café-poussette, playroom and workshops for kids and moms. It's a place to take a breather, keep the kids busy and chat! [Read more]

Never get bored and grow up having fun

Another Parisian family concept, Michpocha is the new kid on the block: located in the 17th arrondissement, it organizes discovery courses for children aged 3 to 12, with a new theme each week.

• When? October 21 to 25 and October 28 to 31
• Who? Children aged 3 to 12
• Full program here

A course for young climbers with climbing on the program

What could be better than to take advantage of the All Saints' Day vacations to perfect your skills in one of Arkose's climbing gyms, or to discover rock climbing? So let's get started for five days of initiation and games in this discipline now included in the Olympic Games program!

• For whom? Children aged 4 to 6, 7 to 10 or 11 to 14
• Full program here

And if you're looking for other ideas for your vacation outings, we suggest you take a look at our dedicated guide:

What to do with children during the All Saints' Day vacations in Paris 2024?
The All Saints' Day school vacations are coming up and you're looking to take the kids out in Paris to enjoy the entertainment? Exhibitions, plays, films and other surprises, we reveal the best family outings from October 19 to November 4, 2024. It's time to have fun! We reveal the program. [Read more]