What to do this weekend in Paris? All year round, the capital invites us to fill up on great ideas for outings for young and old alike. There's plenty to make memories and get the most out of the City of Light. Calling all Parisians and visitors to the city, we reveal the must-see spots, concepts and events that will enable you to enjoy a superb weekend with the kids. From cultural and fun outings to all kinds of leisure activities, gourmet addresses and must-see events, the Parisian agenda has no shortage of great ideas for families.
This weekend, from Saturday, September 7 to Sunday, September 8, 2024, we've got plenty of family fun in store in and around the capital. From events to shows and freebies, discover the best ideas for family outings with the kids this weekend. And don't forget to check this guide regularly: every week, we share with you the latest family outing ideas for the weekend. So, are you ready for a weekend of adventure in the capital? Follow the guide!
Paris 2024: Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony at the Stade de France, what we know
The Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony awaits us on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Here's what we know about the closing ceremony at the Stade de France! [Read more]
Paris is worth a party: the popular festival with Liberation dinner and Olympic ball
If you're a history buff and a lover of the city of Paris, this is the festival for you! With a historical parade, a Liberation dinner-show, an Olympic ball and an atmospheric village where you can travel back in time to the Middle Ages, the Liberation and the Belle Époque! [Read more]
La Fête à Neuneu 2024, the funfair returns to the Bois de Boulogne
La Fête à Neuneu in the Bois de Boulogne returns from September 6 to October 13, 2024. Young and old are invited to Porte de la Muette to relive the spirit of the vacations. [Read more]
Asian Street Food Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes returns in September 2024
If you're a fan of Asian cuisine and street food in particular, head to the Grande Pagode de Paris Vincennes on Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8, 2024 to fill up on exotic dishes from Japan to Vietnam, Thailand and China. It's a gourmet and convivial festival to take your taste buds on a journey to Asia. Admission is free with registration. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: The Olympic Vasque in the shape of a hot-air balloon is back!
The Paralympic Games keep the party going! La Vasque Olympique, the golden hot-air balloon imagined by Mathieu Lehanneur, is set to soar once again from the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, after the opening ceremony on August 28, 2024. [Read more]
Les Soleillades de Montrouge 2024: a festival of shows, rides and street art
The Fête des Soleillades returns to Montrouge's Allées Jean Jaurès on September 7 and 8, 2024. Come and enjoy a weekend of entertainment for young and old, with shows, music and street art! [Read more]
2024 International Fireworks Festival at the Enghien-Soisy racecourse
Good news, the international fireworks festival is back to dazzle the skies above Paris. Join us on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Enghien-Soisy racecourse for a feast for the eyes. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Zeus, the metal horse for the opening ceremony, on display at Hôtel de Ville
The world's most famous horse, ZEUS, is making a comeback! After lighting up the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this majestic steel steed will be on free display at Paris City Hall from August 29 to September 8, 2024. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Post-GO Paris 2024: fan zones, Olympic venues, what stays, what goes?
The Olympic Games are over, but the party goes on in Paris! The City of Light extends the euphoria with summer activities right up to the Paralympic Games on August 28. Fan zones, Olympic venues and must-see spots, follow the guide! [Read more]
Club France Paris 2024: the fan zone becomes free during the Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games may be over, but the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are starting soon, and Club France is opening its doors free of charge for the duration of the competition. [Read more]
Indian summer at Mer de Sable: entertainment, themed attractions and masquerade costume competition
After the summer vacations, hot weather and family days, it's now Indian summer at La Mer de Sable, the family theme park in Ermenonville (60). [Read more]
What to do with the kids Don't-miss family events in Paris in September 2024
With children, Paris offers a multitude of sporting, cultural and creative opportunities for original, entertaining and instructive family outings. Treat yourself and enjoy the capital, even on a budget: follow our guide to the best deals of the moment, with our selection of free or low-cost outings to discover in September 2024! [Read more]
Gaulish Summer at Parc Astérix 2024 continues on weekends and Wednesdays in September
The Gaulish Summer at Parc Astérix continues every Wednesday and weekend in September 2024! Water attractions, life-size banquets and parades... Everything is in place for an unforgettable summer experience. [Read more]
Tip: the 2024 Carrot Festival, in Croissy-sur-Seine (78)
On Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, 2024, the whole town of Croissy-sur-Seine is celebrating the vegetable renowned for making young and old alike lovable: yes, on the weekend of September 7 and 8, it's the Fête de la Carotte in Croissy, and we advise you to go along for the ride! [Read more]
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes welcomes the magic of drones this summer!
The Grandes Eaux Nocturnes, which will enchant us every Saturday until September 21, 2024 at the Château de Versailles, will welcome, from July 27 to September 7, the Magic of Drones, a sublime choreographed show in the air that has enough to enchant these already exceptional nocturnes. [Read more]
Paris Plages 2024 expands, discover the free program of the 3 swimming and relaxation spots
A special edition awaits us this year for Paris Plage 2024. Not two, but 3 sites will brighten up the summer season. Here's the program for this special edition of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
La Mer de Sable: the 2024 season of the theme park in the Ermenonville forest (60)
La Mer de Sable, this lovely children's amusement park, awaits you once again for the 2024 season. Come and experience the gold rush, take on the cowboys, sail on the wild river, cross the suspension bridge and even take a pony ride with your children aged 2 and over. Here's the program! [Read more]
Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2024 in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, the festival for young and old alike
Enjoy a unique theatrical experience at the Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2024, located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. From June 1 to September 22, 2024, this festival offers a wide range of shows for all ages. [Read more]
ZooSafari de Thoiry: new features for 2024 to immerse you in the zoo's wildlife
Stroll among the zebras and elephants and enjoy an exceptional moment with your family or friends thanks to visits to ZooSafari de Thoiry. On the program for the 2024 season: new activities for young and old alike! [Read more]
L'Hippodrome en famille: free weekend events for children in 2024, in Paris
From March 31 to November 17, 2024, it's possible to take the whole family to the racecourse! Every weekend, France Galop offers pony christenings, sack races, lots of horse-related discovery games, and for parents, horse races at Ile de France racecourses. [Read more]
La Sérénade Royale 2024 at the Château de Versailles, an immersive journey through the court of the Sun King
The Sérénade Royale is one of the highlights of the summer in the Paris region. This immersive experience takes us back to the court of the Sun King, where we discover the leisure activities of the era. The Chapelle Royale, the Galerie des Glaces, the Grands Appartements du Roi et de la Reine and the Cour Royale unveil historic scenes with baroque dancers, sword fights and even theatrical skits. Saturday evenings from June 8 to September 14, 2024, as well as July 14 and August 15. [Read more]
Les Grandes Eaux Musicales du Château de Versailles 2024: a poetic stroll not to be missed
The Grandes Eaux Musicales and Jardins Musicaux at the Château de Versailles return to embellish the garden's basins and fountains for a new season. From March 29 to October 31, 2024, enjoy strolls around the estate's groves and fountains in a magical atmosphere worthy of Louis XIV. [Read more]
Winnoland, the affordable theme park in Essonne reopens for the 2024 season
Winnoland, formerly Babyland-Amiland, the human-sized amusement park in Essonne, is set to reopen for its 17th season on March 30, 2024. Now the most visited amusement park in the 91 region, it has plenty to delight families in search of entertainment. Each year, the park renews itself and has decided to lure older visitors with new, more adapted attractions. [Read more]
Family shows and cinema :
"La Voix d'Or" (The Golden Voice), the lovely show that plunges us into the creation of a musical at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère!
Sponsored - "La Voix d'Or", that beautiful play for lovers of French chanson, arrives in Paris. For 1h30, we are immersed in the creation of a musical show based on Charles Gentes, a singer from the 50s. Whether it's Aznavour, Brel, Piaf, Trenet, Brassens, Montand, Dario Moreno or Dalida, the actors will have to give their all to bring these legends to life! Want to discover this show? We've got a promo code for you! [Read more]
Mon grand-père, les Jeux et moi (My Grandfather, the Games and Me): the family play about the Olympic Games at Le Funambule
From July 6 to November 3, 2024, the Funambule de Montmartre is putting on a pretty show, blending a sense of family, sport and the Olympic Games. [Read more]
Les Aigles des Remparts de Provins, the falconry show in the medieval city of Provins
The falconry show, Les aigles des remparts, returns to the ramparts of Provins. Discover splendid birds of prey in total harmony with horses. [Read more]
D-Day: the historical and immersive D-Day show at the Cité de l'Histoire
After the story of Victor Hugo and that of the Musketeers, experience D-Day at the heart of the Cité de l'Histoire, in a new 360-degree immersive sound and light show, starting June 6, 2024. [Read more]
Parc de Choisy: the green lung of Paris's 13th arrondissement and its assets
Located in the bustling 13th arrondissement of Paris, Parc de Choisy, also known as Square de Choisy, offers residents and visitors a haven of peace and greenery in the heart of Chinatown. Opened in 1937 on the site of a former gasworks, this classically inspired garden extends over 4.3 hectares and is a central feature of the neighborhood's community and cultural life. A lively sports spot, discover its assets. [Read more]
La Légende des Chevaliers, the medieval equestrian show not to be missed in Provins
La Légende des Chevaliers is one of two shows offered by the town of Provins to immerse you in the Middle Ages, combining equestrian art, history and the magic of the ramparts. Something for the whole family! [Read more]
Indoor playgrounds for children in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Are you looking for an indoor playground for your children aged 0 to 12 in the Paris region? There are many different types: inflatable structures for safe play, giant playgrounds for older children and even Montessori areas with motor skills courses for babies. Discover the list of playgrounds in the Paris region to keep your children entertained whatever the weather, whether cool in summer or warm in winter. [Read more]
The most beautiful outdoor playgrounds for children in Paris
It's the easy way out, so practical and requiring no organization: a delight for children and parents alike, outdoor playgrounds are all the rage among little Parisians. Here are our favorites! [Read more]
Cultural and leisure outings :
Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [Read more]
Exploradôme, the interactive science and digital museum in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)
Families head off to Exploradôme, the interactive science and digital museum, to learn and experiment with your children, while having fun! [Read more]
La Cité des Enfants, to marvel at and discover the world around us from ages 2 to 12
The Cité des enfants at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the ultimate Parisian place for learning and experimentation. With its two routes, reserved either for 2-7 year-olds or for 5-12 year-olds, children discover the world around them using their five senses. [Read more]
Guided tours and workshops to discover the Bourse de Commerce's collections with the whole family
The Bourse de Commerce welcomes young and old alike to its exhibition space with a variety of activities. The program includes workshops, guided tours for young audiences and games to help families discover the works in the collection. [Read more]
A family visit and workshops at Choco-story, the chocolate museum
If you're a chocolate lover, this is the museum for you. Enter the world of chocolate at Choco-Story, the gourmet chocolate museum. The program includes workshops to create your own chocolates after a fun-filled visit! [Read more]
The Cherqui Foundation: the kinetic art museum just outside Paris!
Sponsored - Do you like optical and kinetic art? Head for the Fondation Cherqui, a few kilometers from Paris. This art gallery, similar in size to a museum, houses a collection of over 5,000 works assembled by Jean Cherqui. Book your visit now! [Read more]
La Peintinoire: last chance to visit the former skating rink transformed into an urban art museum
Attention street art fans! La Peintinoire is reopening its doors to the general public one last time! Head for the town of Cergy, in the Val-d'Oise region, to discover this former skating rink transformed into an ephemeral urban art museum, free of charge, before it disappears. See you on Saturday, September 7, 2024 for the "der des ders". [Read more]
Paris Design Week: Fibois exhibits at the Bibliothèque historique de la ville de Paris
From September 5 to 14, Paris Design Week is back in the capital: for the occasion, many new exhibitions and places that are usually closed open their doors to the general public. [Read more]
Paris Design Week: an arty village square in the heart of the historic Paris Library
For this year's Paris Design Week, head for the Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris to discover the free "Village Palace" installation. From September 4 to 15, 2024, the beautiful mansion will unveil this reproduction of an arty village square, imagined by three young, unusual designers. [Read more]
Paris Design Week: MUJI and Studio 5-5 install a house in a Marais townhouse
For Paris Design Week 20024, from September 5 to 14, Japanese brand MUJI takes over the Hôtel d'Alibret in the Marais district. Together, they set up a manifesto house, housing a unique collection of ready-made objects. [Read more]
Pop Central: the museum for fans of vintage movie cars and arcade games
Who hasn't dreamed of getting behind the wheel of the Batmobile or reliving the atmosphere of the arcades of the 90s? In Étréchy (91), the Pop Central Museum awaits you on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends, for a total immersion in pop culture, with legendary movie cars and vintage arcade machines galore. [Read more]
Ernestine Café, the cosy family coffee shop with children's play area, in the 18th arrondissement
Rue Joseph de Maistre, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement, welcomes you with a pastel-green façade, stamped "Ernestine Café": it's here that you'll discover a welcoming, family-run neighborhood café and canteen, offering a home-made menu at very affordable prices. [Read more]
Shiso Burger, the bao burger restaurant in Saint-Michel
For fans of bao and burgers, Shiso Burger is the place to go. This restaurant dedicated to bao burgers awaits you on the Saint-Michel side of Paris, to treat the Latin Quarter to a spot of hot decor! [Read more]
The Impressionist picnic at Chambourcy to relive the "Déjeuner sur l'herbe" (Lunch on the Grass)
How about taking a leap back in time to relive the "Déjeuner sur l'Herbe" at the Impressionist Picnic in Chambourcy, this Sunday, September 8, 2024? Please remember to register free of charge for the event. [Read more]
Fe.Mè, the DIY studio and gourmet coffeeshop in Romainville (93)
On Rue Carnot, in Romainville (93), a colorful window distinguishes Fe.Mè from the rest of the street: pink, blue, balls and other DIY kits already announce the program: people come here for a creative workshop, a knitting café, to stock up as in a haberdashery, or simply to drink a comforting hot drink in the coffeeshop. [Read more]
The bookshop café in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77): a waterside stall for browsing and relaxing
Along the banks of the Grand Morin - the river that runs through the pretty village of Crécy-la-Chapelle - a small blue-painted stall invites you to enjoy a coffee while browsing in the bookshop: it's the Crécy-la-Chapelle (77) bookshop. [Read more]
Camping Paris Maisons Laffite (78): bungalows and tree houses in the heart of nature
Camping Paris Maisons-Laffitte is your ticket to a nature getaway just a stone's throw from Paris! Set on the banks of the Seine, this 4-star campsite welcomes holidaymakers every year from April to November, in a haven of peace combining comfort and greenery. On the program? Swimming pool, Aqua Jump, tree houses and activities for all ages. [Read more]
Vafamoc, Italian street food and Neapolitan-style pizza fritta / panzerotti near Canal St Martin
Paris's 10th arrondissement has a new Italian street food hotspot to add to your list: VAFAMOC. Forget everything you know about pizza, the star here is panzerotto! Just a stone's throw from the Canal Saint Martin, discover this specialty straight from the land of the Botte. [Read more]
Fu Castella opens a patisserie-tea room in the Marais for divine snacks and tea times
Fu Castella is the ultra-moist pastry shop that's already all the rage in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Fu Castella has now set up shop in the Marais, Paris 4th arrondissement, offering a beautiful tea room with exotic sweets, original tea times, ice creams and hot and cold drinks for you to try. [Read more]
Bältis, the Lebanese ice cream that will amaze you!
Sponsored - Since opening its first ice cream parlour and workshop in 2022, Bältis has established itself as one of the best ice cream makers in Paris. Two years later, Bältis has 2 new addresses and several ice creams to share. [Read more]
Family-friendly restaurants in Paris, our top addresses for kids
If you'd like to spend some gourmet moments with your children without feeling the disapproving gaze of your neighbors, discover these great family restaurants, with children's menus for the youngest! [Read more]
Family brunches in Paris
Here are some great ideas for a family brunch that's sure to please young and old alike! [Read more]
All-you-can-eat brunches for families with children
Paris is full of great places to enjoy brunch with family and friends, but when you've got small children it can quickly turn into a nightmare... Don't panic, just opt for an all-you-can-eat brunch with entertainers specially on hand to look after your children. Click here to discover our selection: [Read more]
What to do with children: free family outings in Paris
Looking for free family outings in Paris? We'll show you the spots, events and activities to discover in the capital, so you can enjoy Paris without spending a fortune! [Read more]
La Peintinoire: last chance to visit the former skating rink transformed into an urban art museum
Attention street art fans! La Peintinoire is reopening its doors to the general public one last time! Head for the town of Cergy, in the Val-d'Oise region, to discover this former skating rink transformed into an ephemeral urban art museum, free of charge, before it disappears. See you on Saturday, September 7, 2024 for the "der des ders". [Read more]
Asian Street Food Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes returns in September 2024
If you're a fan of Asian cuisine and street food in particular, head to the Grande Pagode de Paris Vincennes on Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8, 2024 to fill up on exotic dishes from Japan to Vietnam, Thailand and China. It's a gourmet and convivial festival to take your taste buds on a journey to Asia. Admission is free with registration. [Read more]
The Impressionist picnic at Chambourcy to relive the "Déjeuner sur l'herbe" (Lunch on the Grass)
How about taking a leap back in time to relive the "Déjeuner sur l'Herbe" at the Impressionist Picnic in Chambourcy, this Sunday, September 8, 2024? Please remember to register free of charge for the event. [Read more]
Paris Design Week: Fibois exhibits at the Bibliothèque historique de la ville de Paris
From September 5 to 14, Paris Design Week is back in the capital: for the occasion, many new exhibitions and places that are usually closed open their doors to the general public. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Your free invitations to the Fête du Cheval 2024 at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes
Sponsored - The Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes opens its gates to you on Saturday September 14 for an exceptional day: the Fête du Cheval! With an opening show, brass band, musical atmosphere, discovery of several breeds of horse and meetings with a farrier, you'll be immersed in a unique, free and fun event! [Read more]
Portugal Day returns to the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes this Sunday, September 29
Sponsored - Join us this Sunday, September 29, at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes for the 12th annual Portugal Day! A Portuguese village, music, dance and plenty of free entertainment for all ages. Download your FREE invitations for 2 people now! [Read more]
Halloween 2024 at Disneyland Paris: dates, night show and program of festivities
Disneyland Paris celebrates Halloween! The park has announced on its social networks that the Disney Halloween Festival will return from October 1 to November 3, 2024. Pumpkins and villains, as well as a few surprises on the night show await you in autumn for the best scares of your life... And we've also announced the program of festivities! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: celebrate natural heritage at UNESCO
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, UNESCO headquarters is opening its doors to you! Join us on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024, to discover the emblematic building, which also contains many treasures. [Read more]
Fête de la Science 2024: discover Atmosphères, the free festival of cinema, arts and science
Atmosphères, the free festival that combines cinema, arts and science for a sustainable world, returns to Courbevoie in October 2024. Discover the program for this 13th edition, which takes us into the future, for the Fête de la Science 2024. [Read more]
September 2024 Grand Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation with dancers and acrobats
The Grande Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, in Paris's 16th arrondissement, returns this Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Why not take advantage of the festive entertainment on offer at this verdant amusement park, with friends or family? [Read more]
Have a great weekend, families!
