This guide focuses on scheduled outings and the latest hot tips of the moment. For a fuller view of the calendar, also check out our guide to Sunday outings in Paris on May 31, 2026.
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HOLI 2026 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation: India's festival of colors is back in Paris — the date.
The Jardin d’Acclimatation lights up in a thousand hues for the 7th edition of Holi, the famous Indian festival of colors. On May 31, 2026, the must-attend spring event returns, offering artisan workshops, Indian food trucks, live performances, and a splash of pigment. [Read more]
Bike festival in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: a free inaugural edition to get back in the saddle
Sunday, May 31, 2026, Saint-Germain-en-Laye kicks off the first edition of Vélos en fête, a free event devoted to cycling, soft mobility and today’s mobility habits, at Place Michel Péricard. [Read more]
Playin'Paris 2026: a 3x3 basketball tournament, DJ set, dance show, and dunk contest in the 18th arrondissement.
Playin'Paris is back for another edition! This event, where sport, dance and music come together, blends 3x3 basketball competitions with a DJ and hip-hop, and will take over the heart of the 18th arrondissement on May 31, 2026. [Read more]
Nature and Biodiversity Day 2026 in Maisons-Laffitte: walks, workshops, a farm and ponies
Nature is celebrating all across France with the Fête de la Nature, a major event that sparks biodiversity and brings the living world to life. In Maisons-Laffitte, the celebration runs through May 31 along the banks of the Seine for a 100% outdoors day. A green sidestep where wildlife, flora, and curious minds come together to honor nature in all its facets. [Read more]
The SPA Relay: a charity run for animal welfare at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud
The SPA’s charity race is back on Sunday, May 31, 2026, for a second edition, in the heart of the lush Saint-Cloud National Domain! Of course, your dogs are welcome, with a canicross event on the schedule. [Read more]
Foulée de Paris Centre: family-friendly running in the heart of Paris
Attention, athletes, even Sunday runners! The Paris Centre Run returns for another edition on May 31, 2026, with family-friendly races ranging from 300 m to 1.3 km, 4.2 km, 5.6 km and 7 km. A great active outing for kids and their parents, for all ages. [Read more]
Mother's Day Brunch 2026 in Paris: Fitz Group’s picks for spots to celebrate moms
Sponsored - For Mother's Day, Sunday, May 31, 2026, Fitz Group is serving up kid-friendly brunches at several Parisian restaurants, featuring Billecart-Salmon champagne, kids’ menus and activities tailored to each venue. [Read more]
Olympe Audouard at Molière Month: a play about the pioneer of journalism
Longtime eclipsed by other 19th-century figures, Olympe Audouard returns to the stage at the Auditorium Claude Debussy, on May 31 and June 26, as part of the Mois Molière. The play traces the path of a journalist, traveler and feminist who carved her era with a pen in hand. [Read more]
Weather this week: heatwave in Paris and the Île-de-France region, May 25–31, 2026.
The week of May 25–31, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France is shaping up to be exceptionally hot for the Paris region! After a spell of rather cool temperatures, it's a dramatic swing with near 33 degrees all week, followed by storms next weekend. [Read more]
Transports à Paris et en Île-de-France : RER et métro perturbations du 25 au 31 mai 2026
Public transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region is disrupted from May 25 to May 31, 2026, according to RATP and SNCF. Find out how this will affect your daily commutes this week. [Read more]
PSG-Arsenal: no parade on the Champs-Élysées in the event of victory, traffic restrictions starting Saturday
For the PSG-Arsenal final, Paris will seal off the Champs-Élysées from Saturday afternoon. If they win, no official parade is planned for Sunday. Here are the expected traffic restrictions. [Read more]
Transport in Île-de-France: disruptions and maintenance this weekend, May 30–31, 2026
The RATP and SNCF networks will face new service disruptions this weekend of May 30–31, 2026. Several RER, Transilien, and metro lines are affected by works and outages; here’s everything you need to plan your travels. [Read more]
The Paris Opera will sell more than 5,000 stage costumes by the end of May.
This is a rare sale likely to attract theatre buffs and fans of fine fabrics. From May 29 to 31, 2026, the Opéra national de Paris will offer more than 5,000 costumes and accessories from its lyric and choreographic productions in an exceptional sale staged at the Opéra Bastille, with registration opening this Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. [Read more]
Bubbles & Marbles in Paris: the immersive family-friendly play area in the 9th arrondissement
Sponsored - Bulles & Billes invites families to an immersive 400 m² play space designed for children aged 0 to 11 and their parents, featuring seven varied play areas, a local café, and aperitif evenings. [Read more]
26 charming villages and strolls to discover near Paris, the treasures of Île-de-France
Get away from Paris with these 26 must-see getaways within 100 km of the capital. [Read more]
AccroCamp Saint Germain-en-Laye (78), the family-friendly and playful tree-top adventure in the Yvelines
Sponsored - Accrocamp in Saint-Germain-en-Laye invites you to a day of treetop adventures for all ages, thanks to its variety of courses! Located near Paris, this site lets you roam from tree to tree via its zip lines, its platforms, and its rope bridge. Reopening in March 2026 after the winter closure. [Read more]
Matisse 1941-1954: More evening hours to visit the grand exhibition at the Grand Palais
Le Grand Palais and the Centre Pompidou unveil a fresh look at Matisse, focusing on his final years of life and creation. A retrospective that fans won’t want to miss, on view at the Grand Palais from March 24 to July 26, 2026. Evening openings are available on Wednesday nights starting May 27. [Read more]
The Jardin d'Acclimatation's paddling pool and beach, the perfect place to cool off!
In summer, from May to September (weather permitting), the Jardin d'Acclimatation transforms itself into a fun-filled seaside resort. Come and enjoy the joys of water and relaxation in the heart of Paris. Children and adults alike will find plenty of deckchairs to relax on. [Read more]
Primordial Water: the Louvre’s exhibition exploring Mesopotamian myths — our photos
The Louvre Museum in Paris presents The Primordial Water, an exhibition on water in ancient Mesopotamia, running from May 20, 2026 to March 15, 2027. Archaeological artifacts, myths, and irrigation show how this resource shaped the region’s earliest societies. [Read more]
Lafayette, bridging France and America: free exhibit on the Marquis at the National Archives
From April 1 to July 14, 2026, the National Archives will host a free exhibition dedicated to Marquis de Lafayette. Featuring rare documents, caricatures, and related artifacts, this exhibition traces the life of the "hero of two worlds" — a figure equally celebrated in the United States and debated within France, against the backdrop of revolutionary upheavals. [Read more]
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Wednesday May 27, 2026
In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Wednesday May 27, 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On May 31, 2026
