In autumn, and especially during the All Saints' Day holidays, Paris and its surroundings come alive to offer unforgettable moments to share with your family: discover museums and castles, stroll through green spaces, visit amusement and leisure parks or the zoo, not to mention a few surprise activities for Halloween. Follow the guide!
During the holidays, Parisian museums offer the chance to discover their spaces and collections at child height and visit their exhibitions through fun activities.
This autumn, step inside the city’s major museums and monuments!
At the Louvre, families can explore the collections on guided tours focusing on the gods and heroes of Antiquity, Mesopotamia and Pharaonic Egypt. Creative workshops are also on offer every day during the holidays.
At the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum, families can discover world cultures through fun and educational activities - storytelling tours, guided tours and workshops - , throughout the week and at weekends.
To learn all about history, the Musée de l’Armée, it organises guided tours, storytelling tours, workshop tours and interactive tours for children aged 7 and over, allowing them to step into the shoes of a knight, travel back in time to the era of the Poilus or conduct an investigation whilst dressed as a Musketeer!
Housed in a former railway station, the Musée d’Orsay, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, offers tours, workshops and dance-led tours to help families discover Impressionism.
At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, workshops focusing on the building’s architecture or even story-led tours introduce young and old alike to modern and contemporary art. The Jeu de Paume offers art workshops, guided tours and film screenings.
The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie invites children to discover its science activities throughout the holidays. Nearby, the Children’s Philharmonic offers an immersive journey to explore instruments, sounds and digital games.
Sciences Expérience at Bercy Village takes you on a journey: from the far reaches of the Universe to the depths of the Abyss, via the centre of the Earth, the world around us is explained in a fun way. And with Science Expériences Palais, science comes to Porte Maillot with an immersive and interactive journey, from the origin of the Universe to the mysteries of matter. A new, fun outing not to be missed!
For an outing that combines nature and science, the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, at the National Museum of Natural History, remains a remarkable destination. The Musée de l’Homme, opposite the Eiffel Tower, offers visitors the chance to gain a better understanding of human history, cultures and the environment
In Vitry-sur-Seine, Exploradôme promises a fun and educational scientific adventure, with playful and interactive workshops exploring space, robotics or molecular cuisine (depending on the programme).
Aviation enthusiasts should head to the Air and Space Museum at Le Bourget to wander through the 11 exhibition halls, admire the 150 aeroplanes and other flying machines, climb aboard the legendary Concorde or the Boeing 747, or even treat themselves to a workshop or a themed guided tour.
Hangar Y, situated in Meudon, combines heritage, art and innovation in a spectacular setting: a former aircraft hangar nestled in the heart of a park. The venue transports you to another dimension through virtual reality, with the sensory experience ‘L’Épopée du Hangar Y’
At the Hôtel de la Marine, enjoy an immersive audio tour of the apartments of the Intendant of the Royal Furniture Repository during the Age of Enlightenment.
La Centrale Canine - Musée du Chien, the first museum of its kind in France, offers educational workshops and activities with dogs, in addition to a vast exhibition space featuring paintings, sculptures, everyday objects and rare items.
Finally, at the Atelier des Lumières, children are immersed in the depths of the ocean with Planète Océan, a 50-minute exploration of marine ecosystems, from the surface to the abyss, narrated by the actress Claire Tran.
Paris’s monuments are also ideal for family outings.
Climb the Eiffel Tower, walk up the steps of the Arc de Triomphe, taking in the view of Paris from the dome of the Panthéon or delving into history at the Conciergerie: all concrete ways of introducing children to the capital. The Sainte-Chapelle delights with its monumental stained-glass windows, whilst the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine takes you on a journey through different styles and eras, without ever leaving the Trocadéro.
On 17 and 18 October 2026, the Monument jeu d’enfant weekend returns with its tours, games and workshops at the Château de Vincennes, the Basilica-Cathedral of Saint-Denis, the Saint-Cloud National Estate, and more.
A selection of exhibitions, concerts and shows to enjoy with the children!
At the Louvre Museum, artist Bérénice Milon takes over the Studio from 17 to 31 October 2026 with La fête des formes, a graphic and poetic installation inspired by the museum’s architecture.
The Musée d’Orsay is presenting an exhibition dedicated to Mary Cassatt (from 6 October 2026), whilst the Musée de l’Orangerie is unveiling Monet: Painting Time, running until 25 January 2027.
At the Grand Palais, the major exhibition Cézanne and Us runs until 17 January 2027. At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, the exhibition Gustave Fayet, Collector-Creator. Icons of Modern Art opens on 9 October 2026.
Head to the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac to explore the exhibition First Nations. Arts and Cultures of North-West America, as well as a film festival for young audiences from 17 to 25 October 2026.
At the Jardin des Plantes, the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution invites you to set off In the Footsteps of the Dinosaurs . And the National Museum of Natural History is celebrating its 400th anniversary with the special exhibition Artists at the Museum (until 7 March 2027).
At the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie, the exhibition Dogs and Cats explores the perception, behaviour and wellbeing of our four-legged friends. Space Mission rounds off the programme for budding astronauts.
History, fashion and craftsmanship are also on the agenda. At the Tour Jean-sans-Peur, Fashion in the Middle Ages is suitable for children aged 6 and over. At the Musée des Arts et Métiers, Lady Liberty: Sweat, Audacity, Genius traces the technical journey of the Statue of Liberty. At the Museum of Decorative Arts, Look! 40 Years of Fashion showcases 40 iconic looks until 4 April 2027. At the Arab World Institute, Long Live the Bride! highlights wedding rituals in the Maghreb.
Pop culture enthusiasts should head to the Philharmonie de Paris to discover Video Games & Music, running until 1 November 2026. At the Musée en Herbe, Admire them all! celebrates 30 years of Pokémon, until 31 December 2026.
Finally, Mon Premier festival, dedicated to films for young audiences, will take place from 21 to 27 October 2026 in 21 Parisian cinemas, including the Forum des Images and the Cinémathèque française. The theme of this 22nd edition is ‘Eyes bigger than the screen’, encouraging reflection on environmental issues and responsible consumption.
At the Théâtre du Lido, the musical Singin’ in the Rain (in English) takes us back to Hollywood’s golden age. At the Dôme de Paris, Le Roi Soleil is back until 18 October 2026, twenty years after its premiere! Shrek the Musical whisks audiences at the Folies Bergère away into the quirky world of the green ogre, from 2 October 2026. At the Lucernaire, the musical Oliver Twist immerses the whole family in the world of Charles Dickens.
Les Histoires de Toto will delight the youngest audience members at the Scène Montparnasse. At the Théâtre Michel, Pourquoi ? Pourquoi ?, an adaptation of the Petit Vulgaire, humorously answers children’s big questions, whilst Arsène Lupin takes us on a theatrical mystery at the Théâtre Le Ranelagh, running until 17 January 2027. In Provins, the Aigles des Remparts present an impressive display of birds of prey and horses in the heart of the medieval town – until 1 November 2026.
For an immersive experience, the Grand Hôtel des Rêves takes families on a journey to discover Jules Verne, The Extraordinary Journey, a theatrical tour set against 360° backdrops. In a different vein, AURA Invalides transforms the dome of Les Invalides into a spectacle of light and music after dark. From 1 October 2026, the Nuits de Saint-Roch will also offer a sensory journey combining video mapping, theatrical storytelling, a choir and an orchestra.
As for concerts, the All Saints’ Day holidays will have Paris buzzing to the beat of pop, rap and K-pop. Bigflo & Oli will be performing at the Accor Arena on 19 and 20 October 2026, whilst Anastacia is performing at the Olympia on 19 October 2026. The K-pop girl group Le Sserafim will give their first concert in Paris on 21 October 2026, also at the Accor Arena. Finally, the German band Tokio Hotel will reunite with their fans at the adidas Arena on 30 October 2026, as part of their Arena Tour.
Whilst renovation work is underway at the Centre Pompidou, the artistic programme continues to bring the whole region to life! Ahead of its official opening, scheduled for spring 2027, the Centre Pompidou Massy is opening its doors exceptionally during the three weekends of the All Saints’ Day holidays. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the future Fabrique de l’art with the whole family through creative workshops, fun-filled trails and activities suitable for young and old alike. The cultural programme also continues in Paris thanks to the activities at La Maison Pompidou and the off-site tours of the Centre Pompidou exhibitions.
On All Saints' Day, the châteaux offer a surprising journey back in time.
The Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte organises numerous activities such as immersive audio tours, adventure games and guided tours in costume to visit the interiors of France's largest private historical monument.
Don't hesitate to let yourself be enchanted by all the galleries of the Palace of Versailles, the Grandes Eaux Musicales (until 1st November 2026), or the many guided tours!
In Vincennes, workshops, themed theatrical, storytelling and fun tours bring the château to life throughout the holidays. This is an opportunity for the whole family to meet ghosts, relive a medieval banquet or make their own tote bag decorated with a fantastical animal!
Finally, the Château de Chantilly stands out with its unusual tour, a dive into the heart of its secrets to discover the premises and its collections of paintings from an original angle.
Leisure parks are favourite playgrounds for young and old alike, and there is no shortage of them in Paris. There's something for every family: Parc Astérix and its Gauls, Disneyland® Paris and its two large parks, the Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne, Parc Aventure Floreval with its 22 tree-climbing courses, L'Île de Robinson based on the theme of Robinson Crusoe, and more.
At the Aquarium de Paris, children can attend educational events, watch the sharks and other fish being fed, and enjoy new shows: Sirène des Ténèbres (Mermaid of Darkness) and A la Recherche d'Hello Kitty (In Search of Hello Kitty).
At the Palais de la Porte Dorée, the Tropical Aquarium promises families a fun time in the company of 550 different species of freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, marine organisms, turtles and crocodilians.
The Parc Zoologique de Paris reveals the fascinating and mysterious species of the animal world to visitors, while offering them the chance to have breakfast with the giraffes, or observe the care given to the animals.
There are lots of family activities to enjoy in Paris and the surrounding area this Halloween!
The Jardin d'Acclimatation is celebrating Dia de los Muertos, Mexico's most colourful festival. Attractions such as La Rivière Envoûtée, the Maya Maze and the Ferris wheel have been given a special Halloween makeover, promising a few gentle scares for younger visitors!
Peur sur le Parc returns to Parc Astérix again this year. The programme includes a permanent show lasting over a month featuring monsters and terrifying creatures, and no fewer than 12 evening events!
Mysterious and evil Disney guests invade Disneyland® Paris for the Disney Halloween festival. Terrifying entertainment awaits children of all ages, who will shiver in the company of the characters they love to hate: Maleficent, Jafar, Captain Hook, the Queen of Hearts, Cruella... Don't miss the parade of Mischievous Spirits during Mickey's Halloween Celebration!
As part of its autumn bubble, the Eiffel Tower is hosting the Beau frisson event on 31 October and 1 November 2025.
For the more daring, terror descends at night at the Musée de l'Illusion, which has been completely redecorated for the occasion, with thrilling activities to scare you.
Thrills are also guaranteed at the Jardin des Plantes menagerie with the Même pas peur !
The Château de Breteuil is organising a haunted night at the château (17 October 2026) and a Murder Party (31 October and 1 November 2026).
Weather permitting, families can still enjoy wonderful outdoor activities in the capital.
The Tuileries Gardens, Luxembourg Gardens, Parc de la Villette and many other green spaces in Paris have playgrounds with swings, roundabouts and slides. Children can also go pony riding in Parc Monceau, Parc Montsouris, Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne.
Enjoy a family day out in the Fontainebleau forest, one of the most beautiful in Île-de-France. Combine a trip to the countryside with a guided tour with a difference – on a donkey or an electric scooter or enjoy thrilling rides on karts pulled by sled dogs .
Hire a city bike, cargo bike or tandem bike from 6clo, Rentabike Paris, Vélos vagabonds, Cococharge and more. There are 60 kilometres of cycle paths available for you to explore independently or with a guide. Holland Bikes Tours and Rentals and Paris Bike Tour offer guided tours so you can see and learn everything – or almost everything! – there is to know about Paris.
Another great way for kids to experience Paris is with the Tootbus Paris Kids Tour. Children enjoy a fun and educational experience thanks to an enthusiastic guide who shares incredible stories about Paris, riddles, mini-challenges and a few sweets, all aboard an open-top panoramic bus touring the city!
For a memorable adventure, climb aboard the only amphibious bus in Paris, the Canards de Paris, and discover the most beautiful monuments in Western Paris, including the famous Eiffel Tower, before dipping into the Seine for an unforgettable ride.
Cruises on the Seine and Parisian canals are also a great way to visit the capital while enjoying beautiful sunny autumn days.
