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Ideas for family outings in Paris

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There is plenty of entertainment for kids in Paris!

Exhibitions, shows, festivals, festive events, concerts, circuses ... there is plenty of entertainment for kids in Paris. Check out this list of things to do with the family.

See also our selection of top family entertainment in Paris

Current and upcoming family events in Paris

5 Dec. 2026

The Light Parade - Les Allebrilles

Party
Parc de La Villette - Plein Air
A luminous, roaming parade at La Villette Park - this free show brings together masks, fireflies, floats, and giant puppets for a grand, poetic outdoor celebration
May 2027

Museums at Night

Exhibition Party
Paris et Ile-de-France
Museum Night is back for its 23rd edition
From 5 Apr. to 25 Oct. 2026

Family Race Days

Festival Party Sport
Hippodrome d'Auteuil
Days of entertainment and equestrian activities at the heart of the racecourses
From 7 Nov. 2026 to 6 Jan. 2027

Disney’s Enchanted Christmas

Festival Party
Disneyland® Paris
The magic of Christmas is back at Disneyland® Paris.On the programme: the Disney parade, a giant Christmas tree...
From 19 Sept. to 12 Dec. 2026

A Saturday at Drouot - Cultural Experiences and Auctions

Exhibition Festival
Hôtel Drouot
The Hôtel Drouot is reinventing its Saturdays by opening its doors to the general public: guided tours, meetings with experts, games, and weekly themes
From 11 Dec. 2026 to 17 Jan. 2027

One Second Before Christmas - The Musical

Show Show - Musical
Folies Bergère
What if you discovered the true story of Santa Claus on stage at the Folies Bergère!
From 19 to 21 Mar. 2027

Expo Zoo - Paris Animal Show

Fair, exhibition
Paris expo Porte de Versailles - VIPARIS
The pet show takes over Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
From 26 Dec. 2026 to 3 Jan. 2027

Festival du Merveilleux

Party
Pavillons de Bercy - Musée des Arts Forains
The Festival du Merveilleux is the enchanting event of the end of the year, offering a stroll through the treasures of the Musée des Arts Forains.
14 July 2027

July 14, 2027 Fireworks Display

Party
La tour Eiffel
Every year, the traditional National Day fireworks display in Paris is set off on the evening of July 14 from the Eiffel Tower
From late March to late May 2027

Foire du Trône

Party
Pelouse de Reuilly
Some 230 attractions on over 10 hectares of land at the Pelouse de Reuilly
21 June 2027

Fête de la musique in Paris and the surrounding towns

Party Music
Paris et Ile-de-France
Take advantage of the shortest night of the year to flood the streets with music!
From 3 Oct. to 8 Nov. 2026

Halloween at the Parc Astérix

Party
Parc Astérix
Evil characters at the attractions, haunted houses, spooky scenes in Dogmatix’s Forest: the Parc Asterix is scary!
Book now
From 18 Feb. 2025 to 7 Mar. 2027

Dogs and cats

Exhibition
Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
Slip into the shoes of a dog or cat to experience its sensations and decipher its behaviour
Book now
From 27 Feb. to 7 Mar. 2027

International Agricultural Show

Fair, exhibition
Paris expo Porte de Versailles - VIPARIS
A must-see event for discovering farm animals, local produce and regional gastronomy
From 14 to 20 June 2027

International Paris Air Show (Le Bourget)

Fair, exhibition
Paris le Bourget - VIPARIS
The International Paris Air Show is a biennial event held at Paris-Le Bourget

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