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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

From 8 to 11 July 2027

Japan Expo

Fair, exhibition
Paris Nord Villepinte - VIPARIS
Meet your favourite heroes
From 25 to 30 Nov. 2026

Youth Book and Press Fair in Seine-Saint-Denis

Fair, exhibition
Paris Montreuil Expo
The place for young people to explore literature and discover the joy of reading
Starting in November 2027

Lantern Festival: Japan in Lights

Party
Jardin d'Acclimatation
Japan in Lights comes to the Jardin d'Acclimatation: a magical and poetic journey through lanterns
Book now
From 15 to 17 May 2027

The Fantasy Fair - Japan Party

Fair, exhibition
Parc Floral de Paris
Two events in one! The Fantasy Fair - Japan Party celebrates pop culture, cosplay and imaginary worlds at the Parc Floral de Paris
Book now
From 21 to 27 Oct. 2026

Mon Premier Festival

Festival Show Show - Various
Forum des images
Mon Premier Festival is a chance for children aged 2 and over to discover cinema and the diversity of films for young audiences
Effective October 25, 2026

My First Cabaret

Show Show - Cabaret Show - Various
Paradis Latin
A festive, child-friendly cabaret show for the whole family to enjoy.
Book now
December 2026 - January 2027

Tales and Stories in National Monuments

Party
Arc de Triomphe
Relive the legends and stories of our greatest national monuments
From 22 to 25 Oct. 2026

Paris Games Week 2026 - Playground Edition

Festival Fair, exhibition
Paris expo Porte de Versailles - VIPARIS
Paris Games Week moves to Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles for 4 days of gaming, cosplay, esport, pop culture and family entertainment
Sommer 2027

Paris Plages

Festival Party
Parc Rives de Seine
Over the summer, Paris becomes a seaside resort with the Paris Plages (Paris Beaches) event
From 12 Sept. 2026 to 30 May 2027

Pom Pom Apples 2026/2027

Show
Manufacture des Abbesses
A musical show for very young children (ages 1 to 5) that follows Pirouette and Cacahuète on a poetic and playful journey through the seasons, featuring songs and nursery rhymes
From 17 Oct. 2026 to 8 Mar. 2027

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages - In the Footsteps of Pachamama

Exhibition Show
Thoiry ZooSafari
In winter, Wow Safari Thoiry is adorned with giant light sculptures
From 14 Nov. 2026 to 3 Jan. 2027

Vaux-le-Vicomte's illuminations - The Big Christmas

Party
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
All the magic of Christmas at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Late 2026 - Early 2027

Animals’ Christmas

Party
Parc zoologique de Paris - Muséum national d’histoire naturelle
Presents for the animals at the Parc Zoologique de Paris
From 5 Dec. 2026 to 3 Jan. 2027

Christmas at the Château de Breteuil

Party
Château de Breteuil
The Château de Breteuil has just been trimmed up with festive decorations, lights and lots of Christmas activities
December 2026

Christmas under the stars 2026

Party
Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Bring the whole family to the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace

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Sport
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Show
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