Things to do with kids in Paris: family activities

885 upcoming activities for children and families in Paris: kids' shows, workshops, storytelling and visits.
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Sad in Summer - Contemporary theatre at Le Chariot Tristes en été - Théâtre contemporain au Chariot

Thu 8 Oct · 14:00–15:15 + 4 other dates ages 12+
Théâtre du Chariot, 77, rue de Montreuil

Three women meet in a gym, among machines, bodies and expectations. A show blending theatre, movement and live music about adolescence and the relationship to the body, ages 12 and up.

Meet you in the garden! Rendez-vous au jardin !

Thu 8 Oct · 14:00–15:30 + 4 other dates Free
Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage, 41, rue Paul-Belmondo - Parc de Bercy

Come garden in the educational vegetable garden at Bercy and learn the technical skills suited to the garden's season.

Welcome to the Cité des bébés Bienvenue à la Cité des bébés

Thu 8 Oct · 14:30–17:30 + 102 other dates
Cité des sciences et de l'Industrie, 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou

The Cité des bébés welcomes little ones and their caregivers in a warm, colorful space designed without plastic or screens. Babies explore freely a playful, ever-changing world at their own pace.

The Little Ones' House at CentQuatre La Maison des Petits au CentQuatre

Thu 8 Oct · 14:30–18:00 + 51 other dates Free ages 5+
Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS (104), 5 Rue Curial

The Little Ones' House welcomes children aged 0 to 5 and their parents free of charge. It offers a space for play, exchange, sharing and listening, in a place with original design.

The Cid Loses It Le Cid Pète Un Câble

Thu 8 Oct · 15:30–16:50 + 59 other dates ages 6+
Théâtre Hébertot, 58, bis boulevard des Batignolles

A funny family show that rewrites Corneille's Le Cid (The Cid) in alexandrines, co-written by Caroline Vigneaux, to (re)discover the original work.

Launch and book signing for "Sous mon aile" by Laura Giraud Lancement et dédicace de « Sous mon aile » de Laura Giraud

Thu 8 Oct · 18:00–19:30 Free
Artazart, 83, quai de Valmy

Launch and signing of the large-format book "Sous mon aile" ("Under My Wing") by Laura Giraud, a picture book with life-size birds that celebrates passing things on, sharing and kindness.

Paris Sportives: football activity by Paris Acasa Futsal Paris Sportives : activité football par Paris Acasa Futsal

Thu 8 Oct · 18:00–19:30 + 17 other dates Free ages 10+
Gymnase MacDonald, 147 boulevard MacDonald

The "Paris Sportives" programme lets women and teenage girls take part in regular physical activity on sports pitches and in public squares. And it's free! Discover all the venues and activities.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA LE FANTÔME DE L’OPÉRA

Thu 8 Oct · 19:00 + 34 other dates
38 BOULEVARD DE BONNE NOUVELLE, 75010 Paris

After its success at the Théâtre Antoine, The Phantom of the Opera returns in a production entirely reimagined by Benoit Solès. A spellbinding musical show, blending mystery, humour and thrills, suitable for all audiences.

Lecture: Birds Inspire Us Conférence Les oiseaux nous inspirent

Thu 8 Oct · 19:00–20:30 Free ages 12+
Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher, 11 rue de Lancry

A lecture by Anick Abourachid, professor of functional morphology at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, on what birds, descendants of dinosaurs, teach us about adaptation and innovation. Ages 12 and up.

Frasques, a cosmic and poetic circus show at Théâtre Silvia Monfort Frasques, un spectacle de cirque cosmique et poétique au Théâtre Silvia Monfort

Thu 8 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 7 other dates ages 7+
Théâtre Silvia Monfort, 106 RUE BRANCION

Five acrobats from the Galactik Ensemble move through a shifting set where reality tips over, between gags, poetry and high-flying acrobatics. A cosmic and human circus, for ages 7 and up.

They Divorced for Better and for Worse! Ils divorcèrent pour le meilleur et pour le pire !

Thu 8 Oct · 19:30–20:45 + 43 other dates
Théâtre de la Boussole, 29, rue de Dunkerque

Marc and Sophie have been an unremarkable couple for over 10 years, until the death of Sophie's mother. To receive the inheritance, the will requires an improbable condition: Sophie must get a divorce. An absurd comedy at a frantic pace, to be enjoyed with friends or family.

The Lion King LE ROI LION

Thu 8 Oct · 20:00 + 52 other dates
25 RUE DE MOGADOR, 75009 Paris

Disney's musical The Lion King, an award-winning production seen by more than 115 million spectators, returns to the Théâtre Mogador for a sixth season. A family show for ages 7 and up.

To the Table! - Baroque concert in eight courses À table ! - Concert baroque en huit services

Thu 8 Oct · 20:00–21:00 ages 8+
Le Regard du Cygne, 210 rue de Belleville

A baroque concert in eight courses, funny, light and offbeat, in which cantatas, drinking songs and table music follow one another like so many refined dishes. From age 8.

The Plateau Workshop's Circus - 25th edition L'atelier du Plateau fait son cirque - 25ème édition

Thu 8 Oct · 20:00–22:00 + 11 other dates ages 7+
L'atelier du plateau, 5 Rue du Plateau

For the 25th edition of this festival, circus performers and musicians improvise a unique creation each evening, in an open-air market setting. Ages 7 and up.

THE NIGHTS OF SAINT-ROCH LES NUITS DE SAINT-ROCH

Thu 8 Oct · 20:30 + 69 other dates
296, Rue St Honoré, 75001 Paris

An immersive show of monumental video mapping in the Saint-Roch church, driven by an imaginary dialogue between a child and André Le Nôtre, with live music on some evenings.

CRESCENDO

Thu 8 Oct · 21:00 + 2 other dates
1 PLACE DU MARCHE ST CATHERINE, 75004 Paris

A show of funny, astonishing and poetic magic effects, with active participation from the audience, presented by Boris Wild, a renowned close-up magician.

Le Baron Terré: a play in the heart of the Paris sewers Le Baron Terré : une pièce de théâtre au cœur des égouts de Paris

Fri 9 Oct → Sat 10 Oct
Musée des égouts de Paris, Pont de l'Alma

A funny and poetic play in the heart of the Paris sewers, to discover with family or friends.

At the Table of Weather and Climate: Let's Taste the Sciences! À la table de la météo et du climat : dégustons les sciences !

Fri 9 Oct → Sun 11 Oct Free ages 9+
Académie du Climat, 2 place Baudoyer

Three days of workshops, activities and discussions with scientists to discover weather, climate and the ocean, as part of the Fête de la Science. Free and open to everyone.

City Jobs, Life Jobs: Architecture, Climate… Discover the Secrets of an Oasis Schoolyard Métiers de Ville, métiers de vie : architecture, climat… découvrez les coulisses d’une cour Oasis

Fri 9 Oct · 09:00–10:00 Free ages 12+
Ecole élémentaire Le Vau – Cécile Rol Tanguy, 20, rue Le Vau

Discover the secrets of an Oasis schoolyard — these planted schoolyards adapted to tomorrow's climate — in the company of the engineers and people who designed it. An event for families and the curious, ages 12 and up.

Visit to a Maison des 1000 premiers jours, a place dedicated to parenting and early childhood Visite d'une Maison des 1000 premiers jours, lieu dédié à la parentalité et la petite enfance

Fri 9 Oct · 09:30–10:30 + 2 other dates Free
Maison des 1000 premiers jours, 9 passage des Tourelles

Push open the doors of the Maison des 1 000 premiers jours to discover this resource centre dedicated to families, parenting and early childhood, and talk with the professionals about their work and their activities.

TRAIT(s), circus for young and old at Théâtre Silvia Monfort TRAIT(s), du cirque pour petits et grands au Théâtre Silvia Monfort

Fri 9 Oct · 11:00–11:35 + 2 other dates ages 3+
Théâtre Silvia Monfort, 106 RUE BRANCION

A graphic and circus experiment in which the Cyr wheel becomes a paintbrush, carried by an acrobat and a live musician. A visual and musical show that fascinates children and delights adults.

La Bulle - Teen Book Club La Bulle - Club de lecture pour ados

Fri 9 Oct · 16:00–17:00 + 3 other dates Free
Médiathèque James Baldwin, 10 Bis rue Henri Ribière

A book club just for teens, to talk about their favourite manga, comics and graphic novels, share their discoveries and help librarians choose the media library's next books.

Let's play together to fight racism Jouons ensemble pour lutter contre le racisme

Fri 9 Oct · 16:45–18:00 Free
Bibliothèque Hergé, 2 rue du Département

Korhom invites you to discover and try fun activities to think together about stereotypes and racist discrimination, and about how to fight for more equality.

Traditional Angola Capoeira class with Mestre Faísca Cours de Capoeira Angola traditionnelle avec Mestre Faísca

Fri 9 Oct · 17:45–18:45 + 8 other dates ages 4+
Gymnase Marie Paradis, 5 rue Léon Schwartzenberg,

A group Angola capoeira class where children discover traditional movements, music, songs and instruments, kindly guided by Mestre Faísca, each progressing at their own pace.

Paris Sportives: Football with the Sine Qua Non association (Tu Vis Tu Dis) Paris Sportives : Football avec l’association Sine Qua Non (Tu Vis Tu Dis)

Fri 9 Oct · 18:00–20:00 + 3 other dates Free
Square Marcel Sembat, 2, rue Marcel-Sembat

Football training sessions run by the Sine Qua Non association (Tu Vis Tu Dis), open to young people who want to try the sport or improve, in a safe and inclusive setting focused on technique, team spirit and the joy of the game.

Board game evenings in the 14th arrondissement Soirées jeux de société dans le 14ème arrondissement

Fri 9 Oct · 18:00–21:00 + 2 other dates Free ages 10+
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens, 38 rue Gassendi

One Friday a month, the libraries of the 14th arrondissement offer board game evenings for all ages: play on your own or learn new games, alone, with family or with friends.

Paris Sportives: Football with the association Sine Qua Non (Tu Vis Tu Dis) Paris Sportives : Football avec l’association Sine Qua Non (Tu Vis Tu Dis)

Fri 9 Oct · 18:30–20:30 + 8 other dates Free
Centre sportif Charles Moureu, 17 avenue Edison

Supervised football training sessions, open to young people who want to try the sport or improve, in a friendly and collective setting.

Goldfingers Magic Mission MAGIE MISSION GOLDFINGERS

Fri 9 Oct · 19:00 + 17 other dates
50, Rue Saint Georges, 75009 Paris

A close-up magic show with plenty of humour and audience participation. The closer you get, the less you see: a friendly experience to discover as a family with Christian Gambin, a member of the Magic Circle of London.

DONOVAN - DREAM(S) DONOVAN - RÊVE(S)

Fri 9 Oct · 19:00 + 8 other dates
37 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75010 Paris

Donovan, a magician and showman discovered by France's Got Talent, presents a show of grand illusions blending participatory magic and personal stories. A moment to experience for the whole family.

An improv show with friends or family at Théâtre de Nesle Un spectacle d'impro entre amis ou en famille au Théâtre de Nesle

Fri 9 Oct · 19:00–20:10 + 17 other dates ages 12+
Théâtre de Nesle, 8, rue de Nesle

An improvisation show where the actors create scenes live from the audience's suggestions, accompanied by live music. Ages 12 and up, to see with friends or family.

Cabaret Paris-Berlin, a show by La Bouche x The Velvet Creepers at Carreau du Temple Cabaret Paris-Berlin, spectacle de La Bouche x The Velvet Creepers au Carreau du Temple

Fri 9 Oct · 19:30–22:30 + 1 other date ages 12+
Le Carreau du Temple, 2 rue Perrée

A queer, activist cabaret born from the meeting of Parisians from La Bouche and Berliners from The Velvet Creepers: songs, circus performances and extravagant costumes.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Ave Maria, Mendelssohn Concerto Les 4 Saisons de Vivaldi, Ave Maria, Concerto de Mendelssohn

Fri 9 Oct · 20:00–21:15 ages 3+
Eglise de la Madeleine, Place de la Madeleine

A classical music concert bringing together the most famous works of the repertoire, performed by the Hélios orchestra in a Paris church. From age 3.

The People We Love Les gens qu'on aime

Fri 9 Oct · 21:00–22:10 + 15 other dates ages 12+
À LA FOLIE THEATRE, 6 rue de la Folie Méricourt

In the early 1980s, Sara and Hugo fall in love to the rhythm of Patti Smith and Bowie, until illness intrudes on what seemed to be a romantic comedy. Ages 12 and up.

20 years of Pasteurdon: open day at the Institut Pasteur 20 ans du Pasteurdon : journée portes ouvertes à l'Institut Pasteur

Sat 10 Oct Free ages 5+
Institut Pasteur, 205 Rue de Vaugirard

The Institut Pasteur is exceptionally opening its Paris campus to celebrate 20 years of Pasteurdon: a day to discover biomedical research, to share with the family.

Family Saturdays · Crèche Lefebvre Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Lefebvre

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–11:45 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Lefebvre, La Plaine, 54 boulevard Lefebvre

Crèche Lefebvre and the association Je d'enfant et d'adolescent offer family activities for young children: free play, musical awakening, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Louis Blanc Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Louis Blanc

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Louis Blanc, 15 rue Louis Blanc

The Louis Blanc nursery opens its doors on Saturday mornings with the Crescendo association for family early-learning activities: free play, musical awakening, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · La Garenne Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche La Garenne

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche de la Garenne, 1 place de la Garenne

La Garenne nursery and the Môm'Artre association offer family enrichment activities on Saturday mornings: free play, musical awakening, visual arts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Laure Diebold Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Laure Diebold

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Laure Diebold (20 rue Laure Diebold), 20 rue Laure Diebold

Paris municipal nurseries open their doors on Saturday mornings for early-learning activities to share as a family: free play, musical awakening, visual arts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with children under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Saint-Charles Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Saint-Charles

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche collective Saint-Charles, 193 rue Saint-Charles

Saint-Charles nursery opens its doors on Saturday mornings for family early-learning activities: free play, musical awakening, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Chanzy Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Chanzy

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Chanzy, 30 rue Chanzy

The Chanzy nursery, with the Crescendo association, opens its doors on Saturday mornings for family early-learning activities: free play, musical awakening, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Bichat Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Bichat

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Bichat, 7 bis rue Bichat

The Bichat nursery, with the Crescendo association, opens its doors on Saturday mornings for family early-learning activities: free play, musical awakening, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Montera Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Montera

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Montéra, 33 bis rue Montéra

Parisian nurseries open their doors on Saturday mornings for family early-learning activities: free play, musical awakening, visual arts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with children under 6.

Family Saturdays · Pereire Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Pereire

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Pereire, 84 M boulevard Pereire

Paris municipal nurseries open their doors on Saturday mornings for early-learning activities to share as a family: free play, music awareness, visual arts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with children under 6.

Family Saturdays · Crèche Fontaine à Mulard Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Fontaine à Mulard

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Fontaine à Mulard, 8 rue de la Fontaine à Mulard

Crèche Fontaine à Mulard and the association Môm'Artre offer family activities for young children: free play, music, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with children under 6.

Family Saturdays · Marguerite Long Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Marguerite Long

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche collective Marguerite Long, 6-8 place des magasins de l'Opéra comique

Marguerite Long nursery and the Môm'Artre association offer family activities to stimulate young children: free play, musical awakening, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Bassompierre Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Bassompierre

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Bassompierre, 1 - 3 rue Bassompierre

The Bassompierre nursery opens its doors on Saturday mornings to families with children under 6, for early-learning activities with the association Je d'enfant et d'adolescent.

Family Saturdays · Monplaisir Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Monplaisir

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Monplaisir, 7 passage Monplaisir

Monplaisir nursery opens its doors on Saturday mornings for family activities to stimulate young children: free play, music, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-and-child dance. For families with a child under 6.

Family Saturdays · Cité Lepage Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Cité Lepage

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche Cité Lepage, 12 Cité Lepage

The Cité Lepage nursery and the association Je d'enfant et d'adolescent offer family activities for young children: free play, musical awakening, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Crèche Convention Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Convention

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Convention, 141 rue de la Convention

Crèche Convention and the association Je d'enfant et d'adolescent offer family early-learning activities on Saturday mornings: free play, musical awakening, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Rambuteau Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Rambuteau

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Rambuteau (6 rue Rambuteau), Sainte-Avoie, 6 rue Rambuteau

The Rambuteau nursery opens its doors on Saturday mornings for early-learning activities to share as a family: free play, music awareness, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with children under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Crèche des Prêtres Saint-Séverin Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche des Prêtres Saint-Séverin

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Prêtres Saint-Séverin, 6 - 12 rue des Prêtres Saint Séverin

The Crèche des Prêtres Saint-Séverin opens its doors on Saturday mornings to families with children under 6, for early-learning activities with the Môm'Artre association.

Family Saturdays · La Folie Régnault Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche de la Folie Régnault

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Folie Régnault, 65 rue de la Folie Régnault

The La Folie Régnault nursery offers family activity mornings on Saturdays: free play, musical awakening, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Villiot Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Villiot

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Villiot, 11 rue Villiot

The Villiot nursery opens its doors on Saturday mornings for family early-learning activities: free play, musical awakening, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Cabanis Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Cabanis

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Cabanis, 2 rue Cabanis

The Cabanis nursery opens its doors on Saturday mornings for family sensory and developmental activities with the Môm'Artre association: free play, musical awakening, visual arts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Crèche Baptiste Renard Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Baptiste Renard

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Baptiste Renard, 6 rue Baptiste Renard

Parisian nurseries open their doors on Saturday mornings for early-learning activities to share as a family: free play, musical awakening, visual arts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · La Vieuville Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche La Vieuville

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale La Vieuville, 3 rue La Vieuville

La Vieuville nursery and the Môm'Artre association offer family early-learning activities on Saturday mornings: free play, musical awakening, visual arts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Madeleine Rebérioux Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Madeleine Rebérioux

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Madeleine Rebérioux, 3 rue Madeleine Rebérioux

The Madeleine Rebérioux nursery and the Môm'Artre association offer family early-learning activities on Saturday mornings: free play, musical awakening, visual arts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Family Saturdays · Dagorno Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Dagorno

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche Municipale Dagorno, 12 passage Dagorno

Paris municipal nurseries open their doors on Saturday mornings for early-learning activities to share as a family: free play, music awareness, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with children under 6.

Family Saturdays · Mariniers Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Mariniers

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Mariniers (2 rue des Mariniers), 2 rue des Mariniers

The Mariniers nursery and the Môm'Artre association offer family early-learning activities: free play, musical awakening, visual art, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.