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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Fashion in the Middle Ages exhibition EXPOSITION LA MODE AU MOYEN AGE

until Sun 7 Mar ages 6+
Tour Jean sans Peur, 20 rue Étienne Marcel

An exhibition that plunges the visitor into the world of medieval fashion: the evolution of the silhouette, accessories, headdresses, shoes, social norms and clothing making.

Exhibition "Dogs and Cats" at the Cité des sciences Expo « Chiens et chats » à la Cité des sciences

until Sun 7 Mar ages 6+
Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, 30 avenue Corentin-Cariou

A hands-on, fun exhibition to learn everything about dogs and cats, their abilities and their place in our societies. From age 6.

The Mobilier national reserves, exclusive tour Les réserves du Mobilier national, visite exclusive

until Fri 2 Apr ages 12+
Mobilier national, 1 rue Berbier du Mets

An exclusive guided tour of the Mobilier national reserves, in Paris, to discover furniture that has served in the highest places of power, including the offices of several presidents of the Republic.

Music Lovers in Short Pants Mélomanes en culotte courte

until Sun 25 Apr
Collège Buffon, Gymnase Grelot, 14 boulevard Pasteur

Family concerts for little ones and their parents: each month, a different programme introduces singing and instruments in an intimate and friendly atmosphere, with moments of interaction.

Knights, Princess and Dragon Chevaliers Princesse et Dragon

until Fri 30 Apr ages 5+
Théâtre des Mathurins, 36 Rue des Mathurins

A grand knightly tournament on stage: the audience watches the contests and itself elects the winning knight. A chivalric comedy full of adventure, songs and laughter, for ages 5 and up.

We saw it, we loved "La Claque" at the theatre On a vu, on a aimé « La Claque » au théâtre

until Sun 23 May ages 10+
Théâtre de la Gaité Montparnasse, 26 rue de la Gaité

Funny, musical and interactive: in 1895, a claque leader must save a Paris premiere by training replacements. A show for ages 10 and up.

The Lamoureux Orchestra's Baby Concerts Les Bébé Concerts de l'Orchestre Lamoureux

until Sun 13 Jun
Théâtre de l'Atelier, 1 place Charles Dullin

Short, playful symphonic concerts for very young children, with the Lamoureux Orchestra at the Théâtre de l'Atelier: a season programme mixing classics, percussion, ballets and carnivals from around the world.

Radio France family concerts Les concerts en famille de Radio France

until Mon 21 Jun ages 4+
Maison de la Radio et de la musique - Studio 104, 116, avenue du Président Kennedy

Family concerts combining tales, stories, musicians, actors and singers, to spark young audiences' imaginations. A season of musical shows to share from age 4.

Music in Motion - Music School Musique en Mouvement - Ecole de musique

until Sat 26 Jun ages 3+
Ecole Musique en Mouvement, 36 rue Gassendi

A music school that welcomes children, teenagers and adults, whatever their experience, to learn, practise and share music in the 14th arrondissement.

Games | Free-play chess games Jeu | Parties d’échecs en jeu libre

until Sat 26 Jun Free ages 5+
Centre Paris Anim’ Mado Robin, 84 rue Mstislav Rostropovitch

Come play chess with other players, open access. Intermediate level required.

Theatre discovery for 4-5 year olds 75011 Eveil théâtral 4-5 ans 75011

until Wed 30 Jun ages 4+
Théâtre Pandore Bastille, 30 rue Keller, 75011 Paris

Theatre workshops for 4-5 year olds, in a real theatre: physical, vocal and articulation warm-ups, imagination, memorisation, concentration and finding your place in the group, all in a fun way.

Knitting Club Club | Tricot

until Thu 1 Jul Free ages 5+
Centre Paris Anim’ Mado Robin, 84 rue Mstislav Rostropovitch

The Knitting Club is starting up again at the Centre Paris Anim' Mado Robin: bring your supplies and come knit as a group, in a friendly atmosphere.

Paris sport familles: motor skills / baby gym at the Ortolan gymnasium Paris sport familles : motricité / baby gym au gymnase Ortolan

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Ortolan, 18 rue Ortolan

The City of Paris offers a motor skills / baby gym session at the Ortolan gymnasium, for Parisian families with children aged 3 to 7. Free activity, no booking required.

Paris Sport Proximité: multisports at the Tristan Tzara gymnasium Paris Sport Proximité : multisports au gymnase Tristan Tzara

until Sun 4 Jul Free
Gymnase Tristan Tzara, 11 rue Tristan Tzara

Free multisport sessions led by sports educators from the City of Paris, to discover several disciplines near your home. Activity open to children.

Family sports in Paris: basketball / movement skills at the Saint Germain gym Paris sport familles : basket / motricité au gymnase Saint Germain

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Saint-Germain, 12 rue Lobineau

The City of Paris invites families to a basketball and movement skills session at the Saint-Germain gym, for children aged 3 to 7 accompanied by their parents. A free activity, no booking required, reserved for Parisian families.

Paris Family Sports: family sport at the Althea Gibson gymnasium Paris sport familles : sport famille au gymnase Althea Gibson

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Althéa Gibson, 15 rue Baron le Roy

The City of Paris invites families to a children/parents activity session at the Althea Gibson gymnasium, throughout the year. This session can accommodate up to 50 children.

Paris sport familles: sensory play / motor skills at the Charcot sports centre Paris sport familles : jeux d'éveil / motricité au centre sportif Charcot

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Centre sportif Charcot, 69 rue Chevaleret

The City of Paris offers a session of sensory play and motor skills for Parisian families, with children aged 3 to 7, at the Charcot sports centre. Free activity, no advance booking.

Paris Family Sports: sensory play / motor skills at gymnase Blanqui Paris sport familles : jeux d'éveil / motricité au gymnase Blanqui

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Auguste Blanqui, 26 boulevard Auguste Blanqui

The City of Paris offers a session of sensory play and motor skills for children aged 3 to 7, accompanied by their parents, at gymnase Blanqui. A free activity, no booking required, reserved for Parisian families.

Paris sport familles: Motor skills (children) and strength training (adults) at the Charles Mildé sports centre Paris sport familles : Motricité (enfants) et renforcement (adultes) au centre sportif Charles Mildé

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Charles Mildé ex Saussure, 38 rue Georges Picquart

Every Sunday, the City of Paris offers a motor skills session for children and strength training for adults at the Charles Mildé sports centre, throughout the year. This session can accommodate up to 24 children.

Local sport in Paris: BMX, Skateboarding and Roller Skating at EGP18 Paris sport proximité : BMX, Skate et Roller à l'EGP18

until Sun 4 Jul Free
Espace de glisse parisien 18e (EGP 18), 54, boulevard Ney, Paris 18e

BMX, skateboarding and roller skating sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, for children and adults, near you.

Local sports in Paris: sports introduction at the Mathis gym Paris sport proximité : initiation sportive au gymnase Mathis

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 13+
Gymnase Mathis, 11 rue Mathis

Sports introduction sessions led by City of Paris instructors, so you can take part in an activity near your home. Open to young people aged 13 to 17.

Paris Family Sports: Multisports at the Atlas Gymnasium Paris sport familles : multisports au gymnase Atlas

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Atlas, 18 Bis rue de l’Atlas

The City of Paris invites families to a multisports session at the Atlas Gymnasium throughout the year. This free activity is open to parents and their children aged 3 to 7, with no reservation required.

Local sport in Paris: Parkour at Centr'Halles Suzanne Berlioux Paris sport proximité : Parkour au Centr'Halles Suzanne Berlioux

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 7+
Centr'Halles Park Suzanne Berlioux, 4 place de la Rotonde

Parkour sessions led by the City of Paris sports instructors, so you can take part in an activity close to home. Time slots by age, from 7 years old.

Family sports in Paris: family badminton, table tennis option Paris sport familles : badminton en famille, option tennis de table

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Saint-Merri, 16 rue du Renard

The City of Paris invites families to a badminton session, with a table tennis option, at the Saint-Merri sports centre. An activity to enjoy as a family, all year round.

Paris Sport Familles: motor skills at Rosa Parks gymnasium Paris sport familles : motricité au gymnase Rosa Parks

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Rosa Parks, 2 Rue du Moulin des Lapins

The City of Paris invites families to a motor skills activity session at Rosa Parks gymnasium, for children aged 3 to 7 accompanied by their parents.

Paris Escrime Sporting Club Fencing Camp – Children & Adults Stage Paris Escrime Sporting Club – Enfants & Adultes

until Fri 9 Jul ages 7+
Gymnase Japy, 2, rue Japy

During school holidays, the Paris Escrime Sporting Club offers fencing camps for all levels, from beginners to competitors, for children aged 7 and up or adults.

Baby Visits at the MAM Les baby visite du MAM

until Fri 30 Jul
Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, 11, avenue du Président Wilson

Sensory and artistic discovery tours at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, designed for very young children and their parents, with two formats depending on age: 0-8 months and 1-3 years.

The Little Armchairs Les P'tits Fauteuils

until Sat 31 Jul
Théâtre du Châtelet, 1 place du Châtelet

The Théâtre du Châtelet's young audience programme, with shows for the youngest and the oldest throughout the season.

Critical thinking at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie: come test yourself Esprit critique à la Cité des sciences et de l'industrie : venez vous tester

until Sun 29 Aug ages 10+
Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, 30 avenue Corentin-Cariou

A fun temporary exhibition at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie to learn how to verify information, unmask preconceived ideas and strengthen your critical thinking, from age 10.

Transparency: the first exhibition at the Palais des enfants Transparence : la première exposition du Palais des enfants

until Sun 29 Aug ages 2+
Le Palais des Enfants, 17 Avenue du Général Eisenhower

For its first exhibition, the Palais des enfants invites you to explore transparency! A playful, sensory journey to enjoy as a family, where artworks and scientific experiments play with light to spark curiosity and wonder in the youngest visitors.

The Children's Philharmonie La Philharmonie des enfants

until Tue 31 Aug ages 4+
Philharmonie de Paris, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès

A play space to explore for ages 4-10, with five themed worlds and around thirty hands-on installations to freely discover the superpowers of music, independently and without a guide.

The Marguerite Audoux Library Goes to the Movies La bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux fait son cinéma

until Tue 31 Aug Free
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, 10 rue Portefoin

Free screenings organized all year round by the library, for children or adults, or even both. Registration is recommended to guarantee a seat.

Celebrating your birthday at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs (kids and adults!) Fêter son anniversaire au musée des Plans-Reliefs (enfants et adultes !)

until Mon 27 Sept ages 6+
Musée des Plans-Reliefs, 129 rue de Grenelle

The Musée des Plans-Reliefs offers around fifteen activities for celebrating a birthday: model-making or drawing workshops, a strategy game, a storytelling session, a visit-and-investigate tour, for children and adults alike.

Mazarin and the Guardians of the Secret Mazarin et les Gardiens du secret

until Mon 15 Nov ages 10+
Bibliothèque nationale de France - site Richelieu, 5 rue Vivienne

An immersive game in the spaces of the museum of the Bibliothèque nationale de France - Richelieu site: the Guardians of the Secret have scattered clues to be solved. For curious children and adults, history enthusiasts or puzzle lovers.

Visit the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes Visitez les Grandes Serres du Jardin des Plantes

until Fri 31 Dec
Jardin des Plantes, 57 rue Cuvier

The Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes house four plant worlds: humid tropical forests, desert environments, the flora of New Caledonia and the history of plant evolution. A change of scenery for the whole family.

Noah's World, the first immersive experience with animals Le Monde de Noé, la première expérience immersive avec des animaux

until Fri 31 Dec ages 3+
Le Monde de Noé, 55 avenue Bugeaud

A 1.5-hour immersive experience in Paris where parents and children explore three ecosystems and interact with real rescued domestic animals from shelters, supervised by Rangers.

Aura Invalides, the immersive experience Aura Invalides, l'expérience immersive

until Fri 31 Dec ages 7+
Dôme des Invalides, 2, Place Vauban

A unique multimedia creation combining orchestral music, video mapping and lighting effects, the immersive show AURA INVALIDES (Aura Invalides) enhances the architecture of the Dôme des Invalides, offered in the evening exclusively.

The Burglar of Montmartre Hill Le Cambrioleur de la Butte Montmartre

until Fri 31 Dec ages 12+
Sortie du métro Abbesses, Place des Abbesses

A treasure hunt in Montmartre where you become a detective to help the police identify a serial burglar. Ages 12 and up.

The Prisoner of the Bastille Le prisonnier de la Bastille

until Fri 31 Dec ages 8+
Jardin de l'Arsenal, sur le quai du Port de l'Arsenal, Métro Bastille, Sortie 4

A family treasure hunt that takes you back to 14 July 1789 to help Maxime Delavoix free a prisoner from the Bastille, through riddles and old maps.

Create and record your music in a studio Créez et enregistrez votre musique en studio

until Sat 1 Jan ages 10+
DMT LAB Studio, 13, rue Santeuil

An immersive workshop in a recording studio where participants imagine, write and record their own song, guided by professionals. Open to children, young people, companies, beginner artists and the curious, with no musical skills required.

Illusions Tour - Europe's biggest magic show FINALLY in Paris!!! Illusions Tour - Le plus grand show de magie d'Europe ENFIN sur Paris !!!

Fri 9 Oct → Sun 8 Nov
Pelouse de Reuilly, Pelouse de Reuilly

Europe's biggest magic show comes to Paris: grand illusions, apparitions, disappearances and levitations. A show that suits adults and children alike.

Colette's Stories Les histoires de Colette

Sat 10 Oct → Sat 26 Jun Free ages 3+
Bibliothèque Colette Vivier, 6 rue Fourneyron

Librarians share their favourites and tell stories to children aged 3 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Travel with Jules Verne in an unforgettable immersive show at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves! Voyagez avec Jules Verne dans un spectacle immersif inoubliable au Grand Hôtel des Rêves !

Sat 10 Oct → Sun 8 Nov ages 3+
Grand Hôtel des rêves, 47, rue du Cardinal Lemoine

An immersive show in Paris where families follow the actors from room to room, meeting the worlds imagined by Jules Verne. A theatrical adventure lasting 1 hour 10 minutes, suitable from a very young age.

Open days at the René-Binet educational farm in the 18th arrondissement Ouvertures de la Ferme pédagogique René-Binet dans le 18e arrondissement

Sat 10 Oct → Sat 31 Oct Free
Jardin René Binet, 54, rue René-Binet

The René-Binet urban educational farm raises awareness among young and old about urban farming and animal welfare, with animals and a vegetable garden to discover as a family.

The Little Prince, the Immersive Odyssey LE PETIT PRINCE, L'ODYSSÉE IMMERSIVE

Sun 11 Oct → Wed 14 Oct
38 RUE SAINT-MAUR, 75011 Paris

An immersive experience in which Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's watercolours and words come to life, with a narrative journey through the stars, the planets and the desert. A poetic and moving voyage for the whole family, with an interactive area for children included in the ticket.

Jazz & Snack: the full programme Jazz & goûter : toute la programmation

Sun 11 Oct → Sun 27 Dec ages 2+
Le Sunset/Sunside, 60, rue des Lombards

Jazz & Snack, the Sunday get-together for children and parents at snack time, with musical tributes and festive themes. From age 2.