Tue 13 Oct → Sun 8 Nov
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
An exhibition of illustrations by Magali Bonniol from the six Cornebidouille albums, with audio excerpts read by the author Pierre Bertrand. For children who love little ones' favourite witch.
Tue 13 Oct → Sun 1 Aug
ages 9+
Cité des sciences et de l'Industrie, 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou
An exhibition-show exploring the link between illusion and perception, bringing the arts of magic and cognitive science into dialogue. Ages 9 and up.
Wed 14 Oct → Sat 17 Oct
ages 8+
Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt, 2 place du Châtelet
Ida and Paul, two naive friends who are a bit clownish, discover that they think and play with words and thoughts. A theatre show for two actors and a musician, ages 8 and up.
Fri 16 Oct → Thu 31 Dec
L'Atelier des Lumières, 38 Rue Saint-Maur
A 50-minute immersive 360° experience that takes you from coral reefs to bioluminescent abysses, with 3D modelling and giant projections. To enjoy with family, friends or solo.
Fri 16 Oct → Sun 1 Nov
Parc André Citroën, 2, rue Cauchy
For Halloween, Parc André Citroën is transformed into an immersive trail of 13 worlds combining sets, actors, special effects and fireworks, to enjoy with family, friends or colleagues.
Sat 17 Oct → Sat 31 Oct
Centre Paris Anim' Annie Fratellini (ex Villiot Rapée), 36 quai de la Rapée
Courses and workshops for the autumn holidays at three Paris Anim' centres in the 12th arrondissement: weaving, circus, drama, dance, manga, magic, hip-hop, drawing, as well as outings for young people.
Sat 17 Oct → Sun 1 Nov
Jardin des plantes, 57, rue Cuvier
The Jardin des Plantes is offering a holiday programme combining exhibitions, shows, workshops and Halloween activities, with dinosaurs, palm trees and animals. Young and old alike will find plenty to marvel at.
Sat 17 Oct → Sun 1 Nov
Bulles & Billes, 13, Rue Sainte-Cécile
During the All Saints' Day holidays, the family play space Bulles & Billes (Paris 9th) is offering Halloween activities: creative workshops, a puppet show, potions, games and a candy hunt, included in the entry fee for children aged 0 to 11 and their parents.
Sat 17 Oct → Sat 31 Oct
Free
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4-12 rue Germaine Krull
Giant games, free and open to all, offered by the association 123 … Soleil ! during the school holidays, indoors or outdoors depending on the weather.
Sat 17 Oct → Sun 25 Oct
Free
Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac, 37 quai Branly
Children's film festival at the musée du quai Branly: a selection of films from every continent to discover the most surprising metamorphoses, with 17 screenings for all ages.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 23 Oct
ages 10+
R de jeux de la Place de la République, Place de la république
A roaming writing workshop in Paris on the theme of Halloween, for ages 10-14, led by Manon Jouniaux: writing games outdoors and in a café, in the footsteps of great writers.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 23 Oct
ages 6+
The Kids Studio, 19 Rue du Banquier
An art workshop entirely in English for children aged 6 to 11, in a former Parisian studio in the 13th arrondissement, during the All Saints' Day holidays.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 30 Oct
Centre Paris Anim' Interclub 17, 47 rue de Saussure
Holiday workshops for children and teenagers at the Paris Anim' Interclub 17 centre: modern jazz, visual arts, chess, Afro dance, hip hop, guitar, theatre, drawing and painting, and making a short film.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 30 Oct
ages 3+
Centre Paris Anim’ Mado Robin, 84 rue Mstislav Rostropovitch
Holiday workshops and classes for children and teenagers: introduction to dance, street dance, introduction to theatre, baking, as well as yoga and sophrology for adults.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 30 Oct
ages 4+
Centre Paris Anim' Arras, 48 rue du Cardinal Lemoine
Holiday workshops for children, teens and adults: K-pop, robotics, drama, modern jazz, visual arts, comics, graffiti, English and bilingual workshops.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 30 Oct
ages 4+
Centre Paris Anim' Richard Wright, 76 bis rue de Rennes
Holiday workshops at the Richard Wright Paris Anim' centre, with activities for children (dance, drama, visual arts, video game creation), teenagers and adults.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 23 Oct
ages 4+
Môm'Ganne, 5 rue Louis Ganne
A theatre and dance project in which children explore athletic movement as artistic material, to develop body awareness, listening and cooperation.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 23 Oct
ages 4+
Môm'Tolbiac, 72 rue Jeanne d’Arc
A visual arts workshop led by a visual artist: children observe nature and then create a group fresco in gouache and watercolour, while learning about ecology.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 23 Oct
ages 4+
Môm'Didot, 4 Sq. André Lichtenberger
An art workshop where children create a large map of France and illustrate the emblematic sports of each region through collage, drawing or sculpture.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 23 Oct
ages 4+
Môm'artre 18, 2 rue de la Barrière Blanche
An arts workshop to create a film work together and think about girl/boy equality, with a radio workshop in the afternoon. For children aged 6 to 11.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 23 Oct
ages 4+
Môm'Pelleport, 165 bis rue Pelleport
A visual arts project where children aged 4 to 11 explore gender stereotypes through linocut printing, creating silhouettes and patterns to assemble and invent hybrid characters.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 23 Oct
ages 8+
Ferme Montsouris, 17, villa Saint Jacques
A week of recreational activities for children aged 8 to 12, combining magic workshops in the morning and an Olympiad of world cultures in the afternoon, supervised by qualified activity leaders.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 30 Oct
ages 6+
ABI School, 12, rue Claude Pouillet
A bilingual (French/English) holiday camp with STEAM workshops (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) for children aged 6 to 12, with a team project to present to the family.
Mon 19 Oct → Fri 23 Oct
ages 6+
Place de la Concorde, Place de la Concorde
A five-day sports camp for ages 6-12: mountain biking, multi-sports, treetop adventure course and escape game, in the heart of Paris.
Mon 19 Oct → Thu 22 Oct
ages 16+
École Hourdé, 3, rue Biot
A 4-day workshop at the Hourdé school to discover and create in art and spatial design, led by professionals, to help confirm your choice of direction.
Mon 19 Oct → Sat 24 Oct
ages 4+
Centre Paris Anim' Marc Sangnier, 20-24 avenue Marc Sangnier
A circus workshop for children aged 4 to 6: physical expression, acrobatics, juggling and object manipulation, in a creative circus exploration full of surprises.
Tue 20 Oct → Sat 31 Oct
Free
ages 12+
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara
An immersive augmented reality game in which, in teams of two, you explore a library to solve the mystery of the Vonleaken manor and uncover Amélia's secret. Ages 12 and up.
Wed 21 Oct → Sat 24 Oct
Free
ages 7+
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara
A series of four workshops where children build their own percussion instruments from simple and recycled materials, then explore rhythm through play, listening and group practice.
Thu 22 Oct → Mon 26 Oct
Free
ages 8+
Institut de physique du globe de Paris, 1, rue Jussieu
The International Science Film Festival returns for a 22nd edition, entirely free and open to everyone, with screenings of science films followed by discussions between scientists and the film teams.
Sat 24 Oct → Sat 21 Nov
Free
ages 3+
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale
The LinguiST'ART association invites children to discover Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, an iconic figure of Chinese culture, and his adventures to the west, then to create a puppet of the famous Monkey King.
Sun 25 Oct → Wed 28 Oct
Free
ages 1+
Galerie Arzazou, 92, rue du Moulin Vert
Claude CHOSE presents his photographic work at the ARZAZOU gallery. A photo exhibition open to everyone, from age 1.
Mon 26 Oct → Sun 1 Nov
ages 12+
Le Secret de l'Île, 9 quai de Bourbon
A full-scale murder party with a werewolf theme, in the vaulted cellars of Île Saint-Louis. Cape and secret role provided, costumed actors, up to 24 players per session, with strangers.
Mon 26 Oct → Fri 30 Oct
ages 6+
Octave & Arpège - Ecole de musique et de théâtre, 4, rue de Saint-Pétersbourg
A theater workshop for children ages 6 to 13: body work in the morning, poetic texts and creating a show in the afternoon, with a performance at the end of the week.
Mon 26 Oct → Fri 30 Oct
ages 8+
Compagnie Arcal, 87 rue des Pyrénées
A 5-day immersive workshop in the world of musical theatre, to sing and dance to the greatest hits of the genre, led by a singer and a dancer.
Sat 31 Oct → Thu 26 Nov
Galerie Joseph, 5 rue Saint-Merri
An immersive experience around Hello Kitty, with light shows, interactive installations and creative workshops, spread across three spaces: Calm, Playful and Discovery.
Wed 4 Nov → Thu 31 Dec
Free
ages 4+
Bibliothèque André Malraux, 112 rue de Rennes
An exhibition of original watercolours by Capucine Mazille, illustrating the non-fiction picture book "Bon appétit les animaux!" (Enjoy your meal, animals!) written by Françoise Laurent, as part of the "Manger, être mangé" (Eating, being eaten) focus.
Wed 4 Nov → Mon 3 May
ages 8+
Musée du Louvre, 99 Rue de Rivoli
A never-before-seen exhibition on the photographic history of the Louvre, from the first shots to contemporary techniques, with more than 300 photographs. Ages 8 and up.
Thu 5 Nov → Sun 8 Nov
ages 5+
Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt, 2 place du Châtelet
Burlesque and wordless, a duo of metaphysical clowns that is perfectly Beckettian. French premiere.
Thu 5 Nov → Sun 29 Nov
ages 12+
Le Funambule Montmartre, 53 rue des Saules
KABINET, a clown solo for ages 12 and up: a clownish group psychoanalysis session, funny and offbeat, with plenty of laughs.
Sat 7 Nov → Wed 11 Nov
ages 5+
Parc Floral de Paris, 1 route de l'artillerie
The Marjolaine fair brings together initiatives for responsible consumption: organic, local and committed, with workshops, talks and activities for families.
Sun 8 Nov → Sun 7 Mar
ages 4+
Philharmonie de Paris, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès
A poetic and sensory installation to explore the diversity of paper sounds through gestures: crumpling, tapping, stroking, tearing. A themed trail and guided activities for children aged 4 to 10.
Sat 14 Nov → Sat 20 Mar
Free
ages 7+
Bibliothèque Oscar Wilde, 12 rue du Télégraphe
The youth literary prize of the 20th arrondissement is back: three selections of novels are offered, including one for ages 7-9. Children read, vote for their favourite, and the prize is awarded at a closing celebration.
Sun 22 Nov → Sun 11 Apr
Théâtre du Châtelet, 1 place du Châtelet
The Sunday Morning Concerts offer an hour of music without an intermission, with an introduction and a reading blending poetry, literature and philosophy. An accessible and original format, for the whole family.
Wed 25 Nov → Sun 3 Jan
ages 3+
LE GRAND REX PARIS, 1 Boulevard Poissonnière
A Disney animated film shown in French in the main auditorium of the Grand Rex, accompanied at every screening by the Féerie des Eaux, a water and music show on the cinema's legendary stage. A real show for the whole family, from age 3.
Tue 1 Dec → Thu 31 Dec
Free
Bibliothèque Drouot, 11 rue Drouot
A fun and educational exhibition about animal droppings, illustrated by Émilie Vanvolsem. To discover as a family, to laugh and learn about living things.