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

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Aubervilliers, 43 rue d'Aubervilliers

The Aubervilliers 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 · Crèche Crimée Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Crimée

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Crimée, 171 rue de Crimée

Crèche Crimée 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 · Garancière Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Garancière

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Garancière, 21 rue Garancière

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 a child under 6 years old.

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

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Popincourt, 13 bis rue Popincourt

Popincourt 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 children under 6 years old.

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

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Catherine de La Rochefoucauld, 25 rue Catherine de La Rochefoucauld

Parisian nurseries open their doors on Saturday mornings for 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 · Schloesing Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Schloesing

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

The Schloesing nursery and the Môm'Artre association offer 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 · Pixérécourt Nursery Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Pixérécourt

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche Pixérécourt, 79 rue de Pixérécourt

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

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

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:15 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche Familiale Municipale Versailles, 75 avenue de Versailles

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

Renaissance, the Immersive Experience RENAISSANCE, L'EXPÉRIENCE IMMERSIVE

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00 + 86 other dates
38 RUE SAINT-MAUR, 75011 Paris

An immersive experience that plunges the audience into the Italian Renaissance through the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo, blending art, cutting-edge technology and staging effects. A workshop for children is included in the ticket.

The Round of Stories La Ronde des histoires

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–10:30 Free
Bibliothèque Jacqueline Dreyfus-Weill, 6 rue Fessart

A time for reading and nursery rhymes for very young children, accompanied by their parents, led by the librarians.

Philosophy workshops: animals, machines and us Ateliers philo : des animaux, des machines et nous

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free ages 8+
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus

A philosophy workshop for children aged 8 to 12, inviting them to discuss animals, machines and humans.

Street Party for Children: the Paris Centre Programme (2nd) Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme de Paris Centre (2e)

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free
Rue Colbert, Rue Colbert

The Fête des rues aux écoles (Street Party for Schools) comes to Paris Centre with activities for children: learning to ride a bike and a scooter, a treasure hunt, wooden games and creative workshops.

Street Party at the School Streets: the Programme in the 5th Fête des rues aux écoles : le programme dans le 5e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free
Rue du Sommerard, Rue du Sommerard

Rue du Sommerard, transformed into a pedestrian, planted school street, celebrates with a morning of free workshops and activities for young and old.

Screening of Linda veut du poulet in the presence of Sébastien Laudenbach Projection de Linda veut du poulet en présence de Sébastien Laudenbach

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free ages 6+
Cinémathèque Robert Lynen, 11 rue Jacques Bingen

Screening of the animated film Linda veut du poulet (Linda Wants Chicken), followed by a meeting with the director Sébastien Laudenbach. A session for the whole family, ages 6 and up.

Urban Farmer Paris Activities: October 2026 Programme Les activités du Paysan Urbain Paris : le Programme de Octobre 2026

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 + 3 other dates ages 8+
Le paysan urbain, 14, rue Stendhal

Le Paysan Urbain Paris offers activities for young and old: a guided tour of the urban farm, yoga and gong. Some are open to children aged 8 and up, others to those aged 16 and up.

Introduction to Object Repair Workshop, by Repair Café Paris Atelier d'initiation à la réparation d'objets, par Repair Café Paris

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:30 Free ages 5+
Bibliothèque François Villon, 81, boulevard de la Villette

Repair Café volunteers introduce children to repair: tools, soldering, sewing, screws, assembling and disassembling devices. A rewarding and eco-friendly activity, from age 5.

Children's Street Festival: the programme for the 8th Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme du 8e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–13:00 Free
Rue de la Bienfaisance, 12, rue de la Bienfaisance

A morning of free activities for the whole family: games, creative workshops, a smoothie bike and information stands in the 8th arrondissement.

Street festival for children: the 19th arrondissement programme Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme du 19e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–14:00 Free
Rue Tandou, 9 rue Tandou

The pedestrianised, planted Tandou street welcomes children and adults for a day of celebration: cooking and screen-printing workshops, musical awakening, readings, games, climbing wall.

Vitruve School Big Flea Market: A Festive Gathering on Place de la Réunion Grande Braderie de l'école Vitruve : Un rendez-vous festif place de la Réunion

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–17:00 Free
Place de la Réunion, Place de la Réunion

A charity flea market organized by the Vitruve school, with stalls selling clothes, books, games and second-hand goods, food on site and entertainment. Open to everyone, whether you live in the neighborhood or elsewhere.

Take part in the Handicap International Shoe Pyramid Participez à la Pyramide de chaussures de Handicap International

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–17:30 Free ages 6+
Place de la république, Place de la république

Handicap International invites young and old to a day of solidarity and citizenship against anti-personnel mines, with immersive activities and a symbolic shoe toss.

Street Party for Children: the Programme for the 20th Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme du 20e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Rue aux écoles Tlemcen, rue de Tlemcen

For one day, the streets around the Surmelin, Bretonneau and Tlemcen schools come alive for children and families. On the programme: plant giveaways, entertainment, workshops and friendly moments to share in the neighbourhood.

Pink October at the Alfred Nakache Sports Centre Octobre Rose au Centre Sportif Alfred Nakache

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Centre Sportif Alfred Nakache, 4-12 rue Dénoyez

A day of awareness-raising and mobilisation around Pink October, with activities at the pool, sports workshops and information stands. The activities are open to everyone, including families and children.

Children's Street Party: the 16th arrondissement programme Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme du 16e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Ecole maternelle Gustave Zédé, 5, rue Gustave Zédé

The street party at the schools takes over the arrondissement: little ones and grown-ups are invited to share a friendly day of festive, family-friendly activities, organised on rue Gustave Zédé.

Open day at the Poissy fire station! Portes ouvertes du centre de secours Poissy !

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Centre de secours Poissy, 48 rue Cardinal Lemoine

The Poissy fire station is opening its doors to the public: children and adults are invited to discover the daily life of firefighters, with activities for children and a stand on life-saving first aid.

Street Party for Children: the 14th District Programme Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme du 14e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
École élémentaire Larousse, 28, rue Pierre Larousse

The Fête des rues aux écoles celebrates the pedestrianised and planted streets near the schools of the 14th district: sports activities, creative workshops, a dance party, Lego games, karaoke and snacks, for young and old alike.

The Creators' Collective Is Back This Autumn! Bande de Créateur est de retour cet Automne !

Sat 10 Oct → Sun 11 Oct Free
Bastille Design Center, 74, boulevard Richard Lenoir

A pop-up of French designers and artisans: illustration, jewellery, ceramics, fashion, zero waste, beauty, food and a kids' area. More than 80 creators brought together for a weekend of discoveries and encounters.

Story time for 0-3 year olds L'heure du conte pour les 0-3 ans

Sat 10 Oct · 10:15–10:45 + 11 other dates Free
Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard, 26, rue Chaptal

Books, songs, nursery rhymes and finger games for little ones, snuggled in an adult's arms. Some sessions are bilingual in sign language and spoken French.

Story Time Racontines

Sat 10 Oct · 10:15–11:30 Free
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas

A story hour for toddlers, with stories, nursery rhymes and finger games, for children from 0 to 3 years old.

The Rainbow of Emotions L'ARC EN CIEL DES ÉMOTIONS

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30 + 15 other dates
29 RUE DE DUNKERQUE, 75010 Paris

Marta reopens her grandfather Alfred's Shop of Emotions: an interactive puppet and song show to discover and learn to manage your emotions, ages 4 and up.

Ribambelle and Bits of String RIBAMBELLE ET BOUTS DE FICELLE

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30 + 19 other dates
11 RUE DU GÉNÉRAL BLAISE, 75011 Paris

A funny, lively musical show blending objects, stories, songs and bits of string, in which a character somewhere between a clown and a poet brings an imaginary bestiary to life. Ages 2 and up.

Saturday morning story time on the theme of Halloween Les racontines du samedi matin sur le thème d'Haloween

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 Free
Bibliothèque Drouot, 11 rue Drouot

One Saturday a month, a time of stories and nursery rhymes for children aged 0-6, accompanied on the guitar. For Halloween, the children's area fills with cobwebs, little lanterns and seasonal stories.

The Little Stories Hut (0-3 years) La cabane des petites histoires (0-3 ans)

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 + 1 other date Free
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

A monthly gathering to awaken the very young, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, to share with parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends.

"Bidouille's Little Stories" for OCTOBER - story time for 0-3 year olds "Les PETITES histoires de Bidouille" d'OCTOBRE - l'heure du conte des 0-3 ans

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 Free
Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, 25 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte

Bidouille, the library's orange mascot, invites babies and their parents to a reading session: first picture books, word books, nursery rhymes and finger games, suited to little ones up to 3 years old.

Baby Book Seed Graine de livres bébés

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 + 1 other date Free
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara

A session for babies from 0 to 3 years old: stories, nursery rhymes and songs to share with your child in a soft and cosy atmosphere at the library.

Sambo the Little Lion Sambo le petit lion

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 Free ages 1+
Bibliothèque Naguib Mahfouz, 66 rue des Couronnes

A musical tale with puppets, djembe, balafon and sanza, in which we discover the daily life of Sambo, a little lion who sings instead of roaring. For children aged 1 to 4.

Stories under the frangipani tree Histoires sous le frangipanier

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 Free
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, 5 rue de Ridder

Read-aloud sessions open to everyone, for children aged 0 to 3. Free entry subject to availability.

Children's Saturday Le samedi des enfants

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:15 + 2 other dates Free
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg

Stories, readings and nursery rhymes to share with your child aged 0 to 6, on the first floor of the multimedia library. A bilingual French-German session is offered on 20 June.

Les Margotines

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:30 Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray

Two story and nursery rhyme sessions at the multimedia library: one for babies from 6 months to 2 years old, one for children from 3 to 6 years old.

Composting Saturdays at the House of Gardening and Composting Les samedis du compostage à la maison du jardinage et du compostage

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:00 Free ages 2+
Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage, 41, rue Paul-Belmondo - Parc de Bercy

A monthly workshop at the Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage to learn, with a master composter, how to manage a composter and use the compost, as well as the composting solutions offered in Paris.

Creative Workshop - a day with Juliette Binet Atelier Créatif - une journée avec Juliette Binet

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30 + 1 other date Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

A creative workshop led by Juliette Binet, artist and author: invent an imaginary plant from botanical plates and make large paper butterflies. In adult-child pairs, ages 7 and up.

Family creative workshop - The earrings of the Queen of Trash Atelier créatif en famille - Les boucles d'oreille de La Reine des Poubelles

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30 ages 10+
L'Atelier de la Ressourcerie Créative, 95, avenue du Général Leclerc

Turn aluminium cans into earrings and keyrings with the Queen of Trash. A creative workshop for beginners, ages 10 and up, where you bring at least four cans.

The Adventures of Pinocchio LES AVENTURES DE PINOCCHIO

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 26 other dates
36 Rue des Mathurins, 75008 Paris

Olivier Solivérès revisits Carlo Collodi's famous tale, The Adventures of Pinocchio, a big family show combining images, special effects, sets, songs, humour and poetry. From age 5 and for the whole family.

Betty Lynx-Eye BETTY OEIL DE LYNX

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 33 other dates
13 rue des Boulets, 75011 Paris

Betty Lynx-Eye investigates the mysterious pollution of the river: an interactive investigation in which children become real super-sleuths, with suspense, humour and larger-than-life characters.

Peter Pan and the Imaginary Land! PETER PAN ET LE PAYS IMAGINAIRE !

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 27 other dates
115 RUE DU CHEMIN VERT, 75011 Paris

A lively, poetic adaptation of the world of Peter Pan, performed by three actors who bring four iconic characters to life. An interactive show for dreamers young and old.

PUSS IN BOOTS THE KITTEN LE PETIT CHAT BOTTÉ

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 29 other dates
6 rue Pierre au Lard, 75004 Paris

A musical show inspired by Charles Perrault's tale: the Puss in Boots kitten and their friends try to stop an ogre that devours everything in the forest. Ages 1 to 9.

Ouch, the Musical Show AÏE, LE SPECTACLE MUSICAL

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 15 other dates
36 bld de Clichy, 75018 Paris

An interactive musical show in which Aïe, a little girl, and the Fée Bobo tame invisible ouchies through songs, with humour and tenderness. From age 3.

THE NURSERY RHYME FAIRY LA FÉE DES COMPTINES

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 13 other dates
29 RUE DE DUNKERQUE, 75010 Paris

A joyful, colourful family show: in the land of pink mushrooms, the fairy opens her magic trunk, from which escapes a recital of nursery rhymes to sing, dance and travel along with.

The Fables of Mrs. Jeanne LES FABLES DE MME JEANNE

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 14 other dates
5 Rue des Vignes, 75116 Paris

Four actors bring to life more than twenty animals from La Fontaine's Fables in a funny, burlesque show, transposed into a zany production where the famous characters still teach people lessons.

Meow Opera OPÉRA MIAOU

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 4 other dates
34, RUE RICHER, 75009 Paris

Three mischievous cats set off on an adventure in a family show blending theatre, comedy, music and interactive moments, in which famous opera arias are performed with funny lyrics adapted for children.

HIPOLLENE'S TREE L'ARBRE D'HIPOLLENE

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 29 other dates
18, RUE DU FAUBOURG DU TEMPLE, 75011 Paris

Hipollène, half little girl, half squirrel, goes through a great sorrow and begins a journey of initiation at the heart of the roots of her tree-house, where she faces her fears, helped by zany characters in the dreamlike world of Claude Ponti.

Aladdin ALADIN

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 28 other dates
33 BOULEVARD SAINT MARTIN, 75003 Paris

A musical and interactive show inspired by Aladdin: singing, dancing, magic and humour, in a hand-painted glow-in-the-dark set. A joyful adventure about dreams, courage and tolerance.

This Morning There CE MATIN LA

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 21 other dates
6 rue Pierre au Lard, 75004 Paris

A clown solo combining paper, painting, shadow theatre and baroque music inspired by Vivaldi: a little character's awakening turns into joyful discoveries. Show for ages 1 to 5, running time 30 minutes.

Puss in Boots, the Musical CHAT BOTTE, LE MUSICAL

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 12 other dates
26 Rue de la Gaité, 75014 Paris

A musical for young audiences by the Safa Brothers based on Charles Perrault: a young miller inherits a cat with exceptional talents who uses trick after trick to make him the Marquis of Carabas.

Where Are You, Peanut? OÙ ES-TU CACAHUÈTE ?

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 27 other dates
19 BOULEVARD SAINT-MARTIN, 75003 Paris

Capucine has lost her little cat Cacahuète. With the children's help, she enters her favourite book and meets the fantastical characters of imaginary worlds, for an interactive musical adventure, poetic and full of laughter.

THE MUSICIANS OF BREMEN LES MUSICIENS DE BRÊME

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 18 other dates
53 rue des Saules, 75018 Paris

The famous Grimm fairy tale reimagined as a musical show, blending laughter, rock and dreams: a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster set off for Bremen to form a rock band.

Winnie and the Chest of Wonders WINNIE ET LE COFFRE AUX MERVEILLES

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 26 other dates
24 BOULEVARD POISSONNIÈRE, 75009 Paris

Winnie the Pooh and his friends return to the Théâtre des Nouveautés in a musical comedy for the whole family. Violette discovers her daddy's chest of wonders and follows Winnie into an enchanted world, with life-size puppets, songs and choreography.

Nature as a Model for Science la nature modèle de la science

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00–11:30 Free ages 6+
Bibliothèque Valeyre, 24 rue Marguerite de Rochechouart

A science workshop to discover how nature inspires scientific innovations, through experiments and concrete examples. For ages 6-8.

Story Time with a Pic for 0-3 Year Olds and 4-7 Year Olds Histoires à Pic pour les 0-3 ans et 4-7 ans

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00–11:30 Free
Fondation de Rothschild, 76, rue de Picpus

A time for reading, storytelling and nursery rhymes for toddlers and children, with nature-themed stories for the older ones.

Good Tales Make Good Friends Les bons contes font les bons amis

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00–11:30 + 1 other date Free ages 3+
Bibliothèque Toni Morrison, 20 bis avenue Parmentier

Librarians read and sing a selection of picture books and nursery rhymes, just for children. Ages 3 and up.

Story Time Heure du conte

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00–11:30 + 2 other dates Free
Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher, 11 rue de Lancry

A selection of stories read by librarians for children aged 2 to 5, following their inspirations: sign language translation, English bilingual, kamishibai, listening to music… the suspense is complete!