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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SIXTH SENSE SIXIÈME SENS

Wed 14 Oct · 21:30 + 11 other dates
95 BOULEVARD SAINT-MICHEL, 75005 Paris

A modern, family-friendly magic show in which El Mago blends digital illusions and interactive mind reading: every audience member becomes part of the adventure.

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

Thu 15 Oct · 14:00–15:30 + 3 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.

Climate change awareness event - let's start with our plate! Action de sensibilisation au changement climatique - commençons par notre assiette !

Thu 15 Oct · 17:00–18:00 Free ages 10+
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 7e arrondissement, 4 rue Amélie

A workshop to raise young people's awareness of the environment and learn to eat better, presented by the association "Mon Assiette pour la Planète". Ages 10 and up.

CIRCO INFINITO

Thu 15 Oct · 19:00 + 23 other dates
14 - 20 RUE DE LA GAITÉ, 75014 Paris

A poetic and musical circus show, without words, blending acrobatics, humour and wonder, designed for the whole family.

Chaplin in Action Film-Concert Ciné-concert Chaplin en action

Thu 15 Oct · 19:30–20:15 Free
Conservatoire Municipal Claude Debussy - site Courcelles, 222 rue de Courcelles

Students aged 9 to 20 from the Musical Creation and Computer-Assisted Music Laboratory compose and perform the music for a silent Charlie Chaplin film, The Count.

Forum on mental health tools for young people at the Agora de la santé de Paris Santé Boucry Forum sur les outils en santé mentale à destination des jeunes à l'Agora de la santé de Paris Santé Boucry

Fri 16 Oct · 13:30–18:15 Free ages 12+
Agora de la santé, 4, rue Boucry

As part of Mental Health Information Weeks, a half-day to discover tools for raising awareness of young people's mental health, to exchange and share resources. Open to young people aged 12 to 25 and to youth workers from all over Paris.

The Meet-Up for 10-14 Year Olds Le Rendez-Vous de 10-14 ans

Fri 16 Oct · 17:45–18:45 + 1 other date Free ages 10+
Mairie du 15e arrondissement, 31, rue Peclet

A book club for 10-14 year olds, led by the library team, with a snack so everyone can share their favourites: comics, novels, manga, board games.

The Most Beautiful Music LES PLUS BELLES MUSIQUES

Fri 16 Oct · 19:00
15 RUE DU RETRAIT, 75020 Paris

A concert celebrating Oscar-winning film music, performed by the Ciné-Trio (piano, violin, oboe). A musical moment suitable for ages 8 and up, for the whole family.

The Dragon Tamers · Compagnie XouY Les Dompteurs de dragons · Compagnie XouY

Fri 16 Oct · 19:00–20:00 + 13 other dates ages 8+
Théâtre Paris-Villette, 211 avenue Jean Jaurès

A poetic and political coming-of-age fable about the power of stories, resistance and the strength of the imagination. Ages 8 and up.

Board game evenings Soirées jeux de société

Fri 16 Oct · 19:00–21:00 + 1 other date Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Robert Sabatier, 29 rue Hermel

Alone, with friends or with family, spend an evening at the library for a moment of sharing around games. You will also discover a selection of board games you can borrow for free.

Swan Lake - Ballet and Orchestra LE LAC DES CYGNES - BALLET ET ORCHESTRE

Fri 16 Oct · 20:00
2 PLACE PORTE MAILLOT, 75017 Paris

Swan Lake, a masterpiece of classical ballet in two acts, returns in 2026-2027 in a new production with enchanting sets, sumptuous costumes and orchestra. A show to share with family or friends.

4 Women show

Fri 16 Oct → Sat 17 Oct ages 10+
AGECA, 177, rue de Charonne

A stand-up evening where four artists, fresh out of the workshop at the Théâtre de la Noue in Montreuil, perform exceptionally in Paris, blending humour, poetry and punchlines.

Family tour "Once Upon a Time" at the Arc de Triomphe Visite en famille « Il était une fois » à l'Arc de triomphe

Sat 17 Oct · 10:00–11:30 + 1 other date ages 6+
Arc de triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle - Étoile

A participatory, theatrical family tour of the Arc de Triomphe, punctuated by tales, shadow puppetry and drawings, where young and old alike are invited to take part.

Family dance therapy Danse thérapie en famille

Sat 17 Oct · 10:00–11:30 Free ages 4+
Bibliothèque Benjamin Rabier, 141, avenue de Flandre

A dance therapy workshop where 6 parent-child pairs, children aged 4 to 6, dance, play and invent together a sensitive and joyful moment around movement. Inclusive, it welcomes children with and without disabilities, with no prerequisites.

Paris Repair Days at the Climate Academy Journées Parisiennes de la Réparation à l'Académie du climat

Sat 17 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Académie du climat, 2 place Baudoyer

For the Paris Repair Days, workshops to learn how to repair clothes, bikes, soft toys, garden tools and small household appliances, with associations and reuse centres.

Video Game Festival! Fête du jeu vidéo !

Sat 17 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Bibliothèque Václav Havel, 26 esplanade Nathalie Sarraute

The Václav Havel library is organizing a Video Game Festival in all its spaces, in partnership with the Make Some Noise association: games available to play and a chance to discover music video games on arcade machines.

Opening of the Resilience Campus Inauguration du Campus de la Résilience

Sat 17 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Campus de la Résilience, 97 rue Balard

The Resilience Campus opens its doors to the general public for a free, immersive day: experiences, demonstrations and workshops to test the right reflexes in the face of risks, with family or friends.

Architecture Days 2026 at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs Journées de l'architecture 2026 au musée des Plans-Reliefs

Sat 17 Oct → Sun 18 Oct ages 7+
Musée des Plans-Reliefs, 129, rue de Grenelle

As part of the Architecture Days, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs offers an introductory tour of its models of fortified towns and a family tour with an activity booklet to observe the hidden buildings.

Story Time for Toddlers (October–December) Heures du conte Petite enfance (octobre-décembre)

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–11:00 + 2 other dates Free
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens, 38 rue Gassendi

Stories, nursery rhymes and finger games to share between little ones and parents, for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.

Little (Very Little) Ears Les (toutes) petites oreilles

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–11:00 + 1 other date Free
Bibliothèque Assia Djebar, 1 rue Reynaldo Hahn

A musical get-together with the librarians: listening to songs, nursery rhymes and stories for the very young. Registration required, one accompanying adult per child.

The Big Story Hut (ages 4-8) La cabane des grandes histoires (4-8 ans)

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–11:15 + 1 other date Free ages 4+
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

One Saturday a month, the story hut welcomes children ages 4 to 8 for a magical hour of storytelling full of discoveries, to share with parents, grandparents, neighbors or friends.

Animal-assisted reading: read with a dog Médiation animale : lire avec un chien

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–11:30 ages 7+
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus

A session where children read aloud to a dog, without fear of judgment, to encourage reading, expression and build self-confidence. For children aged 7 to 12.

Story Time Les Heures du Conte

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–11:30 + 5 other dates Free
médiathèque James Baldwin, 10 bis Rue Henri Ribière

A reading moment to share at the media library, with individualized one-on-one time for toddlers and a session for older children, accompanied by their parents.

Dance therapy: parent-child workshop with o2dansethérapie Danse-thérapie : atelier parent-enfant avec o2dansethérapie

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–12:00 Free ages 4+
Médiathèque musicale de Paris – Christiane Eda-Pierre, 8 porte Saint Eustache

A dance therapy workshop to experience as a parent-child pair, combining movement, music and sensory objects to share a creative and special moment. Open to all, ages 4 and up.

Marguerite revealed Marguerite se dévoile

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–12:00 Free ages 7+
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray

A guided tour behind the scenes of the Marguerite Yourcenar multimedia library, to discover what goes on there when the doors are closed to the public. Open to everyone aged 7 and up.

Butterfly Workshop with Juliette Binet Atelier Papillons avec Juliette Binet

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–12:00 Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Jeunesse Diderot, 42 avenue Daumesnil

As part of the Autumn of Science, a workshop on drawing butterflies with soft pastels and stencils, led by Juliette Binet, followed by a book signing and sale. For children aged 7 to 10.

Dance and French Sign Language: sign-dance workshop for deaf children Danse et LSF : atelier chorésigne pour enfants sourds

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–12:00 + 1 other date ages 7+
Atelier de Paris / CDCN, 2 route du Champ de Manoeuvre

One Saturday a month, workshops to explore dance and its connections with French Sign Language, for deaf and hard-of-hearing children aged 7 to 12.

Swan Lake LE LAC DES CYGNES

Sat 17 Oct · 11:00 + 4 other dates
34, RUE RICHER, 75009 Paris

The famous ballet Swan Lake in a playful, poetic and interactive version designed for children, to share as a family.

My First Festival "In Every Sense" Mon Premier Festival "Dans tous les sens"

Sat 17 Oct · 11:00–11:30 + 2 other dates Free ages 3+
Bibliothèque François Villon, 81, boulevard de la Villette

A film festival for the very young: screenings, a story-film and a picture-book reading to explore fiction while having fun, from age 3.

Story Saturday Samedi des histoires

Sat 17 Oct · 11:00–11:30 + 1 other date Free ages 3+
Bibliothèque François Villon, 81, boulevard de la Villette

Come and listen to the librarians read you their best stories! One Saturday a month, for 3-6 year olds and their parents.

Storytime for little ones Les racontines

Sat 17 Oct · 11:00–11:45 Free ages 3+
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, 10 rue Portefoin

A selection of stories and music chosen by the librarians, for a beautiful imaginary journey. For children aged 3 and up.

Storytime for Toddlers L'heure du conte des tout-petits

Sat 17 Oct · 11:00–11:45 + 3 other dates Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

Stories and songs for toddlers aged 0 to 3 and their families, at storytime.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant: family detective game "1792. The Affair of the Missing Jewels" Monument Jeu d'Enfant : jeu d'enquête en famille "1792. L’affaire des joyaux disparus"

Sat 17 Oct · 11:00–13:00 + 3 other dates ages 12+
Hôtel de la Marine, 2, place de la Concorde

For this new edition of Monument Jeu d'Enfant, the Hôtel de la Marine offers a historical, theatrical detective game for the whole family: solve the theft of the Crown jewels in 1792, through salons and galleries, guided by actors.

PETER PAN

Sat 17 Oct · 14:00 + 17 other dates
14 - 20 RUE DE LA GAITÉ, 75014 Paris

Peter Pan invites you to fly to Neverland with Wendy and her brothers, aboard the Jolly Roger to face Hook, alongside Tiger Lily and the Lost Boys. A high-energy show that delights parents and children alike.

The Jungle Book LE LIVRE DE LA JUNGLE

Sat 17 Oct · 14:00 + 10 other dates
18, RUE DU FAUBOURG DU TEMPLE, 75011 Paris

A musical show adapted from Rudyard Kipling's tale: Mowgli, a baby abandoned in the jungle, is taken in by a pack of wolves and raised by Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. From 9 to 15 performers on stage for all ages.

Show "Demain, demain!" (Tomorrow, Tomorrow!), an eco-musical reading Spectacle « Demain, demain ! », une lecture écolo-musicale

Sat 17 Oct · 14:00–14:40 + 1 other date Free
Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage, 41, rue Paul-Belmondo - Parc de Bercy

Readings about ecology accompanied by music, to learn and be amazed through song, about gardens, little creatures and the magic of living things.

Workshop - Meet Loui, manga artist and author of the Red Flower series Atelier - Rencontre avec Loui, mangaka, auteur de la série Red Flower

Sat 17 Oct · 14:00–15:30 + 1 other date Free ages 10+
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus

A workshop on how to create a manga character with Loui, followed by a meeting with the author of the Redflower series. Ages 10 and up.

Workshop: Introduction to Cyanotype Atelier : initiation au cyanotype

Sat 17 Oct · 14:00–16:00 Free ages 8+
Bibliothèque Jacqueline Dreyfus-Weill, 6 rue Fessart

As part of the Autumn of Science, a workshop to learn the basics of cyanotype, one of the very first photographic printing processes, recognisable by its Prussian blue. Open to children aged 8 and over and to adults.

All Saints' Day holidays at the Musée de la Cinémathèque française Vacances de la Toussaint au Musée de la Cinémathèque française

Sat 17 Oct · 14:00–16:45 + 13 other dates ages 8+
La Cinémathèque française, 51 rue de Bercy

During the All Saints' Day holidays, short visits at the Musée Méliès to explore the history of cinema, from magic to Georges Méliès's tricks, and weekend activities to uncover the secrets of his special effects.

Family weekend at the Louvre Museum: The Festival of Shapes with Bérénice Milon Week-end familles au Musée du Louvre : La fête des formes avec Bérénice Milon

Sat 17 Oct · 14:00–17:00 + 12 other dates Free
Musée du Louvre, 99 Rue de Rivoli

The Louvre Museum invites young and old to a special workshop: meet the artist Bérénice Milon and her graphic, playful and poetic world inspired by the museum's architecture.

Zero Discrimination Challenge: play, think and act with ANI International! Défi Zéro Discri’ : joue, réfléchis et agis avec ANI International !

Sat 17 Oct · 14:00–17:30 Free ages 8+
QJ - Quartier Jeunes, 4, place du Louvre

A fun, participatory space, free and open to all, to approach discrimination differently through games, discussions and challenges, with particular attention paid to young people.

The Bread Banquet 2026 Le Banquet des pains 2026

Sat 17 Oct · 14:00–18:00 Free
Château ouvrier, Place Marcel Paul

The Bread Banquet is the food festival in the 14th arrondissement: workshops on flour and bread, baking in a wood-fired oven and tasting of breads from the neighbourhood bakers, for young and old.

Loom Loom, a Goblin in the Metro Loom Loom, un lutin dans le métro

Sat 17 Oct · 14:30–15:25 + 2 other dates ages 4+
Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour, 1-9 rue du Général Malleterre

Loom Loom, a metro goblin, must secretly watch over Louise, an RATP employee. Forced to protect her, he introduces her to the world of goblins and realises that humans and goblins are not so different.

Family Creative Workshop - Frame Decorating Atelier créatif en famille - Décoration de cadres

Sat 17 Oct · 14:30–17:30 ages 10+
L'Atelier de la Ressourcerie Créative, 95, avenue du Général Leclerc

A family creative workshop to personalize frames with painting and collage, open to beginners, materials provided.

Saturday Workshop L'atelier du samedi

Sat 17 Oct · 15:00–16:30 + 1 other date Free ages 8+
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin

One Saturday a month, the library invites children to a creative workshop about manga: origami, memory games or torn paper. Ages 8 and up.

🎌 Manga Mad: Speak Up! 🎌 Mordus du manga : Donnez de la voix !

Sat 17 Oct · 15:00–17:00 Free ages 9+
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

As part of Manga Mad, an introduction to dubbing workshop led by professional actor Alexis Bourtereau, so you can bring your favourite characters to life. Ages 9 and up.

Flipbook Animation Workshop Atelier d'animation Flipbook

Sat 17 Oct · 15:00–17:00 Free ages 6+
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas

An intergenerational workshop for families to learn how animated images work and create their own flipbook with a professional illustrator. In parent-child pairs, ages 6 and up.

Get Your Hands Busy: Make Your Own Mini Marble Maze! A vos 10 doigts : fabrique ton mini-labyrinthe à billes !

Sat 17 Oct · 15:00–17:00 Free ages 6+
Médiathèque Violette Leduc, 18 rue Faidherbe

A workshop for little crafters: children learn the basics of woodworking (cutting, gluing, sanding) and go home with their own personalized mini marble maze.

Workshop - Your turn to create! In the style of Alexander Calder Atelier - À toi de créer ! À la manière d'Alexander Calder

Sat 17 Oct · 15:00–17:00 Free ages 6+
Fondation de Rothschild, 76, rue de Picpus

A creative workshop to explore the world of Alexander Calder's mobiles and make your own mobile. Open to children aged 6 and up, accompanied by one adult only, as well as to parents, grandparents and residents of the Rothschild Foundation.

Video game session / Claire Bretécher library animation jeux vidéos / bibliothèque Claire Bretécher

Sat 17 Oct · 15:00–17:00 Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher, 11 rue de Lancry

Come and discover new video games at the Claire Bretécher library. Activity for ages 7 and up, booking required.

Light & Vision 2026 - Multimodal rally Lumière & Vision 2026 - Rallye multimodal

Sat 17 Oct · 15:00–19:00
Pont Louis Philippe, 6v Voie Georges Pompidou Paris

A fun and educational multimodal rally on travel safety, with a prevention village and workshops for young and old, to do solo, in pairs, with friends or as a family.

Parent-child workshop Atelier parents-enfants

Sat 17 Oct · 15:30–17:00 + 1 other date Free
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 11e arrondissement, 8 rue du Général Renault

A parent-child workshop offered by the association Corps à Cœur: puppets, painting, stories, nursery rhymes and body percussion, to share a moment of closeness and creativity as a family, away from screens.

Class Audition: The Sound of Strings Audition de classe : Le son des cordes

Sat 17 Oct · 15:30–17:30 + 1 other date Free
Conservatoire Municipal Nadia et Lili Boulanger, 17 Rue de Rochechouart

Students from the Strings department of the 9th arrondissement conservatory perform in auditions throughout the year, supervised by their teachers and accompanied on piano. An opportunity to hear young instrumentalists in a supportive setting.

Saturday, I Feel Like Telling a Story - Stéphane FERRANDEZ Samedi, ça me dit de conter - Stéphane FERRANDEZ

Sat 17 Oct · 15:30–18:30 + 1 other date ages 12+
La Vagabonde, 122 rue de Bagnolet

A package combining a 3-hour storytelling workshop and a show by the same storyteller, to discover rakugo, a Japanese art of spoken word. Suitable for regulars and newcomers alike.

MOUSTACHE ISLAND

Sat 17 Oct · 16:00 + 8 other dates
3 RUE JULIETTE RECAMIER, 75007 Paris

A festive, interactive rap concert for children: three vacation experts invite the audience on an imaginary trip to Moustache Island, with parties, activities and quiet moments. Ages 5 and up.

Let's Play! Ça joue !

Sat 17 Oct · 16:00–17:00 + 1 other date Free
Bibliothèque Assia Djebar, 1 rue Reynaldo Hahn

Play with the librarians and discover a new board game every week.

Introduction to Painting Workshop Atelier initiation à la peinture

Sat 17 Oct · 16:00–18:00 Free ages 10+
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, 5 rue de Ridder

A creative and fun painting workshop at the Aimé Césaire library, led by an architect and graphic artist. Leave with your own work!

Zélie the Pirate ZÉLIE LA PIRATE

Sat 17 Oct · 16:30 + 16 other dates
18, RUE DU FAUBOURG DU TEMPLE, 75011 Paris

The musical show Zélie la Pirate (Zélie the Pirate) returns to Paris: a bubbly young girl wants to become a pirate against her father's wishes and boards the ship l'Aramacao. Songs, choreography and humour for young and old alike.

"The Reading Adventurers" for the month of OCTOBER - Nature Challenge "Les Aventuriers de la lecture" du mois d'OCTOBRE - Défi Nature

Sat 17 Oct · 16:30–17:30 Free ages 9+
Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, 25 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte

A monthly meet-up for ages 9-15 where everyone shares their favourites: manga, games, novels, films, comics, video games. For this school-holiday edition, it's all about "nature challenges".

Rosa Parks's Umbrella Le Parapluie de Rosa Parks

Sat 17 Oct · 17:00–18:00 Free ages 11+
Centre social et culturel Rosa Parks, 219, boulevard Mac Donald

An interactive performance where the audience is invited to touch objects linked to the struggle for civil rights in the United States, to awaken sounds, words and gestures of Rosa Parks and her contemporaries. Open to all audiences, ages 11 and up.