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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Cinema: Little Film Buffs Club Cinéma : Club des petits cinéphiles

Sat 24 Oct · 14:00–16:00 + 9 other dates ages 6+
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris, 101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac

A film series for young and old, with animated films on the theme of "Work and Jobs".

Origami Spinning Tops Workshop Atelier Toupies en origami

Sat 24 Oct · 14:00–16:00 Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Colette Vivier, 6 rue Fourneyron

A workshop on making origami spinning tops, with different models offered according to each person's folding level. From age 7.

Fruit and Vegetable of the Season Fruit et légume de saison

Sat 24 Oct · 14:00–16:00 Free
La Ferme de Paris, 24 route de la Tourelle

As part of Taste Week, come and discover a seasonal fruit, vegetable or edible plant from the farm, to be enjoyed freshly picked, plain or prepared as jam, pesto or fritters.

Reading Bar Bar à lectures

Sat 24 Oct · 14:00–17:00 Free ages 8+
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

As part of the Month of the Imaginary, the Virginia Woolf multimedia library invites you to a Reading Bar concocted by the theatre company Les Écriés: readings of excerpts from fantasy and science-fiction novels, whispered in your ear, to share with the family.

Investigation in Montmartre - Treasure Hunt Investigation in Montmartre ENQUETE A MONTMARTRE - JEU DE PISTE ENQUETE A MONTMARTRE

Sat 24 Oct · 14:30 + 4 other dates
AU CENTRE, 75018 Paris

A treasure hunt investigation in Montmartre: in teams, follow the clues to solve a police investigation and discover the neighbourhood in a different way. From age 12, for a friendly time with friends, family or colleagues.

Holiday Tournament: Speedrunners Le Tournoi des vacances : Speedrunners

Sat 24 Oct · 14:30–16:00 Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Assia Djebar, 1 rue Reynaldo Hahn

Put on your superhero costumes and compete in speed races inspired by the world of Speedrunners. Ages 7 and up, registration required.

To Each Their Own Style - Family Clay Modeling Workshop, around the exhibition "L’étoffe de l’artiste" À chacun son style - Atelier de modelage en famille, autour de l'exposition « L’étoffe de l’artiste »

Sat 24 Oct · 14:30–16:30 + 2 other dates ages 7+
Musée Bourdelle, 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle

A family clay modeling workshop: after visiting the exhibition "L’étoffe de l’artiste" (The Artist's Fabric), each person sculpts in clay a portrait of their neighbor or a self-portrait, with hats, jewelry and scarves. Children ages 7 and up.

Special Kids' Workshop - Decorated Frames Atelier spécial enfant - Cadres décorés

Sat 24 Oct · 14:30–17:00 ages 6+
L'Atelier de la Ressourcerie Créative, 95, avenue du Général Leclerc

A creative workshop for children aged 6 to 14, accompanied by an adult, where they learn to personalize a frame using various artistic techniques. Materials provided, beginner level.

Family Visit Visite Famille

Sat 24 Oct · 15:00–16:00 ages 5+
Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse, 1, place du Trocadéro et du 11 novembre

A 45-minute guided tour designed for children aged 5 and up, with an activity booklet, to discover the history of the Chaillot building and its works, facing the Eiffel Tower.

Treasure Hunt - Investigation in Paris: The Other Side of the Coin Jeu de piste - Enquête à Paris : Le Revers de la Médaille

Sat 24 Oct · 15:00–18:00
Jardin du Luxembourg, 165, rue de Vaugirard

The medals of a major sports competition have been stolen. Investigate around the Sorbonne, the Panthéon and the Arènes de Lutèce to find them.

Video games Jeux vidéo

Sat 24 Oct · 15:30–17:30 + 1 other date Free ages 7+
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg

Come discover and try a selection of video games on PlayStation, Switch or tablets, alone, with friends or as a family.

Kumihimo Japanese bracelet-making workshop Atelier de création de bracelets japonais kumihimo

Sat 24 Oct · 16:00–17:30 Free ages 8+
Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi, 23 rue du Colonel Rozanoff

As part of the Manga Fanatics event, the Saint-Eloi library is offering a workshop to discover kumihimo, the traditional Japanese art of braided cord, and create a pretty bracelet. All ages, from 8 years old.

Les Fills Monkey celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Olympia! Les Fills Monkey fêtent leurs 20 ans à l'Olympia !

Sat 24 Oct · 20:00–23:00
L'Olympia - Bruno Coquatrix, 28 Boulevard des Capucines

Les Fills Monkey celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Olympia with a family show at the crossroads of a concert and a burlesque performance, driven by the energy of this duo of performers.

Sunday at the Farm Dimanche à la Ferme

Sun 25 Oct · 10:30–12:30 + 1 other date
Ferme Montsouris, 17 Vla Saint Jacques

A friendly family get-together: a show by artists in residence, followed by a parent-child circus and magic workshop, with a wooden games area and food on offer.

My Studio Beret: family textile workshop around the exhibition "L'étoffe de l'artiste" Ma toque d'atelier : atelier textile en famille autour de l'exposition « L’étoffe de l’artiste »

Sun 25 Oct · 10:30–12:30 + 1 other date
Musée Bourdelle, 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle

After exploring the exhibition "L'étoffe de l'artiste" (The Artist's Cloth), participants hand-sew their own artist's faluche, in felt or velvet. Family activity, ages 12 and up.

Extraordinary Journey at the Gallery of Evolution Voyage extraordinaire à la Galerie de l’Évolution

Sun 25 Oct · 11:00–12:30 + 2 other dates
Grande galerie de l'évolution, 36 rue geoffroy saint hilaire

A guided storytelling tour at the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution: Lila, come from the future, leads children and adults alike through a scientific investigation among living specimens. Offered as a special event.

Azur and Asmar in cine-concert Azur et Asmar en ciné-concert

Sun 25 Oct · 11:00–13:00 + 2 other dates ages 5+
Le Grand Rex, 1 boulevard Poissonnière

The animated film Azur et Asmar (Azur and Asmar) by Michel Ocelot screened on the big screen, with its music performed live by an orchestra. A family show, for young and old.

My First Cabaret MON PREMIER CABARET

Sun 25 Oct · 13:30 + 6 other dates
28 rue Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris

A family cabaret show created by Kamel Ouali to introduce younger audiences to the madness and generosity of cabaret, with a troupe of 25 artists who dance and sing.

Family Sunday at the musée du quai Branly - First Nations Dimanche en famille au musée du quai Branly - Premières Nations

Sun 25 Oct · 14:00–18:00
Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac, 37 quai Branly

An afternoon for the whole family to discover the arts and cultures of the First Nations of the American Northwest: storytelling, creative workshops and a collaborative mural, from age 3.

Theatre and puppet workshop for children Stage de théâtre marionnettes pour enfants

Mon 26 Oct · 10:00–12:00 + 4 other dates ages 4+
Centre Paris Anim' Marc Sangnier, 20-24 avenue Marc Sangnier

A workshop to discover the world of theatre and puppetry in a fun and creative setting: your child tells stories, speaks up and plays with their puppet and those of the other children.

Combined course Little architects & Baby judo 3-4 years Stage croisé Petits architectes & Baby judo 3-4 ans

Mon 26 Oct · 10:00–12:00 + 4 other dates ages 3+
Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour, 1-9 rue du Général Malleterre

An original course for 3-4 year olds, combining creativity and motor skills through building workshops and an introduction to baby judo. A happy mix to imagine, build, move and learn while having fun!

Multi-Activity Camp (Halloween theme) Stage Multiactivités (thème Halloween)

Mon 26 Oct · 10:00–12:00 + 4 other dates ages 7+
Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour, 1-9 rue du Général Malleterre

A week of Halloween-themed activities: children dive into a mysterious world full of challenges. For ages 7-10.

Autumn Holiday Course - Baby Gym Ages 3-5 Stage vacances d'automne - Baby gym 3-5 ans

Mon 26 Oct · 10:15–11:15 + 3 other dates ages 3+
Centre Paris Anim' Wangari Muta Maathai, 13-15 rue Mouraud

The Paris Anim' Wangari Muta Maathai centre is offering baby gym courses during the autumn holidays, to introduce children to gymnastics.

Autumn Holiday Camp - Gym for Children 6-10 Years Old Stage Vacances d'automne - Gym enfants 6-10 ans

Mon 26 Oct · 11:15–12:45 + 4 other dates ages 6+
Centre Paris Anim' Wangari Muta Maathai, 13-15 rue Mouraud

The Paris Anim' Wangari Muta Maathai center offers gym camps to introduce children to this activity during the autumn holidays.

Autumn Holiday Workshop - Introduction to Engraving, Ages 6-10 Stage Vacances d'automne - Initiation à la gravure 6-10 ans

Mon 26 Oct · 14:00–15:30 + 4 other dates ages 6+
Centre Paris Anim' Wangari Muta Maathai, 13-15 rue Mouraud

The Paris Anim' Wangari Muta Maathai center offers introductory engraving workshops for children ages 6 to 10 during the autumn holidays.

Sewing Workshop "Create Your Halloween Costume" Stage Couture "Crée ton costume d'Halloween"

Mon 26 Oct · 14:00–15:30 + 4 other dates ages 7+
Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour, 1-9 rue du Général Malleterre

A fun sewing workshop for 7-10 year olds, who imagine and make their own Halloween costume, from design to completion.

Kitchen lithography workshop for children Stage de kitchen gravure pour enfants

Mon 26 Oct · 14:00–16:00 + 4 other dates ages 7+
Centre Paris Anim' Marc Sangnier, 20-24 avenue Marc Sangnier

A kitchen lithography workshop for children aged 7 to 12: a printmaking technique inspired by lithography, done with simple household materials, without a press or chemicals.

Stop-motion workshop Stage de stop-motion

Mon 26 Oct · 14:00–16:00 + 4 other dates ages 10+
Centre Paris Anim' Marc Sangnier, 20-24 avenue Marc Sangnier

Stop motion is a technique that consists of creating a video photo by photo. Workshop for young people aged 10 to 14.

Autumn holiday workshop - Parent/child circus Stage vacances d'automne - Cirque parent/enfant

Mon 26 Oct · 15:30–16:30 + 4 other dates ages 3+
Centre Paris Anim' Wangari Muta Maathai, 13-15 rue Mouraud

The Paris Anim' Wangari Muta Maathai centre is offering parent/child circus workshops during the autumn holidays, to share a friendly activity with your child.

Halloween: Play Werewolf for Real in Paris Halloween : jouez au loup-garou grandeur nature à Paris

Mon 26 Oct · 21:00–23:00 + 8 other dates ages 12+
Le Secret de l'Île, 9 quai de Bourbon

For Halloween, the game of Werewolf becomes a life-size murder party: 24 costumed players, led by actors in the vaulted cellars of Île Saint-Louis, must unmask the traitors before the final judgment.

Tree rally for the youngest Rallye arbres pour les plus jeunes

Tue 27 Oct · 14:00–16:00 Free ages 8+
Maison Paris Nature, Pavillons 1 et 2 du Parc Floral de Paris, route de la Pyramide

A rally to discover the trees of the Parc Floral de Paris by observing leaves, bark and fruit. For ages 8-14, accompanied by an adult.

A story to draw, a memory to write: Simone Veil. My sisters and I Une histoire à dessiner, une mémoire à écrire : Simone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi

Tue 27 Oct · 14:00–16:30
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l'Asnier

After the guided tour of the exhibition Simone Veil. My sisters and I, a workshop where adults learn letter writing and children illustrate a comic strip of an episode in the life of the Jacob family. For families, children aged 10 and up.

Eco-kid! Tawashi: the zero-waste sponge Graine d'écolo ! Tawashi : l'éponge zéro déchet

Tue 27 Oct · 16:00–17:00 Free ages 8+
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara

A workshop to learn how to make a tawashi, a washable and reusable Japanese sponge, from salvaged fabric. Open to ages 8 and up, registration required.

Margot's Piano Le piano de Margot

Tue 27 Oct · 19:00–21:00 Free ages 8+
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray

Beginner or experienced pianists, come and play in public on the auditorium's baby grand piano and meet other pianists. Would you rather listen? Come and spend a friendly moment with music.

CINE CONCERT - CINE CONCERT: BUSTER KEATON CINE CONCERT - CINE CONCERT : BUSTER KEATON

Tue 27 Oct · 20:00
5 Rue des Vignes, 75116 Paris

Four Buster Keaton masterpieces, in restored versions, accompanied live on piano by Thomas Février performing his original compositions. A cine-concert to share with the family, ages 5 and up.

Quiz on scary animals Quiz des animaux qui font peur

Wed 28 Oct · 10:00–11:30 Free ages 8+
Maison Paris Nature, Pavillons 1 et 2 du Parc Floral de Paris, route de la Pyramide

A talk to discover the wild animals that frighten or intrigue us: spiders, toads, bats, cockroaches, slugs… and to separate fact from fiction about these unloved creatures. Ages 8 and up.

MÉLI-MÉLIÈS Film Concert, Ages 4 and Up at 38Riv Jazz Club Ciné-concert MÉLI-MÉLIÈS, Dès 4 ans au 38Riv Jazz Club

Wed 28 Oct · 11:00–12:00 + 1 other date ages 4+
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A film concert for young audiences following in the footsteps of Georges Méliès, cinema pioneer and illusionist, where music and images bring his fantastical worlds back to life. To discover as a family, ages 4 and up.

Get spooked in the Pool of Horror at the Georges Hermant swimming pool! Frissonnez dans la Fosse de l'Horreur à la piscine Georges Hermant !

Wed 28 Oct · 13:00–17:00
Piscine Georges Hermant, 8-10, rue David d Angers

For Halloween, the Georges Hermant swimming pool (19th arrondissement) is putting on an afternoon of games followed by a snack for children!

Halloween: Discover the pit of horror on October 28! Halloween : Découvrez la fosse de l'horreur le 28 octobre !

Wed 28 Oct · 13:00–18:00
Piscine Georges Hermant, 8-10, rue David d Angers

The Georges Hermant swimming pool is transformed for Halloween: a decorated water course in the diving pit, a clown challenge, a drawing contest and candy distribution, to give kids and grown-ups a fright.

My Costume of Light - Family Cyanotype Workshop, Around the Exhibition "L'étoffe de l'artiste" Mon costume de lumière - Atelier de cyanotype en famille, autour de l'exposition « L’étoffe de l’artiste »

Wed 28 Oct · 13:30–15:30 + 1 other date ages 6+
Musée Bourdelle, 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle

A family workshop to discover the cyanotype technique and create flowered costumes inspired by Bourdelle's, echoing the exhibition "L'étoffe de l'artiste" (The Artist's Fabric).

Special children's workshop - Halloween mask Atelier spécial enfant - Masque d'Halloween

Wed 28 Oct · 14:30–17:00 ages 6+
L'Atelier de la Ressourcerie Créative, 95, avenue du Général Leclerc

A creative workshop for children aged 6 to 14, accompanied by an adult, where you make colourful hanging decorations from egg cartons. Materials provided, beginner level.

Children's screening at the Marguerite Audoux library La séance des enfants à la bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux

Wed 28 Oct · 16:00–17:30 Free ages 5+
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, 10 rue Portefoin

A film screening for ages 5-8, to discover or rediscover as a family during the short school holidays.

Fabrique à Brac Workshop Atelier Fabrique à Brac

Wed 28 Oct · 16:00–17:30 + 1 other date Free
Médiathèque James Baldwin, 10 Bis rue Henri Ribière

A hands-on workshop for creative minds, on the last Wednesday of every month, to make things, discover and imagine together around a shared moment.

Manga Fanatics: Origami Workshop Mordus du Manga : Atelier origami

Wed 28 Oct · 16:30–17:30 Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque des Batignolles, 18, rue des Batignolles

As part of Manga Fanatics, the Batignolles library is offering an origami workshop, the Japanese art of paper folding. Starting with a square sheet of paper, make a little jumping frog and take your creation home with you.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons Complete & Mozart's A Little Night Music Les 4 Saisons de Vivaldi Intégrale & Petite Musique de Nuit de Mozart

Wed 28 Oct · 20:00–21:15 + 2 other dates ages 3+
Église de la Madeleine, Place De La Madeleine

A classical music concert bringing together Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Mozart's A Little Night Music, performed by the Hélios orchestra. From age 3.

Mary Lou Williams, Little Piano Girl musical reading, ages 7 and up at 38Riv Lecture musicale Mary Lou Williams, little piano girl, Dès 7 ans au 38Riv

Thu 29 Oct · 14:00–15:00 + 1 other date ages 7+
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A bilingual musical reading (English and French) about Mary Lou Williams, jazz pianist and composer, followed by listening to some of her pieces and a time for discussion. For the whole family, ages 7 and up.

Joseph, Jean, Claude and the others… Joseph, Jean, Claude et les autres…

Thu 29 Oct · 14:00–16:30
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l'Asnier

A workshop and a tour for families, ages 10 and up, to discover the story of Jewish children in France under the Occupation through film excerpts. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday Film Special: Private Detectives Le Film du Jeudi spécial Détectives privés

Thu 29 Oct · 16:00–17:00 Free ages 6+
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas

A cinema screening to discover a story on the big screen, just like at the movies, for ages 6 and up. Offered during school holidays at the Gutenberg library.

Halloween Artist Seed! The Monsters' Knock-Down Game Graine d'artiste Halloween ! Le chamboule-tout des monstres

Thu 29 Oct · 16:00–17:00 Free ages 6+
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara

A workshop where children turn tin cans into colorful monsters, then use their creations for a Halloween knock-down game to try out as a family.

Myriapods: Discovering Millipedes and Centipedes Myriapodes, à la découverte des mille-pattes

Fri 30 Oct · 10:00–11:30 Free ages 8+
Maison Paris Nature, Pavillons 1 et 2 du Parc Floral de Paris, route de la Pyramide

A workshop to discover millipedes and centipedes and a few Parisian species, with a presentation indoors followed by an outing in the Parc floral de Paris. Ages 8 and up.

Madame Classique and Monsieur Jazz, Ages 7 and Up at the 38Riv Jazz Club Madame Classique et Monsieur Jazz, Dès 7 ans au 38Riv Jazz Club

Fri 30 Oct · 11:00–12:00 + 1 other date ages 7+
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Louise&Dexter get jazz and classical music talking to each other on a single piano, four hands, for a family concert. A musical show suitable for ages 7 and up.

Special children's workshop - Halloween lantern Atelier spécial enfant - Lanterne d'Halloween

Fri 30 Oct · 14:30–17:00 ages 6+
L'Atelier de la Ressourcerie Créative, 95, avenue du Général Leclerc

A workshop to make glowing Halloween lanterns, open to children aged 6 to 14, who must be accompanied by an adult. Materials provided, beginner level.

Activity | Storytelling walk Activité | Balade contée

Fri 30 Oct · 15:30–16:30 Free ages 3+
Centre Paris Anim’ Mado Robin, 84 rue Mstislav Rostropovitch

A storytelling walk full of discoveries and surprises, where children listen to stories and let their imagination run free. For children aged 3 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Immersive Investigation at the Hôtel de la Marine: The Night of the Ghosts Enquête immersive à l'Hôtel de la Marine : La Nuit des Revenants

Fri 30 Oct · 17:30–19:30 ages 12+
Hôtel de la Marine, 2, place de la Concorde

For Halloween, ghosts take over the Hôtel de la Marine once again. An immersive experience in which you follow the trail of a mysterious experiment conducted by Monsieur de Fontanieu.

Puzzle Battle of the 10th arrondissement libraries Battle de puzzle des bibliothèques du 10e

Fri 30 Oct · 18:00–21:00 Free ages 12+
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg

Put together your team and take on the others to finish your puzzle as fast as possible. Board games are also available on site for the public and accompanying adults.

The Big Night show Spectacle LE GRAND SOIR

Fri 30 Oct · 20:00–23:00 ages 10+
AGECA, 177 rue de Charonne

A clown solo about love and revolution, ages 10 and up.

Kamel the Magician - Superhero!! KAMEL LE MAGICIEN - SUPER HÉROS !!

Fri 30 Oct · 20:30 + 21 other dates
41 Boulevard du Temple, 75003 Paris

Kamel the Magician, a leading figure in contemporary magic in France, presents a show blending illusions, humour and emotions. A family-friendly show, funny and surprising, for ages 6 and up.

Halloween Hunt on rue de la Folie Méricourt La Chasse d'Halloween rue de la Folie Méricourt

Sat 31 Oct
Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 1 rue de la Folie Mericourt

A Halloween surprise hunt in the Folie Méricourt neighbourhood: a booklet to find the hidden intruders, a costume parade at 3pm and gifts to be won.

Violette's Story Time Les Racontines de Violette

Sat 31 Oct · 10:30–11:00 + 1 other date Free ages 1+
Médiathèque Violette Leduc, 18 rue Faidherbe

A Halloween story time with Violette's 3 witches: slightly scary stories and songs for the whole family, for children aged 1 to 4. Dressing up is welcome.