Top 10 things to do with kids in Paris during the February school holidays

1. Family Room at Musee D’Orsay – fun activities for kids of all ages in the elegant ballroom.
2. Salon de L’Agriculture farm related kiddie activities and animals to see at this huge indoor agriculture trade show.
3. Fruit & Veg picking around Paris – One of the top things to near with kids near Paris that Tots City Guides recommends is fruit and vegetable picking. You can visit the following farms that are now back open for picking fun! (Be sure to check the exact opening days and times at your farm of choice. Currently open: Cueillette de Viltain Cueillette de Torfou & just reopened for spring: Fermes Des Gally
4. Watch a theatre shows for young kids in Paris – see the full round up here
5. Cheap kiddie cinema in Paris: Cinékids series X Forum des Images: Location: Forum des images. Tickets from 5 euros per child. (7,50 € with accompanying adults). Find out more and book here. UGC Cinemas – cheap weekend tickets. As part of their Les Pestacles kid’s film series, you can watch classic children’s movies for cheap on Sundays. Check out the UGC films available near you here, note more options during the weekend!
6. ZOO Art Show – This immersive 400m2 street art exhibition could be fun for little ones to wander around. From €15 / Free for under 8s. 15% off family tickets dring the holidays Pl. de la Défense. More info here. Note there are strobe lights in certain parts of the show)
7. La Ménagerie, le zoo du Jardin des Plantes (5e) – a huge selection of animals to see at this city zoo, with ‘Meet the Keepers’ events every day during the holidays .It’s also right by the quirky vintage dodo carousel (recommended by Tots City Guide).
8. Jardin D’Acclimatation – festive village by day and ‘Japan In Lights’ Lantern Festival by night. Enjoy festive activities galore at Jardin D’Acclimatation impressive night show, from dusk, the park transforms into a magical glow-in-the-dark adventure, with a Japanese themed lantern display. Jardin D’Acclimatation (16e) Until 8th March 2026. Find out more about ‘Japan In Lights’ Lantern Festival here
9. See a Paris marionnette show – all over Paris you can see these traditional style puppet shows. Find the most convenient for you via the Tots City Guide Paris baby and toddler map here
10. Versailles Palace “Royal Holidays’: On Wednesdays and Weekends over the holidays the Chateau de Versailles has themed activities, storytelling and creative workshops for children – an opportunity to explore the different areas of the palace, including the Crusades Rooms. More info here

More ideas: Paris with kids under 6

Kid-friendly lunch ‘Le week-end des Enfants’

Every weekend children can enjoy special kiddie activities at this indoor street hall, located south west of Paris.

All weekend 13.30-16.30PM. Les Halles d’Issy, Issy-Les-Moulineaux

It’s the month of reading!

What’s happening in Paris:

*For residents*To celebrate ‘Mois du livre et de la petite enfance’ (the month of reading), libraries across Paris are hosting Free storytimes. See below the libraries involved. (Note, these events usually require advance registration. And is an event for residents rather than tourists)

Bibliothèque Astrid Lindgren
42 rue Petit, Paris 19e

Bibliothèque Benjamin Rabier
141, avenue de Flandre, Paris 19e

Bibliothèque Hergé
2 rue du Département, Paris 19e

Bibliothèque Jacqueline Dreyfus-Weill
6 rue Fessart, Paris 19e

Médiathèque James Baldwin
10 Bis rue Henri Ribière, Paris 19e

Find out more info here

It’s raining it’s pouring in Paris!

Check out this roundup of what to do with small kids in Paris when it rains!

Theatre Shows for young kids in Paris

This month there is a host of new theatre shows for kids in Paris. From Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, baby opera, crazy clown shows and more!

Check out theatre shows for kids un der 6 here.

Paris museums ideal for kids

Visit an art gallery and keep the little ones entertained? Yes it is possible. Many Paris museums now host kid friendly rooms, or put on exhibitions just for children. Examples include, The Louvre, to the Louis Vitton Foundation, and Musée de l’Orangerie. Mon Jardin Fantastique at Hangar Y is a really interactive exhibition just for kids and not to be missed! Check out the Tots City Guide round up of baby and toddler friendly Paris museums here.

Discover more kid friendly activities around Paris via the Tots City Guide Paris baby map.

Tuileries Gardens – easy day itinerary with little kids!

With the sunny days become rarer by the week, make the most of any sunshine strolling through the Tuileries Gardens. Here you can soak in key Paris monuments like The Louvre and Place de la Concorde. Even better, when visiting the Tuileries Gardens with young kids there are tons of activities to do there. Choose from sailing tiny sail boats, to trampolines, to carousel rides and the kiddie room at Musée de l’Orangerie. Read up on our ultimate guide to Tuileries Gardens with kids here.

Paris Baby Cafes

For when it rains, need coffee, or you’re just sick of the playground! Paris has a host of baby cafes where the kids can roll around or play and you can drink and eat cake. Find the Tots City Guide Paris baby cafe guide here.

Things to do with young kids in Paris in November

Find even more ideas and activities with toddlers and babies in Paris in this round up for January 2026 here.

When the sun finally shines! Outside activities with small kids in Paris

Spend a day playing in the woods at an ecopark, or playing in one of Paris’ many fantastic playgrounds.

Read the Tots City Guide to outside activities with young kids in Paris

Tots City Guide Paris recommends the Toddler & Baby Paris travel map for loads more family-friendly ideas this week!