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What’s on this week? Best Events in Paris this week 24th-30th August

When it’s hot in Paris: How to keep cool with young kids

There’s lots of ways to keep cool with kids. Check out the Tots 2026 Heatwave Guide to Paris with kids HERE

Seasonal Paris museum activity rooms for kids

Some Paris museums offer special family spaces or children’s areas during certain times of the year (including the summer holidays!). These rooms offer little ones a chance to play, explore or take a break from the calmer, more serious galleries.

Keep an eye out for seasonal family rooms at Musée d’Orsay and Musée Rodin, both useful options when visiting with young children. Availability can vary by season and dates, so check before visiting.

A short, magical musical show featuring mermaids and tritons — a lovely extra for young children visiting the aquarium. Show days and times vary, so check the programme before your visit.

Mermaid & Triton Show – Aquarium de Paris

Age suitable for: 👶 0–1 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 4–6+

☔ Rain-safe: Yes – indoors
⏱️ Duration: 15 minutes
😴 Nap-friendly: Yes – short show
🍼 Stroller-friendly: Yes – aquarium is accessible with strollers

💡 Parent Tips💡:
💡 Book a fixed-date ticket online for the best price – it can be cheaper than buying at the entrance.
💡 Allow extra time for entry: Queues can be long, especially at busy times, and we found the queue poorly organised with little staff guidance. We waited around 30 minutes, and keeping a buggy in the queue was difficult. If you’re specifically visiting for the mermaid show, consider arriving closer to the show time rather than joining the main queue too early since all children get a seat at the kid exclusive front space (adults will need to sit at the back)

🎟️ Included with aquarium admission – adult tickets from €22, children aged 3–12 from €17, and under-3s are free.

📍 Location: Aquarium de Paris (16e). 📅 On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays until 30th August 2026. 15.15PM, Find show times here

Little Films Festival

Age suitable for 👶 3 | 🧒 4–6+

A film festival created just for young children, bringing together short animated films, gentle storytelling and family-friendly screenings. Many participating cinemas also offer adapted sessions that are shorter and less overwhelming for little ones. A great idea to have in your back pocket also in case of a rainy day or another Paris heatwave!

☔ Rain-safe: Yes, fully indoors
⏱️ Duration: Approx 45–75 minute screenings (but will vary for each show)
😴 Nap-friendly: With kid-friendly sound levels, it should be quiet enough for small babies to nap inside
🍼 Stroller-friendly: Know that strollers are not usaully permitted inside the screening room

📅 29th June – 31st August 2026 (varies by cinema)📍 Participating cinemas across Paris and France. Find out more HERE

View the schedule and locations HERE

Paris en Seine: Summer events

Age suitable for 👶 0-1 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 4–6+

Running throughout the summer, Paris en Seine sees the transformation of parks, squares, and riverbanks across the city to summer hubs, with hundreds of free activities.

Families can enjoy activities such as:

• 🎨 Arts and crafts workshops
• 📚 Storytelling and library activities
• 🤸 Parent-and-child sports sessions (including baby rugby and mini athletics)
• 🎭 Puppet shows and family performances
• 🎵 Children’s concerts and music activities
• 💦 Water play and outdoor summer events in parks and public squares

☔ Rain-safe: Partly (some indoor activities, most events are outdoors)
⏱️ Duration: 1–3 hours
😴 Nap-friendly: Yes (easy to come and go; many events take place in parks)
🍼 Stroller-friendly: Yes (most venues are accessible, though some parks have bumpy, gravel paths)

📅 Events from Beginning of June – running all summer long.📍Various locations along The Seine, Paris, Find local events and more info HERE

L’Été du Canal

From this weekend, the canals of northeast Paris transform into giant outdoor playgrounds, with FREE and low-cost activities.

Families can enjoy activites such as:

• Waterside games
• Creative workshops
• Performances and family entertainment
• Street art
• Boat cruises
• Pop-up beaches
• Giant games

PARENT HACK: Pair the event with the playgrounds and fountains at Bassin de la Villette.

☔ Rain-safe: No (predominantly an outdoor festival)
⏱️ Duration: 2–4 hours (or a full day if combining activities)
😴 Nap-friendly: Yes (easy to stroll, picnic, and leave when needed)
🍼 Stroller-friendly: Yes (mostly flat canal paths and quays)

📅 From now until Sunday, 20th September 2026. 📍 Taking place at Canal de l’Ourcq, Canal Saint-Denis, and Bassin de la Villette. Find more info HERE

Pestacles at Parc Floral (musical festival for kids)

Age suitable for 🧒 4–6+ (but bring younger kids to shows if they can sit through a performance)

One of Paris’s best summer events for families, Pestacles is a free outdoor music festival for children held every Wednesday from late June to early September in the beautiful Parc Floral. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy live music, musical storytelling, and interactive performances in a relaxed garden setting before exploring the park’s playgrounds, miniature train, peacocks, and botanical gardens.

NOTE: Most performances are recommended for children aged 6+, but younger siblings are welcome, and many preschoolers enjoy the music and open-air atmosphere.

*TOP SHOW FOR KIDS UNDER 6* The 8th July performance, Cette nuit une chouette m’a dit, is recommended from age 4 and is the best choice for younger children.

☔ Rain-safe: ⚠️ Partly (covered stage, but the festival is outdoors)
⏱️ Duration: 2–4 hours
😴 Nap-friendly: Yes (relaxed, picnic-style setting)
🍼 Stroller-friendly: Yes

FREE festival and shows (only park admission is charged.) 📅 From Wednesday, 24th June-2nd September 2026. 📍Parc Floral, Paris. Find more info about the festival HERE

**NEW!!** Cité des Enfants reopens at Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie next week

Age best suitable for: 👶 2–3 | 🧒 4–6+

*Good thing to do during the Paris Heatwave*

One of Paris’s most beloved family attractions is finally back! After a major renovation, the new Cité des Enfants 2–6 ans finally reopened last week with five immersive play worlds designed to spark curiosity, creativity and early scientific thinking. The re-designed space has been created specifically for younger children, with a calmer, more intuitive layout and even a quiet zone for when little ones need a break.

Here you’ll find:

• Play construction zones
• Sensory water play
• Imaginative workshops
• Forest-themed area
• Zones to encourage building experimenting and problem-solving.

☔ Rain-safe: Yes – entirely indoors.

⏱️ Duration: 1.5-hour timed session.

😴 Nap-friendly: Yes – these relatively short morning and afternoon sessions make it easy to plan around naps.

🍼 Stroller-friendly: Yes, with accessible facilities throughout the Cité des Sciences.

MUST KNOW: Sessions are timed and must be booked in advance.

PARENT HACK: Book one of the first sessions of the day and pair it with picnic lunch and playground stop in the nearby Parc de la Villette, home to some of the best playgrounds in the city. Find it on the Tots CIty Guide Baby & Toddler Map

📍 Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, 30 Avenue Corentin-Cariou, 75019 Paris (Parc de la Villette) 📅 Reopening date: 9 June 2026 BOOK and more info HERE

Illusion exhibition at Grand Palais

Age suitable for: 👶 0–1 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 4–6+

One of the most fun, immersive, and family-friendly art exhibitions in Paris this summer. Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich transforms the Grand Palais into a giant playground of optical illusions, mirror tricks and interactive installations that invite visitors to become part of the artwork.

Children can “climb” a Parisian building, explore floating boats, wander through mind-bending spaces and discover how perspective can completely change what they see.

With 14 immersive installations designed to be experienced rather than simply observed, this is contemporary art is playful, accessible (and great for fun family photos!).

☔ Rain-safe: Yes – fully indoors.

⏱️ Duration: 1–1.5 hours. Allow extra time if your children want to revisit their favourite installations (tip-off: they probably will!).

😴 Nap-friendly: Yes – easy to navigate with a stroller and plenty of visual stimulation for tiny babies.

🍼 Stroller-friendly: Yes – the exhibition is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility and works well with strollers.

💰 Tickets: Children under 5 go free. Family-friendly guided tours and children’s guides are available. 📍 Grand Palais, Avenue Winston Churchill, (8e) 📅 Now until 6th September 2026

Immersive LEGO® exhibition in Paris

Age suitable for: 👶 3 | 🧒 4–6+ (not ideal for younger kids since the bricks are small)

Bricks of Wonder brings together more than 150 incredible LEGO® creations by renowned artist Dirk Denoyelle, built from over two million bricks. Expect giant sculptures, realistic portraits, famous artworks recreated in LEGO®, interactive displays and a robotic camera arm that reveals tiny details hidden within the builds.

The highlight: A HUGE LEGO PlayZone packed with one million bricks where kids can build their own masterpieces.

📍 Espace Champerret, Hall B, 6 Rue Jean Oestreicher,(17e).

📅 Now until 16 August 2026 💰 Tickets: From €14.90 (children 4–14), under 4s go free. Family tickets available. 🔗 BOOK & more info HERE

Other ideas in Paris this week:

Best daytrips from Paris

⭐ TOP PICK⭐Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (Maincy)

Step into a fairytale for the day! There’s a special offer for families during the month of August, with a €59 online Family Pass including free children’s fancy-dress costume hire plus 45 minutes in an electric buggy to explore the gardens.

The pass includes 2 adults + 2 or 3 children aged 6–17, with under-6s free. Kids can dress up as a musketeer or princess before exploring the château, then hop aboard the buggy for a ride through the beautiful formal gardens.

From 3rd–30th August, Monday–Friday📍 Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 77950 Maincy

Entry is €18 adults, €14.50 children aged 6–17, €59 for a family ticket (2 adults + 2/3 children) and free for under-6s. Open daily 10am–5.30pm (except Saturdays with Candlelit Evenings).

Versailles Chateau en Famille

👶 3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+ (depending on the activity)

The Château de Versailles runs a selection of family-friendly tours, treasure hunts and workshops throughout the year, with activities aimed at different ages. Options include family storytelling, treasure hunts and hands-on activities designed to make exploring Versailles more engaging for children.

🏰 Family tours & activities
🗺️ Treasure hunts & games
🎨 Family workshops

💡 Tip: Family activities require advance booking and may require a separate activity ticket in addition to your Château admission.

📅 Dates: Activities run on selected dates throughout the year – check the current programme when booking 🌐 Find selection of activities and book here: chateauversailles.fr

Best fairgrounds

Infamous 1 euro fairground is back!

👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

The Au Paradis des Enfants re-opened its doors mid-February. On Spring days this fairground is a great place to head to, and even better, many rides are 1 euro a ride. Set in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Leisure Island there’s also loads more activities and green space to enjoy in the sunshine.

From 2 years+

The Saint-Quentin en Yvelines leisure park, Base de Loisirs de St Quentin en Yvelines, 78190 Trappes. Find more info here

Outdoor activities in Paris

Little sailing boats are back in Jardin Luxembourg and Tuileries!

🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

Les Voiliers du Luxembourg

Around since 1890, these little miniature sail boats have been sailed on the Jardin du Luxembourg basin. It’s a super fine and affordable very ‘Paris’ activity with kids under 6. Opening for the first time this year for the April holidays, from 1st April.

Costs €6 er boat for half an hour.

Open 7 days a week (weather permitting) = 11AM- 6PM

Jardin du Luxembourg basin

Le Petit Bateaux

Open from 4th April, Tots City Guide recommends this outside activity, perfect from kids from 2 years old. Located in the beautiful Tuileries gardens right by The Louvre. Read more about fun things to do with small kids in this area.

Costs €6 per boat for ~30 minutes

Open Saturday, Sunday and during the school holidays, 11-6PM

Jardin des Tuileries (entrée Concorde), 75001 Paris. More info here

Visit the Tuileries Gardens

👶 0-2 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

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.

Best farms

NOW OPEN: Re-launch of Ferme de La Villette

👶 0-2 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

La Ferme de La Villette has been expanded to 15,000 m² nature and biodiversity space and is connected by a new promenade. Now families can explore the farm and gardens and meet animals like goats and rabbits.

Ferme de La Villette (19e). More info here

Best parks

Find the best parks in Paris

👶 0-2 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

Check out the Tots City Guide top recommendations on things to do when it’s sunny in Paris an the Tots City Guide Paris Map

Paris eco parks

👶 0-2 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

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

Fruit & Veg picking around Paris

👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

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 many farms near Paris that are now back open for picking fun!

Find some ideas on the FREE Paris map. Or upgrade and see the full list of farms on my Premium Paris with kids map

(Be sure to check the exact opening days and times at your farm of choice. before visiting)

Find more outdoor activities with kids in Paris HERE

Best rainy-day activities with kids in Paris

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

Cheap kiddie cinema in Paris

🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+ (but will depend on film screenings)

Cinékids series X Forum des Images 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+ 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. 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+ 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!

La Villette 👶 2–3 often has free cinema screening for little kids. Find more information and the latest film screenings HERE.

Cinémathèque française 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+ Films from all over the world are shown at these kid-friendly cinema sessions 2 times per week. Can be suitable from 3 years (but this is film-dependent, be sure to check the ratings on the film before you book!) Find the programme HERE. Every Wednesday, Sunday, and during school holidays.

Best Paris Baby Cafes

👶 0-2 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

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.

Best Theatre and puppet shows

See a Paris marionnette show

👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

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

Watch a theatre shows for young kids in Paris – see the full round up here

Theatre Shows for young kids in Paris

👶 0-2 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+ (age suitable for depends on the show)

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 under 6 here.

Best kid-friendly museums

Paris museums ideal for kids

👶 0-2 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+ (age depends on museum)

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.

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