FREE LEGO weekend at Little Villette
Little Villette invites families to explore the forest using LEGO® (6 yrs+) and DUPLO® bricks (3 yrs+). Children can move through playful spaces inspired by nature, from small groves to tropical forests. See below, there’s also a FREE ‘forest’ themed cinema event happening here too over the weekend!
Drop-in, no need to book ahead!
FREE, 18th-19th April, 2.30PM–6.30PM. Little Villette, 221 Avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris (19e)
Free baby cinema at Little Villette: Theme: La forêt
Cinema for little people! With short and sweet screenings, This weekend it’s themed around La forêt.
From 2 years old.
Little Villette, 221 Avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris (19e). 18th-19th April. See timings and more info here
My Family Aboard: aircraft-themed event at Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace
It’s the spring and Easter holidays in Île-de-France, which means there’s tons of activities happening across the region. This weekend, the Museum of Air & Space is hosting an exhibition all types of aircraft—from airplanes to helicopters, rockets and more. Events happening here for small kids:
- To Space and Beyond Show – about astronaut Gali, lost in space! (from 3 yrs)
- Egg Squadron Challenge – treasure hunt (from 0 yrs). Different routes according to the age of the child.
Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace, Seine-Saint-Denis (93) Sunday, April 19th, 10AM-18.00PM. Find more info and book here
FREE Family Horse Festival at the racecourse!
Hippodromes around Paris regularly host family-friendly days out from April until September. These events are super cheap (often free or low prices entry) and packed with activities. This weekend head to this free ‘Family Horse Festival’, north of Paris which features activities for all ages, and of course, loads of cute horses and ponies, with an option to ride them too. They’ll also also be live jazz bands and food trucks for grown-up fun.
TIP: Advised to bring your own lunch or queue early (ideally pre 12pm for lunch as queues get very long by lunchtime!)
Enghien-Soisy Racecourse, 1 place André Foulon
95230 Soisy Sous Montmorency. Saturday, April 18th 2026. 12PM-6PM. More info here
Daytime party kiddies!
Paris event and foodie location Ground Control hosts a big monthly bash for little kids. Come along for a big dance party, along with games, and creative workshops.
Free entry. Ground Control (12e) 81 Rue du Charolais 75012 Paris, Sunday, April 19, 2026
Also happening in April:
BACK from April! Rodin Museum’s kiddie room
Rodin Workshop is an area tucked inside the infamous Rodin Museum, offering everything from baby spaces to kiddie workshops. Be sure to check it out if you’re in Paris between now and September!
Free for under 25s. €14 25 years+.
Open until September. Rodin Museum, 77 Rue de Varenne 75007 (7e). Find more info and timings here.
Infamous 1 euro fairground is back!
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
Picnic under the cherry blossom trees at the Hanami 2026 Japanese festival
This lively festival at Parc de Sceaux invites the whole family to enjoy the stunning cherry blossoms, and open space for picnics. they’ll also be visual performances like dance, drumming, and storytelling. Although bear in mind the activities (like origami or workshops) are aimed at older kids.
Must know:
- It can get very crowded, so aim to early with little kids if possible.
- Must reserve tickets in advance, you also need tickets for the
If you want to picnic there:
- Know that the reservation is for access to the lawns directly under the cherry trees
- ** The first reservation slots are now fully booked. New reservations will be released each day during the period from April 4th-19th. You’ll need to head here to check for tickets and book
On until 19th April.More info and book here
Little sailing boats are back in Jardin Luxembourg and Tuileries!
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 per boat for half an hour.
Open 7 days a week (weather permitting) = 11AM- 6PM
Jardin du Luxembourg basin
Les Petits 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
‘Le Son des pixels‘ – celebration of retro video games
This new age exhibition for kids is a family-friendly, immersive sound journey celebrating retro video game music, bringing together play, creativity, and discovery. From 4 years old.
3rd April – 30th August. La Philharmonie des Enfants, 221 avenue Jean-Jaurès. More info and book in here
Outside of Paris
Stunning tulips at the Château de Dampierre in Yvelines
Tots City Guide recommends a day out with small kids at these beautiful Château gardens. April is the perfect time to visit at the tulips are starting to bloom, aim to come near mid April to see them at their finest!
TIPS: Hire a 4 person bike for €10, it makes it much easier to explore the vast grounds with a toddler or small child.
Château de Dampierre, Yvelines. More information here
NOW OPEN! World Of Frozen at Disneyland Paris
*Cue screams from 4 and 5 year old girls everywhere*. Finally, The World of Frozen in Disneyland Paris is open (having launched last Sunday, 29 March 2026). The new land of Elsa, Anna and (the infamous robotic Olaf) forms part of the newly transformed Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World.
Here, at the newly revamped park youcan: Discover the land of Arendelle, dine in a brand new princess meet-and-greet restaurant, ride on a new Rapunzel ride, and loads more exciting new additions.
If you want to be one of the first to see it, it’s quite late but grab tickets asap and be prepared for high prices and a lot of crowds. If you want to AVOID the crowds, aim to book your Disneyland Paris trip for next year / in a few months when the fuss has died down a bit!
NOW OPEN: Re-launch of Ferme de La Villette
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
Back from March! The Foire du Trône funfair
Europe’s largest (one of its) oldest funfairs The Foire du Trône returns to Paris this spring. Enjoy around 220 rides, attractions for all ages.
Free entry. Pelouse de Reuilly (12e). From Friday, 27 March- Monday, 25 May 2026. Mon–Thu & Sunday: 12PM-11PM. Friday & Saturday: 12PM-1AM
World’s Largest inflatable park is now open!
From Thursday, Funbox – the world’s largest inflatable park – opens in Paris. Come and discover with 4000 m² of inflatable games at this indoor play zone at the Westfield Rosny 2 shopping center carpark. See above for a sneak peek! Must know: Socks are mandatory within the park.
Until May 31, 2026, Rosny 2 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, Rosny Sous Bois. Open all day. €14 = Wednesdays & €17 = all other days. Find out more funboxpark.com
Discover more kid-friendly Paris museums here
Sunny day? Best outside activities with kids in Paris
Check out the Tots City Guide top recommendations on things to do when it’s sunny in Paris
Tous à la ferme! pop-up at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
A farm themed pop-up event at this huge Paris department store,Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche sees the whole place transformed into a faux ferme, from a greenhouse, to chicken-coop displays and vegetable garden. Probably not worth crossing town for, but should be fun to wander around with little ones if you’re in the area (although be aware there are no no real animals here).
There are some parent-child workshops such as plant printing, cooking activities and creative crafts – although they come at a 60 price tag to attend.
Until 19th April 2026
Check out the new Cocon baby friendly cafe
Paris can never have enough good baby cafes – open just shy of a month, be one of the first to check out Le Cocon cafe in Vincennes with a whole kiddie room to explore, with a teepee, toys and more!
39 Rue de Montreuil, Vincennes. Open Tuesday-Friday 9-17.30PM
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche. Until 19 Apr 2026.
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 & reopening soon in spring: Fermes Des Gally
Find more outdoor activities with kids in Paris HERE
More ideas: Paris with kids under 6
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!
La Villette often has free cinema screening for little kids. This weekend it’s on! Check it out here
ZOO Art Show
This immersive 400m2 street art exhibition could be fun way to intoduce little ones to street art.
From €15 / Free for under 8s. Pl. de la Défense. More info here. Note there are strobe lights in certain parts of the show)
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
Watch a theatre shows for young kids in Paris – see the full round up here
When 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
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