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What’s on this week? Best Events in Paris this week 11th – 17th May

*TOP PICK* Three Little Pigs Show

👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+ suitable for all ages

The classic fairytale in a fun, playful setting. Suitable from 1 year old. Show lasts 40 mins. From 12euro per person.

Until 19th May, Théâtre Essaïon, 6, rue Pierre au Lard, (4e). Book your tickets HERE

Fête de la Bretagne

👶 2–3 | 🧒 4–6

A 10-day celebration of Breton culture taking place in primarily the Montparnasse area (14th arrondissement). Small kid-friendly activities there include:

🎶 Breton concerts and traditional dances (fest-noz)

📖 Storytelling and cultural talks

🥞 Crêpes, and Breton food stalls

🌿 Guided walks in Breton

💃 Dance initiation workshops for children

🎯 Traditional Breton games like palet breton (shuffleboard-style game)

May 14 to May 24, 2026. Montparnasse, 75015 Paris . Find out more here

Family photo session – in the pool!

👶 2–3 | 🧒 4–6

This unique event allows you to take a family photo while splashing in the pool. No reservation needed. From 2,00€ to 3,50€. But come early as this should be a popular event!

16th May, 10-12PM. Piscine Thérèse et Jeanne Brulé, 1, place Edith Thomas, (14e). More info here

Paris Bread Festival

🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+ (workshops better suited to older kids but could be a fun intro to toddlers)

If you’re in central Paris, be sure to check out this free, very French event all about BREAD! La Fête du Pain Paris. Although not specifically aimed at kids, there will be the following suitable activities for kids under 6:

• Bread making workshops
• Bread making demonstrations especially for kids
• ‘Meet the baker’
• Free tastings

8th-17th May.  Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. Find more info here

**STARTS THIS WEEK** La Vie Secret Des Doudous (The secret life of doudous)

A show about what your teddies get up to when you’re not looking! From 3 years. 40 mins long.

Tickets from 10.95 per person! Get yours now

From 13th May-18th July 2026. à la Folie Théâtre (11è)

*TOP PICK* Free baby cinema at Little Villette: Theme: Il Pleut/ It’s raining

👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

Cinema for little people! With short and sweet screenings, This weekend it’s themed around RAIN!

From 2 years old.

Little Villette, 221 Avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris (19e). 16th-17th May. See timings and more info here

Other ideas in Paris this week:

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

The Foire du Trône funfair

👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

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

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

Where to see stunning Spring tulips in and around Paris?

👶 0-2 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

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

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 theme parks

NOW OPEN! World Of Frozen at Disneyland Paris

👶 0-2 | 👶 2–3 | 🧒 3–5 | 👧 6+

*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!

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 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

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