Family events in Paris

As part of France's national Science Festival, the botanical garden hosts a free weekend of interactive workshops, laboratory visits, and hands-on science games for kids and parents.

Line-up: Researchers, Botanists, Paleontologists, Science educators

Held on the eve of the adult 20km de Paris race, this fun, non-competitive run gives children the chance to participate in race weekend near the Eiffel Tower.

A glowing stage adaptation of Sleeping Beauty where traditional ballet technique is illuminated by custom LED-lit costumes.

A week-long youth film festival designed to introduce toddlers and children to cinema through discounted screenings, workshops, and family-friendly premieres.

A youth-focused film festival held during the autumn school break, offering film previews, workshops, and cine-concerts for young kids.

Line-up: Youth filmmakers, Voice actors, Film concert musicians

Dedicated to introducing young children to cinema, this week-long festival screens around thirty youth films, previews, and film-concerts accompanied by hands-on workshops.

Line-up: Filmmakers, Voice actors, Film concert musicians

France's premier pop-culture and video game trade show offering hands-on game demos, live esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, and family entertainment zones.

Line-up: Major video game studios, Esports players, Cosplayers

Cirque du Soleil brings its high-energy, insect-themed arena show filled with breathtaking acrobatics, colourful visuals, and live music to Paris.

Line-up: Cirque du Soleil acrobats, aerialists, musicians

Set under the world's largest big top, this animal-free acrobatic spectacle blends traditional Chinese circus mastery with modern theatrical storytelling.

Line-up: The Stars of the Beijing Circus (Les Étoiles du Cirque de Pékin)

Families can stroll through the royal grove gardens as the historic fountains play to music in synchronised displays during autumn weekends.

A magical outdoor family experience where the historic fountains in the gardens of Versailles come to life to baroque music and evening light spectacles.