Morning Bell Paris: Family Events and Things to Do with Kids

Russian clown Slava Polunin's show has been a hit for over 30 years, mixing slapstick with a melancholy streak, and it doesn't keep the clowns on stage.

Wed-Sun Nov 11-15

2. Nocturne (Parade): Phia Ménard's Wind and Plastic Puppet Show

Thu-Sat Nov 12-14

2. Nocturne (Parade): Phia Ménard's Wind and Plastic Puppet Show

Event

Plastic puppets twirl in the wind from fans and dance around a circular stage, in Phia Ménard's show for kids that travels from darkness toward light.

Thu-Sat Nov 12-14

3. Drag Queen Storytime: La Conteuse est une DragQueen

Sat Nov 14

3. Drag Queen Storytime: La Conteuse est une DragQueen

Event·12th Arrondissement

A drag queen reads fairy tales where princesses rescue themselves, heroes are allowed to cry and the frogs are hairy. Free, but you have to book ahead.

Sat Nov 14

4. In the Manner of Calder: Kids' Mobile Workshop at Bibliothèque Drouot

Sat Nov 14

4. In the Manner of Calder: Kids' Mobile Workshop at Bibliothèque Drouot

Event·9th Arrondissement

Kids glue, assemble and hang their own mobile inspired by Alexander Calder, in a free session at a 9th-arrondissement library. Spots go by reservation only.

Sat Nov 14

5. Little Nature at La Villette: free nature workshops for children

Sat-Sun Nov 14-15

5. Little Nature at La Villette: free nature workshops for children

Event·19th Arrondissement

Animal figurines, a pretend fruit-and-veg market and a stamped floral mural at Little Villette's free nature weekend, plus short forest films for kids 4 and up.

Sat-Sun Nov 14-15

6. Storytelling Day at Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire

Sat Nov 14

6. Storytelling Day at Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire

Event·14th Arrondissement

Two shows by storyteller François-Moïse Bamba, one of animal tales and one of stories from Burkina Faso, plus an open stage where anyone can take a turn telling.

Sat Nov 14

7. Terre de Rêves: Folk Story Concert for Kids at the Musée de l'Armée

Sat Nov 14

7. Terre de Rêves: Folk Story Concert for Kids at the Musée de l'Armée

Event·7th Arrondissement

A shipwrecked Irishman travels with the Anishinaabe people to the Great Lakes, a story told in French with banjo, mandolin, double bass and violin.

Sat Nov 14

8. Lire en Délire: Children's Book Festival in Belleville

Through Nov 21

8. Lire en Délire: Children's Book Festival in Belleville

Event·11th Arrondissement

Three weeks of kids' plays, author signings and pop-up book workshops across Belleville, ending in a book fair where kids meet the people who write and draw their books.

Through Nov 21

9. Circo Infinito: Feel-Good Circus Show at Bobino

Multiple dates in November

9. Circo Infinito: Feel-Good Circus Show at Bobino

Event·14th Arrondissement

Acrobats defy gravity among sails and light while live music plays, in a wordless circus show about teamwork that kids can follow without any French.

Multiple dates in November

10. Jazz and Snack: November Children's Concerts at Sunset Sunside, Paris 1st

Multiple dates in November

10. Jazz and Snack: November Children's Concerts at Sunset Sunside, Paris 1st

Event·1st Arrondissement

Live jazz for kids in a Paris jazz club, with a new theme each show, from the Beatles to jazz divas to Disney, and one show in English.

Multiple dates in November

More Collections to Explore

Christmas with Kids in Paris 2026

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Christmas with Kids in Paris 2026

Collection·12 picks

Shop windows, Christmas markets, lantern walks, château shows and circus nights, with the dates and ages checked for each one.

Parks and Playgrounds in the 19th Arrondissement

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Parks and Playgrounds in the 19th Arrondissement

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Big parks, hills and climbing playgrounds across the 19th, for the days the kids need room to run.

Museums for Kids in the 7th Arrondissement

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Museums for Kids in the 7th Arrondissement

Collection·2 picks

The museums in the 7th that work with kids, all a short walk from the Seine and the Champ de Mars.

Things to Do with Kids in the 6th Arrondissement

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Things to Do with Kids in the 6th Arrondissement

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Playgrounds, carousels, puppet shows and small museums on the Left Bank, for a slow family morning in the 6th.

Things to Do with Kids in the 15th Arrondissement

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Things to Do with Kids in the 15th Arrondissement

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Parks with fountains, puppet shows and indoor spots for wet days, all within the 15th arrondissement.

Things to Do with Kids in the 1st Arrondissement

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Things to Do with Kids in the 1st Arrondissement

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Gardens, museums, playgrounds and seasonal fairs in the 1st, close enough together to fill a morning on foot.

Things to Do with Kids in the 7th Arrondissement

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Things to Do with Kids in the 7th Arrondissement

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Wide lawns, big museums and river boats on the Left Bank, with the outings that hold a kid's attention.

Things to Do with Kids in the 5th Arrondissement

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Things to Do with Kids in the 5th Arrondissement

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Gardens with animals, natural history galleries and rainy-day backups, all within a short walk of each other in the Latin Quarter.

Things to Do with Kids in the 19th Arrondissement

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Things to Do with Kids in the 19th Arrondissement

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Big parks with hills and play gardens, hands-on science, canal walks and rainy-day backups, all in the northeast corner of the city.

Markets and Food Stops to Explore With Kids

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Markets and Food Stops to Explore With Kids

Collection·5 picks

Pick fruit at neighborhood market stalls, watch a chocolatier at work, and wander the antique alleys of the Saint-Ouen flea market on a weekend morning.

Farms, Zoos and Aquariums in and Around Paris

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Farms, Zoos and Aquariums in and Around Paris

Collection·8 picks

Stroke goats on a farm, watch giraffes under the Grand Rocher or drive past bears at Thoiry, all within a day's reach of the city.

Paris Museums for Kids

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Paris Museums for Kids

Collection·12 picks

Museums with something to climb into, pedal or stare up at, from a real submarine to a hall of life-size savannah animals.

Teen-Approved Things to Do in Paris

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Teen-Approved Things to Do in Paris

Collection·14 picks

Places that hold a teenager's attention, from tunnels lined with bones to bouldering walls and coasters that go upside down.

Day Trips from Paris by Train

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Day Trips from Paris by Train

Collection·9 picks

Palaces, gardens, a medieval town and theme parks you can reach by train, with space for kids to run once you get there.

Boats and Seine Cruises with Kids in Paris

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Boats and Seine Cruises with Kids in Paris

Collection·8 picks

Seine cruises past the Eiffel Tower, a canal trip through locks and a tunnel, rowboats on woodland lakes and toy sailboats on garden ponds.

Great Views of Paris with Kids

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Great Views of Paris with Kids

Collection·10 picks

From tower tops and rooftop terraces to free park hilltops, the spots where kids can see the whole city spread out below.

Swimming Pools and Water Parks

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Swimming Pools and Water Parks

Collection·6 picks

From a lap pool floating on the Seine to wave pools and slides with the water at 29°C in January, these are the swims worth the trip.

Jump, Climb and Play Indoors in Paris

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Jump, Climb and Play Indoors in Paris

Collection·9 picks

Soft play, bouldering walls, trampolines and an ice rink for the days when the playground is too wet, too cold or too dark.

Indoor Play for Toddlers in Paris

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Indoor Play for Toddlers in Paris

Collection·8 picks

Indoor spots where toddlers can crawl, climb, build and hear a story when it's too wet for the playground, from soft play to puppet shows.

Guignol Puppet Shows and Carousels in Paris

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Guignol Puppet Shows and Carousels in Paris

Collection·10 picks

Shout along with Guignol in a park puppet theater, then ride a carousel of wooden horses, dodos or a gondola facing the Eiffel Tower.

Standout Playgrounds in Paris

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Standout Playgrounds in Paris

Collection·8 picks

Playgrounds worth crossing the city for, from a giant dragon slide at La Villette to a supervised adventure course by Saint-Eustache.

Rainy Days with Kids in Paris

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Rainy Days with Kids in Paris

Collection·13 picks

Indoor plans for wet days, from splashing at the Cité des Enfants to sharks under the Trocadéro and warm wave pools at Aquaboulevard.

The Paris Short List

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The Paris Short List

Collection·14 picks

The sights we'd put first with kids, from the Eiffel Tower's glass floor to the rented sailboats on the Luxembourg Gardens pond.

Kids' Birthday Party Venues in Paris

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Kids' Birthday Party Venues in Paris

Collection·26 picks

Trampoline parks, climbing walls, baking and pottery studios and museums that host kids' birthdays, so the party happens somewhere other than your living room.

Summer with Kids in Paris 2027

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Summer with Kids in Paris 2027

Collection·12 picks

Canal swimming, open-air movies, a funfair in the Tuileries and fireworks over the Eiffel Tower: the summer plans worth staying in town for.

May Long Weekends with Kids in Paris 2027

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May Long Weekends with Kids in Paris 2027

Collection·11 picks

Ascension and Whit Monday bring two long weekends in May: these are the castles, theme parks, gardens and festivals worth the trip out of the city.

Spring and Easter with Kids in Paris 2027

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Spring and Easter with Kids in Paris 2027

Collection·11 picks

Château egg hunts, the spring funfair, fountain shows at Versailles and farms full of animals, lined up for the Easter weekend and the school break after it.

Ice Skating and Winter Fun with Kids in Paris 2026-27

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Ice Skating and Winter Fun with Kids in Paris 2026-27

Collection·9 picks

Where to skate, walk the lantern trails and catch a circus with kids from November to early March, starting with the rink under the Grand Palais roof.

Sleepaway Camps (Colonies de Vacances) for Paris Kids

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Sleepaway Camps (Colonies de Vacances) for Paris Kids

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Colos that take kids from the Paris area away from home, from short first stays for younger kids to ski weeks in winter and sport, nature and English in summer.

Summer Camps in English in Paris

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Summer Camps in English in Paris

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Summer camps run in English or bilingually, so kids who don't speak French yet can follow along and join in from the first morning.

Shady Spots for Hot Days in Paris

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Shady Spots for Hot Days in Paris

Collection·12 picks

Leafy parks and wooded corners where kids can keep playing in the shade when the afternoon heat hits.

Pools and Water Play in Paris

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Pools and Water Play in Paris

Collection·6 picks

Public pools, indoor water parks and park fountains where kids can get wet, including indoor spots that work year-round.

Air-Conditioned Escapes in Paris

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Air-Conditioned Escapes in Paris

Collection·4 picks

Indoor places with air conditioning where kids can keep busy when it's too hot for the park.

Sports Clubs for Kids in Paris

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Sports Clubs for Kids in Paris

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Clubs and gyms where kids can climb, train and play sports with coaches used to their age group.

Day Trips from Paris with Kids

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Day Trips from Paris with Kids

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Palaces, castles, old towns and animal parks a train ride or short drive away, close enough for a full day out and home by bedtime.

Theme Parks, Zoos and Famous Sights around Paris

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Theme Parks, Zoos and Famous Sights around Paris

Collection·10 picks

Theme parks, zoos, aquariums and famous sights that hold up with kids, from a full day of rides to a quick climb for the view.

Parks and Playgrounds in Paris

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Parks and Playgrounds in Paris

Collection

From wooded bois with lakes and bike paths to neighborhood gardens with sandboxes, the parks and playgrounds where kids can run off steam.

Museums for Kids in Paris

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Museums for Kids in Paris

Collection·11 picks

The museums worth a family visit, from hands-on science halls to the big art and history collections.

Indoor Events for Kids in Paris

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Indoor Events for Kids in Paris

Collection

Theater, kids' concerts and museum workshops under a roof, sorted by what's coming up next.

Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Paris

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Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Paris

Collection·13 picks

Museums, climbing walls, pools and workshops with a roof, for the afternoons when the rain won't quit.

Kids Activities for English Speakers in Paris

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Kids Activities for English Speakers in Paris

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Plans that work for a kid who speaks no French, built on music, art and spectacle more than words.

Things to Do with Teenagers in Paris (13+)

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Things to Do with Teenagers in Paris (13+)

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Shows, outings and places picked for 13 to 17-year-olds: the plans a teenager will agree to come along for.

Things to Do in Paris with Kids Aged 8-12

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Things to Do in Paris with Kids Aged 8-12

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Shows, art workshops and festivals for kids aged 8 to 12, old enough for a full musical and still happy to go out with you.

Paris with Preschoolers (Ages 4-7)

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Paris with Preschoolers (Ages 4-7)

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Concerts, family musicals and hands-on art workshops that welcome kids aged 4 to 7, the age when a whole show finally holds their attention.

Paris with Babies and Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

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Paris with Babies and Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

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Plans that welcome babies and toddlers, so the smallest ones can come along without anyone feeling in the way.

Kids Events in Paris This Weekend

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Kids Events in Paris This Weekend

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Family shows, concerts and kids' events on this Saturday and Sunday, refreshed every week and sorted by what starts first.

Upcoming Kids Events in Paris

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Upcoming Kids Events in Paris

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The family shows, concerts and workshops coming up in the next month, sorted by date so you can book before they close.

Free Things to Do with Kids in Paris

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Free Things to Do with Kids in Paris

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Parks, playgrounds, markets, libraries and museums with no entry fee, for a day out with the kids that costs nothing.

This Weekend's Events

Performance

Slava's Snowshow: Slava Polunin's Clown Show in Colombes

Russian clown Slava Polunin's show has been a hit for over 30 years, mixing slapstick with a melancholy streak, and it doesn't keep the clowns on stage.

ColombesWed-Sun Nov 11-15From €10

Performance

Nocturne (Parade): Phia Ménard's Wind and Plastic Puppet Show

Plastic puppets twirl in the wind from fans and dance around a circular stage, in Phia Ménard's show for kids that travels from darkness toward light.

MalakoffThu-Sat Nov 12-14From €6

Performance

Boum Tschak: Punk Sound Show with Odd Objects

Two performers turn old drum parts and bizarre objects into a funny, surprising punk show, and the household gadgets get a personality of their own.

3rd ArrondissementSat Nov 14Free

Performance

Drag Queen Storytime: La Conteuse est une DragQueen

A drag queen reads fairy tales where princesses rescue themselves, heroes are allowed to cry and the frogs are hairy. Free, but you have to book ahead.

12th ArrondissementSat Nov 14Free

Workshop

In the Manner of Calder: Kids' Mobile Workshop at Bibliothèque Drouot

Kids glue, assemble and hang their own mobile inspired by Alexander Calder, in a free session at a 9th-arrondissement library. Spots go by reservation only.

9th ArrondissementSat Nov 14Free

Workshop

Little Nature at La Villette: free nature workshops for children

Animal figurines, a pretend fruit-and-veg market and a stamped floral mural at Little Villette's free nature weekend, plus short forest films for kids 4 and up.

19th ArrondissementSat-Sun Nov 14-15Free

Performance

Storytelling Day at Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire

Two shows by storyteller François-Moïse Bamba, one of animal tales and one of stories from Burkina Faso, plus an open stage where anyone can take a turn telling.

14th ArrondissementSat Nov 14Free

Performance

Terre de Rêves: Folk Story Concert for Kids at the Musée de l'Armée

A shipwrecked Irishman travels with the Anishinaabe people to the Great Lakes, a story told in French with banjo, mandolin, double bass and violin.

7th ArrondissementSat Nov 14From €8

Festival

Lire en Délire: Children's Book Festival in Belleville

Three weeks of kids' plays, author signings and pop-up book workshops across Belleville, ending in a book fair where kids meet the people who write and draw their books.

11th ArrondissementThrough Nov 21Many events free

Performance

Circo Infinito: Feel-Good Circus Show at Bobino

Acrobats defy gravity among sails and light while live music plays, in a wordless circus show about teamwork that kids can follow without any French.

14th ArrondissementMultiple dates in NovemberFrom €20

Performance

Jazz and Snack: November Children's Concerts at Sunset Sunside, Paris 1st

Live jazz for kids in a Paris jazz club, with a new theme each show, from the Beatles to jazz divas to Disney, and one show in English.

1st ArrondissementMultiple dates in November€16 per person

Workshop

Louvre Family Clay Workshop: Fil de Terre

A close look at a mysterious ancient statuette in the Louvre's Near Eastern galleries, then kids and parents fold and twist clay into a figurine of their own.

1st ArrondissementMultiple dates in November€9-12 plus museum admission