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Things to do in Paris, France with kids

Family activities in Paris, France right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.

10 hand-picked things to do in Paris, France right now · 6 with confirmed dates

Updated: Wed, Sep 2, 2026

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How we pick family-friendly spots

  • Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
  • Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
  • Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms

🥐 This Weekend in Paris, France

Fresh autumn air, cultural kickoffs, and design pop-ups

Paris Design Week Openings

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Various Design Showrooms across Paris · $ · Best for Design enthusiasts

Explore avant-garde furniture installations, concept stores, and private galleries opening their doors across 150 designer spaces citywide.

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Festival d'Automne Opening Weekend

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Théâtre de la Ville and Partner Spaces · $$ · Best for Culture seekers

The city-wide contemporary arts marathon launches its multi-month celebration of visual art, experimental theater, and performance.

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☕ Happening Today

Events and things to do in Paris tonight

Jazz à la Villette: Contemporary Soundscapes

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Grande Halle de la Villette · $$ · Best for Music lovers

Catch one of the final performances of Paris's premier contemporary jazz festival, bringing boundary-pushing artists to the grand northern park stages.

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Pianissimo Festival at Sunset Sunside

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 · 9:30 PM · Sunset Sunside Jazz Club · $$ · Best for Date night

Intimate basement jazz club hosting virtuosic keyboard masters and rising contemporary stars in the heart of Châtelet.

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✨ New & Notable

What's launching across the capital this autumn

International Gastronomy Village at Place de la Concorde

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Place de la Concorde · $ · Best for Families and foodies

Sponsored by Alain Ducasse, this massive open-air culinary showcase brings traditions, tastings, and cooking demos from over 80 countries with Italy as the guest of honor.

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Maison & Objet Design Fair

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 9:30 AM · Paris Nord Villepinte · $$$ · Best for Professionals and design buffs

The definitive global interior design and decoration trade exhibition returns to the northern exhibition center for its major autumn edition.

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🚗 Quick Escape

Charming weekend trips within a 2-hour drive of Paris

Giverny & The Impressionist Valleys

Giverny (1.5-hour drive from Paris) · $$ · Best for Couples and art lovers

Drive just 1 hour northwest of Paris to wander Monet's famous water lily ponds, explore local stone villages, and enjoy peaceful riverside apple orchards in early autumn.

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Reims & Historic Champagne Cellars

Reims, Grand Est (1.5-hour drive from Paris) · $$$ · Best for Wine enthusiasts

Head east on the A4 for an hour and a half to tour centuries-old chalk underground cellars, view the magnificent Gothic cathedral, and taste crisp vintage cuvées.

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🍷 Eat & Drink

New tables and seasonal French dining for the rentrée

Bistrot des Tournelles

Le Marais, 4th Arrondissement, Paris · $$ · Best for Food lovers

A quintessential neighborhood bistro in the Marais serving flawless slow-cooked pot-au-feu, seasonal heirloom tomatoes, and organic Loire Valley wines.

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Café de la Presse

Bastille, 12th Arrondissement, Paris · $$ · Best for After-work drinks

Vibrant post-work spot right by the Seine offering crisp craft bières, artisanal small plates, and sun-drenched sidewalk seating overlooking the changing leaves.

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Frequently asked

What are the best things to do in Paris, France with kids?

Family-friendly highlights right now include Jazz à la Villette: Contemporary Soundscapes, Pianissimo Festival at Sunset Sunside, and Paris Design Week Openings. WonderKit refreshes this Paris, France guide daily so the picks stay current.

Where can families eat in Paris, France?

The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Paris, France, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.

What's happening in Paris, France this weekend with kids?

Check the "This Weekend in Paris, France" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Paris, France. Updated daily.

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