Family outings in Paris for the first trimester of 2026

As winter fades and the first hints of spring appear, Paris and its surroundings offer families an abundance of things to see, touch, and experience together. Immersive exhibitions, live performances, outdoor adventures, hands-on workshops: the first trimester of 2026 has something for every child between 2 and 11. Here is a curated, verified selection of outings designed for families in the 7th arrondissement and beyond.

Posted on 02/09/2026

A trimester rich in discoveries for families

February, March, April: three months when Parisian life becomes a vast playground for children. Even before the parks regain their colors, museums and performance venues step in with offerings tailored to the youngest visitors. At the Atelier des Lumières, the Prehistoric Planet exhibition immerses visitors in a world of dinosaurs projected at 360 degrees—a striking sensory experience that works for children as young as three or four. Nearby, at Paris Montreuil Expo, Jurassic World by Brickman invites kids to discover life-sized creatures built entirely from bricks, a creative journey that captivates four-year-olds and eleven-year-olds alike.
At the Musée des Arts et Métiers, the Flops?! exhibition tells the story of inventions that never quite worked. Behind the playful title lies a valuable lesson: failure is part of the process, and creativity is born from trying. For families who dream of stars and open skies, Petits pas sur la Lune at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget offers a sensory trail designed specifically for ages two through six. And at the Grand Palais, the Palais des Enfants continues welcoming children aged two to ten with Transparence, an interactive exhibition where kids manipulate, observe, and understand through touch.

Shared moments that become lasting memories

What makes an outing meaningful is not always the destination itself. It is the conversation on the way there, the improvised snack on a park bench, the drawing scribbled in a notebook on the ride home. This trimester, Paris offers enough variety for every weekend to become a small adventure, even without traveling far. An hour at the Air and Space Museum for a three-year-old, a show at the Théâtre du Gymnase for an eight-year-old, a workshop at the Ferme de Gally for the whole family: there is always an outing at the right scale. The key is to go out together, without an overloaded plan, and let the children set the pace.

Immersive exhibitions that awaken the senses

Three standout offerings define the trimester. Prehistoric Planet at the Atelier des Lumières (through February 28) brings the age of dinosaurs to life through floor-to-ceiling projections. Jurassic World by Brickman in Montreuil (through March 8) turns a love of prehistoric creatures into a creative journey. And the Palais des Enfants at the Grand Palais (through August 2027) offers a tactile and visual experience around the theme of transparency, especially well-suited for ages two through ten.

Live performances to share as a family

Potted Potter at the Théâtre du Gymnase condenses the Harry Potter universe into 70 minutes of joyful parody, suitable for ages six and up and running through April 5. For younger children or simply for variety, the Parisian children’s theater scene in April offers a wide range of plays, puppet shows, and musical performances. The Officiel des Spectacles publishes a searchable agenda organized by age and neighborhood—an essential resource for planning a Saturday with kids.

Nature getaways just outside Paris

As warmer days arrive, the Parc zoologique de Paris opens its seasonal programs (a special wetlands event begins April 18). In Seine-et-Marne, Parrot World offers an immersive animal park experience for ages three through eleven, less than an hour from Paris. And starting April 3, the Grandes Eaux Musicales at Versailles transform the palace gardens into a living spectacle where nature, music, and history come together.

Easy outings for any weekend

Not every outing needs to be an event. At the Ferme de Gally, the bread-making workshop lets children dig their hands into flour for just a few euros (through April 30). At La Villette, Little Villette regularly programs free activities starting at 18 months. And at the Jardin d’Acclimatation, the Japan in Lights lantern festival illuminates winter evenings with a dreamlike path of glowing figures, stroller-friendly and open to wonderers of all ages (through March 8).