Get ready for a packed weekend in Marseille! Families can catch the incredible finale of Holiday on Ice, enjoy playful children’s shows like Aldebert's rock concert, or explore culture through the Babel Minots festival. For outdoor fun, catch the free juggling performance by Ricardo S. Mendes in the city.
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Raboum Intergalactic Concert
Brasserie Zoumaï
A free, dancing concert for younger kids on Saturday.
Interactive Museum of Illusions Entry
Musée de l'Illusion
Indoor fun with visual and sensory exhibits guaranteed to entertain all day.
Story Time for Toddlers at the Alcazar
Bibliothèque de l'Alcazar
A free, relaxing story session tailored exactly for the 0-3 age group on Saturday.
· March 14
8ALDEBERT CONCERT: HELLDEBERT-ENFANTILLAGES 666 : The very popular children's singer Aldebert brings his rock-infused show to the Cepac Silo. There are two performances scheduled for Saturday afternoon and evening.This concert is highly sought after by families with school-aged children.
FREE : Head down to the Pointe-Rouge district for the continuation of the Mars à Table festival. The morning includes a neighborhood clean-up, followed by fun animations like face painting and puppet shows throughout the day.Great mix of community involvement and classic kid entertainment (face painting/puppets).
JUGGLER RICARDO S. MENDES: À FOND DE BALLESFREE : Catch the itinerant juggler Ricardo S. Mendes performing his show *À fond de balles* during the Aller vers festival. Saturday afternoon includes a stop at Château Borély.It’s a free, mobile performance providing flexible outdoor entertainment.
EXHIBITION ON THE HISTORY OF THE MARSEILLE COASTLINE : Explore 50 kilometers of coastline transformation since the Middle Ages, touching on history and current climate challenges. Great for curious older kids interested in geography.Focuses on local geography and history, relevant for school-age kids.
STORY TIME FOR TODDLERS AT THE ALCAZARFREE : Bring your littlest ones (0-3 years) for a relaxing story time session at the main library.It is a dedicated, free event for the 0-3 age bracket.
LE PANIER DISTRICT TREASURE HUNT : Turn sightseeing in the historic Le Panier neighborhood into a game! This self-guided tour uses a riddle booklet to guide you through secret spots.It combines sightseeing with active problem-solving for the whole family.
FREE : A joyful, dancing concert designed specifically for younger audiences. Head to Brasserie Zoumaï on Saturday for this free event.It's a free concert tailored for the primary school and preschool demographic.
L'EVEIL DE LA PLUME SHOW : A poetic, wordless, and immersive show perfect for toddlers (0-3 years) to explore through their senses at Poisson Lune.It is one of the few events explicitly aimed at the under-5 age group.
· March 15
3: This is your final chance to see the spectacular Holiday On Ice show, 'Horizons,' running this weekend only. It’s a fantastic, all-ages spectacle featuring top-tier ice skating performances.It is the last day for this major production running at the Palais des Sports.
IMMERSIVE PICASSO AND FRIDA KAHLO EXHIBITION : Though technically outside Marseille, this major immersive art experience featuring Picasso and Kahlo is an excellent family outing. Enjoy giant projections in a spectacular quarry setting.The immersive format is highly engaging for older children and teens.
ECOPARK ADVENTURES TREETOP COURSE : Perfect for an active Sunday, Ecopark offers 10 courses set high in the trees, including a huge 160m zip line for older kids and beginners' courses for little ones.It caters to a very wide age range, from toddlers up to teens.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: Explore a unique exhibition at the Mucem dedicated to the timeless hero Don Quixote, featuring over 200 works spanning from Picasso to comic strips.The museum specifically tags the recommended ages, making it ideal for kids.
FREE : The Children's Museum reopens with this exhibition focusing on children's faces in the city's collections. It’s a perfect, free stop for all young ages.It is located in the dedicated Children's Museum and is free.
: Spend an engaging hour interacting with visual and sensory exhibits that challenge perception. This is built entirely around fun for children.It's an indoor activity focused entirely on engaging children.
: Take a 2-hour dive into prehistory by exploring a full recreation of the underwater Cosquer Cave, complete with floating walkways.It offers a unique, educational experience about local prehistory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Marseille this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 14-15) there are 4 free events: The Mars à Table Festival Animations (Sat), the Juggler Ricardo S. Mendes performance (Sat), the L'Art de grandir Exhibition at the Children's Museum (Sat/Sun), and the Story Time for Toddlers at the Alcazar (Sat).
What is the best event for toddlers (under 5) this weekend?
The best event for very young children is the free Story Time for Toddlers at the Alcazar on Saturday, or the ticketed, wordless sensory show L'Eveil de la Plume on Saturday morning.
Are there any major cultural events running only this weekend?
Yes, the final performances of Holiday On Ice - Horizons are Sunday, March 15, and the popular Aldebert concert has shows running both Saturday and Sunday.
