Get ready for a lively weekend in Paris! We've got free family dance parties happening at Little Villette, plus a huge geek culture convention running all weekend at Villepinte. For Sunday, don't miss the St. Patrick's Day festival for music and games, or check out one of the many great theatrical performances happening across the city.
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Little Bal Family Dance Weekend
Little Villette
Free dance workshops and games running all weekend long.
Sherlock Holmes and the Magic Chest
La Scène Parisienne
An indoor magic and mystery show perfect for ages 5+ on Saturday.
Pirouette, the Dance of the Four Seasons
Théâtre Essaïon
A beautiful, gentle dance performance suitable for children aged 1+ on Sunday.
· March 14
5LITTLE BAL FAMILY DANCE WEEKENDFREE : Little Villette is hosting a free family dance event with dancing games, lively conga lines, and creative workshops. Check out the specific times for the BALL and PAPER DANCER activities!This is a fantastic, high-energy, and completely free organized event running both days.
: The 39th edition of this major pop culture convention is back, featuring over 50 international guests and a worldwide exclusive announcement from Disney+. Great for teens obsessed with manga and sci-fi.It is one of the few events running across the entire weekend, perfect for dedicated fans.
FAMILY WEEKEND AT THE PETIT PALAISFREE : The Petit Palais is hosting a free family weekend event, specifically aimed at children aged 3 to 12. A great opportunity to enjoy the museum setting!It's a designated free family program taking place on Saturday.
: Catch Paris Saint-Germain take on Nantes at the Parc des Princes this Saturday. A thrilling sporting event if your family enjoys football.A major, specific sporting event happening only on Saturday.
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE MAGIC CHEST : The world's most famous detective returns in an adventure filled with magic and unexpected twists. A perfect indoor escape for a Saturday afternoon.It’s a theater show running Saturday that specifically targets the 5+ age group with a fun mystery theme.
· March 15
3ST PATRICK DAY FAMILY DAY FESTIVAL : Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with traditional Irish music, Gaelic games, face painting for the kids, and food trucks. Make sure to secure your tickets in advance!It’s a specific Sunday afternoon cultural celebration that includes dedicated activities like face painting.
: A fun musical comedy by Pascal Parisot, great for families with children aged 4 and up. A lively Sunday option.It is a musical comedy explicitly welcoming audiences from age 4 on Sunday.
: An imaginary walk in the forest featuring a solo dancer set to Vivaldi's famous 'Four Seasons' music. Perfect for the very young!It is listed as suitable for babies from age 1, making it the best Sunday choice for infants/toddlers.
Also On· anytime this weekend
9: This is a magical show about a little ant searching for the secret of bread. Perfect for your younger primary school children.It’s a specific Saturday show targeted perfectly at the 2-6 age group.
: A fun, playful dive into Greek mythology focusing on Theseus, the Minotaur, and Ariadne. A great, educational show for older elementary kids.This theatre show runs Saturday and is educational but engaging for kids aged 6+.
: Take your little ones into an opera box to discover classical music through fun listening exercises. An excellent introduction to the art form.A great cultural introduction for kids 5+ on Saturday afternoon.
: A poetic and fantastic show exploring themes of difference and community living, aimed at kids between 5 and 11.This show has a great specific age range (5-11) and is running on Saturday.
: The classic fairy tale gets a fresh, humorous twist in this family-friendly stage production running Sunday afternoon at 3 PM.It's a classic tale performed on Sunday afternoon, often a perfect time for family theatre.
: An enchanting production of Peter Pan, promising magical songs and thrilling adventures suitable for all ages, starting from three years old.This is a major show running on Sunday that is explicitly suitable for ages 3+.
: A live musical performance combining dance, songs, and immersive projections based on the Pocahontas story. A great cultural outing for Sunday.A large-scale musical production running on Sunday afternoon.
: A charming play where the princess prefers telling silly jokes to escaping the wicked ogre. Perfect for the 3-10 age bracket.This show targets the younger end of the family spectrum on Sunday.
: Capucine is back for a seaside adventure featuring about twenty traditional nursery rhymes. Ideal for the youngest audience members on Sunday.A nursery rhyme focused show explicitly targeting the 1-6 age group on Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Paris this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 14-15) the best free options are the Little Bal Family Dance Weekend at Little Villette (all weekend) and the dedicated Family Weekend activities at the Petit Palais on Saturday.
Are there any specific events for toddlers (under 5) this weekend?
Yes, check out 'Capucine's Vacation' (1-6 yrs) or the 'Pirouette' dance show (from 1 yr) on Sunday, or the 'Fourmi de pain' show (2-6 yrs) on Saturday.
What major events are happening outside central Paris this weekend?
The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show is running all weekend at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, and the city of Houilles is hosting its lively Carnival on Saturday.
