Halloween in Paris, selection of activities to do with kids
Halloween is fast approaching! As every year, on October 31st, the capital transforms into a spooky Halloween atmosphere. Check out our selection of ideas for outings to enjoy with the kids: guided tours, fairs, museums, escape rooms... Take the opportunity to explore Paris with the family aboard the Halloween Kids Tour.
Halloween is fast approaching! As every year, on October 31st, the capital transforms into a spooky Halloween atmosphere. Check out our selection of ideas for outings to enjoy with the kids: guided tours, fairs, museums, escape rooms... Take the opportunity to explore Paris with the family aboard the Halloween Kids Tour.
What to do in Paris for Halloween?
Some of Paris' museums and monuments, open all year round, offer special programs and events to celebrate Halloween. Discover how to explore Paris for this occasion.
Explore the Paris Catacombs
The Paris Catacombs, the world’s largest underground ossuary, is a must-see among Parisian landmarks. This exceptional experience offers a 1,500-meter-long route located 20 meters beneath Paris, providing a truly unique visit.
Join a Special Halloween Evening at the Grévin Museum
On October 28, 30, and 31, the Grévin Museum will stay open exceptionally late until midnight, offering an animated tour with the museum's ghosts! Until November 5, visit during the day and go on a hunt for Fantômas, the White Lady, and more.
Visit Paris on the Halloween Kids Tour
On October 31, discover Paris with the special Halloween Kids Tour. Parents and children are invited to come in their best costumes! During this 1.5-hour tour, you’ll admire Notre-Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier, and the Louvre Museum. A small sweet treat is included during the visit!
Experience a Halloween Night with Zombie Pop at the Quai Branly Museum
On October 31, the museum transforms for one night to let you explore pop culture mixed with the supernatural. On the agenda: tours, quizzes and mini-games, horror movies, and a concert! This event is free and requires no reservation.
Make Your Own Chocolates at the Halloween Workshop at Choco-Story Paris
For Halloween, visit the Choco-Story chocolate museum and make your own treats! Create unique chocolates with flavors like garlic, anchovy, or chili to play tricks on friends or family! You can also take home some (real) chocolate delights in dark, milk, and white varieties to enjoy.
Where to Walk Around for Halloween?
Paris’ numerous green spaces are the perfect place for a fall stroll. Check out our special Halloween selection and explore the streets of Paris on foot with Tootwalk, free audio-guided walking tours.
Discover Spooky Legends at the Paris Zoological Park
On October 31, attend the Fright Day event, where special activities challenge all your senses. Fantastic creatures like dragons, fauns, witches, and giant insects will take over the park. Every day until November 1, enjoy stories and legends about creepy animals.
Enroll in the Wizard School at the Bergerie Nationale
From October 19 to November 3, the Bergerie Nationale farm becomes a wizard school. Choose one of the four houses—Onglondor, Sabotard, Serredecoq, or Verredelait—and participate in fun activities to become a wizard, science magician, or agri-enchanter. Explore the horror maze and discover the farm animals as they return from pasture.
Celebrate the ‘Dia de los Muertos’ at the Jardin d’Acclimatation
Until November 11, experience the famous Mexican Day of the Dead celebration at the Jardin d’Acclimatation. Test your courage on two themed attractions, enjoy live mariachi music, and learn about Mexican culture through various activities.
What Halloween Treasure Hunts are Available in Paris
Halloween in Paris offers plenty of opportunities to participate in treasure hunts and spooky experiences. Here is our selection:
Treasure Hunt Mystery “The Last Secret of Arsène Lupin”
Île Saint-Louis becomes the setting for a historical treasure hunt to uncover Arsène Lupin's final secret. Solve the mystery of the Alchemist Nicolas Flamel's vial and find out why Arsène Lupin stole it. Teams (minimum of 2 players) will have two hours to complete the investigation.
The Père Lachaise Cemetery Investigation
Explore the Père Lachaise Cemetery by joining a participatory and family-friendly treasure hunt. Discover an unusual site filled with history and anecdotes through an investigative tour, accompanied by an actor, who will guide you to the final resting places of many celebrities such as Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Proust, Balzac, Delacroix, Molière, La Fontaine, Kardec, and more. The two-hour tour is accessible from age 6.
The Dark Dreams Paris Experience
Experience a terrifying and unique adventure in Europe with The Dark Dreams, which plunges you into your worst nightmares inside a 1,200 square meter interactive haunted house. Encounter terrifying characters such as evil clowns and serial killers in this experience blending theater, escape games, and reality. Open all year from Wednesday to Sunday, and daily during the Halloween season, this adventure guarantees memorable chills for horror lovers.
What Theme Parks Offer Halloween Events?
To enjoy a successful Halloween evening, check out the special events and thrilling themed attractions at amusement parks.
Fear at Parc Astérix
Get ready to be scared at Parc Astérix with wild attractions, haunted houses, evil creatures, and fantastic monsters. Incredible shows and events will thrill both kids and adults during this year’s edition of Fear at the Park from October 5 to November 11. The park also offers nine nighttime events from 7 PM to 1 AM this year.
Disney Halloween Festival
From October 1 to November 3, head to Disneyland Paris for the Disney Halloween Festival, where children and adults alike can enjoy the spooky decorations, pumpkins, lanterns, and more.
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