Photo : Jean-Baptiste Gurliat/Ville de Paris
Children's Street Festival in the 12th Arrondissement
The concrete of the 12th district is transforming into a massive, car-free playground perfect for burning off some energy. Bring the whole family along to enjoy oversized games and creative street workshops right in the heart of the neighborhood.
Allée Vivaldi (Paris 12th)
About
On Monday, October 12, 2026, the 12th arrondissement of Paris hosts the Festival des rues aux enfants, a vibrant community event reclaiming local streets for families and residents. Featuring a wide range of outdoor activities such as giant wooden games, circus workshops, and environmental awareness sessions, the festival encourages community engagement in a festive atmosphere. Held across several locations, including Allée Vivaldi and Rue Guillaumot, the entire program is free of charge and requires no prior booking. It is an ideal occasion for children and neighbors to enjoy their neighborhood through play and creative workshops throughout the day.
Avenue Lamoricière (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
The LudoMouv, run by the Accesijeux association, will be open during this entire time slot, with giant wooden games set up for children. The CAUE will also offer an activity centered on the street transformation project.
Corner of Allée Vivaldi/Rue Brahms (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
The LudoMouv will be open there, accompanied by a waste sorting awareness activity offered by the City of Paris cleaning department.
Rue Guillaumot (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Reading, nature, multisports, creative and scientific workshops, musical entertainment, Haitian tales, circus workshop, hip hop introduction, and a participatory snack bar.
; Credits : Rue Guillaumot parent-teacher associationOur take on this event
The Festival des rues aux enfants takes place on Monday, October 12, 2026, transforming key streets in the 12th arrondissement into play spaces. Activities are distributed across different zones with specific schedules to ensure a varied experience for all attendees. From 15:00 to 19:00, Avenue Lamoricière features the LudoMouv mobile playground, managed by the Accesijeux association with giant wooden games, alongside urban transformation workshops hosted by the CAUE.
At the intersection of Allée Vivaldi and Rue Brahms, the LudoMouv is open from 14:00 to 19:00. The Paris City Council's waste management department will also be on-site to lead interactive workshops on recycling and waste sorting, making it a great stop for both children and adults.
Rue Guillaumot offers the most extensive program from 11:00 to 19:00. Visitors can explore various workshops covering nature, science, reading, and arts, as well as multisport sessions, circus training, and hip-hop introductions. Musical performances and Haitian storytelling sessions will animate the space. To keep everyone refreshed, a community-run refreshment stand, organized by local parents, will be available throughout the day, providing a space for neighbors to gather and relax.
17°C
Weather forecast
Overcast
max +17 °Cmin +09 °C
