Exhibitions, workshops, festivals… 7 family cultural outings in Paris to grow creativity during the holidays

Paris and the Île-de-France region are hosting a diverse array of family-oriented cultural events for the spring 2026 holiday season. Key highlights include the inauguration of the Manufacture at the Fondation Cartier, a Japanese-themed spring festival at le 19M, and the relocation of the Centre Pompidou’s Studio 13/16 for teenagers to the Gaîté Lyrique. Other notable activities include aerospace-themed workshops at the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace and the fifth anniversary of the Atelier Rodin.

These initiatives reflect a growing trend among major French cultural institutions to prioritize accessibility and pedagogical engagement for younger audiences. By blending traditional art forms like sculpture and embroidery with digital creation and interactive workshops, these venues aim to cultivate lifelong cultural curiosity. The programming also demonstrates institutional adaptability, as seen in the Centre Pompidou's continued outreach efforts during its major renovation period.