Alternative Halloween events in Paris

This weekend offers a range of activities, with or without children, to try something different from the usual witches and vampires of Halloween. Published on October 30, 2026 at 12:30, "Dossier 226", the murder party at the Curie Museum.

Murder party at the Curie Museum

Take the time to transform into an investigator by visiting the Curie Museum, which offers a "murder party," a playful and theatrical evening. In the late 1920s, Marie Curie was abroad, and a lab assistant was found murdered in the physicist and chemist's office.

Participants investigate a historical mystery

Participants in teams of six will investigate this murder by following a scenario inspired by the history of the laboratory, research on radium, and the Paris of the Roaring Twenties.

Scientific Halloween at CNRS

Also see: It's free! Five ideas for outings in Paris and surroundings for this weekend The terrifyingly scientific evening of the CNRS Brrr... At the Button Castle in Essonne, the CNRS is organizing for Halloween a "Terrifyingly Scientific Evening."

Topics include ghosts and dark matter

This includes three round tables where researchers from Paris, Lyon, Lille, and Montpellier will explore the following themes: life after death (ghosts, reincarnation, etc.); the making of mummies; dark matter, an invisible substance that would constitute 85% of the mass of matter in our universe.

Escape game and family activities

Want a bit more adrenaline? The castle will also host an escape game on the trail of bats. Not afraid at all! — Léa Bucci

Japanese yokai festival in Paris

The Japanese oddities festival and its yokai parade at La Villette Yokai are these monsters of Japanese folklore that haunt the daily lives of Japanese people. They are also the heroes of the Japanese Halloween imagined by singer and flutist Maïa Barouh: a festival "in the playful, family, slightly crazy spirit" of matsuri, neighborhood festivals held all over Japan in honor of the most fanciful deities.

Activities include workshops and a concert

The program includes a workshop and costume contest, a fanfare parade, DJs and drag artists (Saturday). As well as a concert by Maïa Barouh, who will be accompanied by accordionist Fixi. — Anne Berthod er nov., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Petite Halle de la Villette, 211, avenue Jean-Jaurès, 19th arrondissement, 09 82 25 91 81. Free entry, 16-18 € for the evening of October 31.

Family-friendly Halloween in Arcueil

A "Magmalloween" for the whole family in Arcueil A Halloween wind blows over Magma for a day of thrilling fun, accessible to all. A playful way for the third-place, located within the former headquarters of the Caisse des dépôts et consignations, to celebrate its first year.

Activities for different age groups

The narrated walk "to give you chills" is offered at the level of children (from 5 years old) when it is still daylight (15:45) and then, as night falls, it takes a more unsettling turn, aimed at teenagers and adults (19:45). Everyone can also make a tarot card using cyanotype (14:30) and learn to embroider photos (from 10 years old, 16:00-18:00).

Evening events and food

In the evening, after a theatrical performance (18:30), there will be a dressed-up DJ set (20:15). A food offering is also available. — Isabelle Vatan

Horror-themed park in Paris

Horror cinema honored at the Parc de l'étrange Three. That's the number of tons of pumpkins scattered in the Parc de l'étrange this year. This immersive 1.9 kilometer route, located in the André-Citroën Park, is composed of thirteen universes inspired by horror series and films: It, by Andrés Muschietti; The Lady in Black, by James Watkins; and The Conjuring, the Warren Files, by James Wan, among others.

Sensory experiences and fireworks

Nods to these works, with special effects, visual and sensory reinforcements, will appeal to fans of chills. The visit ends with a rain of lost souls, enhanced by a fireworks display (19:00, 20:15, and 21:30). — Thierry Voisin e. 18-29.90 €.

Family-friendly horror event

At Virage, a funny scary boom to dance with the little ones The "Boom des Kids," organized by Virage, takes on gently scary colors this Saturday: the old impound lot located exactly at the bend between the Portes de Clichy and de Saint-Ouen, transformed into an open-air club with 100% self-decorated design, organizes a horror edition to celebrate Halloween as it should be with children.

Activities include makeup and music

The program, from 14:00 to 18:00: a zombie makeup workshop, an inflatable haunted castle, cotton candy and candies, and of course a DJ set to make the little monsters dance. Entry is free (by reservation) as are the stands offered. — Yann Guillou e. Free entry by reservation.