Montpellier offers family activities during All Saints' Day

Montpellier is organizing a range of family-friendly events during the All Saints' Day holiday, including exploring a tropical forest exhibit, attending opera performances, and participating in science workshops.

Tropical forest exhibit at Planet Ocean Montpellier

Planet Ocean Montpellier has introduced a renewed tropical forest exhibit that allows visitors to experience the environment through sensory activities like identifying textures, scents, and sounds. The exhibit also features a mangrove stop with a cabinet of curiosities, and public animations are available without prior booking.

Opera events for families at Opéra Comédie

At the Opéra Comédie, families can take part in a treasure hunt in the theater's backstage, solve riddles, and investigate a mysterious case. A Halloween-themed concert featuring music by Khatchatourian, Holst, and Bartók is scheduled for October 31, with additional events including children's choir meetings and lyrical concerts of operas such as Carmen and La Bohème.

Science and discovery at Va Savoir ?! festival

The Va Savoir ?! festival in Montpellier's libraries and the Mosson neighborhood provides free workshops, experiments, walks, and games. The event includes activities led by Fred Courant, known for hosting the television show C'est pas sorcier, and features exchanges with scientists and mediators through meetings and conferences.

Halloween festival at Flaugergues Castle

Flaugergues Castle hosts "Abracada BOUH," a Halloween festival inspired by the Mexican Día de los Muertos, aimed at children aged 4 to 13. The event includes immersive decorations, makeup sessions, creative workshops, and a skeleton-themed dance party, with activities such as treasure hunts, riddles, climbing, laser tag, and a space dedicated to children's books.