December and its festive atmosphere. Paris is lit up with Christmas decorations. The end of year celebrations in Paris are joyful, the events numerous. Discover our selection of outings and activities in Paris with your family. Finally, don’t miss our summary of the activities open on December 25 and those possible on January 1.
L’actualité à Paris en décembre
Nos incontournables en décembre
⚠️ For your information, the museums are free on December 7, 2025
The month of December is mainly Christmas!
Museum visits in December
Take advantage of our discounted rates in December
Luminous and magical strolls in December 2025
FAQ
The shows most suitable for toddlers are musical shows or tales programmed in small theatres such as the Essaion Theatre (4th), the Folie Théâtre Essaion (11th) or the Comédie de Paris. These are short-lived shows.
In general, no! Santa Claus is not present at the end of the shows
In general, most theatres offer adult and child rates. Sometimes, some theatres have Family rates (adults + children)
A children’s show lasts from 30 minutes to 60 minutes when it comes to plays for very young audiences. For pre-teens and teenagers, shows or plays can last from 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.
December is the month of the year to see beautiful shows in Paris with your family : musicals, magic shows, great plays. Many small Christmas-themed shows are scheduled in Paris for young audiences
You will find via this link the program of musicals to see with the family in Paris in December