Voulez-vous put stars in your children’s eyes? Create unforgettable memories they’ll cherish when they’re older? Nothing could be simpler than keeping our little ones busy. Toulouse and the surrounding area offers a wealth of things to do with children, from playful leisure activities to fun and educational outings and events. All you have to do is go!
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Take your children to see shows and the circus for unforgettable fun!
Our little cherubs are also very good at acting, but they also know how to let themselves be obsessed by quality shows. Instead of letting them binge on screens, take them to see “pesstacles” so they can marvel at flesh-and-blood storylines. Two places in Toulouse stand out from the crowd: the théâtre de la Violette and children’s shows. Or the Le Lido – Centre des Arts du Cirque which offers circus workshops for children, as well as shows for the whole family. Must-do activities for children near Toulouse.
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Treat them to an unforgettable day at the Animaparc theme park
Who can resist the siren call of a theme park? Located just 35 minutes by car from Toulouse, Animaparc offers a wide range of attractions for the whole family. Step back in time in the dinosaur forest, where you can come face-to-face with life-size tyrannosaurs, stegosauruses and pterodactyls! From a mine train to a pirate ship and an aquatic roller coaster, the amusement park has plenty to offer!
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Discover animals on an educational farm
This activity is sure to please the little ones! If they’ve just learned that the cow goes “moo”, the sheep goes “bêêê”, the hen goes “cot-cot” and the ant “cro-onde”, then the educational farm is the ideal place to take your children. Far from picture books, they can marvel at real farm animals. Located 48 minutes by car from Toulouse, the Ferme du Paradis worth the trip. With over 150 species of animals, children can also enjoy a wide range of attractions (pony rides, playgrounds, etc.)!
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Let your children marvel at exotic fish
Once again, we’ll have to hit the road… Head for Canet-en-Roussillon, home of the beautiful aquarium Oniria. This little getaway, 215km from Toulouse, will offer you a real moment of escape and dream. With a surface area of 3,500 m2, children can discover 83 ponds inhabited by 660 different species. To make this family activity even more unforgettable, the aquarium is divided into 10 different universes: mountain, beach, jungle, as the water flows, deep-sea descent, the shark kingdom, time travel, the tropical marine world, water and science, and water and man. Your children will feel like fish in water!
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Let their inner builder express himself in kapla workshops, one of the children’s activities that has conquered Toulouse through the ages
Looking for an unusual and original activity to do with your children? Here it is. Located in the heart of the city, the Center Kapla Toulouse offers tailor-made entertainment. Children who want to discover the secrets of kapla construction can come and take part in a workshop led by an animator specialized in giant constructions. The creations are adapted to what they like and what they know how to do, depending on their age. Bob the handyman has to watch out!
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Visit the Gallic Village of Rieux-Volvestre, one of the best activities to do with children near Toulouse
Pottery, weaving, leather and bronze work, Gallic basketry… But also archery initiation for children, re-enactment of a battle where the Romans attack the Gallic village. A whole host of activities await you at Gallic village of Rieux-Volvestre. This unique and atypical venue can be visited from February 19 to November 30. Please note that certain periods are reserved for group visits. One thing’s for sure, you’re in for a great family time.