Welcome, listeners, to Things to do in Paris with your globe-trotting, fun-loving, possibly croissant-powered host Oly Bennet, reporting live on Thursday, October 16, 2025! Paris is positively buzzing as autumn leaves tumble across the boulevards—but don’t let a bit of brisk October air slow you down. Today the city is glowing under gentle clouds, with just enough nip in the air to make a café terrace extra cozy. Art Basel Paris is in full swing and, according to Art Basel themselves, nine new art installations are lighting up the city in honor of this global art week. Oh, and keep your eyes peeled: there’s a monumental Kermit the Frog floating above Place Vendôme, no joke—Giant Kermit has landed!

If you’re itching to kickstart your Thursday with a cultural bang, Paris has your back. First up: Tango After Dark at Salle Pleyel tonight, fresh from a hit run in London, offering real-deal Argentine tango with internationally renowned dancers. Meanwhile, thrill-seekers who like their strolls with a sprinkle of history will love the free “Panamée” guided walk through the historic streets of the 15th arrondissement, led by the Paris Hiking Committee. If you’re hungry for inspiration, check out the Banh Mi Women Festival at Ground Control in the 13th arrondissement. This dynamic event brings together exhibitions, designer markets, DJ sets, films, and workshops celebrating Asian-French women culture. For families, don’t miss the free fun at Paris museums—places like Musée d’Art Moderne and Musée Carnavalet are waiving kid admission, so round up the little ones and let them loose on treasure trails or creative workshops. And if a night out is on your mind, Latin music lovers can sway over to YOYO – Palais de Tokyo, where Ryan Castro is firing up the stage at 7 p.m.

Paris is never short of citywide scoops! According to Sortiraparis, Halle des Victoires in Asnières-sur-Seine has just flung open its doors—a brand-new food court with six unique kiosks and a bar serving homemade delights at wallet-friendly prices. The Maison des Mondes Africains, a newly opened cultural center, is making waves in the 10th arrondissement with the free “Noires” exhibition by Roxane Mbanga. Over in transit news, public transport is running smoothly today—no major strikes or delays reported. That means easy cross-town adventures, from Montmartre to Montparnasse.

Now, if you’re pondering what to do with those precious Parisian hours, here are my top picks: get swept away in art at the free, immersive Louis Vuitton Art Deco exhibition at LV Dream in the 1st arrondissement—100 years of glorious fashion heritage in eight dazzling rooms! For a hidden gem, take a leafy detour to Parc de Belleville. You’ll get panoramic city views and a taste of the real Paris neighborhood vibe. With Halloween incoming, keep an eye out for spooky decor popping up in shop windows and parks—a prelude to October’s festive madness.

Here’s a quick local tip: when in doubt, hop into a Parisian bakery before 4 p.m.—that’s when the baguettes are freshest, and you might even catch the “quatre heures” snacking crowd grabbing a treat after school or work.

Stay tuned, because tomorrow Paris keeps the party rolling with more Art Basel surprises, extra museum nocturnes, and the looming kickoff of Thoiry Lumières Sauvages for those who fancy an epic, illuminated adventure. Whether you love painting, pastries, or discovering the city one oddball festival at a time, Paris in October is unbeatable.

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