Bonjour, globe-trotters and adventure seekers! Welcome to "Things to Do in Paris," this Sunday, October 19th, 2025. I’m Oly Bennet—your jet-setting, joke-cracking sporty pal on the hunt for the wackiest, most wonderful happenings in the City of Light. Buckle up, because Paris is vibing today with a misty autumn air, leaves crunching underfoot, and a buzz of excitement swirling around every arrondissement thanks to festivities, races, and a sprinkle of Parisian mischief.

Let’s kick things off with today’s unmissable events. If you’re feeling athletic (or just want an excuse to wear neon joggers), the Paris 15 10km neighborhood run charges through the 15th arrondissement, offering runners a scenic dash from Beaugrenelle to the Seine riverbanks—think Eiffel Tower selfies at a brisk pace. Over at the Parc de Sceaux, the Grand Défi Solidaire is turning strides into solidarity, hosting charity races and fun walks to support the fight against multiple sclerosis. Costume enthusiasts and spook chasers, your time has come: Halloween is haunting every corner, from the delightfully eerie La Maison Hantée musical show at Palais des Glaces (prepare for ghostly giggles and toe-tapping tunes) to pumpkin-carving parties and enchanting decor all over town. Kids and families, you’re VIPs at the Monument Jeu d'Enfant, where over a dozen of Paris’s grandest monuments morph into playgrounds of riddles, hands-on workshops, and live mystery games—looking at you, Chapelle Expiatoire’s life-size investigation adventure. Prefer cultural chills? The Floating Lantern Festival at the Pagode Wat Pho bathes Paris in twinkling light and Thai spectacles—think dance, music, and breathtaking lantern launches. Concert-goers, don’t nap! Tonight, Studio 56 hosts the pop powerhouse Eva Jane for a night of infectious rhythms. Meanwhile, at Silencio Club, Jon Dixon and Sky Jetta drop electrifying beats through sunrise. Night owls, rejoice!

News flash—Paris never sleeps, but today it’s taking a mandatory nap at one of its most iconic sites: the Louvre remains closed following a reported robbery, according to France’s Culture Minister. If the Mona Lisa’s giving you side-eye from afar, check out new hot spots instead, like the latest pop-up boulangerie drawing croissant lovers to the Marais, or the cool new tram line running smoothly across the Left Bank, perfect for a breezy riverside commute. Local foodies: don’t miss the Banh Mi Women Festival at Ground Control, celebrating women chefs, Vietnamese flavors, and Paris’s sizzling street food scene.

Ready for Oly’s must-do picks? Wander through the Louvre’s neighbors in the Palais Royal gardens (free, fantastic for people-watching, and surprisingly squirrel-packed), stroll the Canal Saint-Martin for bohemian charm mixed with autumn romance, or crash the family-friendly pumpkin sculpt-off at Cueillette du Plessis. Art fiends can soak in the technicolor glory at the Gerhard Richter retrospective at Fondation Louis Vuitton, or geek out at Kandinsky’s music-and-painting mashup at Philharmonie de Paris. Paris in October means Halloween magic everywhere—spooky parks, themed museum nights, and Dia de los Muertos parades filling Jardin d’Acclimatation with marigolds and maracas.

Insider tip: To dodge long metro waits during festival rush, hop on a city bike—the Vélib system is fast, cheap, and gives you an instant local badge of honor (just watch out for Parisian pigeons, who fear nothing).

Before I jet off to track down a costume-worthy croissant, don’t miss tomorrow’s teases: legendary Nuit des Châteaux candlelit tours, more Halloween mayhem, and a pop-up jazz fest in Montmartre. For all the insider info, tune in again—your passport to Parisian playtime is Oly Bennet, signing off!

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