Bonjour, Paris lovers! Today, Saturday, April 4, 2026, kick off your weekend with a pillow-smashing frenzy at the International Pillow Fight Day in Place de la République. Grab a soft weapon and join the fluffy chaos for one of the city's most hilarious free events, as noted by Paris Perfect—perfect for laughs and photos.

Head to Domaine de Sceaux for Hanami, the cherry blossom festival running through April 21. Sortiraparis says it's reservation-only this year, with a packed lineup of events amid stunning pink blooms—book now to picnic under the petals. Meanwhile, Jardin des Plantes celebrates its 400th anniversary with waves of tulips, anemones, and poppies along the Grand Perspective, already bursting into color for a quick, flower-filled stroll.

Art enthusiasts, Palais de Tokyo opens three must-see exhibitions today through September 13: Pauline Curnier Jardin's sensory dive into myths and bodies, Joseph Grigely's bold take on museum accessibility, and a tribute to Cheryl Marie Wade's crip poetry with performances and installs—all captured in Sortiraparis photos. Over on Champs-Élysées, Renault's free Pop Art Car show runs till June 9, blending street art, pop motifs, and shiny show cars. For something underground, explore The Underground Extatiques beneath La Défense's Grand Arche till April 26—a meditative art journey in hidden tunnels.

Tonight, dance like it's 1912 at Paris Follies' "Last Ball on the Titanic" costumed ball at Dancing de La Coupole in the 14th. Secrets of Paris details live jazz, burlesque, and a Roaring 20s dress code—tickets €26 advance. Catch Ferre Gola's Congolese rumba at Accor Arena or a Candlelight Concert with Bach, Schubert, and Liszt at Saint-Ephrem Church, per Paris Discovery Guide.

Tomorrow, Sunday April 5, Paris Centre Piéton makes the first four arrondissements car-free—stroll, bike, or picnic in peace. Easter weekend brings Vivaldi and Bach at Saint Julien le Pauvre, plus more Sainte-Chapelle concerts.

Midweek heats up: Art Paris Art Fair and PAD Paris art + design from April 8-12 at Grand Palais and Tuileries. The Paris Marathon blasts off April 12 from Arc de Triomphe with 60,000 runners. Dance fans, catch About Lambada by Collectif Ès through today, or Les Applaudissements ne se mangent pas April 16-18. Romeo and Juliette ballet at Opera Bastille runs select dates, and 5 Seconds of Summer rocks Accor Arena April 8.

Paris is blooming with fun—get out there and make memories!

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