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Things to Do in Paris: Luminous Festivals, Electrifying Beats, and Sober Sips


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Welcome to Things to Do in Paris, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut who's traded soccer pitches for the quirkiest corners of the City of Light. Today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, Paris hums with a crisp winter chill around 8 degrees Celsius, sunny skies begging for adventures, and a buzz from the Victoires de la Musique hype building across the Seine.

Kick off with these hot picks: Catch the tail end of the Festival des Lanternes at Jardin d'Acclimatation, a glowing wonderland of light sculptures perfect for families, wrapping up from last night's magic into evening strolls. Music lovers, gear up for tomorrow's Victoires de la Musique at Seine Musicale, but tonight snag pre-party vibes with electro beats at FVTVR under Cité de la Mode et du Design or rock lessons on the Concorde Atlantique barge. Families, dive into Planet Park's space-themed indoor fun in Emerainville or Petit Nuage's playground in Saint-Ouen. Culture fans, wander the free Dorothée Years exhibit at 17th arrondissement City Hall, channeling 80s nostalgia.

Local scoop: Navigo Pass holders score 10 free outings this weekend, like Versailles gardens or Marne river walks, per Paris Selectbook. No major transit hiccups, but bundle up for those breezy Métro rides. New buzz? Paris wine show spotlights zero-alcohol sips, reflecting trendy sober tastings.

Must-dos today: Hit Jardin du Luxembourg for puppet shows and pony rides—Sortiraparis calls it a family paradise. Unearth VR thrills at The Edge in the 3rd, like Ready Player One on steroids. Evening? Roller-party at 6Skate for disco skates and beginner lessons, my kind of quirky sport!

Local tip: Parisians swear by the "café serré" at corner bistros—double espresso to fuel your day like a true local, skipping tourist lines.

Tomorrow? Chinese New Year parades explode on February 17 with lion dances at Hippodrome de Vincennes, plus Valentine's ragers. Tune in for more epic discoveries!

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