Paris is overflowing with excitement this Friday, October 17, and the energy only builds as the weekend arrives. If you are wondering what to do, get ready for art, culture, food, sport, and pure Parisian magic.The Nuit des Châteaux returns for a mesmerizing weekend, with castles in Paris and the surrounding region opening their doors for nighttime tours and stunning illuminations. Take in the romance and history under the stars—a truly enchanting Paris experience, according to Sortiraparis. The Journées Nationales de l’Architecture is also lighting up the city on Saturday and Sunday, offering exclusive visits, workshops, and tours at some of Paris’s most striking buildings. For families, the Monument Jeu d’Enfant provides playful, interactive events across more than a dozen monuments, making history come alive for young visitors.Art lovers are in for a treat at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, which premieres an epic Gerhard Richter retrospective this weekend. The Maison de la culture du Japon is hosting a major exhibition on Isao Takahata, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, with rare sketches, storyboards, and more—ideal for animation fans. Meanwhile, contemporary art takes center stage at the Institut de France, where a monumental Ugo Rondinone sculpture lands as part of Art Basel’s satellite program.Film buffs can dive into the "De David à Kubrick" festival at the Louvre Auditorium, exploring the French Revolution onscreen with special screenings and lively discussions. The Musée du Quai Branly also launches Forêts et Merveilles, a free children’s film festival running all week.If food is your passion, don’t miss Hot Spots in the eleventh arrondissement for an all-you-can-eat raclette party with live DJs. Thierry Marx’s Salon du Bon, happening Saturday and Sunday at La Villette, is a haven for gourmets with pop-up tastings, demonstrations, and an ephemeral restaurant. There’s also the Balade du Goût down on the region’s farms, where you can sample local fare, meet producers, and even introduce kids to farm animals.Keen for action? The AéroRun race returns Sunday, letting participants dash down the runways of a working airport. Paris’s fifteenth arrondissement hosts its neighborhood 10k race Sunday morning, weaving through Beaugrenelle and along the Seine.Families can carve pumpkins at the Cueillette du Plessis, jump into interactive games at Playground Kids in the Grand Palais, and even take a light painting class with local artist Marko 93. For live music, L’Olympia hosts Ethel Cain and Gogol Bordello Saturday night, as reported by JamBase.Halloween fans should visit Parc Astérix, where new scare zones and special shows await after dark, or check out the spooky Bal des Esprits at Thoiry Lumières Sauvages all weekend.Thank you for tuning in and exploring the Parisian week with us. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss out on the best of Paris. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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