Skateboarding Takes Over Paris' Iconic Stade Roland-Garros

11/10/2025 3 min
Skateboarding Takes Over Paris' Iconic Stade Roland-Garros

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This Saturday in Paris, the iconic Stade Roland-Garros is transformed into a global skateboarding destination as Street League Skateboarding makes history with its first ever Paris event. Skate fans will want to get there early, with doors opening at 11 AM and knockout rounds starting at noon. Top international skaters, including Yuto Horigome, Aurélien Giraud, and Nyjah Huston, will compete fiercely, with finals and awards running into the evening. Prepare to witness a collision of athleticism and Parisian culture like never before.Montmartre bursts to life this weekend with the Fête des Vendanges, one of Paris’s most beloved festivals. Celebrations continue through Sunday with a grand parade, taste trails through vineyards, free concerts, and an exuberant closing ball. Expect vibrant streets, delicious food, and a community spirit that captures the very soul of Paris. Over in Belleville, the Moon Festival brings Asian street food, lion dancing, workshops, and lantern-lit festivities to the 20th and 11th arrondissements, welcoming everyone for free to celebrate this deeply rooted tradition.Families, there’s a treasure trove of activities waiting. The city kicks off early Halloween events, with Disneyland Paris and Parc Astérix decked out in pumpkins and costumed monsters. The Grand Palais opens its doors for Fête de la Science, inviting youngsters to get hands-on with experiments and interactive science games. You’ll also find playgrounds, pony rides at the Hippodrome, and the cherished International Circus Festival at Parc du Sautour, featuring aerial performances and classic clowning.Art and culture lovers can head to Village Reille for its street art and textile festival, running through the weekend, or visit the new Maison des Mondes Africains in the 10th arrondissement to catch Roxane Mbanga’s exhibition “Noires.” If you’re feeling nostalgic, Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin hosts the musical La Petite Boutique des Horreurs, directed by acclaimed members of the Comédie-Française. And for chocolate fans, get ready for the upcoming Salon du Chocolat anniversary later this month at Parc des Expositions.Music enthusiasts can experience the pulsing beats at Le POPUP du Label with Supernova, plus catch DJ Perc at Essaim for an electrifying night. With mild, mostly sunny weather forecast for the weekend, it’s the perfect time to explore — just note that certain RER and metro lines will face disruptions due to scheduled works, so plan your routes.Thanks for tuning in—be sure to subscribe for your weekly fix of Paris’s best events. 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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