Fête de l'Enfant 2026
Imagine. Create. Celebrate.
Every Child Has a Voice, an Idea, and a Dream.
The Right to Learn, Play, Create, Express, and Be Heard.
« Today is your day. You have rights. You have ideas. You have dreams. And the world should listen. »
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6 rights to celebrate
Learn
The right to learn, at your own pace and with joy.
Play
The right to play, laugh and rest.
Create
The right to imagine and make things with your hands.
Express
The right to say what you think and feel.
Be heard
The right for adults to truly listen.
Be yourself
The right to be unique, without hiding.
8 creation pathways
5 ways to take part
At home
As a family, in your living room.
At school
With your class and teacher.
Local creative circle
With families near you.
Online
From the Ambassador Hub, wherever you are.
Anywhere in the world
One day, one celebration.
4 age paths
I discover
Explore, touch, wonder with an adult.
I imagine
Invent stories, drawings, characters.
I create
Build a real creative project from start to finish.
I lead
Lead your project and guide younger children.
THIS IS MY CELEBRATION. THIS IS YOUR CELEBRATION. THIS IS OUR CELEBRATION.
Hand on heart
I recognise my rights.
Hand toward another
I recognise your rights.
Arms open to the group
I recognise every child's rights.
I celebrate my rights, your rights and the rights of all children.
🎵 The celebration song
This is my celebration, this is yours, Together we celebrate our rights. A voice, an idea, a dream, And the world listens with us!
Register
Three ways to take part. Choose yours.
What you take home
Bring your imagination. Leave with something you created, a right you know better, and the pride of having been heard.
A virtual celebration on the Ambassador Hub, online from anywhere: at home with family, at school with a class, in a local creative circle. Families are encouraged to meet on the ground, close to home.
What happens next
- 1You register, free, in 1 minute.
- 2You receive a confirmation email with your access link.
- 3You choose your age path and participation mode.
- 4On 20 November, you create with your child, guided step by step.
- 5You leave with your creation and a memory of the day.
Safety and respect
- Children always take part with a parent, guardian, teacher or authorised adult.
- No independent accounts for under-13s.
- Public sharing is always optional and revocable.
- No private adult-child messaging.
- Family creations are private by default.
- Minimal child data: never a full name, school, phone, email, address or photo.
- Every publication is reviewed by a moderator before appearing.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes, registering and taking part in Fête de l'Enfant 2026 are completely free.
Do I need to be in Paris?
No. The celebration is virtual and happens anywhere: at home, at school, in a local circle or online.
Does my child need an account?
No. An adult accompanies them and registration is in the responsible adult's name.
How long does it last?
About 2h15, from 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm Paris time.
Can I join with a class?
Yes, choose the 'Register a school or group' tab.
Which languages?
The celebration is bilingual French / English.
Fête de l'Enfant is an independent creative celebration, not affiliated with or endorsed by UNICEF or any other organisation.