9 – 10 May

A Wave of Creativity

Jump into a neighborhood full of music, games and hands-on fun. DJs, live bands and colorful parades create lively sounds while workshops invite you to build huts, trade toys at a children’s flea market, and try sonic hammocks and quiet siestas. Move, listen and make — discover rhythms, bright colors and playful surprises around every corner. Evenings bring imaginative performances and mapping shows that light up walls, creating dreamlike scenes to explore with friends.

Kids ages 6–17.

Place des Grottes,
1201
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Photo Credit: Frédéric Laverrière photography

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