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Marie Lanen
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With more than a hundred exhibitors, the Kidexpo show offers a unique program to entertain families during the All Saints’ Day holidays, but not only…
For this new Parisian edition, Kidexpo (from October 26 to 29) plans to present to visitors all the offers and new products intended for families in the run-up to Christmas; through playful, educational and fun experiences. Thus the players in entertainment, education, leisure and also sporting disciplines will be (re)discovered around 3 key universes: LEARN / PLAY / MOVE.
Kidexpo is the only event that has enlivened the family and children’s offering since 2007. Its mission? To be the beacon that guides and directs families to support children in their development of well-being and self-confidence. Because it offers privileged and rare moments of sharing, it is a unique way of meeting people to offer the best experiences to families and showcase products in a place that brings together the entire family ecosystem. For families, Kidexpo is a source of inspiration to improve daily life. For the media and professionals, Kidexpo is a laboratory of trends and new products in the run-up to Christmas.
Heroes, at the heart of the 2023 edition
Children love them, parents do every day! This year the families will all be SUPER FAMILIES during Kidexpo. A GREAT program: activities, meetings, workshops, experiences, discoveries and many surprises. Children (and their parents) will be invited to come dressed in the colors of their favorite hero! “This year we are very happy to offer a theme to our visitors, our exhibitors and our partners around HEROES! We wanted to add a touch of celebration and magic to this edition and re-enchant the aisles to amaze children and amuse parents. Everyone has already dreamed of putting themselves in the shoes of a hero, it’s one of children’s favorite themes that is found in many sectors. An opportunity to organize a unique moment and leave unforgettable memories for all visitors” enthuses Aurélie PROST, Director of Kidexpo.
Lots of entertainment for the whole family
Thanks to its numerous and diverse exhibitors, the show is a mine of information and knowledge. By walking the aisles of the show, parents and children (from 3 years old) will be able to carry out scientific experiments, participate in linguistic or culinary workshops, discover robotics, test their spelling by participating in the Grande Dictée and learn about life-saving gestures. on a stuffed animal. The parents won’t believe it!
Among these activities:
- Parents and children are invited to meet on the main stage on Thursday October 26 and Saturday October 28 at 2:30 p.m. to participate in the giant dictation organized by the School Bookstore in partnership with Maped for supplies. Guest of honor Rachid Santaki, the organizer of the Dictées Géantes will be at the helm of this great operation. These two dictations will be followed by a correction on stage and the best copies will win “Les Petits Devoirs” revision workbooks (from CP to CM2) to revise at home. This event will be an opportunity to have fun and take up an intellectual challenge because dictation is an exercise that can be festive, friendly and unifying.
- The French Federation of Cardiology has been fighting against cardiovascular diseases for almost 60 years. On its stand, the FFC invites children (from 3 years old) to participate in demonstrations and introductions to “saving gestures” led by a qualified trainer: – from 3 to 6 years old: learn to help (by practicing on teddy bear) – from 6 years old: initiation and demonstration of life-saving actions on a mannequin. In addition, a coloring workshop allows children to draw the most beautiful heart.
- The famous publisher Bayard offers on its stand a beautiful library of Hello Pomme d’Api audio books for learning English from 3 years old and a space for listening to mimes and nursery rhymes. Lovers of Asia will not miss the Wukong Education stand – online platform for Chinese and mathematics lessons from 3 years old – to learn the art of Chinese calligraphy, origami, and painting. on a fan, discover the Chinese language, or take part in a DIY Halloween workshop with the family.
- Pitchoun Média – TV, Radio, video and podcast media for 3-10 year olds – is highlighting a new activity on its stand thanks to its hybrid TV set: interviews and programs will be recorded on the set which will remain accessible to families throughout of the day. They will be able to compete with the “Pitchoun Quiz”: a quick family quiz where the first team to reach 10 points wins a gift!
- The specialist in fun and scientific activities Les Savants fous – which organizes courses and activities for children wishing to learn more about robotics and programming but also around chemistry, space, biodiversity, etc. – invites families to participate on its stand in demonstrations of robot construction and coding, physics and chemistry, dry ice, fauna and flora, etc. Families also have the opportunity to put on a costume and take a photo of themselves with the PhotoBooth terminal .
- ChefClub – production studio and entertainment brand in the world of cooking – brings the whole family on board to get their hands dirty. During Kidexpo, ChefClub offers numerous activities: a cookie workshop during which visitors make their jar with the dry ingredients of a cookie recipe to take home, hat coloring so that budding Chefs can personalize their hat, a photobooth to immortalize the moment and their meeting with the ChefClub mascot: Chef Maurice. Also on the stand, there are many Christmas gift ideas for children to discover: kitchen utensils, fun and (re)creative recipe books. Without forgetting, the wheel of fortune to try to win gifts or discounts that can be used in stores or on the brand’s website.
Something to entertain young and old!
Useful information
From Thursday October 26 to Sunday October 29 in Paris – Portes de Versailles (Hall 7.1). From 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. From 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. To find out more, visit the website https://www.kidexpo.com/