Bonjour, globe-trotters and adventure hunters! It’s Saturday, November 15, 2025, and welcome to Things to Do in Paris—Oly Bennet here, your over-caffeinated, thoroughly jetlagged, and impossibly excited guide to the wildest, most wonderful happenings in the city of lights. If you can’t feel the sparkle in the Parisian air today, double-check your weather app—Paris is crisp, a brisk chill perfect for stylish scarves, extra-hot espresso, and more festive fun than you can shake a baguette at.

Let’s drop you right into today’s Parisian vibe! Spirits are high as December peeks around the corner, Christmas markets are popping up on every corner, and a traffic-stopping parade of light installations are dazzling even the pigeons. According to Paris Secret, Christmas window displays at Galeries Lafayette are freshly unveiled, with a tree bigger than my enthusiasm for cheese standing proudly beneath the glass dome. Out at La Défense, the mammoth Christmas market is buzzing, complete with over 300 chalets, an ice rink, and a rumor that Santa himself is racing kids on skates.

For you festival fiends: you’ve hit OVERLOAD. Pantin is hosting a Japanese Festival and Martial Arts Night—think samurai, sushi, creative workshops and martial arts demos, all offering a slice of Tokyo just a few metro stops away. Over at the Poste du Louvre, street art wins the day with the Festival d'art Street-Art & Contemporain, a free epic featuring live performances and a 350 square meter exhibition. Meanwhile, the Pride Festival is throwing open the doors for LGBTQIA+ celebrations in the 12th and 14th arrondissements, marching on with joy, music, culture, and awareness-raising aplenty.

Sports thrill-seekers, Paris has you covered—Supercross de Paris roars into La Défense Arena today and tomorrow; expect ear-rattling stunts and motorbikes that defy gravity and logic. Meanwhile, horse racetrack Hippodrome d’Auteuil is home to Les 48H de l’Obstacle, a season finale filled with heart-stopping races and family entertainment to keep even the tiniest jockeys enthralled. For those who prefer their drama minus mud and horsepower, head to the Palais des Congrès for the Russian ballet’s Carmina Burana, or to the Théâtre de l’Odéon for an Escher retrospective kicking off today at Monnaie de Paris—a head-spinning, mind-bending gallery of impossible perspectives.

Now, what’s fresh in Parisian civic life? According to Sortiraparis.com, new tram routes are smoothing out commutes in the west of the city, while restaurant fans are flocking to Saint-Ouen for a free Finnish tasting event whipped up by chef Justine Piluso. The newly inaugurated Jardin du Souvenir, commemorating the victims of the 2015 attacks, has reopened and offers a serene, contemplative stop in the capital’s bustle.

All right, Oly’s must-do tips for the day: Chill out at the rooftop of Tour Montparnasse for a sunset that’ll make your phone weep with happiness. Marvel at the magical nocturnal light installations at Domaine de Saint-Cloud’s Lumières en Seine, transforming the park into an electric fairy tale. If you’re with kids or channeling your inner child, don’t miss The Nutcracker ballet at the Grand Rex for Tchaikovsky’s twinkly magic or pop over to the puppet-packed Théâtre Mathurins for Au Pays du Père Noël—guaranteed to melt even the Grinchiest hearts.

Local tip: Parisians might tell you “ça va” means “how are you”—but in Paris, it’s a mood, a greeting, and a farewell all in one. Drop it into conversation, and you’ll blend in like a true Parisian. And did you know there’s a cheese vending machine tucked near Rue Montorgueil? Yup, the city is literally ready for your midnight snacking emergencies—how’s that for quirky convenience?

As the city winds from light displays to late-night jazz and secret speakeasies, tomorrow brings more wonders—think epic flea markets and fresh book fairs, with surprises still under wraps. So tune in for more discoveries and Parisian mischief, same time, same Oly channel.

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