Saint-Michel festival, giant escape game, artistic stroll… What to do in Toulouse this weekend?
The rising temperatures this weekend. After a very autumnal weather, it will be relatively hot in Toulouse. The mercury will not exceed 30 ° C. But it will be better than the last few days with more than 25 ° C during the day and maximum 28 ° C. According to Météo France, it will still be necessary to predict stormy showers on Saturday evening. Some precipitation is also to be noted throughout this first day of the weekend. Wind gusts of up to 45 km / h are also expected and even 65 km / h In the evening.
The sun will return on Sunday afternoon, although there will still be a few clouds. Météo France announces only sunny spells. In short, summer is well and truly over. However, the pink city is not let down. Of many events are organized to animate Toulouse. We have selected five outings for you for this weekend. You can, among other things, participate in a giant escape, go on merry-go-round rides in St. Michael’s Day or even visit Toulouse artists in their workshops.
A last edition for the feast of Saint-Michel
It almost didn’t happen. On March 31, Toulouse city hall announced the end of the Saint-Michel festival. But she finally returns to the parking lot of the Zenith this Friday. Considered one of the largest funfairs in France, it will remain in the pink city until Sunday October 17 to the delight of young and old. Almost 130 attractions are present this year.
You will be able to find a large part of those present the previous year, but also several novelties. Between two rides, it will be possible to eat in one of the many stands. It will be necessary to take advantage of it. This could be the last edition of the Saint-Michel festival. Attention, the pass sanitary is obligatory. The closure of the funfair is limited to 10:30 p.m. every day of the week except Fridays and Saturdays at midnight.
Nature in the city at the Jardin des Plantes
Nature lovers will be delighted. “Toulouse takes the key to the fields” is set up at the Jardin des Plantes this Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm. During this festive event around nature in the city, creative activities and workshops will be offered by the municipal service for gardens and green spaces, the museum and many associations. In particular, there will be activities on composting, waste reduction and the fight against food waste.
In all, one fortnight of booth educationalists will be present. You can perfect your potting technique, get a feel for permaculture or even discover a cabinet of plant curiosities. Traders will also take part in the event. They sell local products: wines, pink garlic, jams, blueberry juice and vinegar, mountain honeys, liqueurs made from aromatic plants … The little ones have not been forgotten. From conferences for children around biodiversity will be organized by the Museum from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A giant escape game in the pink city
You will have to call on your talents for deduction and cooperation. UN giant escape game arrives in Toulouse on Saturday. The theme: Arsène Lupine vs. Sherlock Holmes. After making a choice between the famous burglar or the famous detective, your mission will be to make your character triumph. For that, it will be necessary take on the challenge observation, logic and dexterity scattered throughout the city center.
Enough to discover Toulouse in a completely different way. Dune two hour duration, this puzzle game is accessible from 10 years old. The number of places is limited. Registration is compulsory until 11 p.m. the day before the event. To book, go to on the Créanim ‘website. Count € 16.50 for over 16s and € 10 for 10 to 15 years old. The departure takes place from Place du Capitole.
Handisport in the spotlight on Place du Capitole
After the pole vault, it is the handisport to take over the Place du Capitole. This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a day of discovery and initiation into disabled sports disciplines is proposed. This sporting and festive meeting is organized by the Regional Handisport Committee Occitanie.
The public will be able to attend a demonstration of wheelchair rugby, fencing and wheelchair basketball. Of many sportsmen returning from the Tokyo Paralympic Games will be present to share their experience. A meeting will be organized at 3.30 p.m. Various activities are then planned: wheelchair course, wheelchair basketball, boccia, blind football … free and open.
An artistic stroll through the streets of Toulouse
Do you have the habit of going for a walk on weekends? Why not take the opportunity to visit the artists. Saturday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., they open the doors of their workshops or their place of creation. Painters, sculptors, photographers, engravers, ceramists …Arts en Balade.
You can discover their universe in 68 different places in Toulouse and eight municipalities surroundings (Balma, Beauzelle, Colomiers, Fenouillet, Lacroix-Falgarde, Launaguet, Tournefeuille, Saint-Jean-Lherm). To find out the list of participants and the addresses of their workshops, go to the association’s website. This special moment between artists and the public is free and open to all. the wearing a mask is obligatory.