Ah, Paris in springtime… Is there a city more perfect for this time of the year. And, if you need any further reason to visit, this Sunday, for the third consecutive year, Le Meurice is hosting a Children’s Carnival. The famed Le Meurice on the Rue

.Banks of the Foyle Halloween carnival, October 29–31Since 1986, the Banks of the Foyle Carnival in Londonderry has played host to a week long calendar of spooky events and now attracts up to 40,000 revellers each year. The agenda includes music, magic, storytelling

.piccadillymanchester.comDANCECaribbean Carnival of ManchesterWhat: This colourful procession brings a tropical vibe to the heart of Manchester, with singing, dancing and elaborate costumes.Why: Because there’s more to the Caribbean than pirates. When: August 14, 15.Where: Alexandra Park; www.manchestercarnival.co.uk

IRN-BRU Carnival 2012December 23–January 15Revel in some post Christmas excitement with this annual carnival at the SECC in Glasgow with over 60 great attractions, rides and stalls for children and adults alike.Mince Pie SpecialsDecember 31–January

.BanaramaAugust 27–29Children who bring along a banana for the cheeky residents of Monkey World in Dorset will earn themselves a free badge.Isle Of WightCowes weekAugust 6-13 As one of the oldest and largest annual sailing regattas in the world, Cowes Week

Swiss mountain village of Château d’Oex during January, when hundreds of hot-air balloons gather in a riot of shapes and colours, dazzling against the blue sky and white snow. Besides this, Château d’Oex is a great place for children to learn to ski

Hotel Hermitage, Monte CarloThe annual Mardi Gras carnival along the Promenade des Anglais, in Nice, at the end of February, is one of the largest in the world. And when your family has soaked up the party atmosphere, the Hotel Hermitage offers

for boys.To celebrate the new Brooks Brothers childrenswear collection, the flagship Regent Street store will be opening its doors to a carnival-themed children's party on Sunday 26 September from 2–6pm. There will be bubbly Buttons the clown performing

Where? Havana.Why go there? It’s a vibrant city steeped in history with stunning architecture, great music and kicking cocktails.Children will love... The lively streets have a carnival atmosphere and puppet theatres. There are also beaches

The Original Cornbury Festival is at Great Tew Park, OxfordshireCapacity20,000 What’s the vibe An eclectic and rather eccentric musical carnival with a dynamic festival-meets-English-country fayre feel.Musical interludes The impressive line