What is theater? A place for play and communication. There are no diaries where for each subject you get an assessment, because everyone is Excellent in the game. Here you can try, fantasize, show, experiment. We will only support freedom self-expression and prompting courage. So, if your child dreams to perform on stage, and you want to see him enthusiastic and with shining eyes - bring them to us! Your child will learn: speak in front of the public speak clearly and correctly not to be afraid of the stage express your thoughts out loud to be able to concentrate, show and manage emotions «use your head» for its intended purpose be active and gambling skillfully owns his body During autumn 2024 the theater opens for children 8 -16 y.o. every Friday 17.00-18.30, except on 18.10. Entresse library, Jukeboksi You can sign up for the studio and get information about the training program by e-mail tatiana.divosvit@gmail.com and mob. +358413179903 / volunteer
On Fridays at 17:00 in the library's youth area Kulma, there is an open cinema screening for children and families. Bring your own drinks and snacks! On the first Friday of the month, we always show an age-appropriate film (S). On other Fridays, participants can choose a film from the S and K7 selection.
Tapiolan kirjasto, Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
Children's music and theatre club sessions continue! From August 21st to December 18th, 2026, on Fridays at 5 PM in Sellon kirjasto's Akseli-sali. This Russian-speaking children's music club is for 5-9 year olds. Welcome!
Cultural Chain - Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing space
Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing spaceFriday 23.10.2026 at 5:30 p.m., Kalajärvi Service Center (Kalajärvi Hall) What happens when two people try to sit on the same chair? Seat taken is playful and dynamic circus performance that explores interaction between two people about trust, disagreement, individuality and ambition – by circus means. Internationally awarded circus performers Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen bring breathtaking pair acrobatics, physical expression and humor to the stage. The struggle about sharing space becomes a metaphor for human interaction, making the show entertaining and empathetic. Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen is Finnish circus duo that have worked together since 2010. Kate and Pasi have captivated audiences around the world in over 25 countries, and their performances have been awarded at international circus festivals. Performance duration: 30 minutes. GROUP NAME: Kate & Pasi PERFORMANCE NAME: Seat taken www.kate-pasi.com Facebook Instagram -- Espoo City Culture Chain offers art and culture services to elderly people. Performances are also organised in libraries. Performances are organized in the fall, from September through November. The Cultural Chain brings an impressive 36 performances to libraries.Performances will be held at the largest event libraries as well as in Northern Espoo. All events are open to everyone and free of charge. Welcome to enjoy the culture!
Kalajärven kirjasto, Ruskaniitty 4 · Espoo
Free
Tapahtumat toteuttaa Espoon kaupungin kulttuuripalvelut
Cultural Chain - Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing space
Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing spaceFriday 23.10.2026 at 5:30 p.m., Kalajärvi Service Center (Kalajärvi Hall) What happens when two people try to sit on the same chair? Seat taken is playful and dynamic circus performance that explores interaction between two people about trust, disagreement, individuality and ambition – by circus means. Internationally awarded circus performers Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen bring breathtaking pair acrobatics, physical expression and humor to the stage. The struggle about sharing space becomes a metaphor for human interaction, making the show entertaining and empathetic. Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen is Finnish circus duo that have worked together since 2010. Kate and Pasi have captivated audiences around the world in over 25 countries, and their performances have been awarded at international circus festivals. Performance duration: 30 minutes. GROUP NAME: Kate & Pasi PERFORMANCE NAME: Seat taken www.kate-pasi.com Facebook Instagram -- Espoo City Culture Chain offers art and culture services to elderly people. Performances are also organised in libraries. Performances are organized in the fall, from September through November. The Cultural Chain brings an impressive 36 performances to libraries.Performances will be held at the largest event libraries as well as in Northern Espoo. All events are open to everyone and free of charge. Welcome to enjoy the culture!
Kalajärven palvelutori, Ruskaniitty 4 · Espoo
Free
Tapahtumat toteuttaa Espoon kaupungin kulttuuripalvelut
EXTRA SHOWING - Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Big Bang children's musical (Sold Out)
Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Big Bang is a joyful children's musical about a family expecting a new arrival. Vilttitossu believes the baby is a car that needs to be 'greased from morning till night'. She does everything she can to prevent a rival youngest child from arriving, but her mother's belly keeps growing. Who will finally pop out of her belly? Sinikka and Tiina Nopola's libretto is inspired by the book Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Baby. This familiar family situation is handled with humor and from a child's perspective. In this through-composed work, two singing actors portray the siblings. The musical's orchestra features accordion, percussion, and violin, and the musicians also play the roles of the parents. Cast: Mathilda Kruse, Saara Mänttäri, Henna-Maija Kuki / Terhi Sjöblom, and Arttu Huopainen. Libretto: Sinikka and Tiina Nopola Composition: Markus Fagerudd Direction: Reetta Ristimäki Costume and set design
Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Louhisali, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Big Bang children's musical (Sold Out)
Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Big Bang is a joyful children's musical about a family expecting a new arrival. Vilttitossu believes the baby is a car that needs to be 'greased from morning till night'. She does everything she can to prevent a rival youngest child from arriving, but her mother's belly keeps growing. Who will finally pop out of her belly? Sinikka and Tiina Nopola's libretto is inspired by the book Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Baby. This familiar family situation is handled with humor and from a child's perspective. In this through-composed work, two singing actors portray the siblings. The musical's orchestra features accordion, percussion, and violin, and the musicians also play the roles of the parents. Cast: Mathilda Kruse, Saara Mänttäri, Henna-Maija Kuki / Terhi Sjöblom, and Arttu Huopainen. Libretto: Sinikka and Tiina Nopola Composition: Markus Fagerudd Direction: Reetta Ristimäki Costume and set design
Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Louhisali, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
The peculiar neighbourhood invites you to a play of lights. At Children's Cultural Centre Aurora's Kummajaiset, we celebrate the strange and exciting late autumn atmosphere with radiant lights and peculiar art workshops. In the darkening evening, we'll play in the shadows, slip into the dark – and be enchanted by the captivating dance of light! Entry to the event is free. PERFORMANCES: 6 PM & 7 PM | Blind Gut Company: Phosphorus – circus performance | Outdoor stage. The performance follows the dance of the last rays of light before darkness falls. Glowing juggling clubs cut through the air and light refracts under the tightrope walker's feet. The performance features circus artists Saana Peura and Tuomas Vuorinen. The performance uses flashing lights and smoke. 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM | Bubble artist Taija Taika | Courtyard. Taija Taika conjures Magic Bubbles into the air. Experience the glow of soap bubbles in the lights. Admire giant bu...
Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo
Sun 25.10.2026 at 11:00 on the stage of Sellon kirjasto. The older children from Sellon kirjasto's theatre club will perform the concert 'Autumn Stories'.
The bear cub just doesn't want to fall asleep, even though trees, birds, hares, bears, and a lynx take turns trying to lull him into hibernation. Children's musician and actor Isa-Eerika Lehto, familiar from television, pilots children and their families through a dramatized performance where classical choir music echoes through an enchanted fairytale forest in a way that inspires and engages children. Chamber Choir Värinä creates the fascinating soundscape of the performance and lives along in every moment. Can't Sleep! is suitable for children from babies to the early grades of primary school. The performance is experienced without shoes. We kindly ask the audience to arrive about ten minutes before the performance. Unfortunately, latecomers cannot be admitted. Can't Sleep! is a revival of Chamber Choir Värinä's sold-out performances from 2022. Performers: Isa-Eerika Lehto, children's musician, actor Chamber Choir Värinä Noora Hirn, conductor Program (excerpts): Bo Holten (1948–): Fyrsti snjór Erik Bergman (1911–2006): Vier Galgenlieder – 1. Das Grosse Lalula & 2. Tapetenblume Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928–2016): Lähtö Jan Sandström (1954–): Biegga luohte Folke Rabe (1935–2017): Rondes Laura Jēkabsone (b.1985): Father Thunder Heino Kaski (1885-1957): Kesäyö Duration: Approx. 35 minutes, no intermission. Language: Finnish The is part of VocalEspoo festival.
Pipu is a small red ball that doesn't bounce, but wants to move in its own way. Pipu is curious and playful. For Pipu, anything is possible, and the whole universe revolves around them. The performance is a wordless colour experience, where moods are created through instruments, songs, reflections, music, words, and dance. The ball makes you sensitive to hearing, seeing, and feeling colours. On stage: Anne Lihavainen. Recommended age: 0-3 years. The performance is almost wordless; spoken parts are in Swedish.
Welcome to spend Friday evening with a movie together! Every Friday at 17:30, an open film screening is organized for children and families in Lippulaiva library's Salonki. The films are chosen together by voting based on the movies that the children has picked in the library. The movies are all rated S or K7. Children often choose a K7 movie. The presentation language is Finnish. Subtitles are chosen according to the wishes of the children.
Discover the Mexican tradition of Día de Muertos at EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art. This family event invites children and adults to explore a tradition of remembrance through creative activities, art, music and community participation. Activities include making a Day of the Dead altar, Mexican paper-cutting (papel picado), face painting and a live audio-reactive performance by DJ Julle Gröhn, followed by a community closing performance. The event is organised by Kulttuurikeskus Ninho ry in collaboration with EMMA. Suitable for families with children of different ages. Visitors over 18 pay the museum's admission fee. EMMA, Espoo 31.10.2026 12.30-16.30 Admission fee 0-20€
EMMA - Espoon modernin taiteen museo, Ahertajantie 5 · Espoo
This warm, fun, and atmospheric play has that special Alfons Åberg atmosphere that has made him so popular. On stage: Catrine Krusberg. Publisher: Bok-Makaren AB. Age recommendation: 2 years and older. Duration: about 35 minutes. The performance is in Swedish. The performance is part of the Svenska veckan program and is funded by Svenska Folktinget.
Moottörin jyrinä spreads good cheer to the whole family with its child-friendly heavy metal music. The band performs original songs as well as cover versions of 1980s heavy metal classics (including music by Iron Maiden, Motörhead and Ozzy Osbourne), featuring Finnish lyrics specially adapted for children. Duration: 35 minutes Language: Finnish
Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo
Based on Mauri Kunnas’s book of the same name, The Little Book of Feelings is a performance full of big emotions. Jump in and let yourself be swept away by this fun, music-filled show exploring the world of feelings! Duration: 30 minutes Recommended age: 3+ Language: Finnish
Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo
Are you ready to save the magic of the rainforest? Take a trip to the magical rainforest and jump into a unique sensory adventure! In this interactive show, participants become part of the story as you travel through an enchanted world using your senses of touch, hearing, smell, taste and movement. The experience is designed for both visually impaired and sighted children, and encourages all participants to explore in new ways. Sighted children are encouraged to cover their eyes and explore the rainforest using their different senses. Together, in adult-child pairs, you will solve exciting tasks that will bring the magic of the rainforest to life. Feel. Hear. Smell. Taste. Sense the movement. Be part of the magic. A magical rainforest awaits - are you ready for an amazing adventure? Duration: 30 min + 10 min discussion period after the performance Age recommendation: over 7 years old with their families Please note: each child must be accompanied by an adult Idea and concept: Lara Müller Text, content and movement material: Lara Müller, Anna-Riina Virtanen Voice actress: Anna-Riina Virtanen Sound artist: Jaakko Kulomaa Visual artist: Lotta Esko
Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo
Children's weekend: Teatteri Tuomikko play: Kukkuu, missä kuu?
A baby theatre performance combining hide-and-seek, lift-the-flaps, and the wonders of puppet theatre. Just a moment ago it was here, but now it's nowhere to be seen. Has the moon gone into hiding? Let's count to three and find the moon! But the moon has found a really good hiding spot, and it takes many 'peek-a-boos' and peeks before the moon comes out of hiding. This performance, designed for babies and toddlers, brings the familiar lift-the-flaps from picture books and the wonders of puppet theatre into a game of hide-and-seek. With the help of their own adult, participants get to be part of a game where peeking is key. During the performance, participants sit loosely on the floor, child and adult together. The performer may move among the participants, but adults won't be put on the spot; instead, they can enjoy the performance and interaction with the little ones. The aim of the performance is to give the youngest members of the family their first theatre experience gently and safely.
Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo
This charming and beautiful performance about feelings based on Eppu Nuotio’s poems is aimed at toddlers and under school-age children. Duration 40 min includes the performance (25 min) + play time Recommended for children aged 2-5 Language: Finnish Note! Sello Hall's café is not open at this event. This event is part of Children’s Weekend in Espoo. Read more about Children’s Weekend: www.espoo.fi/en/childrens-weekend. Tapahtuma on osa Espoon Lasten viikonlopun ohjelmaa. Lue lisää Lasten viikonlopusta espoo.fi-sivulta: espoo.fi/lastenviikonloppu.
AIKASOPPA – a garden classic, this family-friendly 'vegetalent show' is back on stage! Aikasoppa is an interactive musical theatre performance where the audience acts as the jury. In this lively show, characters like Jose Apple, Pauli Potato, Tomato Man, and Sporty Carrot take turns showcasing their singing talents, all hoping to win over the jury. With catchy songs and dazzling garden costumes, the audience will be asked about their favourite fruits, berries, and vegetables, and encouraged to try new things. It's 35 minutes long and suitable for all ages. Entry is free. This event is part of Espoo Children's Weekend. You can find more information about Children's Weekend at espoo.fi/lastenviikonloppu.
Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Flyygeliaula, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
Cultural Chain - Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing space
Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing spaceSaturday 21.11.2026 at 1:00 p.m., Iso Omena Library (Stage) What happens when two people try to sit on the same chair? Seat taken is playful and dynamic circus performance that explores interaction between two people about trust, disagreement, individuality and ambition – by circus means. Internationally awarded circus performers Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen bring breathtaking pair acrobatics, physical expression and humor to the stage. The struggle about sharing space becomes a metaphor for human interaction, making the show entertaining and empathetic. Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen is Finnish circus duo that have worked together since 2010. Kate and Pasi have captivated audiences around the world in over 25 countries, and their performances have been awarded at international circus festivals. Performance duration: 30 minutes. GROUP NAME: Kate & Pasi PERFORMANCE NAME: Seat taken www.kate-pasi.com Facebook Instagram -- Espoo City Culture Chain offers art and culture services to elderly people. Performances are also organised in libraries. Performances are organized in the fall, from September through November. The Cultural Chain brings an impressive 36 performances to libraries.Performances will be held at the largest event libraries as well as in Northern Espoo. All events are open to everyone and free of charge. Welcome to enjoy the culture!
Ison Omenan kirjasto, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo
Free
Tapahtumat toteuttaa Espoon kaupungin kulttuuripalvelut