What to do with the kids?

Tue 3 Nov, 18:00

Reading dogs at Tesoma Library

Reading with a dog can be beneficial for children with reading difficulties or performance anxiety.

Tesoman kirjasto, Tesomankatu 4 · Tampere

Tue 3 Nov, 18:30

Pirkanmaa Music Institute's Tuesday matinee

The Pirkanmaa Music Institute concert will feature flute, saxophone, accordion and piano students, with a wide range of ages and a diverse repertoire. Free admission, duration approx. 75min.

Kulttuuritalo Laikku, Musiikkisali, Keskustori 4 · Tampere

Wed 4 Nov, 16:00

Father's Day crafting

The crafting evenings are in Koilliskeskuksen kirjasto's Kivi Hall, Liikekatu 2. During the evening, you can make Father's Day crafts. The crafts are free of charge, so come when it suits you. You can ask Leo Loukoila for more information.

Koilliskeskuksen kirjaston Kivi-sali, Liikekatu 2 · Tampere

Wed 4 Nov, 16:00

Big table hockey tournament

In this friendly tournament, you'll meet increasingly skilled players. Can you make your way from the group stage to the final?

Lielahden kirjasto, Antti Possin Kuja 1 · Tampere

Wed 4 Nov, 17:30

Let's Make Christmas! – Roskartelu° workshop

On Wednesdays in November, we'll be making Christmas decorations from recycled materials at Hyviksen kahvila!

Tesomankatu 4 · Tampere

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Reading dogs at Hervanta Library

Kids can read to a reading dog at Hervanta library. It’s beneficial to children who have reading difficulties, performance anxiety etc.

Hervannan kirjasto, Insinöörinkatu 38 · Tampere

Thu 5 Nov, 10:00

Organ Bath for Babies and Toddlers

Thursdays at 10 AM at Pispala Church. Music, purée, and company. Welcome! Light in your toes.

Pispalan kirkko · Tampere

Thu 5 Nov, 10:00

Toddlers' Day at the Moomin Museum

Fun programme for babies and toddlers.

Maailman ainoa Muumimuseo, Tampere-talo, Yliopistonkatu 55 · Tampere

Thu 5 Nov, 17:30

Reading dogs at Messukylä Library

Reading with a dog can be beneficial for children with reading difficulties or performance anxiety.

Messukylän kirjasto, Hintsankatu 1 · Tampere

Fri 6 Nov, 10:00

Vauva on Pop! event

Vauva on Pop! is a feel-good event for babies and families with children, where local organisations showcase their services, activities, and support for families.

Kauppakeskus Ratina, Vuolteenkatu 1 · Tampere

Fri 6 Nov, 18:00

Radio Pop and the Adventures of T. J. Donuts (Random Encounters)

A fast-paced and fun musical play for the whole family about a radio journalist's work week, in which journalist T. J. Donitsi gets to know the everyday lives of the strangest characters, many of whom are familiar from Grimm's fairy tales.

Laukontori 12 · Tampere

Sat 7 Nov, 10:30

Metso Plays! event

The program for the national Game Week event includes a role-playing story time, chess, gaming sessions, board game introductions, and a miniature painting station.

Pääkirjasto Metso, Pirkankatu 2 · Tampere

Sat 7 Nov, 11:00

Jamkids Music Circus show

Jamkids Music Circus is a joyful, participatory, and lively music show for the whole family.

Kulttuuritalo Laikku, Keskustori 4 · Tampere

Sat 7 Nov, 11:00

Easy Finnish Fairytales – Story time

At this story time the stories are told in a clear and plain Finnish language. While listening to Finnish fairy tales, you can learn the language and also meet new friends.

Tesoman kirjasto, Tesomankatu 4 · Tampere

Sat 7 Nov, 15:00

Movie Afternoon

This activity afternoon is for students in grades 1–4. Students will have a fun afternoon together in their own afternoon sessions! During the afternoon, we'll watch a movie together and have a good time. Registration starts on August 28. The activity afternoons are free of charge.

Linnainmaan seurakuntakeskus · Tampere

Sun 8 Nov, 15:00

Pikkupyhä Devotional Moment

A devotional moment called Pikkupyhä will be held in the Children's Cathedral. Come join us to hear the Bible story of the day, sing, and play together.

Finlaysonin kirkko · Tampere

Tue 10 Nov, 09:30

Easy Finnish Fairytales – Story time

At this story time the stories are told in a clear and plain Finnish language. While listening to Finnish fairy tales, you can learn the language and also meet new friends.

Hervannan kirjasto, Insinöörinkatu 38 · Tampere

Tue 10 Nov, 09:30

Reissu-Rulla event: The Gardeners – a multilingual children's theatre performance and Common Garden workshop

The performance depicts two gardeners trying to find a common way to care for flowers, even though their views initially clash.

Härmälän kirjasto, Toivonkatu 1 · Tampere

Wed 11 Nov, 17:00

Kirjalitta's Poetry Party

Kirjalitta's poetry party in Rulla

Lastenkulttuurikeskus Rulla, Keskustori 4 · Tampere

Thu 12 Nov, 09:30

Easy Finnish Fairytales – Story time

At this story time the stories are told in a clear and plain Finnish language. While listening to Finnish fairy tales, you can learn the language and also meet new friends.

Kaukajärven kirjasto, Käätykatu 6 · Tampere

Sat 14 Nov, 10:00

Family Event – Child Rights Week pre-party

The family event is a free occasion that brings together families, organisations, and City of Tampere operators.

Monitoimitalo 13, Pellavatehtaankatu 4 · Tampere

Sat 14 Nov, 10:15

Suinpäinsukkela show: The Mystery of the Lost Voice

An interactive detective story for children. This show is full of comical mishaps, and the audience plays a key role in solving the mystery.

Lielahden kirjasto, Antti Possin Kuja 1 · Tampere

Sat 14 Nov, 10:30

Whole family literary event: Kirjalitta – Animal-themed book fun

The day's programme includes performances, rhyme baths, author visits, an animal-themed children's book quiz, and other fun literary activities for the whole family.

Pääkirjasto Metso, Pirkankatu 2 · Tampere

Sat 14 Nov, 14:00

Trail dancing

Come join the Polkutanssit event and try walking along a nature trail while dancing! At the event, you get to dance in the forest and experience togetherness.

Suolijärven luontopolku, Suolijärvenkatu · Tampere

Sat 14 Nov, 17:00

Festival of Light – St. Martin's Day Family Event

After a shared church service, we'll head in a lantern procession to a bonfire to roast sausages and marshmallows. The event is for all ages. Bring your own light source (lantern, flashlight, etc.) and dress warmly. Club members, church musicians, and Härmälän Ilvestytöt will be participating in the event.

Härmälän kirkko · Tampere

Sun 15 Nov, 11:15

Story time and craft sessions in German - Märchen- und Bastelstunden auf Deutsch

Dive into the world of German fairy tales at the main library in Metso! Wir lesen Geschichten auf Deutsch for Kinder im Vorlesealter (0–6 Jahre). Kommt vorbei, macht es euch gemütlich und hört zu.

Pääkirjasto Metso, Pirkankatu 2 · Tampere

Tue 17 Nov, 10:00

Suinpäinsukkela theatre: Mystery of the Lost Voice

An interactive detective story for children. The performance is a cornucopia of comical mishaps where the audience plays a key role in solving the mystery.

Terälahden kirjasto, Niemikyläntie 14 · Tampere

Tue 17 Nov, 10:00

Story Time at Tesoman kirjasto

All children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers are welcome to join the library's story time.

Tesoman kirjasto, Tesomankatu 4 · Tampere

Tue 17 Nov, 16:00

Tehdään hyvää ja pidetään kivaa — avoin ryhmä 4.–6.-luokkalaisille

Description in Finnish

Arjen pieniä hyviä tekoja, iloista mieltä ja ryhmän toiminnan suunnittelua. Arjen pieniä hyviä tekoja, iloista mieltä ja ryhmän toiminnan suunnittelua. Tiistaisin 22.9., 20.10. ja 17.11. klo 16–18 Pispalan kirkon lastenmaailmassa. Lauantaina 16.1. retkipäivä, jonka kohde ja tarkemmat kuviot suunnitellaan yhdessä syksyn tapaamisiin osallistuneiden kesken. Maksuton. Ilmoittaudu mukaan 17.8. alkaen.Arjen pieniä hyviä tekoja, iloista mieltä ja ryhmän toiminnan suunnittelua. Tiistaisin 22.9., 20.10. ja 17.11. klo 16–18 Pispalan kirkon lastenmaailmassa. Lauantaina 16.1. retkipäivä, jonka kohde ja tarkemmat kuviot suunnitellaan yhdessä syksyn tapaamisiin osallistuneiden kesken. Maksuton. Ilmoittaudu mukaan 17.8. alkaen.

Pispalan kirkko · Tampere

Tue 17 Nov, 17:00

Reading dogs at Lielahti Library

The job of a reading dog is to listen to the reader and provide a presence. They don't judge or point out if the reader makes an error, reads more slowly than others or hesitates.

Lielahden kirjasto, Antti Possin Kuja 1 · Tampere

Tue 17 Nov, 18:00

Potluck Mass

Description in Finnish

Liturgina Rosengrén-Bancsi Eva Kanttorina Eero Kettunen Mukana partiolaisia ja Levonmäen kerholaisia. Aluksi perhemessu ja lopuksi yhteinen nyyttäripöytä, johon saa halutessaan tuoda herkkuja.

Levonmäen seurakuntakoti · Tampere

Wed 18 Nov, 09:30

Reissu-Rulla: Let’s Play and Create!

Children's cultural centre Rulla is packing a bag full of play, art, and joy and heading out to visit libraries!

Kämmenniemen kirjasto, Paavolantie 4 · Tampere

Wed 18 Nov, 13:00

Baby Meet-up

A relaxed get-together for families with babies, held once a month.

Vauvakuiskaajat - Doula- & perhepalvelut, Pellervonkatu 11 · Tampere

Wed 18 Nov, 18:30

Joyful family event: Sukkalukko concert

At the Sukkalukko gig, there's no need to sit still; everyone can jump, sing, and be silly along with them. Socks on tight – it's time to go!

Koivistonkylän kirjasto, Lehvänkatu 9 · Tampere

Thu 19 Nov, 10:00

Children's Rights Day at Muumimuseo

The day's program includes story times, guided tours for children, and a workshop.

Maailman ainoa Muumimuseo, Tampere-talo, Yliopistonkatu 55 · Tampere

Sat 21 Nov, 09:00

Christmas Star camp

The Christmas Star camp is on 21.-22.11.26 at Aito-toimintakeskus. The camp is for students in grades 1-7. The camp has a fee and requires registration. For more information about the camp, contact the youth workers.

Aito-keskus · Tampere

Sat 21 Nov, 10:00

Family Movie at Tesoman kirjasto

Family films at Tesoman kirjasto.

Tesoman kirjasto, Tesomankatu 4 · Tampere

Sat 21 Nov, 10:30

English story time

English story time in the Main Library Metso.

Pääkirjasto Metso, Pirkankatu 2 · Tampere

Sat 21 Nov, 14:30

Spanish story time - Cuentacuentos en Español

Dive into the world of Spanish-language fairy tales at Metso Main Library! ¡Bienvenidos al Cuentacuentos en Español en la Biblioteca Metso!

Pääkirjasto Metso, Pirkankatu 2 · Tampere