Activity workshops are afternoon activities organized by Vantaa City Library for schoolchildren, where they get to know different literacies and new hobbies through fun shared activities. On 3.11., the activity workshop will have game-themed activities. The event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. The poster for Game Week 2026 was illustrated by Anna Polkutie. More events for Vantaa City Library's Game Week can be found in Vantaa's event calendar. Image: Anna Polkutie.
Game Week: Activity Wednesday, Dream Game Character workshop
This week's Activity Wednesday falls during Game Week. During Game Week's Activity Wednesday, we'll be designing dream game characters. If you like, you can enter your designed character into Game Week's national competition, where the winner of each age category will receive a €200 game gift package. No prior experience is needed, and all ages are welcome! The competition is divided into three age categories: Under 12s: The main focus is on a fun idea and the joy of creation. The character's backstory can be short (e.g., 5–10 sentences). 13-17 year olds: More detailed visual execution and a story that reveals the character's motivations and game world are expected. Adults: Adults are expected to present more in-depth concept design and a nuanced character description, also reflected in the illustration. More information about Game Week's Dream Game Character competition can be found here.
Come along to this Pokemon-themed event where Pokemon fans, collectors, and new enthusiasts of all ages can meet each other! At the event, you can learn about the Pokemon card game, show off your own collections, or just enjoy looking at others'. For the littlest ones, there will be Pokemon-themed crafts. Grab your Poke Balls and come join us!
If you like writing and creating, then word art is for you. In this word workshop, you can imagine your own stories, create, and write together with others. We'll do playful exercises to unleash your imagination. You'll get support for your creative ideas and try out different ways of writing. The groups are led by a word art teacher. A warm welcome to the imaginative world of word art! As a collaboration between the library and Sydkustens ordkonstskola, word art is organised at Östra centrums bibliotek for grades 3-6. Östra centrums bibliotek: Tuesdays 3.11, 10.11, 17.11, 24.11 at 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. The groups are free. Register at: www.ordkonst.fi
Itäkeskuksen kirjasto, Turunlinnantie 1 · Helsinki
Art mornings are intended for children aged 0–6, accompanied by an adult. You can choose from two different groups with the same content at 9:30 or 10:30. Free of charge. No pre-registration required.
Suomen Käsityön Ystävät Club: How a Ryijy Rug is Made?
Welcome to learn about the different stages of ryijy rug weaving, from sketch to woven pattern! You'll also get to try out both the loom and knotting a ryijy corner by sewing. Actor Karim Rapatti will be a guest at the event, sharing his own experiences with weaving. The event is free and open to everyone. Welcome! Event time: November 4, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Event location: Maijansali, 1st floor. Organized by: Suomen Käsityön Ystävät and Keskustakirjasto Oodi.
Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki
We celebrate Swedish Day / We celebrate Swedishness Day
A playful workshop that focuses on body control, joy of movement and coordination. / A playful workshop that focuses on body control, joy of movement and coordination.
Come and craft 3D paper figures with a Minecraft theme! You can cut and glue familiar characters and blocks from Minecraft, or design your own. Crafting requires dexterity and skill with scissors. This event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. You can find more Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto Game Week events in Vantaa's event calendar.
Learn to be a stand-up comedian in LGBTQIA+ company! Hey you, queer person aged 17 or over, or anyone who wants to learn something new in LGBTQIA+ company! Have you always wanted to know what it feels like to make people laugh? Join our stand-up comedy course organised by the Qoomikot collective. You will learn about the history of stand-up and its different styles, get tips on writing jokes and, above all, have an opportunity to work on your own material together with professional comedians. The course is held on Saturdays in November, starting on 7 November. The course concludes with a performance at a club event at Caisa on 28 November. 7 November | The history and genres of stand-up comedy, practising your own set 14 November | Writing a joke, practising your own set (with Aurora Vasama) 21 November | Stand-up performance, practising your own set (with Raisa Omaheimo) 28 November | How to work in the Finnish stand-up scene (with Illusia Sarvas) and the closing club event The workshop is free of charge but requires advance registration by email: qoomikot@gmail.com Recommended age: 17–25 Course language: Finnish and English
Welcome to craft your own robot or other imaginative creature together with illustrator and children's author Linda Bondestam! The youngest members of the family will craft together with their own adult.
Arabianrannan kirjasto, Hämeentie 135 A · Helsinki
Annantalo Art Saturdays allow the whole family to spend time together enjoying art in open workshops – pop by briefly or stay for a longer visit. In a swaying kelp forest, you might spot a grunt sculpin, a swell shark, a sea lion and a sea otter. During this Annantalo Art Saturday, you get to know the inhabitants of kelp forests and create your own little slice of the blue sea and its creatures for a joint artwork. We work with tissue paper, glue and cardboard. Beneath the Waves is one of the workshops linked to the jointly created ‘Spectrum’ artwork In autumn 2026, Annantalo’s workshops and art groups will create a collaborative light art installation entitled Spectrum. This workshop is one of many in which different parts of the work are created. Come and make your contribution to the window installations to be displayed on the Annankatu side, glowing in the different colours of the spectrum. The opening ceremony for the Spectrum light installation will be held on 9 December at 18.00, illuminating the windows of Annantalo in a blaze of colour. Come and join us in building our shared spectrum! No prior skills are needed to participate, and all are welcome. Hearing protection and other sensory aids are available for children when needed. There is also a quiet room in the premises. Annantalo Art Saturdays are free-of-charge and suitable for participants from all language backgrounds. The workshop will be hosted by Annantalo art educators. We look forward to seeing you at Annantalo on Saturdays!
Comic Workshop Bubble – Children’s book festival at Annantalo
Drop in comic workshop. What does a story consist of? How do you get started with a comic? During the workshop we practice drawing a comic strip with three panels, three basic shapes and three emotions. You can also learn to fold your own comic zine and fill the pages with your stories. Anna Härmälä is a children's book author, illustrator and comic creator, known for the book and Instagram account Single mothering. The primary language of the workshop is Swedish, but you are welcome to speak English as well.
Hoo-hoo! Owls are nocturnal animals. In this workshop, we'll make our own soft owl that can be a sleep buddy. We'll stuff the owl with soft wadding and paint it with fabric paints. Technique: Textile, painting. Children can participate in Special Art Stuff as a child-adult pair or with a larger support group. This workshop is for preschool and elementary school-aged children who need special support. The space has a calm atmosphere. Each workshop takes a maximum of about five children with their groups. We work flexibly, taking into account the skills and needs of all participants. Visual support and sensory aids are available. In Special Art Stuff, you can create art in your own style and at your own pace. You can leave the space and take breaks as needed. The workshop has two art teachers, Sanna and Miila. Additionally, an extra assistant is available if needed. The workshop is free of charge. We are organizing three Special...
La Fábrica de Poesía / The Poetry Factory By poet and educator Odette da Silva La Fábrica de Poesía / The Poetry Factory is a creative space for children aged 7-12. Led by a mother-and-son duo, this project was born from a family love for writing and making. At The Factory, "poetry" stands for fantasy, freedom, and connection; children play with words, explore their imagination, and experience the joy of bringing their ideas to life. At the Lippulaiva Library, The Factory has regular sessions in Spanish. Get in touch and stay updated via instagram @inkyhelsinki. FREE ENTRANCE — FOR AGES 7-12 IN SPANISH — WITH SUPPORT IN ENGLISH IF NEEDED SATURDAY 29 AUG / 3 OCT / 7 NOV / 5 DEC — 15.00-16.30 LIPPULAIVA LIBRARY — MAKERSPACE PAJA The Poetry Factory Facilitated by Odette da Silva The Poetry Factory is a creative space where words play, sing, and take on surprising shapes. Through fun activities that spark imagination, children explore poetry and develop their own voice in Spanish. Odette da Silva, poet and educator, believes that poetry can be a place of play and freedom for all ages. She is often joined by her 9-year-old son, who offers his help and builds a special bond with the participants. Each gathering at the Factory is a small adventure that can be enjoyed independently or as part of an ongoing poetic journey. -- La Fábrica de Poesía Facilitada por Odette da Silva La Fábrica de Poesía es un espacio creativo donde las palabras juegan, cantan y toman formas sorprendentes. A través de divertidas actividades que despiertan la imaginación, los niños exploran la poesía y desarrollan su propia voz en español. Odette da Silva, poeta y educadora, cree que la poesía puede ser un lugar de juego y libertad para todas las edades. A menudo la acompaña su hijo de 9 años, quien ofrece su ayuda y establece un vínculo especial con los participantes. Cada encuentro en la Fábrica es una pequeña aventura que puede disfrutarse de forma independiente o como parte de un viaje poético continuo.
Want to meet other cosplayers, brainstorm or make costumes, chat about cons, and hang out with like-minded people? Welcome to Kontula's cosplay meet-ups! We'll gather once a month on Saturdays during autumn 2026 at Luuppi Askis's craft hall, located at Ostostie 4. The hall has various materials available for making cosplay costumes. There's also a photo studio, so you can take pictures in your cosplay outfit! You can come even if you don't know what kind of costume you want to make yet. You can also just meet other cosplayers, chat, and hang out. There will be snacks and drinks, plus guidance on using the hall's equipment. We'll meet at the door of Luuppi Nuorisotalo at 5:00 PM! If you're late or have questions, please contact the leaders: 040 3545367 / Hannes (snapchat hannes_ohjaaja, ig hannes_kontula) 040 5833746 / Tytti. Cosplay Cafe & Workshop day...
In the autumn, a new afternoon activity called Puuhapaja starts at Myyrmäen kirjasto, where you can play, craft, play games, and try out new hobbies. Puuhapaja themes: September 15: K-pop, October 20: Pokemon card game, November 10: To be decided later with participants, December 8: To be decided later with participants. No advance registration. Welcome!
Tempo resident orchestra workshops open to everyone!
The Tempo resident orchestra's open and fun workshops will start again in September at the evening clubhouse at Koivukylä resident farm! Everyone is welcome to join!
The whole Maunula-talo will be buzzing with activities! Join the Cosplay fashion show as your favourite character or dive into K-pop dance at Random Play Dance. At the mini art alley, art and craft lovers will be selling their creations, and you can make a pin from discarded library manga at the pin workshop. An anime film will be screened in Metsäpurosali. Månsas Deli café will be open all day. Entry is free, and there's no age limit for the event. The film and its age rating will be announced soon. Location: Metsäpurosali, lobby and youth centre, 2nd floor, and library, 1st floor. APPLICATION: Apply to join the art alley between 13.7.–10.8.2026 using this form.
Mend, upcycle, repair, customize, or design - come and get your clothes perfected at our repair pop-ups on selected Thursdays! Whether you want to fix an old favourite or create something brand new, we provide materials, help, tools, and ideas to inspire your creativity. Thursday’s repair pop-ups are for all general clothing repairs: changing a button or a broken zipper, patching holes or ripped seams, altering the size or fit etc. No previous sewing experience needed, we've got you covered! Guidance also in English if needed. Check the dates below and come as you are! Workshops enabled by make-a-thek project and funded by the European Union Horizon Europe program (contract number 101177660). Repair Pop-up Thursdays 18.00-20.00 3.9. 8.10. 12.11. 10.12. Oodi 2nd floor, Oppimistila 3 Participation is free!
Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki
ODE to XR tuo kansainvälisen immersiivisen taiteen ja elokuvan Helsingin keskustakirjasto Oodiin marraskuussa! Koe ensimmäisenä Suomessa kansainvälinen näyttely täynnä uusia maailmoja, yllättäviä tarinoita ja elämyksiä, joissa ihmisen luovuus ja uudet teknologiat rikkovat todellisuuden rajoja. Näyttelyssä pääset myös tapaamaan taiteilijat ja ohjaajat teosten takana. Maksuton näyttely on kaikille avoin ja osa MatchXR-tapahtumakokonaisuutta. Näyttelyssä on mukana teoksia kuudesta eri maasta Ranskasta Etelä-Koreaan. Pääset tutustumaan teoksiin ennakkoon täältä: ODE to XR – MatchXR Tapahtuma-aika: Perjantai 13.11.2026 klo 10.00–18.00 Tapahtumapaikka: Oodin 1. kerros, Oodin 2. kerroksen Kuutio, Oodin 2. kerroksen Aura Tapahtuman järjestää: DIMECC ja Metaverse Finland yhteistyössä Helsingin kaupungin ja Helsinki XR Centerin kanssa.
Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki
Once a month organized sewing workshop for 13-28 -year olds at Oodi Urban Workspace. You can bring along clothes you want to fix or alterate. There are sewing machines, overlockers and basic sewing materials for you to use. You can also come to learn how to use the sewing machine and overlocker. No previous experience needed. No booking required.
Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki
Kuvataideyhdistys Maahiset art association's annual exhibition at Rovaniemen kirjasto in the Lapponica hall. Featuring colourful works by the association's members.
Rovaniemen pääkirjasto, Jorma Eton tie 6 · Rovaniemi
Join us for all types of hand stitching and sewing (or other handicrafts too!), everyone is welcome from complete beginner to advanced experts. Some supplies are available from Oodi for embroidery, the main thing you have to bring is a curious attitude and whatever you're working on. It's nice to gather and do this relaxing activity together. Meet new people and see old friends. Hope to see you there! Monthly on Sundays 13.00-15.00 at Learning space 3, Oodi’s second floor. Workshops enabled by make-a-thek project and funded by the European Union Horizon Europe program (contract number 101177660).
Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki
Admission to the Kindergarten Museum will be free to celebrate Children’s Rights Week and the Children’s Culture for All! campaign. You can look forward to exploring the museum at your own pace, lots of play and a journey into the history of early childhood education. In the museum’s Paja workshop, you can make a little tea light holder as a souvenir of your visit! We especially welcome families with babies to visit us in the morning between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. The museum can accommodate around 100 people at any one time, but its long opening hours help to even out the number of visitors present at any given time. Please note that the Kindergarten Museum's Children's Rights Week event is intended for individual visitors and families. Groups of more than five people may visit the museum by booking a separate visit outside the event hours. For more information, please visit the museum's website.
Tervetuloa mukaan syksyn Puuhapajoihin kokeilemaan uusia juttuja! Puuhapajat ovat Vantaan kaupunginkirjaston järjestämää iltapäivätoimintaa koululaisille, joissa tutustutaan eri lukutaitoihin ja uusiin harrastuksiin hauskan yhteisen tekemisen kautta. Puuhapajat on suunnattu koululaisille ja niitä vetää kirjaston työntekijä. Puuhapajat järjestetään Länsimäen kirjastossa joka toinen tiistai klo 14.00-15.30 seuraavina päivinä: 8.9. 22.9. 6.10. 20.10. 3.11. (peliviikko) 17.11. 1.12. (joulukorttipaja) Asiasana: lastenkulttuuri
The craft session is a low-threshold creative activity held at the Kurkimäki community centre. At the event, children and families will have the chance to do some craft activities together in a safe and supportive environment. Participants will be provided with all the necessary materials and guidance; no previous experience is required. The craft session offers children and families the chance to get creative, spend time together and try out new skills. The craft session helps to foster children’s imagination, manual skills and sense of belonging, while also providing a pleasant meeting place for local families.
Kurkimäen Korttelitalo / Lastenkulttuurikeskus Musikantit, Karpalokuja 7 A · Helsinki
Are you brave enough to meet the Grand High Witch? Would you like to hear the story of Bruno, the little boy who suddenly turned into a mouse? Would you like to join our wordsmiths in writing rhymes to persuade the Grand High Witch to stop poisoning the world’s children, and nursery rhymes to warn the children? Or would you like to write a story about the child who defeated the witches? Pupils in years 1–6 are warmly invited to the auditorium at Annantalo on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 16.00–17.00! We’re treating you to some fun and exciting word art. We are inspired by Roald Dahl’s The Witches and other wonderful literature. If you’re feeling nervous, you’re welcome to bring an adult with you. Welcome! We promise to inspire – not to poison!
Journeying with the colour tiger – an art workshop for families
In the ‘Journeying with the colour tiger’ art workshop, we will admire artist Leena Luostarinen’s colourful paintings and create our own wild, funny, crouching or delicate tiger paintings using acrylic paints. Children aged 4–12 are welcome to visit the workshop, accompanied by a parent or guardian. The art workshop offers a taste of the free Friday workshops organised by HAM, as well as the Saturday workshops aimed at families. There is space for a maximum of 12 child-and-adult pairs, so please book in advance. Please sign up using this form.
Helsingin taidemuseo HAM, Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8 · Helsinki
Let's draw comics at Myyrmäen kirjasto! You can draw comics on traditional paper sheets or fold them into 8-page booklets. There are also wordless comic strips where you can add your own text. The library provides drawing supplies and inspirational words to spark creativity.
In the workshops at the Lumon Library, you will learn about the electronic cutter (Cricut) and design and make your own iron-on transfers and vinyl stickers.
Did you know that the tradition of Christmas cards began in the mid-19th century? Christmas cards tradition arrived in Finland in the late 19th century. Around the same time, the red-suited Santa Claus and elves became part of Christmas card imagery. Earlier, Christmas greetings were sometimes paired with summery pictures. What will your Christmas card look like? Welcome to create your own Christmas card and enjoy the festive Christmas atmosphere at the Suomenlinna Museum.
The non-stop darkroom workshop offers participants the chance to experience the magic of darkroom work. All you need to bring is a curious mind, as the materials required for the workshop will be provided on the day. New participants can join in whenever a spot becomes available.
Suomen valokuvataiteen museo, Kaapeliaukio 3 · Helsinki
The Helsinki School of Visual Arts’ traditional Valokartano event will fill the grounds of Ströms Manor with shimmering light art. The event celebrates World Children’s Day, and the manor’s windows and grounds will be adorned with light art, animations and illuminated sculptures created by children and young people.
Helsingin kuvataidekoulu, Untuvaisentie 10 · Helsinki