What to do with the kids?

Thu 5 Nov, 18:00

Lukukoira Sella reading dog

Lukukoira Sella will be at Jakomäen kirjasto on Thursdays, Sept 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3, and Dec 17, from 6 PM to 7 PM. A reading dog is a patient listener, so you don't have to feel nervous. The reading dog program is for those learning to read and for reading support. Remember to book a 15-minute reading slot with library staff in advance.

Jakomäen kirjasto, Jakomäenpolku 3 · Helsinki

Fri 6 Nov, 09:00

Skidiviikko: Keski-Uudenmaan Teatteri's 'Sinä olet superrakas' play at Kolsa daycare

Keski-Uudenmaan Teatteri's family play 'Sinä olet superrakas' (You are super beloved) during Skidiviikko!

Kolsan päiväkodin sali, Leikkurinkuja 10 · Tuusula

Fri 6 Nov, 09:00

Photography at the playground: Seppälän koulukuva

Photography on Nov 6. Register: https://kuvat.seppalan.fi and enter code: JRF8TA4WKM

Leikkipuisto Linnunrata, Linnunradantie 8 · Helsinki

Fri 6 Nov, 09:00

Hiukkavaaran family café

A meeting place for families with children in the area. Welcome to meet other families with children from the Hiukkavaara area at the family café. The family café meets on Fridays at Hiukkavaaratalo's youth centre from 9 AM to 11 AM. At the family café, there's play and conversation, as well as tea, coffee, and small snacks. Sometimes we have access to a section of the multi-purpose building's sports hall for more energetic play. No registration is needed for the family café, and it's free of charge. Exception days are: 23.10. (autumn break), 30.10 (moving), 17.12.-1.1 (Christmas break), 12.3. (winter break), 26.3. (Good Friday), 7.5. (Friday after Ascension Day). The family café will move to the soon-to-be-completed Hiukkavaaran seurakuntatalo at the beginning of November.

Hiukkavaaran seurakuntatalo · Oulu

Fri 6 Nov, 09:30

Svenska dagen: Hajen Maj konsert en

Datum: 6.11.2026 Tid: 9.30 dagisgrupper / 10.30 skolgrupper Målgrupp 3-8 åringar Längd: ca 45min Kulturhuset Martinus Svenska dagen till ära bjud

Kulttuuritalo Martinus, Martinlaaksontie 36 · Vantaa

Fri 6 Nov, 09:30

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.

Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi, Vernissakatu 4 K-krs · Vantaa

Fri 6 Nov, 10:00

Open Temppis in November - Open Gym Fun & Play for the Whole Family!

Open Temppis offers open gym time, active play and fun movement activities for children of all ages. Join with a responsible adult and enjoy free play and gymnastics without registration.

Vetokuja 1b · Vantaa

Fri 6 Nov, 10:00

Mornings for Little Ones

At Vuosaari Library on Fridays, September 11, October 9, November 6, and December 11, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. During Mornings for Little Ones, we'll do rhymes, play, and have fun together. Doors open at 10 AM, the guided session starts at 10:30 AM, and after that, you can stay in the space to relax and read. The session content is suitable for 0-3 year olds accompanied by their own adult. No advance registration needed. A warm welcome!

Vuosaaren kirjasto, Mosaiikkitori 2 · Helsinki

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, 11:00

Svenska veckan: Bokbio

Under Svenska veckan blir det dags för bokbio! Evenemanget är för barn under skolåldern och filmen inspirerar till lek och diskussion. Filmerna är producerade av Finlandssvenskt filmcentrum med stöd av Stiftelsen Brita Maria Renlunds minne. Läromaterialet är utvecklat i samarbete med Barnvårdsföreningen. På fredagen visar vi Emilia och de små tanterna. På lördagen Emilia och lyckan. Klockan 11-12, evenemangsrummet för barn på tredje våningen.

Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki

Fri 6 Nov, 13:00

Children's Legendary Fishing tournament

Who will catch the biggest fish? Come compete in virtual fishing at Ison omenan kirjasto's Stage on Friday, November 6th, at 1 PM. The tournament will feature the game Legendary Fishing on a PS5 console. The tournament is aimed at children. Registration to join will be at the Stage when the event begins.

Ison Omenan kirjasto, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo

Fri 6 Nov, 13:00

Video Game Day

Let's play video games together!

Keravan kaupunginkirjasto, Paasikivenkatu 12 · Kerava

Fri 6 Nov, 13:30

Game Week: Minecraft crafting

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.

Myyrmäen kirjasto, Paalutori 3 · Vantaa

Fri 6 Nov, 14:00

Kids' Cinema at Fyyri

Children's films at Fyyri.

Kirkkotori 1 · Kirkkonummi

Fri 6 Nov, 15:00

Girls’ Friday!

Girls’ Fridays will be held at Maunula Youth Center on 11.9 & 6.11. For grades 3–6, the event is from 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM, and for 7th grade to 18-year-olds from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. During Girls’ Friday, all girls and those who identify as girls are welcome at the youth center. The activities are based on the wishes of the participants, such as crafts, cooking, and listening to music. Remember to tell the instructors what else you would like to do! Girls’ Friday is substance-free, and participation requires a membership card.

Maunulan nuorisotalo, Maunula-talo, Metsäpurontie 4 · Helsinki

Fri 6 Nov, 16:30

Reading dog Elmo

Get inspired by reading and strengthen your reading skills by reading aloud to Elmo. Elmo is a calm 10-year-old schnauzer. During the reading session, the reader can practice reading at their own pace. Elmo likes all kinds of books. He does not criticize or make comments about mistakes, slowness, or hesitation. The dog's presence relaxes the reader and relieves stress. If you wish, you can book your own reading time with Elmo from the library staff.

Lippulaivan kirjasto, Espoonlahdenkatu 8 · Espoo

Fri 6 Nov, 17:00

Kerava and Sipoo Energia-areena open day

Come and get to know the sports facilities at Kerava and Sipoo Energia-areena and the local sports clubs.

Keinukalliontie 2 · Kerava

Fri 6 Nov, 17:00

Donkkis Big Night event

Maikkulan kappeli · Oulu

Fri 6 Nov, 17:00

Perustana Perhe family camp

Welcome to the Perustana Perhe family camp! The camp offers fun activities for the whole family! Outdoor activities, sausage grilling, games, and crafts. Additionally, there will be moments for parents with parenting tips and discussions. Meanwhile, children will have their own fun activities. The camp price includes transportation, accommodation, meals, program, and accident insurance for members of Oulu Evangelical Lutheran parishes. The camp is in cooperation with Ehyt ry.

Leirikeskus Loisto · Oulu

Fri 6 Nov, 17:00

Kerava-Sipoo Energia-Areena Open Day event

Kerava-Sipoo Energia-Areena will host four free Open Day events this autumn.

Keinukalliontie 2 · Kerava

Fri 6 Nov, 17:30

Cuentacuentos story time

Reading stories to children in Spanish.

Lippulaivan kirjasto, Espoonlahdenkatu 8 · Espoo

Fri 6 Nov, 18:00

Opera Box: Giellavealgu – Finnish Swedish Heritage Day at Vuosaari House

We celebrate Finnish Swedish Heritage Day at Vuosaari House with a multilingual opera performance! Premiered in January 2026, Giellavealgu (‘Language Changer’) is a multilingual children’s opera produced by Opera Box, aimed at ages 3–12. The work explores northern nature, friendship and language as an Arctic fox, a bluethroat and a snowy owl search for a common voice. The opera is directed and written by Isa Kortekangas and Ville Salonen, and its ethno-influenced music based on the nature of Lapland, accompanied by violin, was composed by Pessi Jouste and Elias Nieminen. The opera highlights the importance of the northern languages and cultures and forms part of the broader theme year for national languages. Its key themes include Sámi culture, identity, biodiversity and friendship based on equality. The opera was first performed on 13 January 2026 at Alexander Theatre in Helsinki. Performance languages: North Sámi, Finnish, Swedish, Somali, Arabic, Ukrainian and Swahili Duration: roughly 35 min The daytime performances, which are aimed for schools and kindergartens, are already fullybooked. To the evening performance, which are aimed for familes, its possible to book free tickets from Lippu.fi.

Vuotalo, Mosaiikkitori 2 · Helsinki

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

Fri 6 Nov, 18:00

Aikamiesten Father's Day concert

Evergreens and favourite songs performed by a men's choir.

Kulttuuritalo Monio, Pataljoonantie 6 · Tuusula

Fri 6 Nov, 18:00

Swedish Day celebration

Den traditionalela svenska dagen Festen

Kulttuuritalo Martinus, Martinlaaksontie 36 A · Vantaa

Sat 7 Nov, 09:00

Fathers and Children's Breakfast

A traditional breakfast event in the new Valon sali! The event is free of charge! Enjoy a tasty breakfast and active things to do for children and the young at heart. Relaxed time together! Registrations and further information by November 5: jukka.joensuu@evl.fi

Oulunsalon seurakunnan Toimitalo · Oulu

Sat 7 Nov, 09:00

Game Week: Puzzle games

November 2nd-8th is the national Game Week. The purpose of Game Week is to highlight games, gaming, and game education. At Koivukylä library on Saturday, November 7th, there will be puzzle games for everyone to solve. Puzzle games are based on problem-solving, logic, and spatial reasoning, and they are excellent brain training for all ages. Typically, in these games, you need to separate two parts from each other or assemble a pattern from different pieces. PlayStation gaming sessions during Game Week are normally on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2 PM to 4 PM. You can find more Game Week events from Vantaa City Library in Vantaa's event calendar. Photo: Anna Polkutie Keyword: game week

Koivukylän kirjasto, Ojalehdonkuja 1 · Vantaa

Sat 7 Nov, 09:00

Fathers and children's breakfast in Yli-Ii

Fathers and children's breakfast, grandfathers welcome too! At Yli-Ii parish hall on Saturday, November 7th from 9 AM to 11 AM. Breakfast is free for everyone! Warmly welcome!

Yli-Iin seurakuntakoti · Oulu

Sat 7 Nov, 09:00

ELO member families' day at Rollohalli and the association's autumn meeting on Nov 7.

A warm welcome to all ELO member families for a fun and active family event at Rollohalli! This event is for those who have paid their membership fee.

Napapiirintie 14 · Rovaniemi

Sat 7 Nov, 09:30

Peliviikko: MESBG tournament

During Gaming Week at Mosaiikki library, join the Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game (MESBG) tournament, set in The Lord of the Rings world. Players will use 1000 pt armies. More details and registration information are available. The tournament is organised by Nopat ja Taktiikka ry, a Helsinki-based miniature gaming association, in cooperation with Vantaa City Library. It's free and open to all, but participants need to bring their own army that meets the tournament rules. Spectators are also very welcome and don't need to register. Prizes will be given to the top players and a few others based on different criteria.

Mosaiikin kirjasto, Vantaankoskentie 69 · Vantaa

Sat 7 Nov, 10:00

Children's Saturday 7.11. / barnens lördag 7.11

Bilingual and free event / bilingual and free event.

Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi, Vernissakatu 4 K-krs · Vantaa

Sat 7 Nov, 10:00

Soinila's Marraskarkelot 2026 event!

Mulled wine season starts in November, come and grab the most wonderful products for Christmas anticipation from Soinila's Marraskarkelot 2026! We'll have a great vibe and a house full of wonderful people.

Parkkilantie 120 · Joensuu

Sat 7 Nov, 10:00

Concert: Siina & Taikaradio trio

Welcome to a musical adventure for the whole family! The Siina & Taikaradio-Trio is coming to Kirkkonummi on Saturday, 7.11. at 10:00 AM!

Kirkkotori 1 · Kirkkonummi

Sat 7 Nov, 10:00

Adult + Child Card Workshop with Clay Paints

Come and try out clay painting and make some cards. No previous experience is needed.

Sipoon taiteilijat ry. - Sibbo konstnärer rf., Pilvilinnantie 2 · Sipoo

Sat 7 Nov, 10:00

MLL Family Café at Piennarpiha residential park

We organise free-of-charge, open family cafés for families with children in the premises of Piennarpiha residential park.

Piennarkuja 4 · Kirkkonummi

Sat 7 Nov, 10:00

Qoomikot collective: Kväärinpäi – Stand-up workshops

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

Caisa, Kaikukatu 4, Helsinki · Helsinki

Sat 7 Nov, 10:30

Robot workshop

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

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, 10:30

Skidiviikko Festival: Lottamuseo Evening Event Workshop

At Lottamuseo, an Lottamuseo evening event workshop will be held at 10:30 AM, along with a small treat time.

Lottamuseo, Rantatie 39 · Tuusula

Sat 7 Nov, 11:00

Annantalo Art Saturday: Beneath the Waves

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!

Annantalo, Annankatu 30 · Helsinki