What to do with the kids?

Mon 9 Nov, 09:00

Ylistaro rectory day club

This day club is for children aged 2-5. Advance registration is required. You can ask the children's instructors about available spots throughout the operating season. The clubs run from week 33 to week 50. The leaders are early childhood education children's instructors.

Ojalan pappila · Seinäjoki

Mon 9 Nov, 10:00

Music session

Everyone is welcome to the playground's music sessions! In these sessions, we'll do rhymes, sing, and make music – the rhythm will get your toes and fingers tapping. Parents will have a chance to meet other families with children, and kids will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out activities together with the leaders. There's a possibility to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.

Leikkipuisto Mellunmäki, Pyhätunturintie 2 · Helsinki

Mon 9 Nov, 13:00

Pancake Café

Fresh pancakes and good company. Welcome to enjoy fresh pancakes at Maikkulan kappeli! There's also a play area for children in the family activity room. The café is free of charge for all participants.

Maikkulan kappeli · Oulu

Mon 9 Nov, 16:00

Information for multilingual families with children: Housing support and advice

Welcome to listen and discuss housing-related help and support. At the event you will hear how Vantaa's housing services can help you.

Unikkotie 3 · Vantaa

Mon 9 Nov, 17:30

Nallekirkko church service

Welcome to a music and play-focused church service designed for toddlers and preschoolers! Teddy Bear Church services are held at Pyhän Mikaelin kirkko, Veikkolan seurakuntakoti, and Masalan kirkko.

Tallinmäki 1 · Kirkkonummi

Mon 9 Nov, 18:00

Kulttuuria kylillä event series x Whole Family Jazz Finland 100 Celebration Concert

The best of Finnish jazz music!

Gränsnäsintie 37 · Kirkkonummi

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

Tue 10 Nov, 10:00

Mosaiikki's open story time

Welcome to an open story time! It's an active and playful session where children join in with their own adult. The story time lasts up to half an hour and is held in the group room. This session is in Finnish and recommended for ages 2–6.

Mosaiikin kirjasto, Vantaankoskentie 69 · Vantaa

Tue 10 Nov, 10:30

Children’s Music Orchestra Svengaavat hirvet

The children’s music orchestra Svengaavat hirvet performs familiar children’s songs with a fresh and lively approach. In this concert, children get to participate by singing, dancing and playing along with the songs. The library’s musicians guide children into the world of rhythm, melody and harmony through songs and musical games. The concert lasts approximately 30 minutes. Performance in Finnish Elina Kulmala – vocals and flute Sakari Heikka – vocals, guitar and violin Timo Ylönen – vocals and bass Lauri Iljin – vocals, piano and trumpet Below you will find the dates and times of the concerts. Groups of more than 10 children are kindly asked to register via the Webropol form: https://link.webropol.com/s/svengaavathirvet Welcome to the concert! Svengaavat hirvet at Tapiola Library – 15 September at 10:30 Svengaavat hirvet at Sello Library – 29 September at 10:30 Svengaavat hirvet at Iso Omena Library – 20 October at 10:30 Svengaavat hirvet at Lippulaiva Library – 10 November at 10:30 Svengaavat hirvet at Entresse Library – 24 November at 10:30 Christmas Spectacular Svengaavat hirvet at Sello Library – 8 December at 10:30

Lippulaivan kirjasto, Espoonlahdenkatu 8 · Espoo

Tue 10 Nov, 13:30

Activity Workshop for Schoolchildren

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!

Myyrmäen kirjasto, Paalutori 3 · Vantaa

Tue 10 Nov, 13:30

Nature family club

The Nature family club is a meeting place for children and their loved ones. We meet at various nature spots around Seinäjoki. The Nature family club is free of charge. You can join without prior registration. Bring your own snacks and dress according to the weather. The session leaders are children's instructors from the parish's early childhood education.

Kaanaan kota, Niemistö, Niemistöntie 9 · Seinäjoki

Tue 10 Nov, 15:00

Role-Playing Game Club

Have you wanted to explore unknown worlds or uncover secrets? Encounter situations from another perspective? You can do all this at the library's tabletop role-playing game club. A little imagination and immersion will get you far. In uncertain situations, the dice will tell our fate.

Valtakatu 47 · Lappeenranta

Tue 10 Nov, 17:00

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!

Koivukylän asukastila, Hakopolku 2 · Vantaa

Tue 10 Nov, 17:00

Movie night at ELOkolo on 10.11.

Come to ELOkolo on Tuesday, 10.11., from 5-7 PM for a movie night to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. This gathering is specifically for families with special needs children.

Pohjolankatu 10 · Rovaniemi

Tue 10 Nov, 17:30

Reading Dogs at the Main Library

Reading dogs are at Lappeenrannan pääkirjasto on Tuesdays: September 8th, October 13th, November 10th, and December 8th, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Lappeenrannan pääkirjasto, Kaivokatu 5 · Lappeenranta

Tue 10 Nov, 17:30

Lasten Kino children's cinema

Lasten Kino shows children's films in the Tello hall on the lower floor of Klaukkalan kirjasto. Free tickets for the films are distributed about two weeks before the screening. You can bring movie snacks to the screenings!

Klaukkalan kirjasto, Kuonomäentie 2 · Nurmijärvi

Tue 10 Nov, 18:00

Youth Book Club

Hey 13-20 year old, come join the book club! The book club meets once a month on Tuesdays: September 8, October 6, November 10, and December 8, 2026, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. This autumn's book club discussions will be about these books: Sep 8: Taylor Jenkins Reid: Vain kahdesti elämässä; Oct 6: Penn Cole: Ikiliekin kipinä; Nov 10: Tiia Mattila: Humalan soundtrack; Dec 8: Matt Haig: Keskiyön kirjasto. No registration is needed for the book club. You can pick up the book club book from Lumon kirjasto or reserve it from the Helmet website. It doesn't matter if you haven't had time to read the book: come along anyway!

Lumon kirjasto, Urpiaisentie 14 · Vantaa

Wed 11 Nov, 09:00

Nurmo Family Club Session

Our family club session is a place for children and their loved ones to meet up. Parents, grandparents, or caregivers can join with their child or children. It's free of charge and no registration is needed. Coffee, tea, and juice are available. You can also bring your own snacks. The sessions are led by children's instructors from the parish's early childhood education. Sessions start on week 33 and end on week 50. In Nurmo, the family club meets on even-numbered weeks.

Nurmon seurakuntakoti · Seinäjoki

Wed 11 Nov, 09:30

Moms & Babies' Well-being Morning

Warmly welcome to join the moms & babies' well-being morning at Studio HappySoul!

Tukkikatu 2 · Lappeenranta

Wed 11 Nov, 10:00

Main Library's story times

At the Main Library's morning story times, you can enjoy a nice shared moment with rhymes, fairy tales, and stories. Recommended age +3. If you come with a daycare group

Tuusulan pääkirjasto, Autoasemankatu 2 · Tuusula

Wed 11 Nov, 10:30

Baby music group

In our early childhood music sessions, we learn well-known and newer songs. During the sessions, we play music, explore a variety of instruments and take part in musical games. It doesn’t matter if you have never played an instrument or sung before. We discover music and have fun together with your child. The baby music session lasts 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of language skills or musical background. The group is intended for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Participation is free of charge. We recommend bringing your own blanket or non-slip socks, depending on the child’s age. Please only attend the session if you are feeling well. Registration for the baby music sessions is available via the link below: https://link.webropol.com/s/vauvamuskari Registration opens on 24 August at 10:00 for the following music sessions: Tapiola Library (youth space) 21 October at 10:30 Iso Omena Library (Stage) 27 October at 11:00 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 28 October at 10:30 Entresse Library (Blue Room) 3 November at 11:00 Lippulaiva Library (Salon) 4 November at 11:00 Kauklahti Library 11 November at 10:30 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 17 November at 11:00 Entresse Library (jukebox) 25 November at 11:00 Iso Omena Library (youth space VOX) 2 December at 11:00 The sessions are led by music pedagogues Sakari Heikka and Lauri Iljin. sakari.heikka(at)espoo.fi lauri.iljin(at)espoo.fi

Kauklahden kirjasto, Hansakallio 2 · Espoo

Wed 11 Nov, 16:30

Mummun ja vaarin tupa in Vihti Nummela

Mummun ja vaarin tupa is a warm and friendly meeting place for families with children and surrogate grandparents.

Naaranpajuntie 19 · Vihti

Wed 11 Nov, 17:00

Reading Cat Tuska

Come and read to reading cat Tuska at Tikkurilan kirjasto on Wednesdays: 9.9., 14.10., 11.11., and 9.12. Book a 15-minute reading slot at the library in person or by calling the children's department customer service at 043 825 0964. Instructions for your reading session: – Book your slot at the customer service desk or by phone. – Maximum two readers at a time. – You can practice reading aloud with the reading cat. – Focus on reading – the reading cat is a reading buddy, not a playmate. – The reading cat enjoys being petted. However, please ask the owner for permission first. – Children under school age must be accompanied by an adult.

Tikkurilan kirjasto, Lummetie 4 · Vantaa

Wed 11 Nov, 17:00

Kirjalitta's Poetry Party

Kirjalitta's poetry party in Rulla

Lastenkulttuurikeskus Rulla, Keskustori 4 · Tampere

Wed 11 Nov, 17:00

Forest Family Club

The Forest Family Club meets once a month in the evenings for 1.5 hours in the local forests and laavus in the Yli-Maaria area. The Forest Family Club is a family club held in the forest in cooperation with the City of Turku and Maarian seurakunta. The club meets once a month on Wednesday evenings (see specific dates) mainly in the Yli-Maaria and Moisio areas. For more information about the activities, call: 0503967148.

Wed 11 Nov, 17:30

Family Evening

At the Family Evening, the churchyard animals have a problem, and only you can help. Come and discover the games the animals have invented, and at the same time, vote for a chairperson for the play committee. An evening snack will be served. During the evening, you can go around an activity trail where the churchyard animals will present the games or tasks they've come up with. You'll also get to know the churchyard animals, and you can vote for one of them to be the chairperson of the play committee. The results of the chairperson election will be announced on Haukipudas parish's early childhood education social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) on Thursday, November 12th at 4:00 PM. An evening snack will be served at the end of the evening. If the weather permits, the activity trail will be outdoors. In case of bad weather, we'll move indoors. Come help the churchyard animals and vote as a whole family.

Haukiputaan seurakuntakeskus · Oulu

Wed 11 Nov, 18:00

Reading dog Dani

Come and meet the reading dog and read a book of your choice to a patient listener. #reading buddy #reading dog

Lippulaivan kirjasto, Espoonlahdenkatu 8 · Espoo

Wed 11 Nov, 18:00

Klaukkalan kirjasto Story Time

At Klaukkalan kirjasto story times, we read stories and poems on two days a month at 6 PM. The sessions last about 20 minutes and are best suited for children aged 3 and up.

Klaukkalan kirjasto, Kuonomäentie 2 · Nurmijärvi

Wed 11 Nov, 18:00

Family exercise session in Kaukovainio school's gym

Perheliikkis is an active evening family club session. Children are welcome with their own adult to move, play, and have an evening snack. There will be all sorts of activities, from obstacle courses to ball games. The club session ends with a short devotional moment, followed by a shared evening snack. No registration is needed for the club session, and it's free of charge. Doors open at 5:45 PM, gym cleanup at 6:45 PM, and evening snack at 7 PM.

Kaukovainion koulun liikuntasali · Oulu

Wed 11 Nov, 18:00

Reading Dog Vappu

Are you learning how to read just now, or do you find reading out loud difficult? Come and practice reading with a Reading Dog! During a 15-minute reading session, you can read aloud to Reading Dog Luna. Luna listens patiently without criticising or interrupting. Reading Dog Vappu takes appointments at Munkkiniemi Library on Wednesdays: 19.8, 9.9, 30.9, 21.10, 11.11, 2.12, 30.12. at 18.00-19.05. Book your own reading time in the library's info or by telephone 09-31085033. Luna's trainer will be present at the session. Kennelliittokoirat

Munkkiniemen kirjasto, Riihitie 22 · Helsinki

Wed 11 Nov, 18:30

Kataja Basket vs. Kouvot Kouvola basketball game

Kataja Basket will face Kouvot Kouvola in the Finnish Cup quarterfinals. Come cheer Kataja to victory and enjoy the atmosphere of top-tier basketball from Joensuu.

Kisapolku 1 · Joensuu

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

Thu 12 Nov, 09:45

Color Bath for babies

Color Bath for babies (4-10 months) The little artists’ works will be packed to take home. We paint safely with food-based colors. Art instructor Jenni Vilander. Ticket 15€ adult and baby, Espoo Webshop.

Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo

Thu 12 Nov, 10:00

Fly, Fly, Ladybug

FLY, FLY, LADYBUG A little ladybug is looking for its place in the world. On its journey, it meets many new friends. The ladybug wants to learn to fly, but it's so difficult! The performance is like a picture book, with a new acquaintance from the world of the grass appearing on each spread. This wordless, warm-hearted performance, which delves deep into nature, is suitable for the youngest members of the family. Duration 30 min. The performance can also be ordered for kindergartens, schools, and various events. Note: the performance requires a darkened space. Ask for more information: Henna Lundberg, 020 735 2232, henna.lundberg[at]nukketeatterisampo.fi.

Nukketeatteri Sampo, Erottajankatu 7 · Helsinki

Thu 12 Nov, 10:00

Puppet theatre performance: Story Safari

The Story Safari puppet theatre performance. Where our story takes us, the sky is high like the moon and the earth is red like a fox's fur. Where our story takes us, you can hear the song of flamingos and the trumpeting of elephants. This colourful and musical puppet theatre performance takes the audience to the African savannah, where they'll meet a giraffe, a hippopotamus, a turtle, and more. The performance is based on stories told in Africa and around the world. With the help of ants, they escape great trouble, and even the smallest can overcome a powerhouse with their cleverness. Script: Ilpo Mikkonen. Direction and puppets: Rainer Kaunisto. Duration: 30 minutes. Photo: Ilpo Mikkonen.

Länsimäen kirjasto, Suunnistajankuja 2 · Vantaa

Thu 12 Nov, 10:00

Teatteri QO theatre: Meadow

Meadow is a puppet theatre performance and an exhibition about plants, growth, individuality, and cooperation.

Lastenkulttuurikeskus Färi, Kupittaankatu 2 · Turku

Thu 12 Nov, 13:00

KO-KOO-MO theatre group: Block Theatre (TIP-fest festival)

In Block Theatre, abstract wooden blocks come to life, supported by the puppeteer, music, and soundscape, and lead the audience into different worlds.

Turun Kaupunginteatteri, Itäinen Rantakatu 14 · Turku

Thu 12 Nov, 15:00

Mini-MaunuCon festival

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.

Maunula-talo, Metsäpurontie 4 · Helsinki

Thu 12 Nov, 17:00

PodiKlubi

PodiKlubi is a low-threshold meeting place for anyone interested in podcasts. Bring your own podcast or just come and listen and be inspired! The event will give participants the chance to present their podcast to others: we will listen to a short clip from an episode and exchange ideas on the themes it raises. Each podcast will have its moment in the spotlight, but the atmosphere will remain relaxed and conversational – no pressure, no competition. Admission is free and the event is drug and alcohol free. Duration: 2 hours Language: multilingual

Stoa, Turunlinnantie 1 · Helsinki