What to do with the kids?

Thu 12 Nov, 18:00

Rakastajat Theatre: Looking for Grandpa – Can you whistle, Hanna? (TIP festival)

Based on Ulf Stark's classic, this warm and touching story explores the friendship between two little boys and their grandpa, the meeting of generations, sorrow, and love.

Kulttuuritehdas Manilla, Itäinen Rantakatu 64 · Turku

Thu 12 Nov, 18:00

Reading Dog Tyyne

Reading DogTyyne is eagerly awaiting readers at Tapiola Library from 6pm to 7pm. 20.8. 17.9. 15.10. 12.11. 10.12. Welcome! #HelloEspoo

Tapiolan kirjasto, Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo

Thu 12 Nov, 18:00

Alvar the reading dog at Jokela Library

Come read to Alvar! It's safe and fun to practice reading with a reading dog. Alvar the reading dog welcomes eager readers at Jokela

Jokelan kirjasto, Keskustie 20 · Tuusula

Thu 12 Nov, 18:00

make-a-thek: Thursday’s Repair pop up with Mendis

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

Fri 13 Nov, 09:30

Art mornings for little ones / poetry play

In poetry play sessions, you will be introduced to the world of children's poems and nursery rhymes with a gentle touch, the rhythm of the poem, and the language.

Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi, Vernissakatu 4 K-krs · Vantaa

Fri 13 Nov, 10:00

ODE TO XR exhibition

ODE to XR brings international immersive art and film to Helsingin keskustakirjasto Oodi in November! Be the first in Finland to experience an international exhibition full of new worlds, surprising stories, and experiences where human creativity and new technologies break the boundaries of reality. At the exhibition, you'll also get to meet the artists and directors behind the works. This free exhibition is open to everyone and is part of the MatchXR event series. The exhibition features works from six different countries, from France to South Korea. You can preview the works here: ODE to XR – MatchXR. Event time: Friday, Nov 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Event location: Oodin 1. kerros, Oodin 2. kerroksen Kuutio, Oodin 2. kerroksen Aura. Organized by: DIMECC and Metaverse Finland in cooperation with Helsingin kaupunki and Helsinki XR Center.

Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki

Fri 13 Nov, 10:00

Library cinema at Jokela library

At Jokela library, we watch fun and exciting children's animations once a month! Screenings are held in the Jokela-sali on Fridays at 10 AM. 18.9. Pörr

Jokelan kirjasto, Keskustie 20 · Tuusula

Fri 13 Nov, 10:00

Main Library Story Time

Welcome to listen to a story at Sananjalka in the main library! This story time is for children under school age, and children in home care with their carers, family daycare providers with their groups, and other small groups are all welcome. The story time lasts about 20 minutes.

Nurmijärven pääkirjasto, Punamullantie 1 · Nurmijärvi

Fri 13 Nov, 10:00

Småtting på bibban

Welcome to a reading session in Swedish for toddlers aged 1-3 years.

Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki

Fri 13 Nov, 16:00

Evening Family Club

Please come with the whole family. Pateniemen seurakuntakoti Ankkuri, Pateniemenranta 3, from 4 PM to 6 PM. Family time together, food, and pleasant chats with the local workers. Welcome with the whole family!

Pateniemenrannan seurakuntakoti Ankkuri · Oulu

Fri 13 Nov, 17:00

Sewing and clothes alteration Workshop

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

Fri 13 Nov, 18:00

Schoolchildren's Evening Program

A small evening program for primary school children. Here you can play and sing together with others for a while. The program is organized by some very nice young people. We'll start the evening together at 6 PM and do activities for an hour, after which we'll have an evening devotional moment.

Oulunsalon seurakunnan Toimitalo · Oulu

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00

Sampo Soikoon! concert: Mood Suprim x Asa

Description in Finnish

Mood Suprim x Asa Mood Suprim x Asa yhdistävät voimansa Mood Suprimin on musiikillinen tutkimusmatka identiteettiin, suomalaisuuteen ja eri kulttuurien väliseen vuoropuheluun. Konsertissa yhtye kohtaa suomalaisen hiphopin omaleimaisimpiin ääniin kuuluvan Asan . Illassa sykkii energinen ja monimuotoinen äänimaailma, jossa itämaisten Sufi-melodioiden mystiikka kohtaa modernin rytmin ja Itä-Helsingin katutodellisuuden. Mood Suprim kuljettaa yleisön hypnoottisen grooven, runollisen herkkyyden ja improvisaation läpi, kun taas Asa liittää kokonaisuuteen oman terävän kielensä, yhteiskunnallisen näkemyksen ja ainutlaatuisen, vuosien varrella hioutuneen läsnäolon. Yhdessä he rakentavat lavalle kokemuksen, joka ei ole pelkkä keikka, vaan räjähdysvoimainen, hengittävä show, jossa rytmi, runous ja rajoja rikkova ilmaisu sulautuvat hetkessä kuultavaksi ja koettavaksi. Yhtye on julkaissut kolme singleä legendaarisen räpartisti Asan kanssa. Mood Suprim julkaisee 16.10. ensimmäisen fyysisen levykokonaisuutensa Mustien perhosten silta. Julkaisulla yhtye yhdistää omaa musiikillista ilmaisuaan saamelaisartistien kanssa. Marouf Majidin, Esko Grundströmin ja Tomi Saikkosen muodostama Mood Suprim yhdistää sufilaisen musiikkiperinteen, suomalaisen kansanmusiikin, hiphopin, elektronisen musiikin ja Lähi-idän rytmit omaleimaiseksi nykyilmaisuksi. https://www.instagram.com/asapinnallinen https://www.instagram.com/moodsuprim

Nukketeatteri Sampo, Erottajankatu 7 · Helsinki

Sat 14 Nov, 07:00

Monthly Market

Products for sale according to the season.

Lappeenrannan Kauppatori, Snellmaninkatu 14 · Lappeenranta

Sat 14 Nov, 08:00

Lahja Stara event

Lahja Sport is delighted to welcome everyone to Lahja Stara!

Kupittaan urheiluhalli, Tahkonkuja 5 · Turku

Sat 14 Nov, 09:30

Children's Saturday: On bat wings into nature

Children's Saturday: On bat wings into nature

Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pyykkitupa, Kartanontie 1 · Vantaa

Sat 14 Nov, 10:00

Play it again Retro Gaming Event

Get ready for a weekend of nostalgic gaming fun on 14th and 15th of November, as Leikki – the Museum of Play, and The Finnish Museum of Horology and Jewellery Kruunu once again host the popular “Play it again” retro gaming event. The event has gaming-themed activities for the whole family. Come and try legendary console games, compete in exciting Snake tournaments and quizzes, and hunt for nostalgic treasures at the sales stand. Bring your family or friends and spend an unforgettable weekend in the world of games! The event is included in the museums’ joint admission ticket: €18 adults, €10 concession, €5 children, free for children under 2 and Museum Card holders. Programme in the museums on Saturday and Sunday 10:00–17:00 Retro Gaming Arcade Game on! Step into the Retro Gaming Arcade and enjoy legendary games on NES and SNES, Xbox, PlayStation and GameCube. 10:00–17:00 Retro Game Sales Stand Find nostalgic gems from game collectors sales stands! Items for sale include Nintendo, Wii and Game & Watch games as well as nostalgic board games. 10:00–17:00 Mind the curbs! Show off your driving skills with a nostalgic PS3 steering wheel and challenge a friend to a race. Who will rule the asphalt and who will be first across the finish line on gravel? 10:00–17:00 Build Gaming Characters with LEGO Bricks Are you a fan of speedy Sonic or electrifying Pikachu? Come and build your favourite gaming character with LEGO bricks! 10:00–17:00 Pokémon Quest Gotta catch ’em all! Join the quest and find all the Pokémon hiding in Museum Leikki’s display cases. 10:00–17:00 Table Hockey Corner Den glider in! Show off your skills and challenge fellow players to a match on the legendary Stiga table hockey game. 11:00–14:00 Hop on, hop off HeroQuest Venture into Zargon’s dungeon! Come and experience the legendary HeroQuest board game, where heroes work together to battle monsters and avoid traps set by the game master. No previous experience is needed, as the rules will be taught on site. The game runs continuously, so you can join or leave whenever it suits you. Recommended for ages 10+, max. 4 players at a time. 12:00–13:00 and 14:00–15:00 Pokémon Card Trading Trade Pokémon cards with other enthusiasts, have a chat and meet new people to play with. No money changes hands at the trading point, so please remember that owners of rare cards may not want to trade them for less valuable cards or give them away for free. Beginners and experienced enthusiasts, players and collectors are all welcome. Play it again programme on stage Sat 14 November 11:00 and 15:00 Pokémon Quiz (in Finnish) Are you a Pokémon expert or just starting out? Put your Pokémon knowledge to the test in this exciting quiz. Challenge yourself and your friends – see you in the arena! 12:00 and 14:00 Snake Tournament Missing the golden age of Nokia mobile phones? Challenge yourself and your friends in a tournament where only the fastest reactions and steadiest nerves will lead to victory! Snake II will be played on a genuine Nokia 3310. 13:00 and 16:00 Gaming Bingo (in Finnish) Luck or skill? Find out who Lady Luck favours in Gaming Bingo and who will take home a small prize. Sun 15 November 11:00 Pokémon Quiz (in Finnish) Are you a Pokémon expert or just starting out? Put your Pokémon knowledge to the test in this exciting quiz. Challenge yourself and your friends – see you in the arena! 12:00 and 14:00 Snake Tournament Missing the golden age of Nokia mobile phones? Challenge yourself and your friends in a tournament where only the fastest reactions and steadiest nerves will lead to victory! Snake II will be played on a genuine Nokia 3310. 13:00 and 15:00 Mielenteatteri: Peikkokeikka – Group Tabletop RP Game (in Finnish) A terrible cackle echoes through the troll mountains! Darkness has fallen, creating the perfect cover for some devious mischief. The role-playing series Mielenteatteri invites the audience to join a group role-playing game in which everyone plays a band of formidable trolls. Driven by wicked ambition, the troll battalion sets out to make its evil plan succeed and seize a magnificent treasure. Accompanied by live music, this delightfully funny adventure lets the audience vote on the choices that determine where the story goes next: towards gold and glory or a dreadful disaster? The roll of the dice will tell!! 16:00 Gaming Bingo (in Finnish) Luck or skill? Find out who Lady Luck favours in Gaming Bingo and who will take home a small prize.

Museo Leikki, Ahertajantie 3 · Espoo

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

Kirlittan presents The Great Adventure play – Teatteri Tuomikko

How do you know this island is deserted? – Because in all great adventures, you always get shipwrecked on a deserted island. And this is that great adventure!

Pohjoinen Koulutie 2 · Sipoo

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, 10:30

Monikielisiä satuhetkiä story times

Multilingual story times available in satuhuone Onneli!

Järvenpään kirjasto, Kirjastokatu 8 · Järvenpää

Sat 14 Nov, 11:00

Christmas season opening

The Christmas season opening celebrations held in Kerava city centre offer programme and activities for the whole family.

Kauppakaari · Kerava

Sat 14 Nov, 11:00

Lottamuseo Christmas Opening 14.11.2026

Come get into the Christmas spirit at Lottamuseo's traditional Christmas opening! There will be activities for the whole family throughout the day. Lottamuseo is open from 11 AM to 5 PM. Free entry.

Lottamuseo, Rantatie 39 · Tuusula

Sat 14 Nov, 11:00

Water play days

Water play is a shared physical activity for families where there's no need to perform or compete. The activity is supervised, but a child always needs their own adult with them.

Lauritsalan uimahalli, Luukkaankatu 51 · Lappeenranta

Sat 14 Nov, 11:00

Teater Kojan play: Kalas, Alfons Åberg

Berghälls bibliotek Saturday, 14.11.2026 at 11:00 AM. A cozy story time filled with anticipation, butterflies in your tummy, and real party fun! The audience gets to experience and participate. Alfons has turned 6 and is having a birthday party. Aunt Fiffi wants to organise a big party with many friends. Alfons would rather just invite Viktor and Milla... The story time is based on Gunilla Bergström's book. Licensed from Bok-Makaren AB. Duration 30 minutes. Age recommendation 2-6 years. Free entry, welcome!

Kallion kirjasto, Viides linja 11 · Helsinki

Sat 14 Nov, 11:00

IsoKristiina Christmas opening event

IsoKristiina's enchanting Christmas opening event on Sat 14.11. will feature a gnome school, Santa Claus, and the Juhlaprinsessat. Come enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and get into the spirit of the most magical time of the year!

Brahenkatu 5 · Lappeenranta

Sat 14 Nov, 12:00

Organ fairy tale BUU: Kerttu and Hukkanen's Adventures

Kerttu lives in a tiny village, so small it barely exists. A great wind sweeps across the world, carrying houses and people with it. Kerttu is blown away from her family and finds herself in an unknown forest. There, she meets a wolf who becomes her friend and trusted companion. This is the start of Kerttu and Hukkanen's adventure towards the wonderful tree, Buu. This organ fairy tale by author Kari Hotakainen and composer Jouni Hirvelä began with an email from organist Jan Lehtola to Hotakainen in October 2024. “Lehtola told me about Musiikkitalo's famous organ and asked me to write a fairy tale about it. The request sounded both crazy and interesting, so I said yes.” Text: Kari Hotakainen. Music: Jouni Hirvelä. Eerik Ohtamaa, organ. Martina Roos, narrator. Musiikkitalo 14.11.2026 12.00-13.00. Tickets 12,

Musiikkitalo, Mannerheimintie 13a · Helsinki

Sat 14 Nov, 12:00

Usagicon

Usagicon returns this November! We will share more details about the program in due course, but applications for performers and the Artist Alley are now open: 🥕 OPEN STAGE APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb4RDXsIFkdqJeVL1muVp3y0_H5bE8RPR9S5TenGqq3tqSnQ/viewform 🥕 PERFORMER APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvSF0DkPHHhAXzU2Xvs1NOoqIEwzLx1kngCl1E5UKaTVr9BA/viewform 🥕 ARTIST ALLEY APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPqf8tPdFNFPOBvZZZEDyTmA-MGUa5d0CYkLGJPeO8FzGMqQ/viewform Stay up to date and follow us on our social media channels: IG @usagi.con Tik tok @usagi.con Home page usagicon.carrd.co

Tiivistämö, Sörnäisten rantatie 22 / Kaasutehtaankatu 1 · Helsinki

Sat 14 Nov, 13:00

Sensory performance The Magical Rainforest

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

Sat 14 Nov, 14:00

Pinkki & Fankki - wild cat duo

Pinkki and Fankki are two hilarious wild cats who sing their own children's songs. The duo consists of Mia Kavasto and Tiina Ryyppö. At the gig, children get to dance and sing with the cats. The program always includes a small Pinkki quiz. The duo has released four singles between 2021–2023: Funkykatti, Vaskitsa, Mukava kana, and Kanihanibani. The songs are available on Spotify and Apple Music. The duo has also achieved success in the Salo children's song competition. Recommended for ages 3–8 years, duration about 30 minutes.

Kannelmäen kirjasto, Klaneettitie 5 · Helsinki

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, 14:00

Safety Circle for kids

SAFETY CIRCLE BY KGShub Learn. Grow. Create. Stay Safe. A fun and interactive programme where children learn and grow together. SEPTEMBER THEME: IDENTITY Children will explore: - Who am I? - What are my values? - How do I build confidence and healthy boundaries? - Why is knowing my worth important? YEAR-LONG SKILLS LAB Children can choose ONE skill to develop through the year: Sewing or Creative Writing. LAUNCH EVENT Saturday, 12 September 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Iso Omena Library (Omenan Kirjasto) Palvelutori, Espoo Direct access via Matinkylä Metro For parents & children. All families welcome. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED. SNACKS INCLUDED. Safety Circle by KGShub: Building confident, creative, and safety-conscious children. #helloespoo

Ison Omenan kirjasto, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo

Sat 14 Nov, 14:00

Somali Story Time

Welcome to spend a wonderful moment with stories! A shared moment around stories, language, and culture. The story time is suitable for children aged 3-6 with their families. There will be relaxed togetherness and captivating stories in Somali – an opportunity to listen, empathize, and enjoy stories together. This is a perfect moment to pause – welcome! Welcome to share a beautiful time of stories with us! It is a shared time where children are given the opportunity to listen to stories read in their mother tongue. *👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who is it for?* Children aged 3-6 and their parents. *📖 What will be done?* A calm time together and interesting stories in Somali. Welcome!

Malmin kirjasto, Ala-Malmin tori 1 · Helsinki

Sat 14 Nov, 14:00

Skazka - Russian Story Time

Welcome to Myyrmäki Library's Russian story time! This story time is suitable for children aged approximately 0-5 and their families. Free entry, welcome! Autumn 2026 stories: Sept 19 at 2-3 PM, Oct 17 at 2-3 PM, Nov 14 at 2-3 PM, Dec 5 at 1-3 PM. **** Сказка зовет! Приглашаем вас в путешесвие в мир сказки. Добро пожаловать! Приходите всей семьей- будет весело и интересно каждому! Возрост: от 0 до 4-5 лет **** Keyword: children's culture Illustration: Emilia Erfving

Myyrmäen kirjasto, Paalutori 3 · Vantaa

Sat 14 Nov, 14:30

Family cafe Lehmuspuu

The open and free family café organized by Kiintymysvanhemmuus ry, meets on Saturday, November 14th, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Yhteisötalo, located at Raastuvankatu 7 (entrance from the courtyard).

Yhteisötalo Lappeenranta, Raastuvankatu 7 · Lappeenranta

Sat 14 Nov, 15:00

Narrative Family Guided Tour: Escape to Moominvalley exhibition

On this open narrative family guided tour to the Escape to Moominvalley exhibition, you'll explore together by wondering, experimenting, and playing. The tour uses storytelling to cover themes such as living and home, different cultures, a sense of belonging and roots, protection and rescue, and encounters with the unknown. The family guided tour ends at Muumilaakson Teatteri, where you can stay and play independently after the tour. The Escape to Moominvalley exhibition explores Tove Jansson's and the Moomins' relationship with architecture, the built environment, and design in an unprecedented way. Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo, October 10 / November 14 / December 12, 2026, from 3 PM to 3:45 PM. With an admission ticket (3-23€), the guided tour is in Finnish. You can participate in the on-site family guided tour at the museum for the price of a museum ticket, without advance booking. Register for the tour at the museum's customer service desk upon arrival.

Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo, Korkeavuorenkatu 23 · Helsinki

Sat 14 Nov, 15:00

Joyful Festivities at Hakunilan kirkko

We're celebrating children with joyful festivities! The fun kicks off at 3 PM with an energetic Disney concert for kids. After the concert, around 3:30 PM, dinner will be served and activity stations will open.

Hakunilan kirkko · Vantaa

Sat 14 Nov, 17:00

Kataja Basket - KTP-Basket Kotka basketball match

Kataja Basket faces KTP-Basket Kotka in a Korisliiga regular season game. Come cheer Kataja to victory and enjoy the atmosphere of top-level basketball in Joensuu.

Kisapolku 1 · Joensuu

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