What to do with the kids?

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, 09:30

Interactive guided tour: Professor Pea and Fantastic Flavours

Professor Pea has an exciting hobby: He collects flavours! His collection is huge by now, but as you probably know, once you get started with collecting something, it’s hard to stop. On this playful adventure, we will look through the museum in search of flavours. Professor Pea’s culinary journey offers an immersive way to discover the most delicious highlights of the Makuasioita exhibition. Please note! No food will be tasted during the tour. Literacy is not essential, but it is good to have a few literate people in the group. The tour is best suited to children aged 5–10. One group, comprising between 8 and 20 children, can take part in one activity workshop. The group will be able to accommodate a few extra children, but the museum’s rooms can then feel a bit cramped in places. Please sign up your group in advance for a guided tour by emailing aino.malminen@hotellijaravintolamuseo.fi

Hotelli- ja ravintolamuseo, Kaapelitehdas, Kaapeliaukio 3 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 10:00

Indoor baby meet-up

At the playground's baby meet-up, you have the chance to meet other parents and babies alongside changing activities. A guided session at 10:30 AM. At the baby meet-up, babies who are still at the lying-down stage and crawling age children, together with a parent, can participate in playing, moving, exploring, and expressing themselves in, for example, music, baby circus, art, and rhyme sessions. Parents have the opportunity to get to know other families with children, and children get playmates. Parents can participate in planning activities together with the leaders. There is an opportunity to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The indoor facilities of the park are available for families. In the afternoon, the park also has after-school activities for schoolchildren.

Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Vähäntuvantie 4a · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 10:00

Open rehearsals: the ‘Sorsa Aaltonen ja lentämisen oireet’ chamber opera

Come along and join us for the open rehearsals of the performance based on Veera Salmi’s book of the same name. The work currently in production combines the expressive techniques of contemporary circus, musical theatre, physical theatre and opera to create a unique stage performance. The rehearsal is particularly suitable for 3–5-year-olds. Please note that you may only attend the rehearsal for part of the time. Please sign up in advance by emailing stiina.laakso@kapsakki.fi

Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki, Hämeentie 68 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 10:00

Mikä se on? – a performance about the wonders of life – Wednesday Club

Mikä se on? is a performance for young children about the wonders of life, held in the library’s multi-purpose room Tempo. “If you pour water from a rubber boot onto the floor, could it create an ocean? If you find a ball on the floor, could it turn into a steam locomotive making its way through the landscape, a parent’s ear, or a baby bird learning to fly? If you give enough light, water and time, could they give rise to flowers blossoming in thousands of colours?” Kukka and Nuppu find a peculiar round object. What is it? The friends decide to find out, resulting in an adventure in which even the most ordinary of subjects turns into a great wonder and a gateway to a starry world of play. Mikä se on? is a lightly interactive performance for families with babies, which the children watch from their own seats with their parents. During the performance, baby care activities and all kinds of emotional states are allowed. We are looking forward to seeing you! Reservations and inquiries: Please contact Kanneltalo Community Producer at taru.honkanen@hel.fi. You can also come to the performance without a reservation if there are free seats available. There will be two performances: one at 10:00 and another at 11:00. Creative team: Siiri Ervasti and Paula Kovanen, Nuppuensemble Duration: roughly 30 minutes, after which you are welcome to remain for a moment to examine the props in the performance space. Maximum number of attendees: 15 children + 15 adults Recommended age for the children: 0–18 months Language spoken: Finnish

Kanneltalo, Klaneettitie 5 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 10:30

Craft session at Kurkimäki community centre

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

Wed 18 Nov, 12:00

The Elf's House Experience

The Elf's Workshop Experience

Håkansbölen kartano, Kartanontie 1 · Vantaa

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, 15:00

Open day for basic education classes in theatre arts at Vuotalo

The Teatterikoulu ILMI Ö theatre school will host an open day at its basic education classes in theatre arts at Vuotalo. Come and check out any of our classes! Below is the schedule for open classes (age groups are indicated in parentheses). No advance registration is required. A warm welcome! Wednesday, November 18 15:00–16:00 Esirippu Group (ages 8–10) 17:00–18:00 Mysteeri Group (ages 11–13)

Vuotalo, Mosaiikkitori 2 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 16:00

Instrument Adventure

Instrument Adventure is an event for the whole family that gives visitors a chance to try different musical instruments and experience music and music teaching with a relaxed approach. It offers a unique chance to try out several different instruments, listen to performances and chat with the music teachers.

Helsingin kristillinen musiikkikoulu, Näkinkuja 3 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 16:30

Cantores Minores boys’ choir open day for primary school children and young people

The Cantores Minores boys’ choir will be celebrating its 75th anniversary next year. You are welcome to come and watch the various choir groups’ rehearsals and find out more about the choir’s activities as part of the Children’s Culture for All! campaign. Guided tours for the general public are also available every half hour from 16.30 to 19.00. Further information about the event is available at the information desk at the Meritulli Parish Hall from 16.30 to 19.00 on 17–19 November.

Meritullin seurakuntatalo, Meritullintori 3 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 17:00

Lukukoira Häxa reading dog

Would you like to practice reading aloud? A reading dog is a patient listener with whom you don't have to feel nervous about reading. The reading dog offers its listening ears and empathetic, furry presence to those reading aloud. Reading skills improve with a reading dog! One reading session lasts about 15 minutes. You can read a book you brought with you to the dog or choose one from the library's books. The reading dog's handler is present during the reading session. The handler's task is to supervise the session from the side but not to interfere with its flow. Autumn season program: Wednesdays 9.9., 30.9., 21.10., 18.11., and 9.12. from 5 PM to 6:20 PM. Instructions for the reading session: Book a time at the library's info desk or by phone at 09 31085063 (only one time per visit). Remember to cancel your reservation if you cannot make it. One reader at a time. You can practice reading aloud with the reading dog. Let's relax into reading. A reading dog is a reading buddy, not a playmate.

Maunulan kirjasto, Metsäpurontie 4 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 17:00

Fathers and children club

The Fathers and children club meets once a month in the evenings for 1.5 hours at Yli-Maarian seurakuntatalo. The Fathers and children club is a family club session implemented in cooperation with the City of Turku and Maarian seurakunta. The club meets once a month on Wednesday evenings (see specific dates) mainly at Yli-Maarian seurakuntatalo. For more information, call: 0503967148.

Yli-Maarian seurakuntatalo · Turku

Wed 18 Nov, 17:00

Children's Movie Screening

Welcome to the Children's Movie Screening! These movie screenings, open to everyone, are held at Lumon kirjasto in Lumosali on Wednesdays, September 16th and November 18th, starting at 5 PM. Movies for the screenings: September 16th: Zootropolis 2 (age rating K7, Finnish language). November 18th: The movie will be announced later (age rating S/K7, Finnish language). You can bring your own movie snacks. Image: Freepik

Lumon kirjasto, Urpiaisentie 14 · Vantaa

Wed 18 Nov, 17:30

Family Sunday school

An weekday evening Sunday school for the whole family. Welcome! A pleasant moment for the whole family with a changing theme or a Bible story. Meetings are held in the church's daycare room. Early childhood education leader Susa is present. Please note that Hämeenkylän kirkko has Sunday school every Sunday at 10 AM in connection with the service.

Wed 18 Nov, 17:30

Set design workshop and shadow theatre

Come and discover Teatteri Tuike. Come and explore shadow theatre and take part in a set-building workshop, where you will get to build sets for the summer 2027 theatre production. More information: pauliina.alanko@teatterituike.fi.

Teatteri Tuike, Ormuspellontie 1 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 17:30

Perhepyhäkoulu

Description in Finnish

Arki-illan pyhäkoulu koko perheelle. Tervetuloa mukaan! Koko perheen mukava hetki vaihtuvan teeman tai Raamatun kertomuksen parissa. Kokoontumiset kirkon päiväkerhotilassa. Mukana varhaiskasvatuksen ohjaaja Susa. Huomaathan, että Hämeenkylän kirkossa on joka sunnuntai pyhäkoulu klo 10 alkavan messun yhteydessä.

Hämeenkylän kirkko · Vantaa

Wed 18 Nov, 18:00

Fanni performance

In the park, amidst a blaze of flowers, the emotional elephant Fanni, the lively tiger Ralf, and the black swans Lilli and Lenni are on an adventure. The friends have built a hut in the park and are planning an overnight trip! But oh no, strong emotions get in the way and threaten to mess everything up! How will they sort things out? What feelings do the friends experience? How do they manage to calm down? Luckily, flower caretaker Ari comes to the rescue with his emotion thermometer! This Fanni performance explores emotional skills, naming emotions, and what to do when feelings threaten to take over. Emotional turmoil is overcome with emotional regulation, and the emotion thermometer helps with that. The show is for children and families, with an age recommendation of 3+. (The age recommendation is just that – a recommendation; even younger children can come if you think they'll be able to concentrate and enjoy the show.) The performance lasts about 40 minutes. Premiere

Nukketeatteri Sampo, Erottajankatu 7 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 18:00

Yli-Ii Evening Family Club Session

The evening family club session is for the whole family, with lots of fun activities. There will be a quiet moment, crafts, games, and singing. No advance registration is needed for the club. The evening ends with a shared supper, which is free for everyone. Wednesday 18.11. at 6 PM - 8 PM (starts in the church). Note! The family café will not meet on the mornings of evening family club session days.

Yli-Iin seurakuntakoti · Oulu

Wed 18 Nov, 18:00

Evening Porridge

Join us at Puistolan kirjasto for an open story time on Wednesdays, September 9th, October 7th, and November 18th, at 6 PM. We'll read all sorts of stories, and there'll be evening porridge too. Everyone's welcome!

Puistolan kirjasto, Nurkkatie 2 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 18:30

Wednesday's Piano Concert

The Sandels Music and Culture School invites you to a free concert in the Gyllenberg Hall. No advance registration is required. Welcome! For more information: kansli@moks.fi

Musik- och kulturskolan Sandels · Helsinki

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

Wed 18 Nov, 19:00

Children’s Rights Week concert

The Käpylä Music Institute’s Children’s Rights Week concert will feature performances by the school’s students as well as a sing-along. Wednesday’s concert will take place at Oulunkylä Church. The concert does not contain any religious content and is suitable for everyone. See you there!

Oulunkylän kirkko, Teinintie 10 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 09:00

Instrument demonstrations at Myllypuro Comprehensive School

During Children’s Rights Week, the Meri-Helsinki Music Institute will host musical activities for students at schools in Helsinki, both during music lessons and throughout the school day. Myllypuro Comprehensive School will host instrument demonstrations as part of the school day. The students’ parents and guardians and other family members are also welcome to attend, if there is room. The instrument demonstrations are aimed specifically at students of Myllypuro Comprehensive School, but anyone else wishing to take part can confirm their attendance by emailing ville-veikko.ijas@mehmo.fi. The school will be informed of more detailed times at a later date.

Myllypuron peruskoulu, Yläkivenrinne 4 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 10:00

Music play session with Ludde, Sussi and Macke, and a family café

In autumn 2026, music play sessions and a family café will be held on Thursdays at 10.00 at Malm Svenska Ungdomsförening’s house Solhem in Malmi in northern Helsinki. The music play session is aimed at children aged 0 to 5 and their carers, but anyone who is at home during the day and would like to come along and enjoy some cheerful songs and the lovely hustle and bustle of the little ones – followed by an informal coffee break afterwards – is also very welcome! The singing session starts at 10.00, and afterwards there is an opportunity to socialise freely in the family café. No booking required; free entry (with a voluntary coffee fund). Please notice that the event is in Swedish. Several bus routes stop right by Solhem (Malmin sairaala bus stop) and there is also plenty of parking at Solhem. The music play sessions are jointly arranged by Norr om Stan, Malm Svenska Ungdomsförening and Olaus Petri, with support from the foundation Brita Maria Renlunds minne, Tre Smeder and the Swedish Cultural Foundation. Norr om Stan and Malm Svenska Ungdomsförening run the café. Learn more about the event at nos.fi (www.nos.fi).

Solhem, Kirkonkyläntie 23 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 10:00

Little Stars Shine and Move / Hakunila at 10.00, Culture Kids

Date and time: Thursday 19.11.2026 At 10.00–10.35 (The event will also be held at the following times: Thurs 19.11.2026 at

Hakunilan perhetalo, Heporinne 2 · Vantaa

Thu 19 Nov, 10:00

Lelukavereiden laulukerho’s Töttöröö concert

Welcome to Kapsäkki for the Töttöröö concert by Lelukavereiden laulukerho (‘Toy Friends’ Singing Club’). The concert is a musical treat for children, the young at heart, and soft toys and mascots. Hobby horses and action figures are also welcome! Please sign up in advance by emailing stiina.laakso@kapsakki.fi

Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki, Hämeentie 68 · Helsinki

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

Thu 19 Nov, 10:30

We are the champions circus performance at the language café

The 'We are the champions' circus theatre performance is all about achievements.

Aunela, Jääkärinpolku 1 · Tuusula

Thu 19 Nov, 11:00

Little Stars Shine and Move / Hakunila at 11.00, Culture Kids

Date and time: Thursday 19.11.2026 at 11.00–11.35. (The event will also be held at the following times: Thurs 19.11.2026 at 10.0

Hakunilan perhetalo, Heporinne 2 · Vantaa

Thu 19 Nov, 13:30

YMCA Vantaa Mobile Meeting Place - Family Exercise at Hakunila Family House

The free family exercise classes at YMCA Vantaa's mobile meeting place will be held at the Hakunila Family House to get the whole family moving!

Heporinne 2 · Vantaa

Thu 19 Nov, 14:00

Shared Reading Time for Primary Schoolers

During our shared reading time, we'll read a text aloud together and then have a relaxed discussion. This reading time is aimed at primary school children, and everyone is welcome regardless of their reading level. Let's enjoy the joy of reading together! The reading time will be held in the Hymiö room on the 2nd floor of Myyrmäen kirjasto. A library employee will lead the session. No advance registration needed. Welcome! Keyword: children's culture.

Myyrmäen kirjasto, Paalutori 3 · Vantaa

Thu 19 Nov, 15:00

VISUAL FESTIVAL 2026 festival

Visual Festival is a visual art festival by Hoka, held in Botanian outdoor garden from 19–22.11.2026.

Heinäpurontie 70 · Joensuu

Thu 19 Nov, 15:00

Minecraft-tapahtuma

Description in Finnish

Minecraft-aiheista puuhaa lapsille ja nuorille Myllypuron kirjastolla. Luvassa on mm. tietovisa, askartelua, pinssit ja kuvauspiste. Esillä on myös Minecraft-aiheisia kirjoja, joita voit halutessasi lainata kotiin. Ei ennakkoilmoittautumista. Vapaa pääsy. Tervetuloa!

Myllypuron kirjasto, Kiviparintie 2 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 16:00

Word art with the Grand High Witch

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!

Annantalo, Annankatu 30 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 16:00

Children’s Rights walking concert

Children play for other children at the walking concert, which you can join or leave at any point during the performance. During the concert, visitors can admire the artwork created by daycare children, which adorns the walls of the Central Helsinki Music Institute and showcases children’s perspectives on the theme of Children’s Rights Week. In the walking concert, children perform for other children. The concert will be organised in collaboration with the Central Helsinki Music Institute, Daycare Ebeneser and the Kindergarten Museum.

Keski-Helsingin musiikkiopisto, Helsinginkatu 3-5 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 16:30

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

Thu 19 Nov, 16:30

Cantores Minores boys’ choir open day for children of early childhood education age and young people

The Cantores Minores boys’ choir will be celebrating its 75th anniversary next year. You are welcome to come and watch the various choir groups’ rehearsals and music playgroup sessions and find out more about the choir’s activities as part of the Children’s Culture for All! campaign.

Meritullin seurakuntatalo, Meritullintori 3 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 16:30

YMCA Vantaa Mobile Meeting Place - Family Exercise Martinlaakso Vihertie Resident Park

The free family exercise classes at the YMCA Vantaa mobile meeting place will be held at the SOS Children's Village's grandma and grandpa's house in Martinlaakso, in the Vihertie resident's park, to get the whole family moving!

Vihertien asukaspuisto, Vihertie 56 e · Vantaa

Thu 19 Nov, 17:00

Loopy lizards and fairy-tale ferns – theatre play workshop

Let’s play! The theatre play workshop will take loopy lizards, fairy-tale ferns and children and adults on an adventure. Through shared imaginative play and improvisation, we will explore the forest and transform ourselves into forest animals, plants or even the wind, the rain or a stone. What happens in the imaginative play is decided jointly by the children and adults taking part in the theatre workshop, together with the community artists from Theatre ILMI Ö. In the theatre workshop, we will improvise short scenes, make sculptures from things found in the forest, imitate the sounds of the forest, and build a piece of environmental art: a communal nest for the forest animals. We will also organise some truly magnificent and unique house-warming parties in honour of the newly built homes and their residents. The work is experiential, engaging, based on dialogue and collaboration, fun, and designed to spark the imagination of children and their loved ones. We will start by meeting in the Glass Courtyard in the Cable Factory, from where we will walk together to the nearby park. The workshop accommodates 15 children and their accompanying adults. Please register in advance by emailing teatteri@teatteri-ilmio.fi.

Kaapelitehdas, Kaapeliaukio 3 · Helsinki