What to do with the kids?

Sat 24 Oct, 16:30

Autumn weekend family event

A family event of peace, autumn and community at Jokiranta School. The program includes peace orienteering, crafts, face painting, a pin workshop and a concert. Free admission!

Jokirannan koulu, Viertolankuja 1 · Vantaa

Sat 24 Oct, 17:00

Hopealahti Ghost Manor event

Hopealahti Ghost Manor - A Halloween event. The residents of the Ghost Manor – the Grey Mistress, the little maid, the Duke of the Manor, and many other characters – welcome you to a fun costume event together.

Rantatie 340 · Joensuu

Sat 24 Oct, 17:00

Kummajaiset event

The peculiar neighbourhood invites you to a play of lights. At Children's Cultural Centre Aurora's Kummajaiset, we celebrate the strange and exciting late autumn atmosphere with radiant lights and peculiar art workshops. In the darkening evening, we'll play in the shadows, slip into the dark – and be enchanted by the captivating dance of light! Entry to the event is free. PERFORMANCES: 6 PM & 7 PM | Blind Gut Company: Phosphorus – circus performance | Outdoor stage. The performance follows the dance of the last rays of light before darkness falls. Glowing juggling clubs cut through the air and light refracts under the tightrope walker's feet. The performance features circus artists Saana Peura and Tuomas Vuorinen. The performance uses flashing lights and smoke. 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM | Bubble artist Taija Taika | Courtyard. Taija Taika conjures Magic Bubbles into the air. Experience the glow of soap bubbles in the lights. Admire giant bu...

Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo

Sat 24 Oct, 17:00

Adventure in Wonderland

Jump into an adventure that combines circus, dance and theatre. Based on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, this performance takes viewers into a whimsical, surprising world.

Tanssiteatteri Raatikko, Silkkitehtaantie 5 · Vantaa

Sat 24 Oct, 17:45

Helsinki Halloween Run 2026

Helsinki Halloween run is a funny race of 5 km or 10 km for everyone! Dress in the Halloween costume, come to spend Halloween or just join to run a nice race. The costume is not necessary, so you can run the race also in normal clothes. The event is also open for children and young people, so groups can register there, too. Kalasatama 24.10.2026 17.45-20.45

Kalasatamanpuisto / Pallokenttä, Arielinkatu 12 · Helsinki

Sat 24 Oct, 18:00

Random Play Dance

Random Play Dance, or RPD, is a fun dance game where participants dance to different songs while the music randomly switches from one song to another. When a familiar song starts playing, the dancers try to recognize the song and dance to its choreography as well as they can. RPD is a fun way to test both your dancing skills and your knowledge of different songs – and most importantly, to have fun together! TAKE NOTE! The event is aimed at young people aged 12–20.

Pihlajamäen nuorisotalo, Moreenitie 2 · Helsinki

Sat 24 Oct, 18:00

Puurankojuhlat event

Puurankojuhlat is a dark party and a shadowy, creeping performance for everyone who wants to step off the beaten path and surrender to adventure.

Turun yliopiston kasvitieteellinen puutarha, Ruissalon puistotie 215 · Turku

Sat 24 Oct, 18:00

Janne Mustonen - Mystinen Taikashow

Mystinen Taikashow is magician Janne Mustonen’s first solo tour, travelling around Finland in autumn 2026

Kulttuurikeskus Marilyn, Kuningattarenkatu 17 · Loviisa

Sat 24 Oct, 18:00

Halloween party for brave children

The event is in Swedish. Free entry! All brave children are warmly welcome! If you want, you can dress up in a spooky costume. The event is organized by Fibul in cooperation with Svenska Kulturfonden and Rikhardinkatu Library. After dark, the library transforms and fills with creatures of the night. The white lady glides silently around, the zombie orchestra plays music, and the monstrous monster in the basement wakes up again. Create scary spiders and meet a real spider expert, step into the sinking ship Lysinea with the book's author, participate in witch Ordelia Sanasuo's creepy word workshop, order a spooky picture from the image-spitting artist robot, take a break at the Monster Café, and experience even more programs and surprises! The program is free, and all who dare are warmly welcome! Organized by Fibul with support from

Rikhardinkadun kirjasto, Rikhardinkatu 3 · Helsinki

Sat 24 Oct, 19:00

FOLKDISCO event

Folkdisco is an interactive dance experience where Karelian folk dance meets free movement and a nightclub atmosphere. Folkdisco is led by Eveliina and Mitja Pilke.

Rantakatu 2b · Joensuu

Sun 25 Oct, 08:00

Cailap Cup

A group gymnastics cup competition in Turku.

Kupittaan palloiluhalli, Lemminkäisenkatu 32a · Turku

Sun 25 Oct, 10:00

Sipoon Äänet event: Ukulele playing workshop

This relaxed ukulele workshop is suitable for both beginners and those who have played a little.

Kulttuuritalo Lilla Villan, Jussaksentie 16 · Sipoo

Sun 25 Oct, 10:00

Kastelli Service Sunday School

A warm welcome to the children's own church moment in Kastelli during the service. We meet downstairs in the church. The Sunday school offers lots of fun activities designed for children. At the end of Sunday school, there's a chance to take part in a shared communion. Sunday school runs from September 6th to November 28th. There is no Sunday school on family service days.

Kastellin kirkko · Oulu

Sun 25 Oct, 10:00

Töpinät

Töpinät are activities where children and parents move together. There is many different equipment to use. The equipment may vary depending on the location. The parents and children can move without guidance. Wear clothes suitable for indoor exercise. An adult must always accompany the child. This way, the whole family can have fun safely. The organizers of Töpinät are not responsible for supervising the children. You don’t need to register for the Töpinät activities. Please join in only if you are healthy. Changes are possible.

Karamzinin koulu, Kulloonmäentie 20 · Espoo

Sun 25 Oct, 10:00

Children's Church

Hey, parent of a small child! Here, you and your child can, in a way suitable for them, get to know other children, God, and themselves. Welcome to join! Children's Church is a special time for children during the 10 AM Sunday service. The activity takes place at Tikkurila church, in Pienten paikka (Asematie 12 a). In Children's Church, we sing, play, learn about Bible stories, pray, and color. We spend some time together and wonder about life from a child's perspective. Children under 4 participate in Children's Church with their own adult. When coming to the service, families can first go into the church together. Children's Church begins after the day's prayer and ends when communion starts, at which point the children return to the service. Children's Church is led by trained volunteers.

Pienten paikka · Vantaa

Sun 25 Oct, 10:00

Latino Show Trophy

LATINO SHOW -competition in Tampere

Rautiolanrinne 2 · Tampere

Sun 25 Oct, 10:00

Reformation Day service

Kristiina Kartano, Katja Maidell-Taipale, and Samppa Laakso are leading the Reformation Day service. The image shows Ferdinand Pauwels' painting of Luther's friend struck by lightning, from between 1860 and 1903. Wikimedia Commons.

Tikkurilan kirkko · Vantaa

Sun 25 Oct, 10:00

Töpinät

Töpinät are activities where children and parents move together. There is many different equipment to use. The equipment may vary depending on the location. The parents and children can move without guidance. Wear clothes suitable for indoor exercise. An adult must always accompany the child. This way, the whole family can have fun safely. The organizers of Töpinät are not responsible for supervising the children. You don’t need to register for the Töpinät activities. Please join in only if you are healthy. Changes are possible.

Karhusuon koulun liikuntasali, Karhuniitynkuja 3 · Espoo

Sun 25 Oct, 10:00

Sunday School

Welcome to Sunday School at Rekola church. In Sunday School, we go through Bible stories with an adult Sunday School teacher, craft, sing, and play. Sunday School meets at Rekola church (Kustaantie 22) in the day club facilities on Sundays at 10 AM during the church service. Exceptions to this are holidays and family services, during which there is no Sunday School.

Rekolan Pyhän Andreaan kirkko · Vantaa

Sun 25 Oct, 11:00

Children's Cathedral Open

The playful church continues its autumn season, open on Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM. Come and explore Bible stories, sense, and examine the church building. And something always happens at 3 PM: either a Pikkupyhä devotional moment, a Children's Cathedral service (once a month), or other fun activities!

Finlaysonin kirkko · Tampere

Sun 25 Oct, 11:00

Family church service

A warm welcome to Paattinen Church! On Reformation Day, the whole family will gather at Paattinen Church. There will be wonders related to the holy theme for children and the young at heart! We'll also see you at the parish hall after the service.

Paattisten kirkko · Turku

Sun 25 Oct, 11:00

Autumn Stories children's concert

Sun 25.10.2026 at 11:00 on the stage of Sellon kirjasto. The older children from Sellon kirjasto's theatre club will perform the concert 'Autumn Stories'.

Sellon kirjasto, Leppävaarankatu 9 · Espoo

Sun 25 Oct, 11:00

Craft Workshop

On Saturdays and Sundays, creativity is set free at Museum Leikki! Come and do handicrafts with inspiring recycled material, with the whole family. Museum Leikki, Espoo 25.10.-20.12.2026 Dates: 25.10./31.10./ 1.11./7.11./22.11./28.11./29.11./ 5.12./12.12./13.12./19.12./20.12. At 11.00-13.00 Admission fee 0-15€

Museo Leikki, Ahertajantie 3 · Espoo

Sun 25 Oct, 11:00

Kultavuori Craft Sunday School

Sunday school is for children aged 4-14. At the craft Sunday school, we'll be crafting. It lasts an hour and is free of charge. No registration needed. Sunday school is part of the parish's baptism education, where we quiet down, hear Bible stories, sing children's hymns, and play and move around. At the same time, children learn gratitude, respect for others, and to feel valuable themselves. In Sunday school, a child learns to trust in God's goodness and care. You get a participation chart to collect stickers. Sunday school is led by volunteer Sunday school leaders.

Kultavuoren seurakuntakoti · Seinäjoki

Sun 25 Oct, 11:30

Glims Workshop: Bat Rockets

Glims' workshop focuses on different themes! The workshop is suitable for everybody. Come and enjoy some crafts together at the museum. Make a flying bat “rocket” from cardboard, paper, and a straw. The bat takes off when you blow into the straw.

Talomuseo Glims, Glimsintie 1 · Espoo

Sun 25 Oct, 12:00

KaikkienGarage event at NopeeGarage

Welcome to spend a Super Sunday together at NopeeGarage! This event is open to everyone. Come and see what goes on at NopeeGarage on weekdays. There's a café and Soppasankari's soup available at the event.

NopeeGarage - lasten ja nuorten toimintapaja ja kulttuuriverstas, Hiekkamäentie 25 a7 · Sipoo

Sun 25 Oct, 13:00

VocalEspoo: Can't Sleep! – Children's Concert

The bear cub just doesn't want to fall asleep, even though trees, birds, hares, bears, and a lynx take turns trying to lull him into hibernation. Children's musician and actor Isa-Eerika Lehto, familiar from television, pilots children and their families through a dramatized performance where classical choir music echoes through an enchanted fairytale forest in a way that inspires and engages children. Chamber Choir Värinä creates the fascinating soundscape of the performance and lives along in every moment. Can't Sleep! is suitable for children from babies to the early grades of primary school. The performance is experienced without shoes. We kindly ask the audience to arrive about ten minutes before the performance. Unfortunately, latecomers cannot be admitted. Can't Sleep! is a revival of Chamber Choir Värinä's sold-out performances from 2022. Performers: Isa-Eerika Lehto, children's musician, actor Chamber Choir Värinä Noora Hirn, conductor Program (excerpts): Bo Holten (1948–): Fyrsti snjór Erik Bergman (1911–2006): Vier Galgenlieder – 1. Das Grosse Lalula & 2. Tapetenblume Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928–2016): Lähtö Jan Sandström (1954–): Biegga luohte Folke Rabe (1935–2017): Rondes Laura Jēkabsone (b.1985): Father Thunder Heino Kaski (1885-1957): Kesäyö Duration: Approx. 35 minutes, no intermission. Language: Finnish The is part of VocalEspoo festival.

Vindängensali / Vindängen, Tuulikuja 6 · Espoo

Sun 25 Oct, 14:00

Bulan Bahasa 2026 — Indonesian Language Month

Indonesian Voices in the North Let’s celebrate the richness of Indonesian language, literature, and culture together! Diaspora Indonesia Finlandia & Estonia (DIFE) and our partners warmly invite everyone to join: 📅 Sunday, 25 October 2026 🕑 14:00–17:00 EEST 📍 Lippulaiva Library, Espoo Espoonlahdenkatu 8, 02320 Espoo Programme Poetry Reading & Storytelling Batik Fashion Show Competition Arts & Cultural Performances Indonesian Voices: Writers in Finland & Estonia Indonesian Book Corner Bingo Game with Prizes Free entry!

Lippulaivan kirjasto, Espoonlahdenkatu 8 · Espoo

Sun 25 Oct, 15:00

Willman Dance Company: Power Animal

Power Animal (Voimaeläin) is an interactive dance-theatre performance that gets children involved. In the show, the characters Kaisla, Kiira and Tuisku go on an adventure, reading fables to one another.

Lastenkulttuurikeskus Färi, Kupittaankatu 2 · Turku

Sun 25 Oct, 15:00

Vietnamese reading and music club for children

Come and enjoy children’s books and songs in Vietnamese with your kids. The events take place on: 23 August, 27 September, 25 October, 22 November and 13 December. #helloespoo

Ison Omenan kirjasto, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo

Sun 25 Oct, 15:00

Pikkupyhä Devotional Moment

A devotional moment called Pikkupyhä is held in the Children's Cathedral. Come and join us to hear the day's Bible story, sing, and play.

Finlaysonin kirkko · Tampere

Sun 25 Oct, 15:00

Catz - Kouvot game

Owner-customer game of Kaakkois-Suomen Osuuspankki.

Lappeerannan urheilutalo, Pohjolankatu 29 · Lappeenranta

Sun 25 Oct, 15:00

Spooky Party

The ghosts of the old mansion are preparing for a birthday party: the eccentric Count Konrad Kullervo von Knackenhaus turns 550 at midnight, and little ghost Hugo and his friends are busily planning a surprise. But will their plans be ruined when an uninvited guest – the cake thief Sulo Sacher – shows up?

Teatteri Hevosenkenkä, Teatterin päärakennus, Juhannusmäki 2 · Espoo

Sun 25 Oct, 16:00

Service in English

Warmly welcome to celebrate the Service with us in Aurelia! Turku International Congregation has a service every Sunday at 4 pm. After the service, you are warmly welcome to stay with us for coffee and tea. More information about each service will be provided here during the week before the service. On the last Sunday of each month, we will have the Mass of Trust. The services will take place in Aurelia (Aurakatu 18).

Sun 25 Oct, 16:00

Muskari Church Service at Henrikinkirkko

At this muskari-style service, there's singing, playing and making music — a joint muskari service for families and children at Henrikinkirkko, in kid-friendly language. The muskari service alternates between parts of a regular service and muskari songs and children's hymns. Come along!

Henrikinkirkko · Turku

Sun 25 Oct, 17:00

Community meal

The Kipinä community invites you to eat together! Christians have always considered fellowship over meals important, and indeed it is: a shared meal nourishes the entire being of God's child, not just the body. So come and eat together. Food that children will enjoy is available in Tuira Church's parish hall from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM, and with a full stomach, it's good to continue to the evening mass, which starts in the church hall at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to eat together - we especially invite families with children!

Tuiran kirkko · Oulu

Sun 25 Oct, 18:00

Lähde – Worship Service

Come and rest and be refreshed in God’s presence. Lähde is a warm and welcoming worship service for all ages, with worship, prayer, teaching and Holy Communion. Interpretation is available in several languages. There is a programme for children and a light evening meal after the service. Tule levähtämään, kohtaaman muita ja virkistymään Jumalan läsnäolossa. Lähde-messu on lämminhenkinen ja elävä messu kaikenikäisille – sinulle, joka kaipaat yhteyttä, rukousta tai tilaa hengellisille kysymyksille. Messu rakentuu musiikista, ylistyksestä, Raamatun sanasta, opetuksesta, rukouksesta ja ehtoollisesta. Musiikista vastaa Täydellinen sovitus. Lapsille on messun aikana omaa ohjelmaa ja messun jälkeen voit jäädä rukouspalveluun tai istahtaa yhteiselle iltapalalle. Messu on suomeksi, käännös mahdollinen useille kielille älypuhelimella. Ota kuulokkeet mukaan. Come to rest, connect with others and be refreshed in God’s presence. Lähde is a warm and welcoming church service for all ages, with worship, music, Bible teaching, prayer and Holy Communion. There is a separate programme for children, and after the service you are welcome to stay for prayer ministry and a shared evening meal. The service is in Finnish, with interpretation available in several languages via smartphone. Please bring your own headphones. A place to rest, belong and encounter God - You are welcome!

Tikkurilan kirkko · Vantaa

Mon 26 Oct, 09:00

Eskoon parish hall day club

This day club is for children aged 2-5. Pre-registration is required. You can inquire about open spots from the children's leaders throughout the operating season. Clubs start on week 33 and end on week 50. The leaders are the parish's early childhood education children's leaders.

Eskoon seurakuntakoti · Seinäjoki

Mon 26 Oct, 09:00

Skappeli Monday – Families' Living Room and Muskari

Skappeli is a warm meeting place for families on the 2nd floor of Skanssi – come spend time, relax, and participate in free activities whenever it suits you! We offer diverse and guided activities for families, organized by trained children's instructors. On Mondays, Skappeli hosts a muskari session at 10:30 AM, which families can easily join with their children. All our activities are open and free of charge – you can come whenever it suits you, without registration. The space can accommodate about 40 people at a time. You can bring your own snacks and treats for the children. We offer coffee, tea, and juice. Welcome!

Skanssin Skappeli, Skanssinkatu 10 · Turku

Mon 26 Oct, 09:00

Open Family Morning

Welcome to meet other families with small children from the area for play and guided activities. Viikkari's red hall is available for families from 9-11:30 AM. There will be changing guided and self-directed activities at 10:00 AM or 10:30 AM.

Leikkipuisto Viikkari, Laivuri Petterin kuja 3 · Helsinki