Join us for all types of hand stitching and sewing (or other handicrafts too!), everyone is welcome from complete beginner to advanced experts. Some supplies are available from Oodi for embroidery, the main thing you have to bring is a curious attitude and whatever you're working on. It's nice to gather and do this relaxing activity together. Meet new people and see old friends. Hope to see you there! Monthly on Sundays 13.00-15.00 at Learning space 3, Oodi’s second floor. Workshops enabled by make-a-thek project and funded by the European Union Horizon Europe program (contract number 101177660).
Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki
Open day for basic education classes in theatre arts at Annantalo
The Teatterikoulu ILMI Ö theatre school will host two open days at its basic education classes in theatre arts at Annantalo. 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! Monday, November 16 14:45–15:45 Thalia Group (ages 8–10) 16:15–17:15 Inspiraatio Group (ages 10–12) 18:00–19:00 Drama Group (ages 15–17) Wednesday, November 18 16:30–17:30 Kuiskaus Group (ages 13–15) 18:00–19:00 Katharsis Group (ages 16+)
Come and enjoy a relaxed evening at the library! The evening story will be told using interactive methods, and everyone can join in the story experience, no matter what language they speak at home. After the story, there'll be a small evening snack and time to relax together and browse books. Children need to attend with an adult. All autumn story times are: Mon 31.8., Mon 14.9., Mon 12.10., Mon 16.11., Mon 14.12.
The Käpylä Music Institute’s Children’s Rights Week concert will feature performances by the school’s students as well as a sing-along. Monday’s concert will take place at Koskela Church. The concert does not contain any religious content and is suitable for everyone. See you there!
Instrument demonstrations at Latokartano 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. Latokartano Comprehensive School will host musical 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 Latokartano 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.
Latokartanon peruskoulu, Agronominkatu 22 · Helsinki
Band and percussion workshop and concert during break time at Kankarepuisto 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. Kankarepuisto Comprehensive School will host a drum and percussion workshop, as well as a concert during break time in the school playground. The students’ parents and guardians and other family members are also welcome to attend, if there is room. The workshop is aimed specifically at students of Kankarepuisto 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.
Kankarepuiston peruskoulu, Jakomäenpolku 6 · Helsinki
Guided tour of the Huimaa! exhibition for primary schools
The Huimaa! – Sirkuksen taikaa ja tarinoita exhibition will take you on a journey through the history and present day of the Finnish circus. Along the way, we will see how the circus has evolved from the travelling troupes of the 19th century into the international art form it is today. The guided tour explores what makes the circus so fascinating, what it is like to become a circus artist, and just how much practice these skills require. We will also be exploring life on tour, different performance venues, and how circus can be used to promote wellbeing and a sense of community. Finally, we will discuss what the circus means today and why it continues to amaze, inspire and encourage audiences to see the world from a new perspective. Two free guided tours will be organised: one for primary school students and one for lower secondary school students (young people). The maximum group size is 20 people. Please register in advance by emailing: milla.kortemaa@teatterimuseo.fi.
Lighthouse Keeper Svante’s Museum Trail at the Suomenlinna Museum
Explore the Suomenlinna Museum, which tells the story of the history and present day of the Suomenlinna fortress, through Lighthouse Keeper Svante’s interactive museum trail. Lighthouse Keeper Svante has hidden twinkling specks of light, small tasks, and guiding clues throughout the museum exhibition. During their search, they learn a thing or two about the 270-year-old sea fortress and the lives of its inhabitants. The museum's receptionist will give you tips on where to start. The program is primarily aimed at preschool-aged children and pupils in grades 1–3 (maximum group size 25 participants). Groups move through the museum under the supervision of a responsible adult. Register and reserve a time slot for your group by email: guidebooking(@)suomenlinnatours.com.
Circus Magenta will be offering two fun 45-minute workshops where you can explore baby and toddler circus. In the joint circus workshops for children and adults, participants play, perform tricks and try out various circus props. The workshops are free of charge. No prior circus skills are needed. The workshops require advance registration. Both groups can accommodate 10 children and their adults. Detailed schedule 10.00–10.45 babies aged 4–12 months. 11.00–11.45 toddlers aged 1–3 Sign up for the circus workshop using the online form.
Admission to the Kindergarten Museum will be free to celebrate Children’s Rights Week and the Children’s Culture for All! campaign. You can look forward to exploring the museum at your own pace, lots of play and a journey into the history of early childhood education. In the museum’s Paja workshop, you can make a little tea light holder as a souvenir of your visit! We especially welcome families with babies to visit us in the morning between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. The museum can accommodate around 100 people at any one time, but its long opening hours help to even out the number of visitors present at any given time. Please note that the Kindergarten Museum's Children's Rights Week event is intended for individual visitors and families. Groups of more than five people may visit the museum by booking a separate visit outside the event hours. For more information, please visit the museum's website.
Guided tour of the Huimaa! exhibition for lower secondary schools
The Huimaa! – Sirkuksen taikaa ja tarinoita exhibition will take you on a journey through the history and present day of the Finnish circus. Along the way, we will see how the circus has evolved from the travelling troupes of the 19th century into the international art form it is today. The guided tour explores what makes the circus so fascinating, what it is like to become a circus artist, and just how much practice these skills require. We will also be exploring life on tour, different performance venues, and how circus can be used to promote wellbeing and a sense of community. Finally, we will discuss what the circus means today and why it continues to amaze, inspire and encourage audiences to see the world from a new perspective. Two free guided tours will be organised: one for primary school students and one for lower secondary school students (young people). The maximum group size is 20 people. Please register in advance by emailing: milla.kortemaa@teatterimuseo.fi.
Cantores Minores boys’ choir open day for primary school children
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. 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
Information on volunteer activities on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 4:45 PM to 6:30 PM at Vuosaaren kirjasto's Stage, Mosaiikkitori 2, 00980 Hki. Have you just retired and are wondering what meaningful things to do? Could volunteering be for you? This free training is for anyone interested. We'll cover the basics of volunteering, practical matters, and interaction skills – you'll gain good readiness to start. You can receive a certificate from the training. As a volunteer, you work when it suits you. There are many types of tasks available with different target groups, and you'll learn about them during the training. Experts will be present at the training to specifically introduce regional volunteering opportunities at the library, community centre, youth centre, Vuotalo, and sports guidance activities. Volunteers are needed, for example, to help with events, encourage physical activity, assist in the daily life of the youth centre, lead groups, provide homework help, and shelve books.
Opetteletko lukemaan? Haluaisitko harjoitella lukukoiran kanssa? Lukukoira Hannu on kuuntelun ammattilainen, joka lempeästi auttaa lukijaa rentoutumaan. Voit varata ajan lukukoiralle tiistaisin klo 17.30-18.30 välisenä aikana. Yksi lukuhetki kestää 15 minuuttia ja hetkeen osallistuvat lukija, Hannu-koira ja hänen ohjaajansa. Ajanvaraus Malmin kirjaston asiakaspalvelupisteestä tai puhelimitse 0931085070. Lukijan ikäraja 4 vuotta, varauksen tekee aikuinen.
Piano taster session at Puistola 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. Puistola Comprehensive School will host a piano taster session 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 taster session is aimed specifically at students of Puistola 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.
Band and instrument demonstrations at Aurinkolahti 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. Aurinkolahti Comprehensive School will host band and 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 band and instrument demonstrations are aimed specifically at students of Aurinkolahti Comprehensive School, but anyone else wishing to take part can confirm their attendance by emailing ville-veikko.ijas@mehmo.fi. The schools will be informed of more detailed times at a later date.
Aurinkolahden peruskoulu, Iiluodonpiha 1 · Helsinki
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
Leikkipuiston vauvatreffeillä on mahdollisuus tavata toisia vanhempia ja vauvoja vaihtuvan toiminnan ohessa. Ohjattu tuokio kello 10.30. Vauvatreffeillä köllöttely- ja konttausikäiset lapset saavat yhdessä vanhemman kanssa osallistua leikkimiseen, liikkumiseen, tutkimiseen ja ilmaisuun mm. musiikki-, vauvasirkus-, taide ja lorutuokioissa. Vanhemmilla on mahdollisuus tutustua muihin lapsiperheisiin ja lapset saavat leikkiseuraa. Vanhemmat voivat osallistua toiminnan suunnitteluun yhdessä ohjaajien kanssa. Mahdollisuus omien ruokien lämmittämiseen ja kahvin/teen keittoon. Puiston sisätilat ovat perheiden käytössä. Iltapäivällä puistossa on myös koululaisten iltapäivätoiminta.
Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Vähäntuvantie 4a · Helsinki
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Haluaisitko harjoitella ääneen lukemista? Lukukoira on kärsivällinen kuuntelija, jonka kanssa lukemista ei tarvitse jännittää. Lukukoira tarjoaa kuuntelevat korvansa ja empaattisen, karvaisen läsnäolonsa ääneen lukevalle. Lukukoiran kanssa lukutaito kehittyy! Yksi lukuhetki kestää noin 15min. Voit lukea koiralle mukaan ottamaasi kirjaa tai valita mieleisesi kirjaston kirjoista. Lukukoiran ohjaaja on läsnä lukuhetkessä. Ohjaajan tehtävä on valvoa lukuhetkeä sivusta, mutta ei puuttua sen kulkuun. Syyskauden ohjelma: ke 9.9., 30.9., 21.10., 18.11. ja 9.12. klo 17-18.20. Ohjeet lukuhetkeä varten: Varaa aika kirjaston info-tiskiltä tai puhelimitse 09 31085063 (vain yksi aika per kerta). Muistathan myös peruuttaa varauksesi, jos et pääsekään paikalle. Yksi lukija kerrallaan. Lukukoiran kanssa voi harjoitella ääneen lukemista. Rauhoitutaan lukemiseen. Lukukoira on lukukaveri, ei leikkikaveri. Lukukoirat pitävät silityksestä. Kysy kuitenkin ensin omistajalta lupa. Tervetuloa lukemaan, koira kuuntelee kaikilla kielillä! Tapahtuma on maksuton. Kuvassa borderterrieri Häxa
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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).
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
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!
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!
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
Free4–12 yrs
Keski-Helsingin musiikkiopisto, Ebeneser-päiväkoti ja Lastentarhamuseo
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
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
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.
Explore circus, music, art and gymnastics! The Pakila Music Institute, Pakilan voimistelijat, Art School of Northern Helsinki and Pukinmäen taidekoulut will join forces to organise the ‘Children’s creative trail’, which gives children the chance to try their hand at and learn about various art forms. The interactive tour will take place at the art centre at Ohrahuhdantie 4. The event is aimed at the pre-primary and 5-year-old groups at local daycare centres.
Pakilan musiikkiopisto, Ohrahuhdantie 4 A 2 · Helsinki
Free5–6 yrs
Pakilan musiikkiopisto, Pakilan voimistelijat, Pohjois-Helsingin kuvataidekoulu sekä Pukinmäen taidekoulut