What to do with the kids?

Thu 22 Oct, 18:00

Reading dogs at Koilliskeskus Library

Kids can read to a reading dog at Koilliskeskus library. It’s beneficial to children who have reading difficulties, performance anxiety etc.

Koilliskeskuksen kirjasto, Liikekatu 3 · Tampere

Thu 22 Oct, 18:00

Reading dogs at Main Library Metso

Kids can read to a reading dog at Main Library Metso. It’s beneficial to children who have reading difficulties, performance anxiety etc. Reading dog activity is free of charge.

Pääkirjasto Metso, Pirkankatu 2 · Tampere

Fri 23 Oct, 15:30

Schoolkids' Movie Friday at Koilliskeskuksen kirjasto

Films rated K7 (suitable for ages 7 and up) for schoolkids at Koilliskeskuksen kirjasto.

Koilliskeskuksen kirjasto, Liikekatu 3 · Tampere

Fri 23 Oct, 18:00

Concert for the whole family: Lost Key

In this house, somewhere, I’ve lost my key! It might be here or there, under the cake, on top of the cupboard! Could you help me a little – would you look for the key?

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55 · Tampere

Sat 24 Oct, 10:00

Suinpäinsukkela show: The Mystery of the Lost Voice

An interactive detective story for children. The performance is full of comical mishaps, and the audience plays a key role in solving the mystery.

Vuoreksen kirjasto, Rautiolanrinne 2 · Tampere

Sat 24 Oct, 11:00

Gallery Week Saturday

Tampere's Gallery Week is being celebrated at Tahmelan Huvila with a family event day. The program includes puppet theatre, a poetry performance, artist meet-and-greets, and a poetry picture trail. Free entry!

Uramonkatu 9 · Tampere

Sat 24 Oct, 12:00

Puppet Theater - Ihan vaan huvikseen

Puppet Theatre: "Ihan vaan huvisken" will present the puppet theatre performance "Little Red Riding Hood" at Tahmela Huvila on October 24th. There will be two performances at 12:00 and 15:00.

Uramonkatu 9 · Tampere

Sat 24 Oct, 15:00

Saturday Together

Description in Finnish

Toimintapisteitä: pelejä, taidetta, askartelua, kasvomaalausta, onnenpyörä, terveyspiste, vaatepiste. Musiikkia, ohjelmaa, ilmainen kahvila ym. Day of friendship for all ages. Activities: games, art, crafting, face painting, fortune wheel, health point, handcare, cloth point etc. Music, program, free cafè etc.

Hervannan kirkko · Tampere

Sun 25 Oct, 10:00

Latino Show Trophy

LATINO SHOW -competition in Tampere

Rautiolanrinne 2 · Tampere

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, 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

Mon 26 Oct, 14:00

Children's art exhibition

Welcome to admire children's art during week 44 (between Oct 26th and Nov 1st, excluding Wed and Sat) at the Children's Cathedral. Kindergarten groups and schoolchildren first visited the church space and then chose a subject from there, creating art using various methods. Come and see what kind of works have been created.

Finlaysonin kirkko · Tampere

Mon 26 Oct, 18:00

Pyystock

Pyystock - PMO's gig nights During the gig week, rhythm music bands will be heard in the Pyynikintie school hall. From Monday to Thursday evening, a total of over twenty bands will perform.

Pyynikin lukio, Pyynikintie 2 · Tampere

Tue 27 Oct, 09:30

Story Time at Kaukajärven kirjasto

All children, parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcome to join the library's story time.

Kaukajärven kirjasto, Käätykatu 6 · Tampere

Tue 27 Oct, 09:30

Music Family Club

The Music Family Club offers peer support and a connection to the parish for the little ones and their parents. Currently, the youngest children gather at a music day club held in cooperation with Harjun seurakunta at Pispalan kirkko. It's a music-focused meeting place for children and adults, held every Tuesday at 9:30 AM (the music session starts around 10 AM). Welcome!

Pispalan kirkko · Tampere

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Story Time at Lielahden kirjasto

All children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers are welcome to join the library's story time.

Lielahden kirjasto, Antti Possin Kuja 1 · Tampere

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Familjelyktan family club

Familjelyktan at Svenska hemmet. Register with Piu Heinämäki, 040 804 8587.

Svenska Hemmet · Tampere

Tue 27 Oct, 12:15

Tisdagsklubben club

The Tisdagsklubben club for students in grades 3 and 4, Mäntykatu 6.

Mäntykatu 6 · Tampere

Tue 27 Oct, 13:00

Lastentasku activity

Lastentasku invites schoolchildren and families with children to sit at tables in the peaceful atmosphere of the church. You can come to Lastentasku to draw, chat, or even do homework. During school terms, juice and rusks are offered to children at Lastentasku on Tuesdays from 1 PM to 3 PM. A safe adult is always present then.

Aleksanterin kirkko · Tampere

Tue 27 Oct, 15:00

Afternoon matinee of the French horns of the Pirkanmaa Music Institute

Solo and chamber music performances by French horn players from the Pirkanmaa Music Institute.

Kulttuuritalo Laikku, Musiikkisali, Keskustori 4 · Tampere

Tue 27 Oct, 17:00

Kids' Halloween Disco

A kids' disco with a Halloween vibe. Dancing and fun. Treats and glitter.

Haulikatu 8 · Tampere

Tue 27 Oct, 18:00

Pizzaparty event

At the Pizzaparty, the whole family can spend time together making pizzas, playing games, and doing things together. Pizzaparties will be held across Tampere's southern parish at the end of October. During the evening, everyone gets to assemble their own pizza, and the program also includes a short devotional moment. Come join us for some treats and a fun evening together. The event is free of charge, but requires registration. Limited spots available. Registration is open until October 25th.

Hervannan kirkko · Tampere

Wed 28 Oct, 09:30

Suinpäinsukkela show: Mystery of the Lost Voice

An interactive detective story for children. The performance is full of comical mishaps, where the audience plays a key role in solving the mystery.

Hervannan kirjasto, Insinöörinkatu 38 · Tampere

Wed 28 Oct, 09:30

Story Time at Messukylän kirjasto

Everyone is welcome at the library's story time — children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers.

Messukylän kirjasto, Hintsankatu 1 · Tampere

Wed 28 Oct, 10:00

Morning Cinema

Family films in spring 2026 at Tesoman kirjasto.

Koilliskeskuksen kirjasto, Liikekatu 3 · Tampere

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Pizzaparty event

At the Pizzaparty, the whole family can spend time together making pizzas, playing games, and doing things together. Pizzaparties will be held across Tampere's southern parish at the end of October. During the evening, everyone gets to assemble their own pizza, and the program also includes a short devotional moment. Come join us for some treats and a fun evening together. The event is free of charge, but requires registration. Limited spots available. Registration is open until October 25th.

Härmälän kirkko · Tampere

Wed 28 Oct, 19:00

Wednesday matinee

A student concert from the Pirkanmaa Music Institute for a weekday evening in the atmospheric De Gamlas Hem hall. Free admission.

Pirkanmaan musiikkiopisto, Eteläpuisto 4 · Tampere