What to do with the kids?

Sat 24 Oct, 13:00

Reading cats Marvin and Lenni available for a meeting

The Entressen Library now offers reading sessions for cats! Marvin and Lenni will be listening patiently on Saturdays 15.8, 12.9, 25.10 & 28.11. You can book your own reading time if reading feels difficult or makes you nervous. You can also come and practice with Marvin and Lenni if you want to practice the language. You can read to cats in any language. #HelloEspoo

Entressen kirjasto, Siltakatu 11 · Espoo

Sat 24 Oct, 13:00

Culture in the Villages x Masala: Children's Music Group Päistikka

An award-winning children's music group performs!

Ljusdalantie 9 · Kirkkonummi

Sat 24 Oct, 13:00

Family day in Vuosaari

Join us for a fun family day and explore local hobbies and services for families in the Vuosaari area. Date and time: Saturday, October 24, 1:00–5:00 PM Location: Ulapparaitti 6, Ungdomsgården Rastis (near Vuosaari metro) What’s on for your family? Community fair Explore & Connect: Meet local service providers and explore local activities and services at our information stalls. Kid’s Corner: Storytelling, arts and crafts, and other fun things to do. Explore a fire truck & learn about fire safety! Coffee, tea, and light snacks provided. Mini-Talks Discover City of Helsinki services and get tips on daycare, family and youth services hobbies, sports employment and more. We warmly welcome you to our Family Day!

Ungdomsgården Rastis, Ulapparaitti 6 · Helsinki

Sat 24 Oct, 13:00

Sisu ja surusiili book launch celebration

We're celebrating the release of the children's book Sisu ja surusiili on Saturday, October 24th, from 1 PM to 3 PM in Oodi's children's event space, on the 3rd floor of the library. The programme includes fun activities for the whole family: hedgehog crafts, playing with forest animals, a tree of happiness and gratitude, spiky ball massage, and hedgehog colouring pages. Sisu ja surusiili (Otava, 2026) is a beautiful picture book about grief, longing, and hope. When Sisu's beloved uncle suddenly dies, a grief-hedgehog moves into Sisu's chest. How does Sisu cope with the hedgehog? Will its quills ever soften? Comfort is found in warm hugs and memories hidden in the forest. The grief-hedgehog is here to stay, but joy and happiness can be its companions. The book's creators, Essi Suotula and Milja Laine, will be present. At the celebration, you can also buy a signed copy of Sisu ja surusiili at a special launch price. Payment by cash or MobilePay. A warm welcome to all.

Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki

Sat 24 Oct, 13:00

Daisy the reading dog

Want to practice reading aloud in a relaxed setting? Come read to a reading dog! All readers over 7 years old who want to practice reading can book a time with the reading dog. There's no need to be nervous when reading with a reading dog – the dog listens patiently and doesn't judge or point out mistakes or reading speed. Mosaiikki's reading dog is Daisy, a Rottweiler who has completed the Kennel Club's reading dog training. During the reading session, an instructor will also be present with the dog, but they will not interfere with the reading. You can read your own book to the reading dog or choose a book from the library. Instructions for the reading session: 1. You can book a slot with the reading dog at Mosaiikki's customer service desk or by phone (tel. 050 302 8367). Please notify the library if you need to cancel your booking! 2. Arrive on time with your chosen book. The reader participates in their slot alone, and each consecutive slot lasts

Mosaiikin kirjasto, Vantaankoskentie 69 · Vantaa

Sat 24 Oct, 13:00

EXTRA SHOWING - Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Big Bang children's musical (Sold Out)

Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Big Bang is a joyful children's musical about a family expecting a new arrival. Vilttitossu believes the baby is a car that needs to be 'greased from morning till night'. She does everything she can to prevent a rival youngest child from arriving, but her mother's belly keeps growing. Who will finally pop out of her belly? Sinikka and Tiina Nopola's libretto is inspired by the book Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Baby. This familiar family situation is handled with humor and from a child's perspective. In this through-composed work, two singing actors portray the siblings. The musical's orchestra features accordion, percussion, and violin, and the musicians also play the roles of the parents. Cast: Mathilda Kruse, Saara Mänttäri, Henna-Maija Kuki / Terhi Sjöblom, and Arttu Huopainen. Libretto: Sinikka and Tiina Nopola Composition: Markus Fagerudd Direction: Reetta Ristimäki Costume and set design

Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Louhisali, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo

Sat 24 Oct, 13:00

Saturday Story Time

Saturday Story Times at Lappeenranta Main Library from 1 PM to 1:15 PM in story room Anni.

Lappeenrannan pääkirjasto, Valtakatu 47 · Lappeenranta

Sat 24 Oct, 13:00

Jokeri Pokeri Box – Magician Simo Aalto’s 50th anniversary tour

Two generations have already followed Simo’s long and successful career as a magician, and things just keep getting better! On their anniversary tour, Simo and his assistant and wife Kirsti present high-quality, cheerful and astonishing magic, tailored to suit the whole family and audiences of all ages. The show combines classic magic, visual effects and audience participation to create a spectacular experience. And, of course, some lovely animal friends are along for the ride! Children’s help is needed for the tricks, as usual, and this time adults will also be brought in to assist the magician. You can look forward to guaranteed Jokeri Pokeri Box quality and delightful magic! Duration: 1 h, no intermission

Malmitalo, Ala-Malmin tori 1 · Helsinki

Sat 24 Oct, 14:00

Baby shower at Hämeenkylän kirkko church

Celebrating the joy of anticipation! This baby shower is for everyone expecting a child. Warmly welcome! There will be light refreshments, discussion, crafting nursing jewellery, and information on organising a christening. Pastor Katja-Maaria Kaskinen and family activities leader Sari Häkki will be there. Please register for the event with Sari by October 22nd.

Hämeenkylän kirkko · Vantaa

Sat 24 Oct, 14:30

Untamo's Journey to Winter Sleep

Untamo the bear should already be going into winter sleep, but he doesn't quite know where to go, as this is his first winter. Jäkäläntytär the troll tells Untamo's story, and we get to feel, experience, and hear how Aarnitar the fairy helped the bear in trouble. Untamo's Journey to Winter Sleep is a multi-sensory sound journey for the whole family. The performance was created by early childhood education professionals Tea Kosomaa (Lempeä tmi) and Arna Tukiainen (Metsän kuiske). The story comes alive multi-sensorily, using scents, touch, movement, and various musical instruments. The performance is partly participatory. The performance language is Ostrobothnian dialect/Finnish. The space is accessible. Please note that: the performance uses singing bowls, which may be an obstacle if you have a pacemaker, are undergoing cancer treatment, have epilepsy, or are pregnant. During the performance, you will sit and lie down on mats on the floor (chair seating

Kääntöpaikka, Intiankatu 1 · Helsinki

Sat 24 Oct, 15:00

10th Birthday Party at Korson kirkko church

It's great to be a perfect ten! Korson parish invites all heroes turning 10 this year to celebrate their shared birthday at Korson kirkko on October 24th. The program includes fun activity stations and treats. You can come to the party with your whole family or even with a godparent. Please register by October 20th at terho.kettunen@evl.fi.

Korson kirkko · Vantaa

Sat 24 Oct, 15:00

Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Big Bang children's musical (Sold Out)

Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Big Bang is a joyful children's musical about a family expecting a new arrival. Vilttitossu believes the baby is a car that needs to be 'greased from morning till night'. She does everything she can to prevent a rival youngest child from arriving, but her mother's belly keeps growing. Who will finally pop out of her belly? Sinikka and Tiina Nopola's libretto is inspired by the book Heinähattu, Vilttitossu and the Baby. This familiar family situation is handled with humor and from a child's perspective. In this through-composed work, two singing actors portray the siblings. The musical's orchestra features accordion, percussion, and violin, and the musicians also play the roles of the parents. Cast: Mathilda Kruse, Saara Mänttäri, Henna-Maija Kuki / Terhi Sjöblom, and Arttu Huopainen. Libretto: Sinikka and Tiina Nopola Composition: Markus Fagerudd Direction: Reetta Ristimäki Costume and set design

Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Louhisali, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo

Sat 24 Oct, 15:00

Youth Film Club

Join the Malmitalo Youth Film Club! The course is aimed at young people aged 15–18 who are interested in films. At the Film Club meetings, we watch films chosen by the young people themselves and discuss them together. In the discussions, we deepen our connection with the film that we watched together by talking about its subjects and themes, and the emotions that it evokes. At the same time, the discussion can foster understanding of the techniques of audiovisual storytelling, filmmaking, and potentially even film history. The aim of the club is to learn together through laid-back and inquisitive discussion, rather than through lecture-style studying. The Film Club meets four times, and three feature-length films are selected for the programme based on the young people’s wishes. The club meets for the first time on Saturday 10 October. During the first meeting, the members get to know one another and agree on the autumn programme. This is followed by three club meetings devoted to watching films and discussing them, on Saturdays 24 October, 31 October and 7 November. The open film screening and club discussion are held during each course meeting from 15.00 to 18.00. The course is instructed by Aatos Ketvel, who holds a master’s degree in film studies. Meetings: Saturday 10 October at 16.00–18.00, Filipus, 2nd floor Saturday 24 October at 15.00–18.00, Kino Helios Saturday 7 November at 15.00–18.00, Kino Helios Saturday 14 November at 14.00–17.00, Kino Helios / Please note: the meeting starts one hour earlier Free of charge, sign up here.

Malmitalo, Ala-Malmin tori 1 · Helsinki

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

Sat 24 Oct, 15:30

Children's movie

Children's movie in the library's Makerspace every Saturday. Bring your own drinks and snacks! The movie is in Finnish. The age limit for a film is seven or less. Welcome to the movie!

Ison Omenan kirjasto, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo

Sat 24 Oct, 16:00

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Anthology

Welcome to the Role-Playing Game Anthology! If you have seen popular television programmes show games of Dungeons & Dragons and are curious to try it out yourself, this is the right place. We will play different kinds of tabletop role-playing games in a variety of fantasy or science fiction settings. Anyone is welcome. You don’t need any previous experience playing or running games. If you do and are curious to try out a new game, that is also fine. On some evenings we might delve into a horror themed game, that would be less suitable for younger participants, but we can adjust the content based on who wants to play. You do not need to bring anything. Dice and other material will be provided. The language will be English. October 24th November 7th November 21st Drop by anytime! For questions or inquiries mail rpgkirjastossa@gmail.com

Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki

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