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.
Welcome to the autumn Activity Workshops to try new things! The Activity Workshops are afternoon activities organized by Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto for schoolchildren, where they get to explore different literacies and new hobbies through fun shared activities. The workshops are aimed at schoolchildren and are led by a library employee. The Activity Workshops are held at Länsimäen kirjasto every other Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on the following dates: 8.9. 22.9. 6.10. 20.10. 3.11. (game week) 17.11. 1.12. (Christmas card workshop) Keyword: children's culture.
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.
The job of a reading dog is to listen to the reader and provide a presence. They don't judge or point out if the reader makes an error, reads more slowly than others or hesitates.
Are you learning to read? Would you like to practice with a reading dog? Lukukoira Hannu is a professional listener who gently helps the reader relax. You can book a time with the reading dog on Tuesdays between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. One reading session lasts 15 minutes and includes the reader, Hannu the dog, and his handler. Book an appointment at Malmin kirjasto's customer service desk or by phone at 0931085070. The reader's age limit is 4 years, and an adult makes the reservation.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.