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.
Matinlahden koulu, Koulun liikuntasali, Aapelinkatu 2-4 · Espoo
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.
The playful church continues its autumn by being open on Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM. Come and peek at Bible stories, sense, and explore the church building. And something always happens at 3 PM, either a mini-devotional moment, the Children's Cathedral service (once a month), or other fun! Today we are celebrating the Children's Cathedral service at 3 PM, and today is also the last day to see the wonderful Children's Art Exhibition, welcome!
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, and of course swimwear for water activities. 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.
Welcome to meet reading dog Cindy at the library. If you want to practice reading, Cindy is happy to listen and never barks or judges. Cindy also loves cuddles and scratches!
In Kerava, we collect litter together once a month. This also stops litter from ending up in natural waters like the Baltic Sea. Come and do your bit for nature!
Lapin Student Theatre presents the play Mau ja Vau under the Rhyme Tree. It's an imaginative journey for the little ones in the family, guaranteed to make us laugh every moment!
Halloween-themed Open Temppis for children and families on Nov 1. Enjoy gymnastics, active play and a spooky atmosphere. Fee €5/child. Advance registration required.
Children's concert & Autumn Frolics for the Whole Family
At Uva, there's a warm and activity-filled afternoon for the whole family. This autumn's frolics will feature wonderful music by nationally awarded soloist Henna Kähkönen.
🗓 1.11.2026 ⏰ 2 pm – 6 pm 📌 Oodi Central Library - Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki, Children's section (3rd floor) - 🎟️ All activities have free access 🧡 All ages 💬 English, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish ♿ Accessible space 💡 Check out the full program at ninho.fi 🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️ 🧡 Welcome to the 5th edition of Día de Muertos-Family Day at Oodi and explore this Mexican and Central-American tradition, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland in 2023 as Intangible Cultural Heritage and part of UNESCO's intangible world heritage since 2008. During this ancestral festivity, typically celebrated between November 1st and 2nd, families set up spectacular Altars in memory of their loved ones, who have passed away. It’s a special day to honor them, while surrounded by family and friends. Join us at Oodi to celebrate this community event, colorful, vibrant and traditional Day of the Dead with activities for the entire family. 👇🏾 Check out the full program! 🧡 2-4 pm Loved Stories I Multilingual Storytelling Sessions 2 pm: Storytelling in Swedish by Camilla Cedercreutz-Bäck (FI) 3 pm: Storytelling in Finnish by Camilla Cedercreutz-Bäck (FI) 4 pm: Storytelling in Spanish by Abraham Cano Alarcón (MX) 🧸 +4 with an adult, younger siblings are welcome 📌 Main Carpet area 🧡2-5pm Make your own Day of Dead Altar | Arts & Crafts Non-Stop Workshop by Mariana Núñez Sánchez (MX). Everyone is welcome to either build their own ofrenda/altar with the collage pieces that will be given or mix collage and drawing to create a more unique and personal Altar. 🧸 +2 with an adult 💬 Spanish, English 📌 Loft (Purple tables) 🧡️ 2-5pm "Calaveritas" I Non-Stop Face Painting led by Alicia Sevilla (MX) & Núria Rovira Martí (Catalonia) This activity will transform children into colorful little skulls to share a joyful memory. Come and be part of this commemoration! 🧸 +2 with an adult 💬 Spanish, English 📌 Children's Area 🧡️ 2-5pm Altar for all souls - Community Art Installation Let‘s come together to remember our family members, friends, pets… who are no longer with us, in this beautiful collective offering. 🧸 +2 with an adult 💬 Spanish, English 📌 Trees area 🧡️ 2-5pm Interactive Digital Art Installation 'Papel Picado' by Julle Gröhn (MX) Nite Labs Ltd @nitelabs. A 3D homage to the vibrant tradition of Día de Muertos. Inspired by papel picado, this animation celebrates the delicate dance between life, death, and memory through color, light, and motion. 🧸 All ages 📌 Events room 🧡️5-6pm Remembranza I Dance and Music Performance by dancer Paola Elean (MX), double bassist Grisell MacDonel (MX) and cellist Victoria Sofía (MX). Music and movement come together to inhabit and reimagine this profound celebration. 🧸 All ages 📌 Main Stage 🧡Invite your friends and family members to remember together. See you there! This is a Kulttuurikeskus Ninho production in cooperation with Oodi Central Library and Nite Labs Ltd. With the support of @helsinkicity @taikegram @kulturfonden #DayoftheDead #DiadeMuertos #EventsinHelsinki #OodiLibrary #OodiTapahtuu #Oodissa #OodiKirjasto #IlmaisetTapahtumat #storytelling #askartelu
Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki
A child-friendly and joyful mass suitable for all ages at Lasten katedraali. The mass starts at 3 PM, but you can come from 2 PM onwards for a little snack and some crafting.
Welcome the whole family to a joyful music moment at Oulujoen kirkko! Minna from Sananjalka Puppet Theatre and Sasu the dog will share a wonderful musical moment with you, freshly combining a child's modern life with the life of Jesus. The songs created for the concert explore the joys and sorrows of a child's everyday life. The mascots of Oulu parishes will also be at the concert. On your way to the church, you can pause for a moment to read the messages carried by the angels in Oulujoen kirkko park. The event is part of Oulu Gospel. Welcome the whole family to dance and sing! The event lasts about an hour, is free of charge, and no registration is required.
Friends’ Café is an international gathering to discuss about daily life topics and different Christian themes. Friends’ Café is an international gathering to discuss about daily life topics and different Christian themes. You will have chance to get to know new people from different backgrounds and cultures. Childcare available.1.11. My hopes and disappointments
Come and do trick gymnastics with the whole family at Lentävänniemi School! The event has a voluntary entrance fee, which will be donated to the Joulupuu fundraiser.
This is a church moment for the littlest ones in the family, where we'll be bouncing babies on our knees to baby music group songs and children's hymns.
We start with a short church moment for all ages. The program also includes free play, crafts, games, time together, and a free afternoon brunch. Alongside the family program there's a separate program for adults.
Welcome to a slightly more relaxed service! Petri Välimäki is our guest speaker. After the service, around 5:45 PM, there will be a lecture on 'Grace Carries and Endures - The Healing Power of Grace' by Petri Välimäki. This service includes Sunday school, plus a junior Sunday school for school-aged children. Every Ilta Lakeudelle service offers Sunday school for children. The music at Ilta Lakeudelle services features a variety of spiritual music: hymns, gospel songs, and praise songs. Music by Anu Mäki-Latvala & Ilta Lakeudelle house band.
Children's Church is a church service for everyone, big and small. We'll sing children's hymns, hear a Bible story, and take communion together or receive a blessing. It's a great place to get used to church, and it's perfectly fine if kids don't want to sit still. After the service, you can stay for juice boxes!
Hirvensalon seurakuntakeskuksen kirkkosali · Turku
Come and enjoy a joyful family service at Lielahden kirkko. This family service is especially for the youngest members of the parish and is child-friendly in every way. Eveliina Nikkarikoski, Anne Viljamaa-Harju, and Terhi Pellinen will be there.
The Villit pillit organ concert is designed for children. Organ virtuoso Ismo Hintsala and Oamk students, playing handbells, present a story-driven organ concert for children. It features various styles and characteristic musical pieces, such as "The Cuckoo", "The Lark's Song", "Rain", "Thunder", "The Witch", "The Witch's Broomstick Flight", "At the Clockmaker's Workshop", etc. The pieces are short and easy to listen to. Organ virtuoso Ismo Hintsala has performed this program for thousands of children across Finland. Now he brings along organ music students who will play, among other things, handbells. The concert also includes listening tasks, like "how many times does the cuckoo call?" Feedback for the Villit pillit concert has been consistently great; students have listened in complete silence and loved it, and teachers have been very satisfied. The concert program is suitable for both confessional and a...
During Game Week, there's lots happening in the children's and youth section of Itäkeskus library! MONDAY 2.11. 1-2 PM: Minecraft exhibition opening. You can contribute to the Minecraft screenshot exhibition in the library's game room throughout October. Instructions are available in the game room. Game Week kicks off with the exhibition opening, featuring screenshots created by players. TUESDAY 3.11. 2-3 PM: Game Week Kahoot! bonanza. We'll play video game-themed Kahoot! quizzes. You'll need a device to participate; you can also borrow one from the library. FRIDAY 6.11. 1-3 PM: Pokémon afternoon. We'll play Pokémon Go and do Pokémon-themed crafts.
Itäkeskuksen kirjasto, Turunlinnantie 1 · Helsinki
The beloved Winnie the Pooh character is celebrating his 100th birthday this year – come join us for bear-y special celebrations with the whole family! The programme includes Winnie the Pooh story time, crafts, a BeeBot station, honey pot fishing, bee orienteering, and juice and biscuits.
Malminkartanon kirjasto, Puustellintie 6 · Helsinki
Come to a nature reading circle where you can dive into the world of nature-themed books, read together, tell stories, and do creative nature activities!
Do you like stories, animals, and nature? Come join our nature reading circle, where we dive into the world of nature-themed books, read together, tell stories, and do creative nature activities! The nature reading circles are organized for two age groups: 7–10-year-olds from 2:00 PM–2:45 PM, and 11–14-year-olds from 3:00 PM–4:00 PM. In the first session, we'll explore a nature-themed book and read it together. We'll also create some nature art related to the book. Those who wish can continue the story at home. Participation is free of charge! Come along to discover nature's small wonders and big stories! Organized by Luontoliiton Uudenmaan piiri in cooperation with Hakunilan and Länsimäen kirjastot.
Welcome to Games Week at the library's Vox youth space! Vox is open weekdays 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM and weekends 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Come solve the mystery of the Librarian's Treasure with your friends! You can get the escape room game materials from Vox staff. One group can play at a time. The recommended group size is 2-4 players. Playing the game requires Finnish reading skills.
Children's and Youth Story Workshops – Welcome to the World of Stories!
Children's and Youth Story Workshops – Welcome to the World of Stories! On Mondays, October 5th, October 19th, and November 2nd, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at Kalajärven kirjasto. In these story workshops, you'll get to practice writing stories. You'll create characters and adventures for them, exactly as you like. Easy exercises will help you find themes and main characters for your stories. In the story workshop, you can get started with writing or go as far as your imagination takes you! The workshop is led by Olli-Pekka Jauhiainen, a literary arts teacher and debut author. You can attend as many sessions as you like. Children under third grade should ideally attend with an adult. The event is organized in cooperation with Vantaan Sanataidekoulu.
Kalajärven kirjasto, Ruskaniitty 4 · Espoo
Free13–18 yrs
Tapahtuman järjestetään yhteistyössä Vantaan Sanataidekoulun kanssa
Come and compete in the Game Week PS5 tournament at Mosaiikin kirjasto. The game for the tournament will be decided together with the players taking part, considering factors like the number of participants. Participation is free of charge and the event is open to everyone. This event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. The Game Week 2026 poster was illustrated by Anna Polkutie.
Activities for girls at Vuosaari library. Each session has different activities, from crafts to games. You can also just come to hang out and chat. No registration needed. Welcome!
Everyone is welcome to this youth study group if they need a quiet space for homework or studying for exams. The library provides coffee, tea, and a small snack for participants. Mondays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and December 7. Location: Neva-monitoimisali. No advance registration needed, welcome!
Welcome to the Furry Club! The club is organized by an 11-year-old. In the club, we'll draw, craft, and spend time in the yard of Porolahden alakoulu. The club is also suitable for otherpaws and therians, for example.