What to do with the kids?

Tue 3 Nov, 18:00

Kari the Magician

Kari the Magician takes the audience into the world of the library through magic and humour. It lasts 30 minutes and entry is free!

Arabianrannan kirjasto, Hämeentie 135 A · Helsinki

Tue 3 Nov, 18:00

Conservatory Concerts at the Library

Come and enjoy wonderful performances by talented students from Helsingin Konservatorio in the atmospheric setting of the library. The concerts feature a variety of music, and each evening offers a unique experience. Tue 3.11. at 6:00 PM Jätkäsaaren kirjasto Wed 4.11. at 6:00 PM Kallion kirjasto

Jätkäsaaren kirjasto, Tyynenmerenkatu 1 · Helsinki

Tue 3 Nov, 18:00

Evening Story Time

During evening story time, we'll read Finnish stories. There will also be rhymes, songs, and games. Children participate with their own adult. During the autumn season 2026, the session will be held once a month. Evening story time schedule: Tuesdays, September 1, October 6, November 3, and December 1, from 6 PM to 6:30 PM. No advance registration needed, free entry. Welcome!

Koivukylän kirjasto, Ojalehdonkuja 1 · Vantaa

Tue 3 Nov, 18:00

Reading dogs at Tesoma Library

Reading with a dog can be beneficial for children with reading difficulties or performance anxiety.

Tesoman kirjasto, Tesomankatu 4 · Tampere

Tue 3 Nov, 18:00

Themed Evening Story Time

At story time we listen to stories, play, and sing along with the theme.

Puolukkamäki · Kirkkonummi

Tue 3 Nov, 18:00

Hannu reading dog

At Puistola Library on Tuesdays, September 15, October 6, November 3, and December 1, from 6 PM to 7 PM, the reading dog welcomes young readers. Book a 15-minute reading slot at the library or by calling 09 3108 5076. Children need written permission from a parent to participate. Come and read, Hannu is all ears!

Puistolan kirjasto, Nurkkatie 2 · Helsinki

Tue 3 Nov, 18:30

Lappeenrannan musiikkiopisto evening performances

Students from the music institute perform.

Lappeenrannan musiikkiopisto, Koulukatu 36 · Lappeenranta

Tue 3 Nov, 18:30

Children's choirs' church music week concert

Children's choirs concert. The Church Music Week's joint concert of children's choirs, 'Under the Angel's Protection,' at Kiimingin seurakuntakeskus on November 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

Kiimingin seurakuntakeskus · Oulu

Tue 3 Nov, 18:30

Poiskatsojat play

The events in Gaza are shaking the world. Politicians and the media are closing their eyes. Ordinary citizens feel powerless. What is it all about? KOM-teatteri's new autumn production is a direct and startling report on why Western countries look away when they should intervene. The performance, tinged with dark humour, offers factual information for anyone who has felt confused by world politics. Director Susanna Kuparinen is a multi-award-winning scriptwriter, journalist, and pioneer of documentary theatre, whose previous works have shaken both decision-makers and audiences. In her works, theatre is a conveyor of information and an arena for public discussion. Now, Kuparinen, together with journalist Maria Pettersson and the KOM-teatteri ensemble, brings perhaps her boldest work to the stage. In it, the collapsing world order and Finnish politicians invade news screens.

KOM-teatteri, Paasivuorenkatu 3 · Helsinki

Tue 3 Nov, 18:30

Pirkanmaa Music Institute's Tuesday matinee

The Pirkanmaa Music Institute concert will feature flute, saxophone, accordion and piano students, with a wide range of ages and a diverse repertoire. Free admission, duration approx. 75min.

Kulttuuritalo Laikku, Musiikkisali, Keskustori 4 · Tampere

Wed 4 Nov, 09:00

Hyllykallio Family Club

The family club is a meeting place for children and their loved ones, where a parent, grandparent, or caregiver can join with their child or children. It's free and no registration is needed. Coffee, tea, and juice are available, and you can also bring your own snacks. The sessions are led by children's instructors from the parish's early childhood education. The clubs run from week 33 to week 50. In Hyllykallio, the family club meets on odd-numbered weeks.

Hyllykallion seurakuntakoti · Seinäjoki

Wed 4 Nov, 09:30

Toteem's art mornings for children / Visual arts

Art mornings are intended for children aged 0–6, accompanied by an adult. You can choose from two different groups with the same content at 9:30 or 10:30. Free of charge. No pre-registration required.

Lastenkulttuurikeskus Toteemi, Myyrmäentie 6 · Vantaa

Wed 4 Nov, 10:00

Clown's Story Time

Join Clown OHO on a shared story journey! These colourful and engaging story times are for preschool children – little babies, busy toddlers, pre-kindergarteners, kindergarteners, and even daycare groups are all welcome. Story time starts at 10 AM with a measurement of humour and magic powers, and a little bit of silly talk. The story is read from 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM, after which we'll chat about it together. Each session also includes movement, singing, or rhymes. Clown OHO reads stories in Finnish and Swedish, and in English if needed. Time: Wednesdays on odd-numbered weeks from 10 AM to 11 AM, starting August 26, 2026. Story reading: 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM. Place: Kauniaisten kirjasto. Register in advance: karoliina.nordin@kauniainen.fi. When registering, please state the age(s) of the child/children and their home language. Welcome to listen, wonder, and let your imagination run wild with Clown OHO!

Kauniaisten kirjasto, Thurmaninaukio 6 · Kauniainen

Wed 4 Nov, 10:00

Family Library Morning

Fun activities with books, led by a librarian, on the first Wednesday of the month. We'll play, do activities, craft, or read stories together. Welcome!

Tapiolan kirjasto, Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo

Wed 4 Nov, 11:00

Wednesday Soup

Welcome! Wednesday soup is 5€ (free for under 6s), for all ages at Hyllykallion parish hall on odd-numbered weeks from 11 AM to 1 PM (September 9 – November 18, 2026).

Hyllykallion seurakuntakoti · Seinäjoki

Wed 4 Nov, 11:00

Singing time

Welcome to sing together and refresh your mind by remembering the gems of Finnish music!

Monitoimitila Liito, Lummetie 2 B C · Vantaa

Wed 4 Nov, 11:00

Baby music group

In our early childhood music sessions, we learn well-known and newer songs. During the sessions, we play music, explore a variety of instruments and take part in musical games. It doesn’t matter if you have never played an instrument or sung before. We discover music and have fun together with your child. The baby music session lasts 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of language skills or musical background. The group is intended for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Participation is free of charge. We recommend bringing your own blanket or non-slip socks, depending on the child’s age. Please only attend the session if you are feeling well. Registration for the baby music sessions is available via the link below: https://link.webropol.com/s/vauvamuskari Registration opens on 24 August at 10:00 for the following music sessions: Tapiola Library (youth space) 21 October at 10:30 Iso Omena Library (Stage) 27 October at 11:00 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 28 October at 10:30 Entresse Library (Blue Room) 3 November at 11:00 Lippulaiva Library (Salon) 4 November at 11:00 Kauklahti Library 11 November at 10:30 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 17 November at 11:00 Entresse Library (jukebox) 25 November at 11:00 Iso Omena Library (youth space VOX) 2 December at 11:00 The sessions are led by music pedagogues Sakari Heikka and Lauri Iljin. sakari.heikka(at)espoo.fi lauri.iljin(at)espoo.fi

Lippulaivan kirjasto, Espoonlahdenkatu 8 · Espoo

Wed 4 Nov, 11:00

Albanian storytime

Welcome to the Iso Omena Library, where we host children’s storytimes in Albanian. The storytimes take place once a month on the following dates: 2 September, 7 October, 4 November and 2 December. #helloespoo

Ison Omenan kirjasto, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo

Wed 4 Nov, 13:00

Game Week game event at Lauritsalan kirjasto

Welcome to celebrate International Game Week in Lauritsalan kirjasto's game room.

Lauritsalan kirjasto, Hallituskatu 27 · Lappeenranta

Wed 4 Nov, 14:00

Reading pet Iiga

Reading dog Iiga loves stories and enjoys listening to them. Come and practice reading with Iiga. This gentle furry friend will be at the library starting from September 23, every other Wednesday.

Suurpellon kirjasto, Lillhemtintie 1 (Opinmäki, B-noppa) · Espoo

Wed 4 Nov, 16:00

Father's Day crafting

The crafting evenings are in Koilliskeskuksen kirjasto's Kivi Hall, Liikekatu 2. During the evening, you can make Father's Day crafts. The crafts are free of charge, so come when it suits you. You can ask Leo Loukoila for more information.

Koilliskeskuksen kirjaston Kivi-sali, Liikekatu 2 · Tampere

Wed 4 Nov, 16:00

Hobby evening for single-parent families

Pizza buffet and wall climbing in S:t Karins. More information about the event and registration can be found on Folkhälsan's website.

Wed 4 Nov, 16:00

Big table hockey tournament

In this friendly tournament, you'll meet increasingly skilled players. Can you make your way from the group stage to the final?

Lielahden kirjasto, Antti Possin Kuja 1 · Tampere

Wed 4 Nov, 16:00

Skappeli Wednesday - Evening Music Group

Skappeli is a warm meeting place for families on the 2nd floor of Skanssi – come spend time, relax, and join in free activities whenever it suits you! We offer diverse activities and things to do for families, guided by trained children's instructors. In Skappeli, a music group session is held every other Wednesday (odd-numbered weeks starting September 23) at 5:30 PM, which families can easily join with their children. The activity is open and free, so you can drop in whenever it suits you – no advance registration needed. The space can accommodate about 40 people at a time. You can bring your own snacks for the children if you wish, and we offer coffee, tea, and juice on site. Welcome to spend pleasant moments at Skappeli!

Wed 4 Nov, 16:00

FIFA kirjasto Cup 2026 tournament

Who is the best FIFA player aged 9-12 in the area? Come and find out! Qualifiers: Maunulan kirjasto Mon 2.11. at 4 PM, Käpylän kirjasto Tue 3.11. at 4 PM, Kallion kirjasto Wed 4.11. at 4 PM, Oulunkylän kirjasto Thu 5.11. at 4 PM. Semi-finals and final at Oulunkylän kirjasto Sat 7.11. at 12 PM. Register at least 24 hours before the start of the qualifier at your chosen location. Winners will receive fame, honour, and small prizes! The Kallion kirjasto qualifier will be played in the library's Satulinna (3rd floor. Not accessible, stairs). You are warmly welcome to play! *** Kallion kirjasto Viides linja 11 00530 Helsinki 09 310 850 53 facebook.com/kirjastokallio

Kallion kirjasto, Viides linja 11 · Helsinki

Wed 4 Nov, 17:00

Youth Karaoke

Welcome to sing karaoke in the Soittohuone (Music Room) at Tikkurila Library's music section. You can also just come to hang out and listen. The karaoke evening is led by a library employee. This event is primarily aimed at young people and young adults. The event follows safer space principles. No advance registration is needed.

Tikkurilan kirjasto, Lummetie 4 · Vantaa

Wed 4 Nov, 17:00

Simultaneous display at Oodi

National Candidate Master Tamás Martinec gives a simultaneous display at Central Library Oodi on November the 4th. Martinec is playing an open simul starting at 5 pm. No pre-registration is required. For more information, contact kristian.aura(at)hel.fi

Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki

Wed 4 Nov, 17:00

Suomen Käsityön Ystävät Club: How a Ryijy Rug is Made?

Welcome to learn about the different stages of ryijy rug weaving, from sketch to woven pattern! You'll also get to try out both the loom and knotting a ryijy corner by sewing. Actor Karim Rapatti will be a guest at the event, sharing his own experiences with weaving. The event is free and open to everyone. Welcome! Event time: November 4, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Event location: Maijansali, 1st floor. Organized by: Suomen Käsityön Ystävät and Keskustakirjasto Oodi.

Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki

Wed 4 Nov, 17:30

Shadow theatre workshop for families

Stories and atmosphere - a shadow theatre workshop for families.

Kulttuuritalo Lilla Villan, Jussaksentie 16 · Sipoo

Wed 4 Nov, 17:30

Let's Make Christmas! – Roskartelu° workshop

On Wednesdays in November, we'll be making Christmas decorations from recycled materials at Hyviksen kahvila!

Tesomankatu 4 · Tampere

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Circo Aereo: Pyörre circus performance

'Pyörre' (Whirl) is a contemporary circus performance suitable for the whole family, where Eetu Ranta takes the audience on a wondrous journey with spinning objects and acrobatic choreographies. Combining various objects and circus disciplines, the piece is a collection of successive wordless stories – movements, moods, and images. They are united by a swirling motion that draws in the performer and objects, sound and light. The performance features toys and tools used around the world, whose handling requires skill and knowledge of the effects of physical laws on movement. Originally made from natural materials, tools such as a Nigerian rascal top made from a snail shell, a South American lasso, and an East Asian diabolo come to life in a completely new way in the performance. Eetu Ranta & Circo Aereo Contemporary Circus Performance Pyörre. Performance and choreography: Eetu Ranta. Design: Eetu Ranta and Maksim Kom.

Annantalo, Annankatu 30 · Helsinki

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Evening Family Club at Jäälin kappeli

The evening family club is a club for the whole family, with fun things to do together: a short devotional moment, crafts, games and songs. No advance sign-up needed. The evening ends with a shared evening snack, free for everyone. Wednesday 2.9.2026, 18.00–20.00. Note! The family café at Kiimingin kirkkopirtti doesn't meet on the mornings of evening family club days. Other autumn evening family clubs: 7.10 and 4.11.2026.

Jäälin kappeli · Oulu

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Martinlaakso librarys reading dog

September 2nd Aliina and owner Helena Soukka returns to library from summer break. Aliina will once again be at the library starting September 2nd, 2026 6pm to 7pm Everyone is welcome to read library books or even their own books to the reading dog. The dog encourages reading without judgment or criticism of mistakes, slowness, or hesitation. The presence of the dog relaxes the reader and reduces stress. Reading dog activities are part of animal-assisted therapy and are based on volunteerism. Aliina will be listening to your reading every third Wednesday from September 2nd, 2026, to December 16th, 2026, from 6 pm to 7 pm. Dates when Aliina is at library: 2.9., 23.9., 14.10., 4.11., 25.11 and 16.12.2026 Also in monday 7.9. second reading dog Lucky and hes owner Pia starts to visit Martinlaakson library. Lucky is a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever (show line). Lucky is friendly and likes people. Lucky joined the Finnish Kennel Club's reading dog program in the autumn of 2025. In addition to serving as a reading dog, Lucky is a Kennel Clubs "Buddy Dog." Lucky arrives to library: Monday 7.9., wednesday 7.10., monday 16.11. and wednesday 2.12. Readers are allotted 15 minutes, and appointments can be made at the library's customer service desk or by calling: 043 825 0909. Welcome Picture: Helena Soukka and Pia Purola-Salmi

Martinlaakson kirjasto, Laajaniityntie 3 · Vantaa

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Kaverikoira Dog at Töölön kirjasto

You can come and pet the Finnish Kennel Club's Kaverikoira dog without an appointment. The dogs are present on Wednesdays, August 26, September 9, September 23, October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18, December 2, and December 16, from 6 PM to 7 PM in the library lobby. Welcome! https://www.kennelliitto.fi/koirat/kaverikoirat

Töölön kirjasto, Topeliuksenkatu 6 · Helsinki

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Reading dog Lady

If reading feels difficult, it’s nice to practice with Lady, and you can give her some pets at the same time.

Viherlaakson kirjasto, Kavallinmäki 15 · Espoo

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Perheliikkis Metsokangas family activity session

Perheliikkis is an active evening family club session. Children are welcome with their own adult to move, play, and have an evening snack. There's a variety of activities available, from an obstacle course to ball games. At the end of the club session, there's a short devotional moment, followed by a shared evening snack. No registration is needed for the club session, and it's free of charge. Doors open at 5:45 PM, hall cleanup at 6:45 PM, and evening snack at 7 PM.

Ukkometson koulun liikuntasali, Metsänhoitajantie 8 · Oulu

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Reading dogs at Hervanta Library

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

Hervannan kirjasto, Insinöörinkatu 38 · Tampere

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Library dog

Children and adults of all ages and languages are welcome to read to Kerava library’s dog Kaitsu. The library dog is not critical or impatient and is happy about each reader.

Keravan kaupunginkirjasto, Paasikivenkatu 12 · Kerava

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Da Da Sur performance

DA DA SUR A joyful dive into imagination! Can a clothespin be a bird? Can a box create a character that can cry and laugh? Of course! Da Da Sur is a wonderful journey into the subconscious and creativity. On stage, familiar objects transform and soar like birds into the sky or come to life through animation. During this gently flowing performance, even adults can relax. Da Da Sur's theme tune is the world's most pleasant earworm, which will stay in your mind long after the performance ends. Da Da Sur is a wordless and experiential dive into the world of Dadaism and Surrealism through object theatre. The performance is suitable for children and adults. You can come and see the performance regardless of your native language. At the end of the performance, the audience can explore the imaginative stage sets and objects more closely and try them out themselves! Audience comment: 'Amazing performance! Magnificent! Incredible! Unparalleled! S'

Nukketeatteri Sampo, Erottajankatu 7 · Helsinki

Wed 4 Nov, 18:00

Mäntymäki Open and Free Craft Evening

Welcome to an open and free craft evening at Mäntymäki. Come spend the evening in craft-minded company. Bring your own crafts. Coffee will be served.

Luurikuja 1 · Tuusula