Free Events for Children and Families
Find the multicultural free events for children and families we organise all year around in Finland!
PICNIC Family Art Encounters | Spanish speaking families with children
2 lovely communities to make friends, enjoy with your children, and read Helmet’s children’s literature collection in Spanish.
🧸 Bebés (0 months – 1 year aprox.) 🗓 Every Tuesday until 5.12.2025 ⏰ 12 pm – 2 pm.
🚂 Caminadores (+2 years) 🗓 Every Friday until 5.12.2025 ⏰ 4-5:45 pm.
📌 Pasila Library (Kellosilta 9, 00520 Helsinki) 🎟️ Free entrance.
Kolibrí Festivaali 2025 | Family Days
🎂 Welcome to the 10th Anniversary of our beloved Kolibrí Festivaali – Wishes! Kolibrí is a unique multicultural, multilingual, free and open art festival for children and their families.
🗓 13.9 📌 Sello Library (Leppävaarankatu 9, 02600 Espoo). Save the Facebook event on your calendar.
🗓 20.9 📌 Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi (Vernissakatu 4, 01300 Vantaa). Save the Facebook event on your calendar.
🗓 27.9 📌 Annantalo (Annankatu 30, 00100 Helsinki). Save the Facebook event on your calendar.
⏰ Timetable of all Family Days: 11 am – 5 pm 🎟️ Free entry
Check out the full program from 13.8.2025.
Kolibrí Children’s Book Fair in Spanish and Portuguese
Kolibrí Children’s Book Fair offers a unique opportunity to take home new and second-hand children’s books in Spanish and Portuguese. This year, it will spotlight the works of Gusti (AR), creator of the Kolibrí 2025 image, and Mar Benegas (ES), our 2025 Guest Artist. Buy their books at the fair and have them signed!
🗓 20.9. | Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi (Vantaa) 🗓 27.9. | Annantalo (Helsinki) ⏰ Both days: 11 am – 5 pm 🎟️ Free entry
Kieli on identiteettini | Family Encounter in Arabic
Welcome to the first event of our new project Family Encounters, organised by the association Suomi-Syyria Ystävyysseura ry. The program includes a variety of fun and engaging activities that support children’s development and strengthen their connection to the Arabic language. This event is included in Ninho’s project: Family Encounters.
🗓 16.9.25 ⏰ 5 pm 🎟️ Free entry💡For mothers children up to 2,5 years old 📌 Suomi-Syyria Ystävyysseura ry: Kutojantie 3, 02630 Espoo (5th floor) More info: nosaiba.ahmad@ssys.fi
Little Steps, Big Bonds Together | Family Encounter in Hindi and Kannada
Songs, poems, and playful enactments to enjoy and promote Hindi & Kannada in a fun, interactive way, by Saksham Performing Arts. This event is included in Ninho’s project: Family Encounters.
📅 3.10.2025 ⏰ 5:30 pm 💬 Hindi and Kannada 🎟️ Free entry 💡For pregnant people and families with children up to 2,5 years old 📌 Oodi Library – Children’s section – 3rd floor (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki). 💡For families with children up to 2,5 years old. More info: kkentertainments@live.com
Little fingers | Family Encounter in Arabic
Don’t miss this special Arabic family session full of fun, by the association White Hands ry. Stories, games, songs, traditional music and more surprises, to to celebrate identity and family bonds. This event is included in Ninho’s project: Family Encounters.
📅 4.10.2025 ⏰ 3 – 3:45 pm 💬 Arabic 🎟️ Free entry 📌 Leinikkitie 22 A, Vantaa💡For mothers with children up to 2,5 years old. More info: white.hands.ry@gmail.com
Brinca e Canta em Português | Family Encounter in Portuguese
Come with your baby to explore songs, and sensory play in Portuguese in this lovely event, by APPF! A light and joyful gathering for families with children up to 2 years old. This event is included in Ninho’s project: Family Encounters.
📅 7.10.2025 ⏰ 3:15 – 4 pm 💬 Portuguese 🎟️ Free entry 📌 Redi – Vapaakaupunki Lastenhuone (Hermannin rantatie 5, Helsinki) 💡For families with children up to 2,5 years old. More info: app.finlandia@gmail.com
Other events for families organised this 2025
Kolibrí Festivaali – 10 Years Grand Opening
Kolibrí Festivaali returns to Kulttuurikeskus Caisa to celebrate the beginning of its 10th anniversary! Don’t miss this fun concert for children and families with the multicultural band KAÔS.
🗓 23.8.2025 ⏰ 4 – 5 pm 🎟️ Free entry 💬 Portuguese, Japanese and Farsi 📌 Kulttuurikeskus Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B, 00530 Helsinki) ♿ The place is accessible. The capacity is limited, so come earlier to secure your spot! | Facebook Event.
Autumn 2025 PICNIC Season Opening
Don’t miss this special PICNIC opening with a fun KABOOKS! session in Spanish. Meet the community and enjoy a fun musical storytelling session!
🗓 Friday 8 August 2025 ⏰ 4 – 5:30 pm 🎟️ Free entry 📌 Pasila Library Auditorium (Kellosilta 9, 00520 Helsinki) ♿ The venue is accessible 💬 In Spanish 🧸 For families with babies and toddlers up to 6 years old
Informative session for Spanish-speakers over 50 years old
An event for over 50 years old Spanish speakers to learn about the services and advice offered by the city and organisations. We will also discuss practical issues related to living in Finland.
🗓 18.8.2025 ⏰ 12:20 – 2:30 pm 📌 Kinapori Service Centre (Kinaporinkatu 7-9 A, 00500 Helsinki) 🎟️ Free entrance 💬 Main language: Spanish – Support languages: Finnish and English.
More info: info@ninho.fi
KABOOKS! Musical storytelling in
Swahili, Finnish, English, Sukuma, Sumbwa & Zulu
🗓 Saturday 24.5.2025 ⏰ 3 pm 📌 Mosaiikki Library Vantaankoskentie 69, 01700 Vantaa
Storytelling and music by Kasheshi Makena (TZ) and Magogo (TZ)
KABOOKS! Musical storytelling in
Farsi, English and Finnish
🗓 Saturday 24.5.2025 ⏰ 11 am 📌 Tikkurila Library Lummetie 4, 01300 Vantaa
Storytelling and music by Anar Ensemble
Ninho Strength Capacity Building Training Program for professional workers in the children’s culture sector
🗓 26.5 – 2.6 – 9.6.2025 ⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 pm 🎟️ Free entry 💬 English 📌 You can join workshops online and at Globe Art Point: Malminkatu 5, 00100 Helsinki.
Pasilan Naapuruusviikko
Don’t miss ‘Little Neighbors’, the non-stop crafts workshop that our colleagues Alicia Sevilla (MX) and Emily Guan (CH) will be facilitating
🗓 Saturday 24.5.2025 ⏰ 11 am – 14 pm. As long as material last. 📌 Rauhanaukio: Veturitori 3 00520 Helsinki 🎟️ Free entrance. 💬 Facilitators can give instructions in English, Spanish & Chinese. 🧸 Age recommended: +3 accompanied by an adult.
KABOOKS! Musical storytelling in Spanish & English
🗓 Saturday 3.5.2025 ⏰ 11 am 📌 Myyrmäki Library | Paalutori 3, 01600 Vantaa
Storyteller: Alicia Sevilla (MX). Music: Manu Rosales (AR) will play guitar
Satakielikuukausi 2025 Storytellings in Portuguese and Spanish
Ninho’s traditional storytelling marathons for children are back at Oodi Library (Helsinki). Let’s celebrate together Satakielikuukausi 2025, the Multilingual Month.
Reading Together at Oodi Library
‘Reading Together’ will bring musical storytelling in 14 languages at Oodi Library to celebrate the 2025 International Children’s Book Day.
🗓 5.4.2025 ⏰ 2-5 pm 📌 Oodi Library (Helsinki) | All activities will be facilitated in different locations of the Chidren’s section (Third floor).