Children’s program during Lace Week
Lace Week offers lots of fun activities for children and families! On this page, we have put together events that are particularly suitable for families with children. The same events can also be found in the Lace Week daily program.
Everyday activities for children
10.00–17.00 Kosti the Fox’s treasure hunt
Kosti the Fox is back for more adventures in Rauma Art Museum’s courtyard during Lace Week!
Kosti has been seen going into the art museum’s courtyard, but not since. Your task is to put the clues together and find where Kosti the Fox is hiding! The hunt begins from Rauma Art Museum Shop Pinnala. Once you have found Kosti’s location, you can get a sweet prize from the shop!
The treasure hunt is self-guided and free of charge.
Museum admission 10,50/7,50 €, children under 18 for free.
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: City of Rauma Museum.
10.00–17.00 Marela’s lace puzzle
Come and solve puzzles in Marela!
The Story of the Rauman lace exhibition offers fun activities for the little ones in the family! Help the lace-maker find the objects that have fallen out of the basket!
Museum admission 10,50/7,50 €, children under 18 for free.
Shipowner’s home Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: City of Rauma Museum.
11.00–17.00 Traveling with Valo – Children’s tour at Maritime Museum
During Lace Week, children can pick up an activity sheet at the museum’s front desk. Valo the sailor guides families to various learning points marked on a map. At these stations, children can try out, touch, draw, create, play, and explore. Along the way, they’ll dive into Valo’s life and work aboard a sailing ship. The activity sheet is available in both Finnish and English.
Museum admission 10/7,80/3 €, children under 7 for free.
Rauma maritime museum, Kalliokatu 34
Organizer: Rauma maritime museum.
11.30, 14.00, 16.30 & 19.00 Revert experience milieu
The event opens with a family-friendly mini-play, The Growling Rabbit . The play is non-verbal, making it perfect for international visitors and the hearing impaired.
After the play, meet Luna and Rebecca, the newest llama residents of Old Rauma. The event also features Kyllikki Salo’s art installation Me Too and a courtyard flea market. Refreshments and llama-themed cookies will be available for purchase. Duration of the event approximately 1 hour.
Tickets 15 €, children under one meter tall enter free of charge with their parents. Tickets are available at Revert website.
Revert experience milieu, Kuninkaankatu 14
Organizer: Revert.
Saturday 18.7.
10.00 & 11.00 Teddys adventures at sea – music time for children (FIN)
Children can make music in a cheerful maritime atmosphere by singing, dancing and rhythmizing together with your guardian in the Tammela yard in atmospheric Old Rauma.
10 €, adults free of charge. Duration 40 minutes. You cannot leave your child unattended at the musical school.
Registration by sending a message to +358 40 739 5128/Muksumuskari.
Note! This event is in Finnish only.
Renovation Centre Tammela inner courtyard, Eteläpitkäkatu 17
Organizer: Muksumuskari.
13.00 The mystery of Old Rauma – an interactive tour for children (FIN)
One day, something strange happened in Old Rauma. To solve the mystery, clever young detectives are needed! Using clues gathered during the tour, they’ll work to find out who is responsible. Could the mischievous lace town elves be behind it all? The story is fictional, but during the guided tour participants will also explore the charming details of Old Rauma and learn a little about its history and present day.
Tour duration approx. 1 hour and it covers about 1 km. The route is not entirely accessible, but you can get around with a stroller.
The tour is designed for children aged 4–11, but everyone is welcome to join. Children must be accompanied by their own adult.
Tickets 8 €, children under 3 for free with an adult. Tickets available at Opas Suvi website.
Note! The tour is in Finnish.
The tour starts at Old Town Hall, Kauppakatu 13
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
14.00 Maritime adventure -guided tour for children (FIN)
Ahoy! A tour for sailors and adventurers on dry land through the alleys of Old Rauma. The sea glistens, ship masts appear on the horizon, and nets are being repaired in the yards, but not everything is as it should be right now. A shipment of lumber has gone missing—and something else as well. Let’s look for clues and discover maritime artifacts and stories while learning about real historical facts.
Guided tour for children ages 4–10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany multiple children.
9 €, free for children under 3. Payment by cash or MobilePay.
Note! The tour is in Finnish.
The tour starts at Nortamo statue, Kiviniemenkatu 1
Organizer: Artist Guide Rauma.
14.00–17.00 Family picnic at Conversation Park
At the family event, Duo Tuija Rantalainen and Guard Dog Veikko will perform. The park has pony rides, face painting, and a flower crown workshop. Park games and giant soap bubbles. Treats are available at the Rauma Latu buffet. In the park, moving happens along the gravel paths and lawns.
Free entry.
Registration for the flower crown workshop is to be done at the Lönnström Art Museum website. Maximum of 15 participants on the workshop.
Conversation Park, Kalliokatu 28-30
Organizer: Lönnström Art Museum.
15.00 Escape game for families with children in Old Rauma
A family escape game experience invites you on a adventure! Solve the clues, tackle the challenges together, and enjoy the joy of discovery as a whole family. This fun and engaging experience offers activities for both children and adults, creating moments of shared success. The perfect way to spend quality time together and make your day unforgettable. The tasks are in Finnish and English.
Price 25 €/family. Pre-registration is on Opas Suvi website.
Accessibility: There are a few steps in the game area, but they can be avoided if needed.
The ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
Sunday 19.7.
11.00–17.00 Explore maritime professions! -orienteering for children (FIN)
The sea offers a variety of jobs, and at the orienteering checkpoints, five maritime professions are presented: pilot, fisherman, chief engineer, ship cook, and captain. The guide booklet explains the professions, and at the checkpoints, playful tasks are carried out that in some way relate to the profession shown.
Orienteering is included in the admission fee of 5 €. Children under 12 for free with an adult.
Note! This event is in Finnish only.
Merimakasiini, Kanavakatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Merihistoriallinen Seura.
Monday 20.7.
10.00 Baby circus for 4 to 12-month-old babies
Baby circus for 4 to 12-month-old babies, not yet walking. It is important that head support is strong. Fun activities together for families with babies. We act according to the baby’s terms and explore what the baby likes. Teachers are Reetta Parvikko and Maarit Lipsanen.
10 €. Payment on site with cash or MobilePay.
Registration by email reetta.pavikko@gmail.com or by message +358 40 6464 103.
Note! This program is mainly in Finnish.
Tarvonsaari – Space of new art, 2. floor, Lyseokatu 2
Organizer: Mielentanssi.
11.00–16.00 Summery fan -crafting workshop for children
In the walk-in crafting workshop at the Rauma Art Museum, you can craft a summery fan! The workshop is held in the art museum’s workshop space. The activity can be adapted according to age. Children under school age must be accompanied by their own adult.
Free entry.
The inner courtyard and workshop space of Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: City of Rauma Museum.
11.00–17.00 Explore maritime professions! -orienteering for children (FIN)
The sea offers a variety of jobs, and at the orienteering checkpoints, five maritime professions are presented: pilot, fisherman, chief engineer, ship cook, and captain. The guide booklet explains the professions, and at the checkpoints, playful tasks are carried out that in some way relate to the profession shown.
Orienteering is included in the admission fee of 5 €. Children under 12 for free with an adult.
Merimakasiini, Kanavakatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Merihistoriallinen Seura.
12.00 Midday music moment – Children’s music session
In the music moment children, young people, and on behalf of the congregation, cantor Katriina Karvinen will perform. Warm welcome!
Free entry.
The Church of the Holy Cross in Rauma, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauman Parish.
13.00 The magical sailing of the ship dog – guided tour (FIN)
The guided tour is based on Margaret Wise Brown’s original work The Sailor Dog (1953, republished in 1981). The book was published in Finnish as Laivakoira, translated by Marjatta Kurenniemi, as part of the Tammen kultaiset kirjat series. Garth Williams’ colorful illustrations take the dog Turre along to a sailing ship, a shipwreck, a distant island, and finally happily back home.
The guidance is for children aged 3-6 years. A maximum of 20 children/group. The duration of the guidance is 30-45 minutes depending on the size of the group.
Guided tours are included in the museum’s 5 € admission fee. If a child must be accompanied, the adult taking care of them can join the tour free of charge. If they stay in the museum after the tour, the adult must pay for their own ticket at the museum’s cashier.
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Rauma Maritime Museum, Kalliokatu 34
Organizer: Rauma maritime museum.
16.00 Old Rauma Ghost Tour for children (FIN)
Welcome to a child-friendly Ghost Tour of Old Rauma, where you’ll hear thrilling ghost stories! Finland’s third oldest town, with centuries-old houses in this UNESCO World Heritage site holds many secrets. This ghost tour is based on stories and real experiences shared by locals. In which house do the furniture mysteriously move by themselves? Where can you hear footsteps and knocking sounds?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and covers about 1,5 kilometers. Children cannot participate alone, they must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is designed for children aged 7–12, but everyone is welcome to join. Maximum group size is 30 participants.
10 €, children under 3 for free. Tickets available at Opas Suvi website.
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Starting point at the Church of the Holy Trinity ruins, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
Tuesday 21.7.
10.00–14.00 Iirolandia sport event
A fun sport event for the whole family featuring games, activity stations, and an inflatable obstacle course.
5 €, adults for free. The event space is accessible.
Winter training hall, Teollisuuskatu 9
Organizer: Pallo-Iirot and City of Rauma Sports Services.
11.00–16.00 Summery fan -crafting workshop for children
In the walk-in crafting workshop at the Rauma Art Museum, you can craft a summery fan! The workshop is held in the art museum’s workshop space. The activity can be adapted according to age. Children under school age must be accompanied by their own adult.
Free entry.
The inner courtyard and workshop space of Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: City of Rauma Museum.
11.00–17.00 Explore maritime professions! -orienteering for children (FIN)
The sea offers a variety of jobs, and at the orienteering checkpoints, five maritime professions are presented: pilot, fisherman, chief engineer, ship cook, and captain. The guide booklet explains the professions, and at the checkpoints, playful tasks are carried out that in some way relate to the profession shown.
Orienteering is included in the admission fee of 5 €. Children under 12 for free with an adult.
Merimakasiini, Kanavakatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Merihistoriallinen Seura.
12.00–16.00 Children’s stuffed toy clinic
Children can bring toys in need of repair to the clinic! You can also see an old ambulance.
Rauma’s Church of the Holy Cross yard and Parish House, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Martha association.
12.00–16.00 Children’s day at Blacksmith’s Home
Come and spend a happy summer day with the whole family at Blacksmith’s Home! Traditional summer exhibition by the Kodisjoki Martha Organization is on display, which highlights headwear and accessories throughout the decades.
The event is free and does not require pre-registration. The facility is not accessible.
Sepän Torppa, Kodisjoentie 1499
Organizer: Kodisjoen Marttayhdistys ry.
13.00 The magical sailing of the ship dog – guided tour (FIN)
The guided tour is based on Margaret Wise Brown’s original work The Sailor Dog (1953, republished in 1981). The book was published in Finnish as Laivakoira, translated by Marjatta Kurenniemi, as part of the Tammen kultaiset kirjat series. Garth Williams’ colorful illustrations take the dog Turre along to a sailing ship, a shipwreck, a distant island, and finally happily back home.
The guidance is for children aged 3-6 years. A maximum of 20 children/group. The duration of the guidance is 30-45 minutes depending on the size of the group.
Guided tours are included in the museum’s 5 € admission fee. If a child must be accompanied, the adult taking care of them can join the tour free of charge. If they stay in the museum after the tour, the adult must pay for their own ticket at the museum’s cashier.
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Rauma Maritime Museum, Kalliokatu 34
Organizer: Rauma maritime museum.
16.00 Old Rauma Ghost Tour for children (FIN)
Welcome to a child-friendly Ghost Tour of Old Rauma, where you’ll hear thrilling ghost stories! Finland’s third oldest town, with centuries-old houses in this UNESCO World Heritage site holds many secrets. This ghost tour is based on stories and real experiences shared by locals. In which house do the furniture mysteriously move by themselves? Where can you hear footsteps and knocking sounds?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and covers about 1,5 kilometers. Children cannot participate alone, they must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is designed for children aged 7–12, but everyone is welcome to join. Maximum group size is 30 participants.
10 €, children under 3 for free. Tickets available at Opas Suvi website.
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Starting point at the Church of the Holy Trinity ruins, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
Wednesday 22.7.
10.00 & 10.30 Storytime with Witch Roihu (FIN)
The storytelling session with Witch Roihu.
Free admission. The library is accessible.
Note! This storytime is in Finnish.
Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma City Library.
10.00-14.00 Iirolandia sport event
A fun sport event for the whole family featuring games, activity stations, and an inflatable obstacle course.
5 €, adults for free. The event space is accessible.
Winter training hall, Teollisuuskatu 9
Organizer: Pallo-Iirot and City of Rauma Sports Services.
10.00 & 11.00 Music school by Musasoppi
In music school, participants explore various summer phenomena through singing, moving, and playing instruments. Weather permitting, music is played in the museum’s atmospheric courtyard; in case of rain, the session takes place indoors. The session is taught by Salla Hirvilammi from Musasoppi music school. The session duration is approx. 30 minutes.
Please choose the group according to the child’s age:
At 10.00 0–2 years old
At 11.00 3–5 years old
No pre-registration required.
Shipowner’s Home Marela courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 24
Organizer: City of Rauma Museums and Musasoppi music school.
11.00–16.00 Summery fan -crafting workshop for children
In the walk-in crafting workshop at the Rauma Art Museum, you can craft a summery fan! The workshop is held in the art museum’s workshop space. The activity can be adapted according to age. Children under school age must be accompanied by their own adult.
Free entry.
The inner courtyard and workshop space of Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: City of Rauma Museum.
11.00–17.00 Explore maritime professions! -orienteering for children (FIN)
The sea offers a variety of jobs, and at the orienteering checkpoints, five maritime professions are presented: pilot, fisherman, chief engineer, ship cook, and captain. The guide booklet explains the professions, and at the checkpoints, playful tasks are carried out that in some way relate to the profession shown.
Orienteering is included in the admission fee of 5 €. Children under 12 for free with an adult.
Merimakasiini, Kanavakatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Merihistoriallinen Seura.
12.00–16.00 Children’s stuffed toy clinic
Children can bring toys in need of repair to the clinic! You can also see an old ambulance.
Rauma’s Church of the Holy Cross yard and Parish House, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Martha association.
12.30 Hobby horse cavalcade and show jumping competition
Meeting at the Tammela yard 12.30. Departure of the cavalcade at 13.00. Showjumping competition at the inner yard of the Church of the Holy Cross after registration.
Participation fee 3 €/horse-rider. No advance registration required.
The competition starts at 13.30. The competition has four classes:
Class I: 20cm, 3–5 years
Class II: 30cm, 6–8 years
Class III: 50cm, 9–13 years
Class IV: 60cm, Open to all
Departure point: Renovation centre Tammela, Eteläpitkäkatu 17
14.00 The mystery of Old Rauma – an interactive tour for children (FIN)
One day, something strange happened in Old Rauma. To solve the mystery, clever young detectives are needed! Using clues gathered during the tour, they’ll work to find out who is responsible. Could the mischievous lace town elves be behind it all? The story is fictional, but during the guided tour participants will also explore the charming details of Old Rauma and learn a little about its history and present day.
Tour duration approx. 1 hour and it covers about 1 km. The route is not entirely accessible, but you can get around with a stroller.
The tour is designed for children aged 4–11, but everyone is welcome to join. Children must be accompanied by their own adult.
Tickets 8 €, children under 3 for free with an adult. Tickets available at Opas Suvi website.
Note! The tour is in Finnish.
The tour starts at Old Town Hall, Kauppakatu 13
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
16.00 Escape game for families with children in Old Rauma
A family escape game experience invites you on a adventure! Solve the clues, tackle the challenges together, and enjoy the joy of discovery as a whole family. This fun and engaging experience offers activities for both children and adults, creating moments of shared success. The perfect way to spend quality time together and make your day unforgettable. The tasks are in Finnish and English.
Price 25 €/family. Pre-registration is on Opas Suvi website.
Accessibility: There are a few steps in the game area, but they can be avoided if needed.
The ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
Thursday 23.7.
10.00-14.00 Iirolandia sport event
A fun sport event for the whole family featuring games, activity stations, and an inflatable obstacle course.
5 €, adults for free. The event space is accessible.
Winter training hall, Teollisuuskatu 9
Organizer: Pallo-Iirot and City of Rauma Sports Services.
10.30 & 15.30 Maid or farmhand day – Interactive tour for children (FIN)
An active tour for children taking place in the museum yard. During the event, children can, grind coffee beans in a coffee mill, wash clothes with soapwort soap, or make pine cone animals. Age recommendation 5+ years. Up to 10 children can participate at a time.
Free entry.
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Sailor’s Home Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
Organizer: City of Rauma Museums.
11.00–16.00 Summery fan -crafting workshop for children
In the walk-in crafting workshop at the Rauma Art Museum, you can craft a summery fan! The workshop is held in the art museum’s workshop space. The activity can be adapted according to age. Children under school age must be accompanied by their own adult.
Free entry.
The inner courtyard and workshop space of Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: City of Rauma Museum.
11.00–15.00 Obstacle course and yard games outside
Obstacle course and yard games outside at Valo training center. Suitable for the whole family.
Nortamonkatu 11
Organizer: Valo-Valmennusyhdistys.
11.00–17.00 Explore maritime professions! -orienteering for children (FIN)
The sea offers a variety of jobs, and at the orienteering checkpoints, five maritime professions are presented: pilot, fisherman, chief engineer, ship cook, and captain. The guide booklet explains the professions, and at the checkpoints, playful tasks are carried out that in some way relate to the profession shown.
Orienteering is included in the admission fee of 5 €. Children under 12 for free with an adult.
Merimakasiini, Kanavakatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Merihistoriallinen Seura.
13.00–18.00 Children’s stuffed toy clinic
Children can bring toys in need of repair to the clinic!
Rauma’s Church of the Holy Cross yard and Parish House, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Martha association.
14.00 Maritime adventure -guided tour for children (FIN)
Ahoy! A tour for sailors and adventurers on dry land through the alleys of Old Rauma. The sea glistens, ship masts appear on the horizon, and nets are being repaired in the yards, but not everything is as it should be right now. A shipment of lumber has gone missing—and something else as well. Let’s look for clues and discover maritime artifacts and stories while learning about real historical facts.
Guided tour for children ages 4–10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany multiple children.
9 €, free for children under 3. Payment by cash or MobilePay.
Note! The tour is in Finnish.
The tour starts at Nortamo statue, Kiviniemenkatu 1
Organizer: Artist Guide Rauma.
16.00 Old Rauma Ghost Tour for children (FIN)
Welcome to a child-friendly Ghost Tour of Old Rauma, where you’ll hear thrilling ghost stories! Finland’s third oldest town, with centuries-old houses in this UNESCO World Heritage site holds many secrets. This ghost tour is based on stories and real experiences shared by locals. In which house do the furniture mysteriously move by themselves? Where can you hear footsteps and knocking sounds?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and covers about 1,5 kilometers. Children cannot participate alone, they must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is designed for children aged 7–12, but everyone is welcome to join. Maximum group size is 30 participants.
10 €, children under 3 for free. Tickets available at Opas Suvi website.
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Starting point at the Church of the Holy Trinity ruins, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
Friday 24.7.
10.00 Baby circus for 4 to 12-month-old babies
Baby circus for 4 to 12-month-old babies, not yet walking. It is important that head support is strong. Fun activities together for families with babies. We act according to the baby’s terms and explore what the baby likes. Teachers are Reetta Parvikko and Maarit Lipsanen.
10 €. Payment on site with cash or MobilePay.
Registration by email reetta.pavikko@gmail.com or by message +358 40 6464 103.
Note! This program is mainly in Finnish.
Tarvonsaari – Space of new art, 2. floor, Lyseokatu 2
Organizer: Mielentanssi.
11.00 Theatre Konna: Hyvää huomenta, Apo Apponen! (FIN)
It is just an ordinary morning in the life of Apo Apponen. Half-asleep, Apo bumps into an increasingly funny cast of characters such as Kaaro Puttila and Sinikka, the replacement head of an electric toothbrush. Apo also has to sort out his relationship with the long-hated shirt.
The events of the performance stem from the everyday life of a family with children, as Apo’s activities and bustle are familiar to all children. This slightly stand-up style performance is a tickling experience for the funny bone, for example, for preschool-aged children and younger elementary school students.
Note! Show is in Finnish.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto stage
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services.
11.00–17.00 Explore maritime professions! -orienteering for children (FIN)
The sea offers a variety of jobs, and at the orienteering checkpoints, five maritime professions are presented: pilot, fisherman, chief engineer, ship cook, and captain. The guide booklet explains the professions, and at the checkpoints, playful tasks are carried out that in some way relate to the profession shown.
Orienteering is included in the admission fee of 5 €. Children under 12 for free with an adult.
Merimakasiini, Kanavakatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Merihistoriallinen Seura.
13.00 Mutaveijarit- band
Mutaveijarit is an excellent children’s music band, known for their captivating stage performances and engaging songs. In the band’s music, imagination is unleashed and different music styles are combined boldly and playfully.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto stage
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services.
13.00 Maritime adventure -guided tour for children (FIN)
Ahoy! A tour for sailors and adventurers on dry land through the alleys of Old Rauma. The sea glistens, ship masts appear on the horizon, and nets are being repaired in the yards, but not everything is as it should be right now. A shipment of lumber has gone missing—and something else as well. Let’s look for clues and discover maritime artifacts and stories while learning about real historical facts.
Guided tour for children ages 4–10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany multiple children.
9 €, free for children under 3. Payment by cash or MobilePay.
Note! The tour is in Finnish.
The tour starts at Nortamo statue, Kiviniemenkatu 1
Organizer: Artist Guide Rauma.
14.00 Old Rauma Ghost Tour for children (FIN)
Welcome to a child-friendly Ghost Tour of Old Rauma, where you’ll hear thrilling ghost stories! Finland’s third oldest town, with centuries-old houses in this UNESCO World Heritage site holds many secrets. This ghost tour is based on stories and real experiences shared by locals. In which house do the furniture mysteriously move by themselves? Where can you hear footsteps and knocking sounds?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and covers about 1,5 kilometers. Children cannot participate alone, they must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is designed for children aged 7–12, but everyone is welcome to join. Maximum group size is 30 participants.
10 €, children under 3 for free. Tickets available at Opas Suvi website.
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Starting point at the Church of the Holy Trinity ruins, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
16.00 Escape game for families with children in Old Rauma
A family escape game experience invites you on a adventure! Solve the clues, tackle the challenges together, and enjoy the joy of discovery as a whole family. This fun and engaging experience offers activities for both children and adults, creating moments of shared success. The perfect way to spend quality time together and make your day unforgettable. The tasks are in Finnish and English.
Price 25 €/family. Pre-registration is on Opas Suvi website.
Accessibility: There are a few steps in the game area, but they can be avoided if needed.
The ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
Saturday 25.7.
11.00–15.00 Children’s art event at Nokan Torppa
Painting for children with acrylics on paper, fishing, stone painting, and other activities. Buffet is open.
Free entry. The event space is not accessible.
Nokan torppa, Suvitie 10
Organizer: Inspira ry.
12.00 Maritime adventure -guided tour for children (FIN)
Ahoy! A tour for sailors and adventurers on dry land through the alleys of Old Rauma. The sea glistens, ship masts appear on the horizon, and nets are being repaired in the yards, but not everything is as it should be right now. A shipment of lumber has gone missing—and something else as well. Let’s look for clues and discover maritime artifacts and stories while learning about real historical facts.
Guided tour for children ages 4–10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany multiple children.
9 €, free for children under 3. Payment by cash or MobilePay.
Note! The tour is in Finnish.
The tour starts at Nortamo statue, Kiviniemenkatu 1
Organizer: Artist Guide Rauma.
13.00 The mystery of Old Rauma – an interactive tour for children (FIN)
One day, something strange happened in Old Rauma. To solve the mystery, clever young detectives are needed! Using clues gathered during the tour, they’ll work to find out who is responsible. Could the mischievous lace town elves be behind it all?
The story is fictional, but during the guided tour participants will also explore the charming details of Old Rauma and learn a little about its history and present day.
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and covers about 1 km.
The tour is designed for children aged approximately 4–11, but everyone is welcome to join. Maximum group size is 30 participants. Children cannot participate alone, each child must be accompanied by their own adult.
8 €, children under 3 for free. Tickets available on Opas Suvi website.
Starting point Old Town Hall, Kauppakatu 13
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
14.00 Skidit-disco
Skidit-disco is an ode to life, dancing, and friends. It’s top songs, play, and crazy partying for all ages. For ten years, the Skidit-disco has been getting people to dance on ships, in museums, on fells, and in clubs. Tens of thousands of party-goers, liters of juice boxes, and piles of songs! A DJ and MC are always part of the fun, and sometimes cool guests are invited to the parties. Let’s BAILA!
Rauma Art Museum courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: Rauman Cultural Services & Skidit-disco.
15.00 Old Rauma Ghost Tour for children (FIN)
Welcome to a child-friendly Ghost Tour of Old Rauma, where you’ll hear thrilling ghost stories! Finland’s third oldest town, with centuries-old houses in this UNESCO World Heritage site holds many secrets. This ghost tour is based on stories and real experiences shared by locals. In which house do the furniture mysteriously move by themselves? Where can you hear footsteps and knocking sounds?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and covers about 1,5 kilometers. Children cannot participate alone, they must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is designed for children aged 7–12, but everyone is welcome to join. Maximum group size is 30 participants.
10 €, children under 3 for free. Tickets available at Opas Suvi website.
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Starting point at the Church of the Holy Trinity ruins, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
Sunday 26.7.
13.00 Escape game for families with children in Old Rauma
A family escape game experience invites you on a adventure! Solve the clues, tackle the challenges together, and enjoy the joy of discovery as a whole family. This fun and engaging experience offers activities for both children and adults, creating moments of shared success. The perfect way to spend quality time together and make your day unforgettable. The tasks are in Finnish and English.
Price 25 €/family. Pre-registration is on Opas Suvi website.
Accessibility: There are a few steps in the game area, but they can be avoided if needed.
The ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
