THURSDAY 24.7.
Thursday is the day to choose a traditional Lace Miss, sing together, enjoy good music and spend time at picnics.
Events marked in đin the program are particularly suitable for families with children. Children are also welcome to other events unless an age limit is specifically indicated.

9.00â15.00
9.00â19.00 Library book sale
Book Sale at the Main Library.
Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma City Library
10.00â Lace Week open yards and yard sales
During the Lace Week, several residents of Old Rauma will open their yards to the visitors. The residents will hold yard sales or allow visitors to explore their yards as they are. The yards can be identified on the spot by the logo of the Old Rauma Association.
NOTE! The yards are open according to the residentâs schedule, usually starting at 10.00.
See the map of the yard sales closer to Lace Week.
Organizer: Old Rauma Association
đ10.00 Royal manor treasure hunt for children (FIN)
Thereâs always something lost in the grand royal manor â what will it be this time? The treasure hunt takes place in the alleys of Old Rauma. This guided tour, led by a historical character, introduces the UNESCO World Heritage Site from a childâs perspective.
Designed for children aged 4â10. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (children under 2 can join for free with an adult). Price is 10 ⏠per child, payable on site in cash or via MobilePay. Duration is 1 hour.
NOTE! This program is mainly in Finnish.
Starting point Helsingintori, VÀhÀmalminkatu
Organizer: ArtistGuideRauma
đ10.00 & 10.30 Storytime with Witch Roihu (FIN)
Note! This event is in Finnish.
The storytelling session lasts approximately 25â30 minutes. The sessions start at 10.30 and 11.00. Free admission.
Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma City Library
đ10.00â14.00 Walk in workshop for children
A non-stop workshop for children to make and experiment with different craft methods.
Free entry.
Rauman Art Museum’s inner courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: Rauman Art Museum
10.00â14.00 Lace cafĂ©
In the café, you can try making tatted lace. Tools and materials are available for borrowing. Members of the Tatting Association will be present to guide you.
Free entry.
Outbuilding of Kontio Café, Kuninkaankatu 9
Organizer: KĂ€pypitsiyhdistys
đ10.00â17.00 Marela’s lace puzzle for children
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!
There is an entrance fee, children under 18 are free.
Shipowner’s home museum Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum
10.00â17.00 Lace-making in Marela and Kirsti museums
During the Lace Week you have an opportunity to see Rauma bobbin lace being made daily at Marela and Kirsti. At Marela, the lace-maker enjoys the indoor space, which is accessible for the price of the museum admission fee. At Kirsti, on clear days, the lace-maker is in the courtyard, where admission is free. Otherwise there is an admission fee.
SailorÂŽs home museum Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
Shipownerâs home museum Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum
10.00â18.00 Lace-making in Poselli
In addition to the lace exhibitions at Poselli, there will also be lace-makers throughout the week, giving lace-making demonstrations.
Free entry.
Poselli Culture House, Nortamonkatu 12
Organiser: NyplÀÀjÀt ry and Pitsikeskus Emelia
10.00â20.00 International Grand Markets
The event features 140 entrepreneurs from over 30 countries and various regions of Finland, showcasing their specialty products. There will be amazing international food stalls, handicrafts, and textile. There will also be a funfair for children in the area.
On the streets of the city centre and by the canal.
Organizer: International Grand Markets
10.00â22.00 Lukko Shop & Bar
Rauma Lukko shirt & drink bar. You can enjoy a drink while waiting for the Lukko shirt to be printed.
NOTE! Lukko Shop closes at 20.00, Bar at 22.00.
In front of the LukkoShop, Kuninkaankatu 3
Organiser: Rauman Lukko
11.00â18.00 Rauma Martha association’s traditional food cafĂ©
The traditional cafĂ© of the Rauma Martha Association, where you can enjoy Rauma’s traditional foods such as lapskoussi, pankakko and topselivellinki from 11.00-14.00, or as long as there is food left. The courtyard cafĂ© will continue to stay open everyday until 18.00 as a waffle cafĂ©.
The courtyard of the Church of the Holy Cross in Rauma, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauman Marttayhdistys
12.00 Midday music moment
Saara Kukko, organ.
Free entry.
Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Parish
đ12.00â14.00 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: Rauman Marttayhdistys
đ12.00â14.00 Reading dog Loru at the library
Reading dog Loru at the library.
A reading dog will not interrupt you, get upset if you are slow or point out mistakes. Reading then feels easier, which encourages you to keep practising reading.
Free entry.
Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma City Library
đ12.00â16.00 Lönnström’s Dream Your Own Park workshop and Home Mouse Corner for children
Children’s non-stop workshop “Dream your own park”, where children can create a dream park with characters, plants and animals.
In Lönnström’s home mouse corner, children can follow the adventures of Lönnström’s home mouse on video in the museum. The home mouse corner is in Finnish.
There is an entrance fee, children under 18 are free.
Teresia and Rafael Lönnström’s Home museum, SyvĂ€raumankatu 41
Organizer: Lönnström Art Museum
đ14.00 Royal manor treasure hunt for children (FIN)
Thereâs always something lost in the grand royal manor â what will it be this time? The treasure hunt takes place in the alleys of Old Rauma. This guided tour, led by a historical character, introduces the UNESCO World Heritage Site from a childâs perspective.
Designed for children aged 4â10. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (children under 2 can join for free with an adult). Price is 10 ⏠per child, payable on site in cash or via MobilePay. Duration is 1 hour.
NOTE! This program is mainly in Finnish.
Starting point Helsingintori, Pappilankatu 28
Organizer: ArtistGuideRauma
14.00 Knitting picnic
Come and do crafts and socialize! Bring your own craft, snacks, and a seat cushion.
Free entry.
In the park of the Church of the Holy Cross, address: Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauman Neuoloja, ploosippa@gmail.com
đ14.00 Community singing event for children (FIN)
NOTE! This event is in Finnish.
Sing-along event for children. Aino & Tapani -duo.
Free entry.
Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma City Library
14.00 Guided tour at the The Heart of Pinnala exhibition
Guided tour at the The Heart of Pinnala -exhibition at the Rauma Art museum.
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Art Museum
14.00 Music by Laura ja Kari
Sea-themed songs in the Rauma dialect. Vocals by Laura Suominen, music by Kari Vuorisalo.
Free entry.
Kontio Café Courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 9
đ14.00â17.00 Family picnic
Welcome to a gentle family picnic! During the picnic, there will be activities such as raffles and a nature immersion experience for babies. The event features non-stop photography sessions by Jonnakphotograph and a gentle baby massage at 15.30, led by Karita Kaakinen. Juice and some sweet treats will be provided.
The event is free, but there’s a small participation fee for photography sessions.
Katariinanpuisto, next to the Old Church Ruins
15.00â22.00
15.00â18.00 Lace Week karaoke dance
Come and dance, sing or listen.
Free entry.
TulesTalo, Aittakarinkatu 14
Organizer: Rauman seudun Tules ry
17.00 Community singing event at the Library (FIN)
Note! This event is in Finnish.
A community singing event. Aino & Tapani -duo.
Free entry.
Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma City Library
16.00 Live music: Laura and Kari
Vocals by Laura Suominen, music by Kari Vuorisalo.
Free entry.
Kontio Café Courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 9
16.00â20.00 Evening market and live music
Evening market program:
16.30 Emerald Ladies â oriental dance group from Rauma
17.00â18.00 Vaskiset
Rauma Market Square
Inquiries about sales spots: Rauma Market Supervisor, tel. +35840 824 6400
16.00â22.00 Black Lace Night’s Narvi Fest
Lions Club Rauma/Ruori is organising a Black Lace Night Narvi Fest 2025 charity event in the courtyard of Narvi-SĂ€hko.
In the courtyard of Narvi-SÀhkö a karaoke dance performed by Rauma SÀvel-Karaoke. Come and enjoy yourself with friends in a meeting place in the heart of old Rauma.
Free entry.
Courtyard of Narvi SÀhkö, Kauppakatu 5
Organizer: LC Rauma/Ruori
18.00 Miss Lace 2025 competition
This summer, the Miss Lace 2025 is selected for the 48th time.
Savilanpuisto park
Organizer: Dentelle Rauma
18.00â Live music at Bar Hehku terrace
Bar Hehku’s Terrace is open on Thursday and Friday during Lace Week. On Thursday, the Kuningasidea band will perform on stage, free of charge. Friday’s Black Lace Night will culminate with local bands.
More details coming soon.
NOTE! This event is only open to people over 18 years of age.
Bar Hehku,
Organizer: Bar Hehku
18.45 Old Rauma Ghost Tour
Which is the most haunted street in Old Rauma? Who climbs the creaking stairs of the art museum after closing? Why do the bells of the Church of the Holy Cross ring at odd hours? Find out the darkest secrets of Rauma on Old Rauma Ghost Tour â if you dare!
Price 18 âŹ/person.
Duration 75â80 min.
Recommended age: 12+.
Start The ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu 28
More information and tickets: Sandriaâs Wild Nature
20.00 Live music: Pepe Willberg & Rauman soittokunta
The legendary Pepe Willberg performs as soloist with the Rauma Soittokunta. Anne LehtomĂ€ki-Koskinen will be the conductor. This concert will take listeners on a journey through Willberg’s magnificent career, offering a diverse selection of his most beloved songs from different decades.
Savilanpuisto
Organizer: Rauma Cultural services
20.00 Evening music from the Town Hall tower
Pihla Pakaslahti performs the Lace Week evening serenade from the City Hall Tower.
The City Hall Tower, Valtakatu 2
Other sights to see
Info
How do I get to Lace Week, or how does the city festival take care of environmental issues? You can find answers to these and many other questions on the info pages, so you can fully focus on enjoying the joy of Lace Week!
