Book Sale at the Main Library.

Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma City Library

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 resident’s schedule, usually starting at 10.00.

See the map of the yard sales closer to Lace Week.

Organizer: Old Rauma Association

There’s always something lost in the grand royal manor – 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 child’s perspective.

Designed for children aged 4–10. 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, Vähämalminkatu
Organizer: ArtistGuideRauma

Note! This event is in Finnish.
The storytelling session lasts approximately 25–30 minutes. The sessions start at 10.30 and 11.00. Free admission.

Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma City Library

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

Kosti the Fox’s treasure hunt for the little ones takes place in the inner courtyard of the art museum throughout Lace Week. The treasure hunt is free of charge.

Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Art Museum

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

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.

Sailor´s home museum Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
Shipowner’s home museum Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum

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: Nyplääjät ry and Pitsikeskus Emelia

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

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

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: Käpypitsiyhdistys

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.

The adventure tour is included in the museum admission. Free entry for children under 7.

Rauma maritime museum, Kalliokatu 34
Organizer: Rauma maritime museum

The traditional café 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 café will continue to stay open everyday until 18.00 as a waffle café.

The courtyard of the Church of the Holy Cross in Rauma, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauman Marttayhdistys

Saara Kukko, organ.

Free entry.

Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Parish

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

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, Syväraumankatu 41
Organizer: Lönnström Art Museum

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

There’s always something lost in the grand royal manor – 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 child’s perspective.

Designed for children aged 4–10. 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

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

NOTE! This event is in Finnish.
Sing-along event for children. Aino & Tapani -duo.

Free entry.

Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma City Library

Guided tour at the The Heart of Pinnala -exhibition at the Rauma Art museum.

Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Art Museum

Sea-themed songs in the Rauma dialect. Vocals by Laura Suominen, music by Kari Vuorisalo. 

Free entry.  

Kontio Café Courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 9

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

Come and dance, sing or listen.

Free entry.

TulesTalo, Aittakarinkatu 14
Organizer: Rauman seudun Tules ry

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.

Price is 10 €/person (adults must also buy a ticket). Children cannot participate alone, they must be accompanied by an adult.

The tour is designed for children aged approximately 7–12, but everyone is welcome to join. Children aged 0–3 can join the rest of the family free of charge.
Maximum group size: 30 participants.

Starting pointt he Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu 28
More information and tickets: Opas Suvi

Vocals by Laura Suominen, music by Kari Vuorisalo. 

Free entry.  

Kontio Café Courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 9

Evening market program:

16.30 Emerald Ladies – oriental dance group from Rauma
17.00–18.00 Vaskiset

Rauma Market Square
Inquiries about sales spots: Rauma Market Supervisor, tel. +35840 824 6400

Lions Club Rauma/Ruori is organising a Black Lace Night Narvi Fest 2025 charity event in the courtyard of Narvi-Sähko.

In the courtyard of Narvi-Sähkö a karaoke dance performed by Rauma Sävel-Karaoke. Come and enjoy yourself with friends in a meeting place in the heart of old Rauma.

Free entry.

Courtyard of Narvi Sähkö, Kauppakatu 5
Organizer: LC Rauma/Ruori

Note! This event is in Finnish.
A community singing event. Aino & Tapani -duo.

Free entry.

Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma City Library

This summer, the Miss Lace 2025 is selected for the 48th time. 

Savilanpuisto park
Organizer: Dentelle Rauma

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

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 – if you dare!

Price 18 €/person.
Duration 75–80 min.
Recommended age: 12+.

Start The ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu 28
More information and tickets: Sandria’s Wild Nature

DJ Rony Rex performs at Poroholman Rantatalo. Visuals by Niko Tiainen. Niko Tiainen is a media artist and DJ whose unique video art builds layered visual storytelling.His works and live performances have been experienced in over 30 countries — at festivals, clubs, and galleries around the world.

Poroholman Rantatalo, Suvitie

Organizer: Poroholman Rantatalo

The legendary Pepe Willberg performs as soloist with the Rauma Soittokunta. Anne Lehtomäki-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