WEDNESDAY 23.7.
Wednesday is full of activities! Markets, workshops, musical performances and a traditional hobby horse cavalcade.
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.
10.00â15.00
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 resident’s schedule, usually starting at 10.00.
See the map of the yard sales closer to Lace Week.
Organizer: Old Rauma Association
10.00 & 11.00 Music school for children at Marela
Musasoppi’s summer music school comes to Marela! In the music school you will get to know the different phenomena of the summer by singing, moving and playing instruments. The music school will take place in the museum’s courtyard, or inside if it rains. It is taught by Salla Hirvilammi, the lesson lasts about 30 minutes. Please choose a group according to the age of your child:
At 10.00 0-2 years old
At 11.00 3-5 years old
Free entry. No pre-registration required.
Shipowner’s home museum Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum and Musasoppi
10.00â13.00 MacramĂ© bracelet workshop
Come make an easy bracelet using the macrame or knotting technique!
You can come to the non-stop workshop between 10.00â 13.00 and leave when the work is finished. Making a keychain takes about 1 hour. The workshop can accommodate 5 participants at a time; so be prepared to wait a while.
The price is 7 âŹ, which includes instruction and supplies. The bracelet workshop is suitable for people over 12 years old.
Kuninkaankatu 28
Organizer: Kajava – Lahja ja kĂ€sityö
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
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
Organizer: 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
Organizer: 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
11.30â14.00 Fish soup Wednesday at Merimakasiini
Come and enjoy a dose of sea air, archipelago fish soup, crusty rye bread and summer strawberry scones. Kari Vuorisalo on accordion and Laura Suominen singing.
Fish soup, strawberry cake and rye bread 20âŹ
Coffee/tea/juice 2,50âŹ
If you want to visit the exhibition of old boats in the Paathuone, the entrance fee is 5 âŹ. All proceeds go to the Maritime Historical Society.
Merimakasiini, Kanavakatu 37
Organizer: Rauman Merihistoriallinen Seura ry
12.00 Midday music moment
Summer songs and hymns together!
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
đ12.00â16.00 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
12.00â16.00 Plant dyeing at SepĂ€n Torppa
Come and spend a summer day at SepÀn Torppa and dive into the fascinating world of plant dyeing! During the day, we will dye yarns using plants and different purettes found in the local nature under the guidance of plant dyer and craft entrepreneur Ronja Kuokkanen. You can bring up to 100 grams of wool or wool blend yarn divided into four small skeins, or buy the necessary yarns on the spot. There will also be a supply shop on site.
The participation fee is âŹ10 per person and the event can accommodate up to 10 participants.
Please register by text message to Ronja (+358 40 861 6892) by 16.7.
SepÀn torppa, Kodisjoentie 1449
Organizer: Kodisjoen Marttayhdistys
đ 12.30 Hobby horse cavalcade and obstacle races for children
Meeting at the Tammela yard 12.30. Departure at 13.00. Obstacle races at the inner yard of the Church of the Holy Cross after registration.
Participation fee: 2 âŹ/horse-rider pair. No advance registration required.
The competition has four classes:
Class I: 20cm, 3â5 years
Class II: 30cm, 6â8 years
Class III: 50cm, 9â13 years
Class IV: 60cm, Open to all
Departure point: Renovation centre Tammela, EtelÀpitkÀkatu 17
Organizer: Kepparitalli Pits de Rauma, marjo.kartano@gmail.com
13.00â17.00 Flea market and cafĂ© by Rauman Vapaaseurakunta
Second hand market and cafe.
MyllymÀenkatu 1A
Organizer: Rauman Vapaaseurakunta
14.00 Story of the Rauma Lace â Guided tour
The exhibition presents the history and present day of lace-making in Rauma, featuring lace treasures and memories from the collections of the Rauma Museum. The tour lasts about 30 minutes.
The tour is included in the museum entrance fee.
Shipowner’s home museum Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum
14.00 Dance and music à la Iida & René: Sidoksia
Dance artist Iida Paukamainen and composer-songwriter René Koivisto will perform a duo show during the lace week
The duo will start performing in the courtyard of the Rauma Art Museum, weather permitting.
Rauma Art Museum courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 37
đ 14.00â17.00 Conversation Park Jams for children
At the Conversation park`s summer event: Various artists perform, flower wreath workshop, a large flower painting will be painted together. Park games and giant soap bubbles. Cotton candy and baking a stick bun.
Note! Registration for the flower wreath workshop on the museum’s website.
The event is free of charge.
Conversation Park, Kalliokatu 28-30
Organizer: Lönnström Art Museum
15.00â22.00
15.00â17.00 Living historians at Marela
In Marela’s dining room, members of the ‘RouwaswĂ€ki’ dressed in late 19th-century attire host a handicraft session. The ‘RouwaswĂ€ki’ are happy to engage in conversation with museum visitors. The event is included in the museum admission fee.
NOTE! The RouwaswÀki speaks Finnish.
Shipowner’s home museum Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum
17.00 Live music: Rauma Flika choir
Rauma Flika choir sings 5â6 songs.
Free entry.
Inner yard of Kontion Kahvila, Kuninkaankatu 9
17.00â18.00 Community singing event at the Market Square (FIN)
A community singing event taking place at the market square during the Lace Week.
NOTE! This program is in Finnish.
Free entry.
Rauma Market Square
Organizer: Rauman Parish
18.00 Youth of Savila â Concert evening
The schedule and artists will be published in June.
An evening of concerts for young people under 18 in Savila Park.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto park
Organizer: Rauma Youth Services
18.00 Community singing event at Monna’s Chapel
Saara Kukko, mezzosoprano and piano. During the evening, you will hear stories told by Tapio Koivukari and Ossi Paavola.
Free entry.
Monna’s Chapel, Kodisjoentie 284
Organizer: Rauma Parish
19.00â21.00 Live music: Akusti
Akusti is known for his unique sound and captivating performances. He has the ability to bring people closer together and create an unforgettable atmosphere â whether there are ten or a thousand people in the audience.
Free entry.
Marina Vista, Suvitie 14
Organizer: Marina Vista
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
21.00 Live music: Ynkka & Bödker
Free entry.
Marina Vista, Suvitie 14
Organizer: Marina Vista
Other sights to see
Info
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