Program

Auvo Karhumaa, known as “Psychotherapist Auvo,” is an integrative advanced-level psychotherapist and cognitive-integrative brief psychotherapist. He is widely recognized for his engaging storytelling, clear communication,...

A charming puppet theatre performance about love, created for babies, toddlers, and all young children. The performance is based on children’s own thoughts and experiences...

Bamse, Skutt, and Shellman are back for another adventure! The friends set sail on an exciting ocean journey and dive into a mysterious undersea adventure...

Discover the exciting world of breaking—a dance style where movement, playfulness, and creativity take centre stage. Participants will explore different ways of moving, learn the...

Embark on a musical journey through emotions. Different feelings have different colours and sounds—and even your own voice can change along the way. In this...

This year, the garden also features a children’s construction site and pretend shop. Favourite outdoor activities such as playing in the art sandboxes and splashing...

Sculpt your own character from air-drying clay and give it an expressive face that reflects the emotion you choose. Will your creation be a playful...

Climate Grandparents invite everyone to a community sing-along celebrating hope, concern, and love for nature. Through song, we strengthen connections across generations—with one another and...

Create a colourful wall-hanging sculpture from paper pulp in this hands-on workshop. Dive into a sparkling mix of materials, experiment with vibrant colours, and enjoy...

Join us on a nature adventure to discover animals and the homes they build. Both the caterpillar and the bear need a place of their...

Do you feel light as yellow, calm as blue, or energetic as red today? A story about a robot exploring the world of colours and...

Discover the world of abstract painting through playful movement exercises, visual props, and music. This workshop encourages participants to experience art with both body and...

What dream would you like to keep safe? In the Dream Jar Workshop, you’ll capture your dream inside a jar—either as a soft, cloud-like abstract...

Step into different emotions in this creative photography workshop. Through role-playing games and simple photography techniques, you’ll learn how camera angles, distance, and expressive performance...

Student welfare counsellor Leena-Maija Storbjörk and community educator Elli Seppälä from HAMK University of Applied Sciences present practical ways for families to strengthen emotional skills....

The hugely popular bingo returns—more emotional than ever! The game is filled with moments of joy, excitement, and surprise, making it fun for participants of...

Paint your own exciting artwork using glowing UV paints that come to life in the dark. Create an imaginative monster character that lives in a...

The story follows Will, a young goat with big dreams. He gets the opportunity of a lifetime to join the professionals and compete in Roarball—an...

Aulanko Granite Castle is transformed into a magical fairy-tale world where Cinderella embarks on an adventure with her animal friends. Cinderella is a family adventure...

Henna & the Superheroes perform joyful, rhythm-driven children’s music that inspires audiences of all ages to sing, dance, play, and laugh together. The concert takes...

Something extraordinary has happened! Rumour has it that a giant creature has emerged from the depths of Lake Vanajavesi and appeared on the shores of...

When Riley moves to a new city, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness – struggle to cope with the change. But when...

Disney and Pixar return to Riley’s mind just as she enters her teenage years. At the same time, Headquarters is suddenly introduced to something unexpected—new...

Bake colourful and beautifully decorated sweet buns in the Joy Bun Workshop. Freshly baked treats can be enjoyed straight from the oven, and any remaining...

The exhibition Kannuksenpyörä – The Häme Ryijy showcases traditional Finnish ryijy rugs and other textiles from the collections of the Hämeenlinna City Museum. Note: I...

As always, at the Kids’ Rave, DJ Nupit Kaakkoon and friends will get the party crowd dancing to music from all around the world. No...

Super Bodies is a puppet theatre performance that follows three ordinary children through an ordinary day, exploring their bodies through play and everyday life at...

The 2022 hit Minions: The Rise of Gru gets a new sequel. This time, the Minions find themselves in 1920s Hollywood, where they dream of...

Ei ole aina helppoa olla Nalle Puh. Vaikeiden arvoitusten lisäksi hunaja saattaa loppua, Ihaan häntä kadota ja Puolen hehtaarin metsään ilmestyä kauhea Pahko, jota kaikki...

This animated comedy follows Mabel (Piper Curda), an animal-loving girl who uses groundbreaking technology to transform herself into a remarkably lifelike robotic beaver. Thanks to...

Orffit—those little giants of children’s music—perform at Hippalot with joy, celebration, and fearless enthusiasm! Their gentle, story-filled songs are played from beginning to end, and...

Explore the full spectrum of emotions by creating small artworks through drawing and painting. The workshop uses chalk and safe, water-based poster paint. Activities are...

Paint portraits on transparent acrylic sheets using a tracing technique, following the outlines of your model through the clear surface. Children and adults take turns...

Create your own unique handmade poster using a variety of printmaking techniques, including screen printing. Finish your design with a slogan or a personal message...

Start your engines! Puistopartio is a children’s music duo whose songs celebrate construction vehicles and machines. Bringing their popular YouTube songs and dances to the...

During this storytime hosted by Hämeenlinna Pride, children’s books with LGBTQ+ themes are read aloud, highlighting acceptance, courage, and love. The stories gently create space...

Has Risto found his double? While out in town, Risto spots a boy who looks exactly like him. Together with Nelli, he sets out to...

Discover the fascinating world of robotics in this fun and interactive workshop featuring the Dobot Magician robotic arm. The Dobot Magician is a real robotic...

Create your own Mood Meter to help express how you’re feeling. Design a unique indicator decorated with emotion characters while discovering the magic of shrink...

Ever wanted to skateboard but never had the chance to try? At the Hippalot Skateboarding Workshop, experienced instructors will help you step onto a board...

Create simple animated films using a stop-motion app. You can make your own characters from scratch or customise ready-made templates. Edit your story and add...

Wait a minute… what’s going on here? An interactive and humorous mask theatre performance follows the work of Studio Strada’s photographer and assistant. If you’re...

Sukkalukko draws musical inspiration from the little moments of everyday family life—muddy puddles, early mornings, piles of laundry, and, of course, the true ten-out-of-ten stars:...

Create floating “emotion planets” from natural materials, suspended by colourful threads. The finished planets will be hung in the museum’s magnificent old oak tree, gradually...

This animated adventure is based on the world of the Super Mario Bros. video game series. The film continues the story of The Super Mario...

Create a therian mask that represents your inner animal spirit. Think in advance about which animal traits and strengths feel most connected to you. Therianthropy...

Touhu Bunny delights audiences with joyful and surprising circus tricks. This interactive character invites participants to explore emotions and human connection through words and movement....

The beloved toys return in Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5. This time, they face their greatest challenge yet as they go head-to-head with modern...

Traditional Finnish ryijy rugs are rich with colours and patterns. Their makers wove into them not only their favourite colours and designs, but also the...

Tuntu is a playful exhibition exploring a range of emotions, sensations, and the ways we recognize them. We can feel textures with our fingers and...

Explore an imaginary city and find the perfect wall for your own graffiti masterpiece. In this VR Graffiti workshop, everything takes place in virtual reality,...

Life is not always easy for Winnie the Pooh. Besides solving puzzling mysteries, he must cope with running out of honey, Eeyore losing his tail,...

This year, the Workshop Market invites you to become an Emotion Superhero by creating your own striking superhero mask. You can also make a sensory...

Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde set out to track down a mysterious reptile that has slithered its way into Zootropolis, throwing the animal city...