Oodi Kid Fest

Programme: 12–15 Obstacle course 1st floor, Maijansali Hall Come along to the activity point and get active, do some bouncing and try out tricks! 12–17 Gaming 2nd floor, Learning space 1 + Game rooms Come and try PC and console gaming. You can take part in small challenges and win prizes. Youth workers will also be present. 12–17 Mobile libraries Kansalaistori Square Come and explore the City of Helsinki mobile libraries Skidi and Stoori, the Vantaa mobile library Mysse and the Espoo mobile library Välkky. 12.30–13 & 13.40-14 Narrative music session 3rd floor, Fairy Tale Rug Playground Loru will be holding a narrative music event for all ages. Languages: Finnish and Swedish. 12.30–15.30 Reflectors with a vinyl cutter 2nd floor In Annantalo's workshop you'll learn to make your own reflector. You will also discover how a vinyl cutter and heat press works. The workshop is facilitated by the art collective joka_asia. We speak English, Chinese and Turkish. 13–15 Bookmarks with UV-printer 2nd floor Come join a workshop where we print love-themed images onto bookmarks. 13–15 Circus workshop 3rd floor, Aleksis Kivi rug + Minna Canth rug Visitors of all ages can try out various circus skills and equipment. Linnanmäki Circus School’s professional instructors will guide and assist the participants. 13–16 Skin art workshop 2nd floor, Kuutio In Annantalo's workshop, you will have the chance to create temporary tattoos and body paint under the guidance of tattoo artist Apila Pepita. Body art is created by using paints and markers that are safe for the skin, and if you like, you can finish off your design with some glitter. 13–16 Flower buffet workshop 2nd floor, Kuutio study tables In the workshop, participants will create small bouquets or floral decorations to wear as accessories. The flower buffet menu features colourful cut flowers, delicate baby’s breath and a touch of sparkle. Please note that materials are available whilst stocks last. 13–16 Braiding workshop 2nd floor, The seating steps Come and learn how to make a French plait with Matti Airola, author of the Isin ja tyttöjen lettikirja book. Guided sessions start every 15 minutes. 13–16 Bring a Water Creature to Life 2nd floor, Children's loft In this Swedish-language workshop, children can create characters in all the colours of the rainbow and bring them to life with love and a little touch of magic. The workshop is organised by Luckan Cultural Centre. 13–16 Näkymätön reppu workshop 3rd floor, Saarikoski rug Try out what it feels like to carry the invisible rucksack on your back and take part in various activities related to the theme of sensitivity together with the whole family. Leading the activity stations are Maria Vilja, author of the Näkymätön reppu book series and Reettaemilia Huhta. 14–14.30 The Meri-Helsinki Music Institute String Orchestra 3rd floor, South end Come and sit for a moment to enjoy some string music with us! 14.30–16.30 Song and video workshop 2nd floor, Studios Join in and create a song and a video together! You can record lyrics that you have come up by yourself for a song. You can also style yourself by using accessories and shoot a video clit either as a keepsake for yourself or as part of a collaborative project. After the event, Pikku Gubbe will be editing the footage into a finished music video. 14.30–15 & 16–16.30 Drag story time 3rd floor, Fairy Tale Rug In the interactive storytelling sessions of Maimu Brushwood (née Huolirinta), we explore emotions, friendship and diversity. 15–16 Pikku Karhu Poetry Prize 3rd floor, Fairy Tale Rug The Pikku Karhu Award will be presented for the first time to the best Finnish book of poetry for children or young people. The three shortlisted poets will read from their works. The programme will also feature accordion music. 16.30–17 Onnin Orkesteri 1st floor, Maijansali Hall Join in on the fun and singing with Onnin orkesteri and discover new children’s music.