Children’s Saturday: Rokkasoppa, a joyful family music playschool, a reading oasis in the library and workshops – Malmi Summer of Events 2026

The delightful Children’s Saturday will feature rocking music, a music playschool and fun family moments with a reading oasis and workshops. Bring the whole family to Malmi!

As part of the Malmi Summer of Events, Children’s Saturday will provide joy and fun for the whole family! During the day, you can read, play music, do arts and crafts and enjoy rocking music for children.

The day’s programme

10.00–16.00
Reading oasis in the library
The library will set up a reading oasis near the entrance to the Malmitalo. Bring a book and come read with us.
Place: Malmitalo stairs

12.00–16.00
Games and play activities for the youngest members of the family, created by the Malmi Youth Work Unit’s young summer workers
Summer workers will provide enjoyable activities open to all. Join us for fun and games!
Place: Ala-Malmi Square

12.00–14.00
Pukinmäki Art School: Clown Dattarataa
Place: Ala-Malmi Square

12.00–14.00
Pin-making workshop by Helsinki Upper Secondary School of Visual Arts
Place: Ala-Malmi Square

12.00–14.00
The Yksin (‘Alone’) project: Collage art and lollipop butterflies
Place: Ala-Malmi Square

13.00–13.30
Joyful family music playschool
“Spin like a whirlpool – on the surface of the water! Float like a cloud – up in the sky!”
This joyful family music playschool will involve singing, play and making music together in a summery atmosphere. The music playschool will be led by Master of Music and children’s musician Henna-Maija Kuki.
Place: Container stage, Ala-Ala-Malmi Square

14.00–14.45
Rokkasoppa
Having reached preschool age, Rokkasoppa are a children’s rock band whose songs are about tastes, smells, sensations and feelings with a rock twist that will have even the adults shaking their butts. “The best thing about food and rock is that you’re free to like what you like. But you do have to taste everything.”
Place: Container stage, Ala-Ala-Malmi Square

Entry to the events is free of charge!