At Annantalo Arts Centre in Helsinki: Children’s Book Festival Halloween Party
Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Annantalo Arts Centre, Helsinki
About this event
On Saturday, 31 October 2026, Children’s Book Festival Halloween Party comes to Annantalo Arts Centre in Helsinki. You can go for free.
Come and join us for the top-secret Black Moon Halloween Party and meet a real-life dragon. The authors of the Musta Kuu (Black Moon) book series (Lasten keskus 2021–) writer Reetta Niemelä and picture book author Katri Kirkkopelto – will attend the event. The dragon will be brought to life by puppeteer Alma Rajala.
WORKSHOPS
TROLL
“I’d organise a party for the trolls. We’d have a good time together as friends, and I wouldn’t have to be afraid of them any more!”
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In this workshop, you get to make trolls out of collage materials cut from magazines. You glue the trolls onto magic paper, where they are safe and cannot break free. Once you feel comfortable enough to take a closer look at the troll, you may discover that maybe all it really needs is some attention and a kind, gentle approach. The workshop is based on Satu Kettunen’s picture book Mörköjuhlat (Monster Party, Tammi 2019).
MONSTER
In this workshop, participants will craft various terrifying masks under the guidance of Pinja Meretoja. You can draw inspiration from Meretoja’s newly published picture book, *Monsterit vapaalla* ("Monsters on the Loose"), which features a classic cast of monsters—the Mummy, Dracula, the Werewolf, the Yeti, Frankenstein, a Ghost, a Zombie, and a Witch—or you can invent your own chilling character. The only limit is your imagination!
Well-suited for ages 5–12.
You are welcome to dress up according to the theme.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time
- 11:00 – 14:00 local time
- Venue
- Annantalo Arts Centre
- Address
- Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Film
Venue & getting there
Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki
How to get to Annantalo Arts Centre
- Kamppi metro stationMetro / subway190 m
2 min walk - Metro RautatientoriMetro / subway430 m
5 min walk - RautatieasemaTrain450 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 290 m away.
Hotels near Annantalo Arts Centre
- Clarion Hotel Mestari130 mCheck prices
- Scandic Hotel Simonkenttä130 mCheck prices
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni230 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Annantalo Arts Centre
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Starts
- 11:00
- Getting there
- Kamppi metro station (metro / subway), 190 m – about 2 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 290 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Clarion Hotel Mestari (130 m)
Also at Annantalo Arts Centre that week
Good to know
When is “Children’s Book Festival Halloween Party”?
Children’s Book Festival Halloween Party takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:00 local time.
Where is “Children’s Book Festival Halloween Party” held?
Venue: Annantalo Arts Centre, Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Children’s Book Festival Halloween Party”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
Is “Children’s Book Festival Halloween Party” suitable for children?
Yes — this event is listed as suitable for children and families.
How do I get to Annantalo Arts Centre by public transport?
The closest stop is Kamppi metro station (metro / subway), 190 m from Annantalo Arts Centre – roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Annantalo Arts Centre?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 290 m away.
