During week 43, the City of Kouvola is offering a varied programme of autumn break activities for children, young people and families. There will be sports, culture, excursions, arts and crafts, and opportunities for families to spend time together at venues across the city. Most events are free of charge.
Family fun at the Poikilo Museums on 24 October
Bring the whole family to Kouvolatalo for a museum day filled with fun and memorable experiences. The programme at the Mitäs täällä tapahtuu? exhibition, which explores surprising encounters with art, includes:
- 1–2 pm Balloon magic with JiiPee
- 2–3 pm A musical tour of the exhibition led by Ilja Kaskimaa
- 1–4 pm Drop-in collage, pinwheel and mask workshops
A famous art expert will also be circulating around the exhibition during the event. The expert knows almost everything about art – and probably a little more besides. The answers may surprise you!
While visiting Kouvolatalo, you can also explore the Muuttuva kaupunkimme exhibition about Kouvola’s changing urban landscape with Tassukatti and see works of art in the Kouta and Poikilo galleries.
Admission is free for children. Adults pay the standard museum admission fee. Further information: poikilo.fi.
Sports and active fun
- SPLÄSH! at the swimming pools on Mon, Tue and Thu from 9 am to 12.30 pm at Inkeroisten, Kuusankoski and Valkeala swimming pools. The events are for children born between 2016 and 2020. The fee is €5 per child and includes admission to the swimming pool. Register at kouvola.fi/lastenliikunta.
- Free indoor adventure courses on Mon 19 October from 10 to 11.30 am at Koria Community Centre and Thu 22 October from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm at Valkeala House. The obstacle course and games area are intended for primary school children. Children under 5 may take part with an adult.
- Indoor climbing taster sessions for schoolchildren on Mon 19 October from 5 to 6 pm and from 6 to 7 pm at Valkeala House. Each session has places for 15 children aged 7 and over. The fee is €5, payable in cash on site. Registration opens on 14 October at kouvola.fi/lastenliikunta.
- Free ball games and activity sessions for families and groups of friends: Mon 19 October from 12.30 to 2.30 pm at Koria Community Centre and from 9 am to 2 pm at Valkeala Community Centre; Tue 20 October from 9 am to 2 pm at Inkeroisten Community Centre; and Wed 21 October from 9 am to 2 pm at Kuusankoski Sports Hall and Eskolanmäki Sports Hall. Book a session at kouvola.fi/lastenliikunta.
- Free gym induction at Nupan Punttis on Tue 20 October from 2 to 3.30 pm. The session is open to young people from sixth grade up to the age of 20. Register on the Sports Services website: kouvola.fi/lastenliikunta.
- FreeFriday! on Fri 23 October. Everyone under 18 can swim free of charge at Inkeroisten, Kuusankoski and Valkeala swimming pools.
Autumn break at the youth centres
Highlights from the autumn break programme
- Tue 20 October, 2–3.30 pm: gym induction at NuPan Punttis for 15–28-year-olds
- Wed 21 October: disc golf and a jewellery-making workshop at Luola Youth Centre
- Thu–Fri 22–23 October: an overnight youth centre event at Sporttitalo Lehdokki for those who have registered in advance
- Thu–Fri 22–23 October: overnight LAN party at Monnari for 13–17-year-olds. Fee €5; advance registration required.
- Fri 23 October, 6–8 pm: request night at NuPa, with music by DJ DLVR
The programme also includes a trip to Helsinki, called Activate Itis on Tue 20 October. The trip is for young people aged 12–28. Fee €15 per person, includes an activity wristband and return transport. Advance registration is required.
See nuortenkouvola.fi for youth centre opening hours and the full autumn break programme.
Activities for families
- Mon 19 October, 9.30–11 am: Tesaurus library bus at Kuovi Family Park.
- Tue 20 October, 9.30–11.30 am: an outing to Lake Kalalampi. Free of charge and accessible.
- Tue 20 October, 1–3.45 pm: Purées and finger foods at the baby meet-up in Kuovi Family Park.
- Tue 20 October, 5.30 pm: Library Cat Villi-Rilli’s evening storytime at Inkeroisten Library. Free admission; duration approximately 30 minutes. See the Kyyti online library for library opening hours and events.
- Wed 21 October, 5–6.30 pm: a session about sleep at an evening for fathers and children in Kuovi Family Park.
Open early childhood education offers activities for everyone on every weekday during the autumn break. See the full programme on the Kouvola family parks website.
Find more ideas for the autumn break in the Kymenlaaksonyt event calendar.