- Date
- Tuesday, October 6
- Time
- 17:00-19:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 3-12 years
- Place
- Annantalo • Helsinki
The Children's Book Festival opens at Annantalo with fanfares and storybook-style explanations. The celebration includes music, an introduction to the festival's exhibition world and light refreshments.
- Organizer
- Lastenkirjafestari ry / Helsingin kaupungin kulttuuripalvelut
At a glance
- Date
- Tuesday, October 6
- Time
- 17:00-19:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 3-12 years
- Toilets
- Yes
- Baby changing
- Yes
- Stroller-friendly
- Partial
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Food available
- Partial
- Parking nearby
- Partial
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- Annantalo's accessible entrance is in the rear courtyard at Kansakoulukuja 2. The entrance has a wheelchair lift, and the building has a lift and an accessible toilet. The exact arrangement of programme points, seating and possible crowds at the opening is not published.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- The contents, allergens and quantity of the light refreshments are not published. Ask staff before eating if a child or adult has a food allergy.
- Schedule notes
- Tuesday 6.10.2026, 17:00–19:00.
- Booking notes
- No advance registration is announced. Capacity and remaining room are not published.
- Price notes
- Free entry.
- Age notes
- The opening is for children and families. The organiser gives no exact age recommendation; ages 3–12 are an editorial estimate based on the festival exhibition's preschool and primary-school focus.