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Viaporin Kekri: Lights and Family Programme

Date
Saturday, October 31
Time
16:00-22:00
Price
Free
Age
0-17 years

At the Giggling Ghost's Kekri disco in Pirunkirkko, families can dance and make crafts with MLL Suomenlinna. Café Loitsupata sells treats. The fortress grounds and Bastion Höpken tunnels feature lighting and light art. At the Customs Museum, visitors search for escaped ghost prisoners and try a customs quiz. Programme locations are spread across the islands.

Organizer
Suomenlinnan hoitokunta; MLL Suomenlinna ja paikalliset toimijat
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At a glance

Date
Saturday, October 31
Time
16:00-22:00
Price
Free
Age
0-17 years
Toilets
Yes
Stroller-friendly
Partial
Accessibility
Partial
Food available
Yes
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Accessibility
Routes include cobbles, gravel and slopes. The temporary route during Susisaari bridge works is steep and narrow in places. Public toilets are available on the islands, with varying access and dimensions. Check current access for your chosen route and programme venue.

Plan your visit

Practical notes
Reach the island by ferry or waterbus. Bring outdoor clothing for walking between venues and a torch if useful. The wider Kekri programme also includes venues for ages 18+, horror films and tours unsuitable for children; choose the family programme locations.
Schedule notes
Pirunkirkko disco and café 16:00–19:00; area lighting and Bastion Höpken light art 16:00–22:00. The Customs Museum ghost hunt starts earlier at 14:00 and ends at 19:00.
Booking notes
No advance booking is stated for these family programme locations. Other Kekri activities may have separate booking requirements.
Price notes
The disco, lighting and Customs Museum ghost hunt are free. Cafés, sea transport and some other programme cost extra.
Age notes
The disco is intended for families with children; no precise age recommendation is stated.

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