Welcome to Kolibrí 10th Anniversary and 14th edition, “Wishes”
Illustration by Gusti
Opening: 23.8.2025
Family Days: 13 – 27.9.2025
Helsinki, Espoo & Vantaa
Find the right activities for your family by using the filters below.
IMPORTANT: All activities have a maximum number of attendees, which is established by the venues according to safety regulations. To participate you don’t need to register in advance. Please, arrive some minutes before the start of the workshop.
Maps:
Program
Activities
Saturday 23.08.
Kolibrí Festivaali 2025 – Opening
Kulttuurikeskus Caisa 16:00 – 17:00 All ages English, Spanish, Portuguese, Persian, JapaneseSaturday 13.09.
Serenity Corner
Sello Library 11:00 – 17:00 All ages English, Spanish, FinnishKolibrí T-shirt
Sello Library 11:00 – 16:00 All ages English, FinnishKolibrí Pins
Sello Library 11:00 – 16:00 All ages English, Spanish, FinnishLoolo dzii – Red heart
Sello Library 11:00 – 12:00 All ages English, Spanish, Finnish, Finnish Romani (Kalo)Colourful wishes, Big dreams
Sello Library 12:00 – 13:00 +2 years old English, Finnish, LatvianStorytime in Portuguese
Sello Library 12:00 – 13:00 3 months - 2.5 years PortugueseIllustrating Gabriela Mistral’s Poetry
Sello Library 12:00 – 13:00 +4 years old Spanish, FinnishAtamanaa أتمنى – I wish
Sello Library 12:00 – 14:00 +2 years old English, Finnish, ArabicA Lantern for Wishes
Sello Library 13:00 – 16:00 +4 years old English, Turkish, ChineseLittle feet, big move! – नन्हे कदम, बड़ी उड़ान ! I
Sello Library 14:00 – 14:30 +3 months until 12 months English, Finnish, Hindi, KannadaBeads of hope
Sello Library 15:00 – 16:00 +4 years old until 8 years old English, TagalogRhythms of Life Together
Sello Library 15:00 – 16:00 +2 years old English, Spanish, Finnish, SwedishFly, fly, Kolibrí! Fandango party
Sello Library 16:00 – 17:00 All ages English, Spanish, Finnish, SwedishThursday 18.09.
‘As If It Were a Cherry’ – Poetry and creativity in childhood
University of Helsinki 12:00 – 13:00 Adults Spanish‘From Lullaby to Story’ – Mar Benegas Conference
STOA Cultural Centre 17:00 – 18:30 Adults SpanishSaturday 20.09.
Serenity Corner
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 11:00 – 17:00 All ages English, Spanish, FinnishKolibrí Pins
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 11:00 – 16:00 All ages English, Spanish, FinnishDreamtown
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 11:00 – 14:00 +2 years old English, UkrainianWhere Is Home? – Somewhere Between Here and There
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 11:00 – 12:00 4 - 6 years old English, Dari, PersianChildren's Book Fair 2025
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 11:00 – 16:00 All ages English, Spanish, FinnishShall we give it a moustache?
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 11:00 – 12:00 18 months until 3 years old SpanishStorytime in Portuguese
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 12:00 – 13:00 3 months - 2.5 years PortugueseDancing wishes I – Танцуя желания I
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 12:00 – 13:00 +4 years old until 8 years old English, Spanish, Finnish, RussianMar Benegas – Book signing session at the Children’s Book Fair
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 12:00 – 12:30 All ages SpanishMagical alebrijes
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 13:00 – 16:00 +2 years old English, SpanishLet's play with wooden toys from all over the world!
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 13:00 – 16:00 All ages English, Japanese, No dialogLittle feet, big move! – नन्हे कदम, बड़ी उड़ान ! I
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 13:00 – 13:30 +3 months until 12 months English, Finnish, Hindi, KannadaLittle feet, big move! – नन्हे कदम, बड़ी उड़ान ! II
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 13:30 – 14:00 +2–6 years old English, Finnish, Hindi, KannadaBooks for little explorers
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 13:00 – 14:00 +2–6 years old SpanishNicolasa, and your house?
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 14:00 – 15:00 +4 years old SpanishRhythms of Life Together
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 15:00 – 16:00 +2 years old English, Spanish, Finnish, SwedishDreamtown
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 15:00 – 16:00 +2 years old English, UkrainianMar Benegas – Book signing session at the Children’s Book Fair
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 15:30 – 16:00 All ages SpanishMagical melodies
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi 16:00 – 17:00 All ages Spanish, FinnishWednesday 24.09.
Windows for Seeing Difference: Creativity, Image and Expression
Ammattiopisto LIVE 09:00 – 10:30 Adults EnglishSaturday 27.09.
Serenity Corner
Annantalo 11:00 – 16:00 All ages English, Spanish, FinnishKolibrí Pins
Annantalo 11:00 – 16:00 All ages English, Spanish, FinnishMy Dream Helsinki – Lego workshop
Annantalo 11:00 – 13:00 +4 years old English, FinnishJuoiggas Mánážan! – Yoik, child!
Annantalo 11:00 – 12:00 All ages English, Finnish, Northern SámiChildren's Book Fair 2025
Annantalo 11:00 – 16:00 All ages English, Spanish, FinnishLet's Play and Paint!
Annantalo 11:00 – 12:00 +4 years old English, SpanishWhere do wishes live?
Annantalo 12:00 – 15:00 +1 years old English, Spanish, PortugueseRhythms of Life Together
Annantalo 12:00 – 13:00 +2 years old English, Spanish, Finnish, SwedishDancing hugs
Annantalo 12:00 – 13:00 Babies English, SpanishGusti – Book signing session at the Children’s Book Fair
Annantalo 12:30 – 13:00 All ages English, SpanishBeads of hope
Annantalo 13:00 – 14:00 +4 years old until 8 years old English, TagalogDancing hugs
Annantalo 13:00 – 14:00 Babies English, SpanishŠIELLA – Amulet
Annantalo 13:00 – 16:00 +4–14 years old English, Finnish, Northern SámiMy Dream Helsinki – Lego workshop
Annantalo 14:00 – 16:00 +4 years old English, FinnishDancing wishes I – Танцуя желания I
Annantalo 14:00 – 15:00 +4 years old until 8 years old English, Spanish, Finnish, RussianLet's Play and Paint!
Annantalo 14:00 – 15:00 +4 years old English, SpanishColourful wishes, Big dreams
Annantalo 15:00 – 16:00 +2 years old English, Finnish, LatvianDancing wishes II – Танцуя желания II
Annantalo 15:00 – 16:00 1 - 3 years old English, Spanish, Finnish, RussianGusti – Book signing session at the Children’s Book Fair
Annantalo 15:30 – 16:00 All ages English, SpanishClosing Concert with KAÔS
Annantalo 16:00 – 17:00 All ages English, Spanish, Portuguese, Persian, JapaneseAccessibility
Everyone in your family can enjoy Kolibrí! Locations are accessible to persons with reduced mobility. You’ll find the ‘Serenity corner’ for moments of relaxation, and the ‘Eating corner’ to recharge and keep enjoying the festival. Bring your own food and drinks!
If you or anyone in your group needs other accommodations or extra information (like a detailed description of the activities, or listing sensory stimuli), get in touch with us at [email protected]. We will be happy to help!
We want Kolibrí to be accessible to all!
