Rauma Celebrates Fall Break on 19–25 October 2026 – Pick Your Favourite Activities
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Rauma’s pre-primary education, basic education, and upper secondary school will be on fall break from October 19 to 25, 2026. During the break, there will be a wide range of activities for children, young people, and families, focusing on sports, culture, and memorable experiences.
Fall Break Fun at Iirolandia
Iirolandia events will take place at the Winter Training Hall (Teollisuuskatu 19) from Wednesday to Friday.
- Wednesday 21 October, 5–8 p.m.: event for the whole family (€5 per child)
- Thursday 22 October, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.: event for the whole family (€5 per child)
- Thursday 22 October, 5–8 p.m.: youth event (ages 11–17, free with a Youth Pass)
- Friday 23 October, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: event for the whole family (€5 per child)
– The Thursday evening event for pupils in grades 5–9 will feature fun activities at Iirolandia and the Extreme course. Admission is free with a Youth Pass, and participants can also bring one friend. We recommend wearing suitable sports clothing and bringing a water bottle and some money for the kiosk, says Sports Coordinator Noora Kallio.
Enjoy Nature, Outdoor Activities and Warm Waters
On Saturday 24 October from 1 to 3 p.m., the Sports Services sports van will roll into Sinisaari Park, offering a variety of sports equipment to borrow and try out.
The same evening, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., families can set off on an exciting Halloween adventure along the Pyytjärvi Bug Trail. Participants should bring their own flashlight. A campfire site will also be available, with the opportunity to roast sausages during the evening.
At the swimming hall, visitors can splash around in warm waters throughout the fall break week. The children’s pool and youth pool will be heated to 32°C, and an obstacle course will be waiting for the bravest water lovers.
Movies and Thrills at Karin Kampus
A movie night will be held at Viklo Youth Space on the Karin kampus on Wednesday 21 October from 5 to 8 p.m. The free event is intended for young people aged 11–17. Participants must arrive by 5 p.m. You may bring your own snacks, but energy drinks are not permitted. Light savoury snacks and juice will be available. The movies shown during the evening will be selected by vote.
On Friday 23 October from 5 to 9 p.m., Karin kampus will be transformed by the spooky Kampus Goes Dark event. The programme includes a costume competition, a thrilling movie session, frightfully delicious baked treats, an introduction to horror literature and a chilling haunted room. The event is free of charge and intended for young people aged 12–19.
The evening’s programme is also organised by the Youth Theatre and Visual Arts School of Rauma Adult Education Centre and the Rauma Main Library.
During fall break, Viklo Youth Space (Aittakarinkatu 10 C 6) will also be open on Monday and Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m., and Kuovi Youth Space (Kuovinkuja 4) on Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m.
More information about youth events is available at Youth in Rauma website.
Storytime Moments at the Libraries
On Tuesday 20 October at 10 a.m., the Rauma Main Library will welcome Fairy Tale Grandma (Satumummo). Stories will be read by Pirjo Laitinen, who has previously worked as a volunteer reading grandmother and is known from the local Värsym baohajit group.
On Thursday 22 October from 5 to 6 p.m., the reading dog Papu will visit the Main Library. Three 15-minute reading sessions are available. Advance registration is required by emailing kirjasto@rauma.fi or calling +358 44 793 4531.
At the Pyynpää Library, a fairy tale trail will be on display throughout October, along with other small self-guided activities.
See the libraries’ opening hours: Libraries and Opening Hours
You can also explore the wide range of events in the Rauma’s Event Calendar.
