Events for young people

Autumn at the youth centres is getting underway once again

Viklo on Kari’s campus opens on Monday 7 September at 3 pm and will be open from Monday to Wednesday, 3 pm – 8 pm, for pupils from Year 7 to 17-year-olds. Pupils in Years 5 and 6 are welcome between 3 pm and 5 pm.
Kuovi, meanwhile, opens its doors on Friday 11 September and will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 5th grade to 17 years of age, 5 pm to 10 pm.
Pupils in Year 6 are welcome at Kuovi from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Tauno’s Special

Tauno, the mobile youth outreach service, offers young people a safe place to meet with youth workers on Fridays in September from 5 pm to 10 pm. The last Tauno evening of the autumn is on 26 September.
If you’d like, you can ring Tauno and its youth workers to play various outdoor games, hang out or have a chat.
You can get in touch with Tauno by phone, via WhatsApp or by text message on 044 403 6153. You can also get in touch via the Nuortenrauma Instagram account.

The Moped Garage

The Moped Garage activity continues in Kuovi Youth Center, Kuovinkuja 4:

Wednesday 2 September, 4 pm–8 pm
Tuesday 8 September, 4 pm–8 pm
Tuesday 15 September, 4 pm–8 pm
Tuesday 22 September, 4 pm–8 pm
Tuesday 29 September, 4 pm–8 pm

The Moped Workshop is primarily intended for 15- to 17-year-olds who are interested in mopeds and want to learn how to maintain and repair them.

During the sessions, the young people are assisted by an instructor knowledgeable about mopeds and mechanics, as well as a youth counselor. The Moped Workshop is equipped with the necessary tools, but each moped owner must provide their own spare parts for repairs. Mopeds cannot be left in the space to wait for the next session, as the space is also used for other activities.

An important goal of Mopotalli is to promote safe traffic behavior. After all, modifying mopeds is not even allowed. When visiting Mopotalli, young people agree to follow the center’s rules.

Mopotalli is one of the city’s youth centers where we follow the principles of a safer space. Our center is substance-free, and energy drinks are not allowed either.

Do you own a self-built or customised bike, a traditional classic, or simply a striking two-wheeler? Enter your moped in the moped exhibition, whether it’s, for example, a motocross bike used purely for leisure or one you ride on a daily basis. Everyone is welcome to spend a couple of hours getting to know how the moped club works. Those taking part in the exhibition will receive a small gift, and the moped voted the most interesting of the afternoon will be awarded a prize! For further information and to register, please message Jessina on 040 180 9780.

Mopotalli is one of the town’s youth centres, where we adhere to the principles of a safer space. Our centre is alcohol-free, and energy drinks are also not permitted.

Instructions for participants in the moped exhibition
Please send a message with your moped’s details by 26 September at the latest
to Jessina on 040 180 9780.
Please provide
your name, age,
the make, model, year of manufacture and power output of your moped.
Tell us what you use your moped for,
what you value most about it and
let us know if you have built it yourself or made any modifications to it.
You can take part in the exhibition with either a road-legal moped or an off-road moped without number plates, provided that the moped without number plates is brought to the venue by car or trailer and the rider reports its arrival.
Mopeds taking part in the exhibition must arrive at Kuovi between 2.00 pm and 2.30 pm. The public can vote for the most interesting moped between 4.00 pm and 4.30 pm, and each person present is allowed only one vote. A prize will also be raffled amongst the voters. The moped with the most votes will be awarded a prize at 5.00 pm.

For further information, please contact youth worker Jessina Vastamäki on 040 180 9780.

Rainbow-coloured evenings

Rainbow Evenings are held once a month from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Kuovi Youth Centre. The autumn sessions are on Wednesday 16 September, Wednesday 14 October, Wednesday 11 November and Wednesday 9 December.

The events are open to all young people under the age of 29 who belong to gender and sexual minorities, those exploring their identity, and their friends. During the evenings, as well as taking part in crafts, art and games, you’ll have the chance to chat about topics that matter to you and make new friends. You’re welcome just as you are! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Further information: youth worker Julia Nummi, tel. 044 793 5294, and outreach youth worker Linda Mattsson, tel. 040 172 6129

Youth Council Elections in October

Hey, 13- to 18-year-olds interested in making a difference! Apply to join the Youth Council!
The Rauma Youth Council has established itself through its work in Rauma since 1998. The Youth Council’s responsibilities include promoting young people’s quality of life, well-being, and opportunities for influence and participation, for example by representing them in city bodies. The Youth Council also organizes events for young people in Rauma. The Youth Council meets at least four times during the school year, and its members also meet in working groups to organize events.

The new Youth Council will begin its two-year term in January 2027. You can run for office between September 1 and 30 by contacting the Youth Council coordinator, Maija Salomaa, at 044 403 6327. Elections will be held in October, and two representatives—and any alternate representatives—will be elected from each school and educational institution.

The Spooky Carnival on Saturday 17 October

This is exactly what young people have been hoping for!

Join us on a trip to Särkänniemi in Tampere on Saturday 17 October 2026. Experience an unforgettable, spine-chilling carnival day, packed with thrilling rides, terrifying characters and eerie shows. The terrifying attractions come to life as the evening draws in, sending shivers down the spine of even the bravest visitors.

The Carnival Wristband includes:

Admission to the amusement park

The Carnival programme

Access to the amusement rides (subject to height restrictions)

The Aquarium

The Näsineula observation tower

Planetarium shows

The fortune-teller and the PHOBIA LAB horror attraction are not included in the price of the wristband.

The trip costs €48, which includes coach travel and the carnival wristband; the price is the same for all participants.

Departure at 13:00 from outside the Äijänsuo training ice rink (Teollisuuskatu 19). In Lapland, at the express bus stop on Main Road 12, at approximately 13:20. Return journey from Särkänniemi at 20:00, arriving in Rauma at around 22:30.

The trip is primarily intended for young people from Rauma and is both smoke-free and alcohol-free.

Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. If you are under 18, please also provide your guardian’s details. The registration period runs until 29 September or until places are filled.

You can register and pay via the city’s online shop here.

For further information, please contact youth worker Ria-Leena Widqvist,

tel. 044 793 4561.