Events for young people

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 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

The candidate nominations are closed. The elections will be held in October, and two representatives as well as possible deputies will be chosen from each school and educational institution.

The new youth council will start its two-year term in January 2027.

The Rauma Youth Council has established its place by operating in Rauma since 1998. The council’s tasks include promoting the comfort, wellbeing, influence, and activity opportunities for young people, including representing them in the city’s decision-making bodies. The youth council also organizes events for young people in Rauma. The council meets at least four times during the school year, and additionally in working groups to organize events.

For more information, contact the youth council advisor Maija Salomaa at 044 403 6327.

Opening days for youth centres during the autumn half-term

There’s plenty to do every day, even during the autumn half-term. The opening hours and age restrictions for the youth centres remain the same during the half-term, but there are slight changes to the days they’re open.
Viklo is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3 pm to 8 pm (with a film night on Wednesdays) and
Kuovi on Saturdays from 7 pm to 10 pm (with the ‘Kampus go dark’ event on Fridays).

A night at the youth centre, 21–22 October

The much-anticipated sleepover is back at Kuovi on Wednesday 21 October at 9.00 pm, running until 7.00 am on Thursday 22 October with our energetic youth leaders. The sleepover is aimed at pupils in Years 7–9 and is a free, private event open only to those who have registered.
The night’s programme includes competitions and quizzes, as well as some cooking. Should you feel tired from all the competitions, there is also a separate quiet area where you can rest.
This entire event is alcohol- and drug-free.
Registration is via the city’s online shop and it requires strong authentication. . The link will be open from Friday 9 October at 12 noon until Sunday 18 October, or until places are filled.
Further information will be provided when you register, so please pay close attention.
For further information, please contact youth worker Johannes Härkönen on 044 793 5190.

Film night at Viklo on Wednesday 21 October

Welcome to a free film night at Viklo, the youth centre on the Kari’s campus, on Wednesday 21 October 2026 from 5 pm to 8 pm. The evening is for 11–17-year-olds. Please arrive by 5 pm at the latest, when we’ll close the youth centre doors and get ready for the evening. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks. Energy drinks are not allowed. The Viklo staff will provide some savoury snacks and juice. We’ll hold a vote on which film or films to watch during the film night.

Extreme course on Thursday 22 October at the winter training hall

Pallo-Iirot, in collaboration with the city’s sports and youth services, is organising an evening event for young people at the Winter Training Hall on Thursday 22 October from 5 pm to 8 pm. The programme promises an action-packed evening full of exercise in the spirit of Iirolandia & the Extreme Course. The event is aimed at young people in Years 5 to 9. Entry is free with a Youth Pass, and you can also bring one friend along. Make sure to pack suitable sportswear, a water bottle and a bit of pocket money for the kiosk. Come along and have a go!

For further information about the event, please contact sports coordinator Noora Kallio on 044 403 6395.

The terrifying ‘Kampus goes dark’ is back!

The ‘Kampus goes dark’ horror event will take place on Friday 23 October from 5 pm to 9 pm at the Kari campus. The event is free of charge and aimed at young people aged 12–19. Come and be terrified!

TIMETABLE:
Kammohuone (Theatre Space)
5.00–5.45 pm
6.00–6.45 pm
7.00–7.30 pm
Do you dare step into the chilling room that hides the most terrifying characters? This is not for the faint-hearted! The Haunted Room is organised by the Rauma Adult Education Centre’s youth theatre.
Spooky Book Quiz (Lobby)
5.00 pm–7.00 pm
Challenge yourself in a spooky book quiz! The quiz is organised by Rauma Central Library.
Clay Pumpkin Workshop (Classroom D221)
5.00–7.30 pm
Come and mould your own pumpkin out of clay. Alternatively, you can draw your favourite horror characters. The workshop is organised by the Rauma Adult Education Centre’s School of Visual Arts.
Ghost Hunt, Face Painting, Baking and Games (Viklo)
5.00 pm–9.00 pm
At Viklo, you can hunt ghosts, get a spooky face painting, conjure up some gruesome baked goods or take a breather whilst playing various games.
Film Screenings (Hall 1)
5.15 pm Hotel Transylvania 2 (K-7)
7.00 pm Alice in Wonderland (live-action) (K-12)
Bring your own film snacks and come and relax with some autumn films. The films are in English with Finnish subtitles.
Fancy dress competition (Lobby)
7.30 pm
Results
8.30 pm
Would you like to turn some old clothes into a Halloween costume? Or perhaps you’ve dressed up as a horror character? Take part in the fancy dress competition! Sign up in the lobby before the competition starts.

For further information, please contact youth worker Julia Nummi on 044 793 5294. Come and be terrified!