WEDNESDAY 24.7.
Events marked in yellow in the program are particularly suitable for families with children. Children are also welcome to other events unless an age limit is specifically indicated.
NOTE! Changes to the original program:
Häplankka event 12.00–15.00 will take place in the City Hall courtyard instead of Parpansali Park.
Guided tour at the Rauma Art Museum takes place at 13.00 (not 14.00 as in the original program).
10.00–15.00
9.00-10.30 Lost ship dogs workshop
Lost Ship Dogs is a sea-scented detective adventure book for children, set to be published in August 2024. The adventure takes place in the maritime landscapes of Rauma, specifically at the Kylmäpihlaja lighthouse and, of course, in Old Rauma.
Now, a gelli printing workshop themed around the book’s settings is available for a child and their parent or another important adult. The theme is the sea and beautiful window ship dogs. In gelli printing, you can play with colors with your child and create your own small art piece printed on a gel-like plate.
Each workshop accommodates 8 pairs (parent + child). The recommended age range for children is 3–7 years, but younger children can participate at the adult’s discretion. Acrylic paints are used in the printing process. The cost is €25 per pair.
Old Rauma – Mummola, Isoraastuvankatu 8D
More information and registration for the workshop: mummola.rauma@gmail.com
10.00–14.00 Handicraft workshop for children
A non-stop workshop for children where they can craft and try different handicraft techniques. Free admission.
Outbuilding in Marela’s inner courtyard, Kauppakatu 24
More information: Rauma Cultural Services
10.00–17.00 Lace-making in Marela and Kirsti museums
During Lace Week, is an opportunity to see Rauma bobbin lace being made daily at Marela and Kirsti. The entrance fee is 10€ for adults, which includes access to Marela, Kirsti, and the Rauma Art Museum. Reduced tickets are 7€, and free entry for under 18.
Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
Marela, Kauppakatu 24
More information and tickets: Rauma museum
10.00–18.00 Lace-making in Poselli
Poselli lace exhibitions offer the opportunity to discover lace-making free of charge.
Poselli Culture House, Nortamonkatu 12
Further information: Nyplääjät ry and Pitsikeskus Emelia
10.00–18.00 Lace Week open yards and yard sales
During Lace Week, over 30 residents of Old Rauma will open their yards to visitors. The residents will hold yard sales or allow visitors to explore their yards as they are. The yards are open according to the residents’ schedules, usually from 10.00 to 18.00.
A map of the open yards and yard sales can be found HERE.
More information: Vanha Rauma Association
10.00–20.00 International Grand Markets
The event features 140 entrepreneurs from over 30 countries and various regions of Finland, showcasing their specialty products. There will be amazing international food stalls, handicrafts, and textile. There will also be a funfair for children in the area.
More information: International Grand Markets
11.00–18.00 Rauma Martha Association’s traditional food café
The traditional café of the Rauma Martha Association, where you can enjoy picnic-style delicacies either sitting at a table on chairs or under the trees, even on mats.
The courtyard of the Church of the Holy Cross in Rauma, Luostarinkatu 1
More information: raumanmarttayhdistysry@gmail.com
12.00 Midday music moment
Rauma Male Singers Quartet: Jani Järvi, Pekka Lankinen, Hannu Lehtinen, Veli-Matti Vainionpää & Saara Kukko, piano. Free admission.
Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1
More information: Rauma Parish, saara.kukko@evl.fi
12.00–15.00 Häplänperän Valittajat: family event
Note! The location of the event has changed to the City Hall courtyard.
Häplänperän Valittajat organizes a fun afternoon for the whole family! Enjoyable activities for all ages. Access is available via Lyseokatu or Kanalinranta. Free admission.
City hall’s inner yard, Kanalinranta 3
More information: kruoste@gmail.com
12.00–16.00 Willow weaving and nature trail for children
Children can enjoy willow weaving and a nature trail in the yard. The café is also open. Free admission.
Seppä croft, Kodisjoentie 1449, Kodisjoki
More information: Kodisjoki Martha Association
13.00 Guided tour at the Rauma Art Museum
Curator Taina Myllyharju introduces Jarmo Mäkilä’s exhibition ‘Boy’. She shares the background stories and events related to the artworks, which are also connected to the autobiographical book of the same name to be published alongside the exhibition
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
More information: Rauma Art Museum
13.00 Hobby horse cavalcade and obstacle races
Meeting at the Tammela yard. Departure at 13.00. Obstacle races at the inner yard of the Church of the Holy Cross after registration. Participation fee: 2 €/horse-rider pair. No advance registration required.
The competition has four classes:
Class I: 3–5 years
Class II: 6–8 years
Class III: 9–13 years
Class IV: Open to all
Departure point: Renovation centre Tammela, Eteläpitkäkatu 17
More information: Kepparitalli Pits de Rauma, marjo.kartano@gmail.com
14.00 Music by Laura ja Kari
Sea-themed songs in the Rauma dialect. Vocals by Laura Suominen, music by Kari Vuorisalo. Free admission.
Kontio Café Courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 9
14.00–16.00 Living historians at Marela
In Marela’s dining room, members of the ‘Rouwaswäki’ dressed in late 19th-century attire host a handicraft session. The ‘Rouwaswäki’ are happy to engage in conversation with museum visitors. The event is included in the museum admission fee.
Marela, Kauppakatu 24.
Tickets and more information: Rauma museum
14.00–17.00 Conversation Park Jams for children
Welcome to Conversation Park Jams! The program includes music, park game track, giant soap bubbles, flower crown workshop, cotton candy, and marshmallow roasting.
Conversation Park, Kalliokatu 28-30
More information: Lönnström Art Museum
15.00–22.00
15.00–18.00 Earring workshop
In the non-stop workshop, we’ll be making fun yarn ball earrings. We’ll be using felting needles as tools. The workshop lasts about 1–1.5 hours per participant. The price, including materials, is 6 €. Suitable for adults and children over 10 years old. The workshop accommodates up to 5 participants at a time. No pre-registration required.
Kuninkaankatu 28
More information: Kajava
16.00 Music by Laura ja Kari
Sea-themed songs in the Rauma dialect. Vocals by Laura Suominen, music by Kari Vuorisalo. Free admission.
Kontio Café Courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 9
16.00–19.00 Wednesday Lace Dance
TulesTalo will feature tango prince Heikki Koskelo and Pekka Tervahartiala! Come alone or with a friend. The first set starts at 16:00, so you can join in even if you’re coming straight from work. Coffee and buns for sale. 15 €/entrance.
TulesTalo, Aittakarinkatu 14
More information: Rauman seudun Tules ry
17.00 Community singing event at the Market Square
A daily community singing event taking place at the market square throughout Lace Week. Free admission.
Rauma Market Square
18.00 Community singing event at Monna’s Chapel
Welcome to sing together hymns with Leena Kivi! During the evening, you will hear stories about meaningful hymns! Free admission.
Monna’s Chapel, Kodisjoentie 284
More information: Rauma Parish, saara.kukko@evl.fi
18.00-20.00 Maritime Museum’s Lace Week Movie Night: Cuban serenade and Rio’s Night
Note: This event is in Finnish.
The Maritime City of Rauma exhibition showcases the most famous poem Cuban Serenade by Rauma’s poet and writer Unto Koskela. The poem has also inspired filmmakers of Night in Rio.
First, you’ll hear more about the poem and its complex journey to becoming a film in museum’s exhibition. Afterward, “Rio’s Night” will be screened on the 2nd floor of the museum. The guided introduction lasts 15 minutes, and the movie duration is 75 minutes.
Rauma Maritime museum, Kalliokatu 34
More information: Rauma Maritime museum
18.00–22.00 Youth of Savila – Concert evening
18.00 HUGO
19.30 AHTI
21.00 TUULI
Free admission.
Savilanpuisto park
More information: Rauma Youth Services, julia.nummi@rauma.fi
20.00 Lace Week evening serenade
Pihla Pakaslahti performs the Lace Week evening serenade from the City Hall Tower.
The City Hall Tower, Valtakatu 2
Info
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