Färi’s Christmas season is full of atmosphere, experiences, and the joy of making and participating. We invite all families to enjoy relaxing moments with art and culture!
Whose day could you brighten with a hand-made Christmas card? What kind of bouncy Christmas surprises can you see at the circus? What does the dark look like when it is livened with beautiful colours and lights at Timantti Theatre’s family workshops? Want to discover the true sound of Christmas? Join us at the Christmas Music Playschool! At Färi, everyone can get into the holiday spirit!
Christmas sounds for the little ones
The Christmas Music Playschool invites children to create their own Christmas soundscapes! Come enjoy and sing familiar holiday songs, and try out some very special instruments.
Fridays, 21 November – 12 December 2025, at Perhehuone Pikku Hansa. Participation is free of charge, but remember to register in advance.
Registration is available 26 October – 18 November 2025 here.
Come sing and play Christmas tunes in Swedish with
at Julig musiklek!
The magic of Christmas and theater at Timantti
Come shake off the seasonal blues at Timantti Theatre: over the Christmas season, Timantti Theatre will feature visiting performances where Pettson and Findus celebrate Christmas (available in Swedish), a Christmas circus special by the most colourful circus duo in Finland, and even more Christmas circus fun with a mysterious gift package.
Tickets: €10/person. Ticket reservations begin on Sun 26 October at 18:00 via the calendar events for each performance.
Fri 14 November Barnen estrad: Pettson och Findus firar jul
Sun 30 November – Tue 2 December Duo Color Express: Joulusirkusspecial (weekday morning tickets €5/person))
Sun 14 December Lahjapaketin mysteeri
Fun and handicrafts at our Christmas Workshops
Christmas is the time for arts and crafts! Create Christmas cards that will delight others and prepare for the holidays by crafting Christmas decorations from natural materials, felt fabric, and metallic paper. Our workshops are suitable for all ages. Language is Finnish.
Reservations always begin one week before each workshop on Sundays at 18:00. You can find the registration links for each workshop in the City of Turku’s recreation calendar.
Sun 16 November Christmas card workshop (Joulukorttipaja)
Sun 23 November and Sun 30 November Christmas decorations from natural materials (Joulukoristeita luonnonmateriaaleista)
Sun 7 December and Sun 14 December Christmas decoration workshop (Joulukoristepaja)
Creativity and participation in Timantti family workshops
Enjoy the darkening days and join us for a fun time with colours, northern lights, and shadows! Timantti Theatre’s non-stop family workshops are available for free, no registration.
Sun 23 November Family workshops at Timantti Theatre: Northern lights, dance, and video art
Sun 7 December Family workshops at Timantti Theatre: Light and shadow at Färi(part of the Path of Light event)