Autumn break in Pori 2025
In Finland, schoolchildren have their autumn break in weeks 42 or 43. Pori invites you to spend an unforgettable autumn vacation with the whole family! Yyteri offers plenty to do, from a light trail and outdoor movies to campfire grilling and seaside walks. In the city center, you can explore interesting museums and enjoy events ranging from concerts to art workshops.
Yyteri invites you to the seaside
In Yyteri, you can enjoy an unforgettable fall break full of activities with the whole family! The stunning natural scenery provides the perfect environment for relaxation and adventure. The city of Pori and local businesses have put together a diverse program full of fun and experiences for all ages for every day of the autumn break from October 13 to 26. The program includes outdoor movies, climbing, and alpaca petting.
Last year’s hit, the light trail, is also making a comeback! This year, the light trail invites you to explore the four seasons. The route once again circles the short Yyteri Fitness Trail and is also suitable for the youngest members of the family. The starting point is next to the Yyteri Visitor Center. The experience is free and available every day from around 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. according to your own schedule!
Check out the program and enjoy the autumn breeze and sea views!
Kirjurinluoto invites you to play and have fun
Kirjurinluoto is Pori’s central park and is known as a recreational area for all ages. At Kirjurinluoto, you can enjoy the whole day playing in the playgrounds and hiking on nature trails.
The Pelle Hermanni playground is open to everyone, and both younger and older children can enjoy themselves there, which is why it is so easy to have fun! The playground covers an area of approximately three hectares, which is equivalent to almost five soccer fields! The park has a huge number of play areas, slides, and climbing frames suitable for different ages – all free of charge.
Kirjurinluoto is also a great destination for hiking. The Polsanluoto trail is also suitable for the youngest members of the family; the 0.7-kilometer-long route runs through a natural environment, partly along boardwalks. There is also a campfire site along the route (bring your own wood).
A journey into the world of museums
In addition to exhibitions, Pori’s museums offer plenty of fun activities for children and the whole family during the autumn break. Admission to museums is free for children under 18 and students. There is a separate participation fee for workshops. Children under school age must always be accompanied by an adult when participating in museum events.
All museums offer a free backpack, which encourages visitors to explore the exhibitions and try their hand at small-scale activities. The contents of the backpacks are suitable for children and adults to enjoy together.
Satakunta Museum, Rosenlew Museum, The Ark Nature Centre, and Building Preservation Centre Toivo also have nice play areas. Pori Art Museum has a DIY workstation and the Satakunta Museum Kamari has a self-service workshop, both of which are open to everyone.
Museum workshops
- Tue 21 Oct at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Brilliant Me workshop at the Rosenlew Museum
- Wed 22 Oct Elf-themed clay workshop at Satakunta Museum
- Thu 23 Oct at 12 noon Guided non-stop painting workshop for children at the Pori Art Museum
Opening hours during the autumn break
- Satakunta Museum Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, Wed 11am-8pm
- Pori Art Museum Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
- Rosenlew Museum Tue–Sun 11am–5pm
- Building Preservation Centre Toivo Tue–Thu 12pm–5pm (free admission for all ages)
- The Ark Nature Centre Tue–Sun 11am–5pm
Workshops at the Children’s Cultural Center
During the fall break, the Kruunupää Centre for Children´s Culture will introduce children to art and teach them how to make their own recycled art! The Kruunupää Gallery is hosting exhibitions by the trash artist duo BCEnsemble and filmmaker Miisa Korkiamäki. The gallery is open to all visitors on Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. The workshops will focus on creating miniature worlds, animal collages, and autumn soft toys. The workshops cost €5 per child.
- Fri, Oct. 17: Miniature worlds
- Mon, Oct. 20: Autumn soft toys
- Tue, Oct. 21: Miniature worlds
- Wed, Oct. 22: Animal collages
- Wed, Oct. 22: Color bath wild animals
Activities for the whole family in Pori
- Sun 12 Oct Children’s Sports Land offers free, fast-paced and varied family sports activities at Karhuhalli.
- Fri-Sat 17-18 Oct Fish and harvest market at Pori Market Square
- Sun 19 Oct. Children’s Sports Land offers free, fast-paced and varied family activities at Karhuhalli.
Events for more mature tastes
- Sat 11 Oct. Chamber 2025: Music for the Soul. Pori Sinfonietta’s free chamber concert at Raatihuone featuring the Pori Quartet and pianist Laura Vänttinen.
- Sun 12 Oct PTS Wind Orchestra: Swing into Autumn. Come and enjoy the PTS Wind Orchestra’s swinging autumn concert, featuring Juha Hostikka, familiar from Dallapé, as soloist!
- Fri 17 Oct. The Romantic Deluxe concert features a generous helping of Brahms in the form of a serenade and violin concerto. Pori Sinfonietta and conductor and violinist Giovanni Guzzo.
- Fri 24 Oct ONEVIOLIN – Autumn 2025. After performing to sold-out venues, ONEVIOLIN returns to the Promenadikeskus hall with an explosive show as part of their autumn tour!
