🇳🇴 Special Edition — Uke 20 (16–17 mai)
Lørdag / Saturday 8–12°C, some rain during the day.
Søndag / Sunday 8–15°C, partly cloudy with some sun.
Norges største folkefest og barnas dag!
Norway's biggest celebration and the children's day!
🎉 17. mai — Barnetoget / The Children's Parade
The children's parade starts at 10:00 from Akershus Fortress. The highlight is passing the Royal Palace where the Royal Family waves from the balcony. The parade ends at RĂĄdhusplassen around 13:30.
📍 Rute: Akershus festning → Karl Johans gate → Slottet → Rådhusplassen
All ages · Free · Programme
Tips for familier / Tips for families
- Arrive early — it gets very crowded along the route.
- Bring food and drinks — long queues at kiosks
- Bunad or red/white/blue — kids love to dress up!
Best spots to watch the parade:
- Karl Johans gate
- Slottsplassen (Royal Family waves)
- RĂĄdhusplassen (finish)
Things children usually love on 17. mai:
- Ice cream for breakfast
- Waving flags
- Marching bands
- Wearing bunad
- Seeing the royal family at the palace
- Hot dogs all day
🇳🇴 17. mai-feiring / National Day celebrations
17. mai-konsert med Trill
Tøyen hovedgård, Botanisk hage — Sunday 15:00-16:00
A cheerful family concert with music, movement and sing-alongs to celebrate 17 May together.
All ages · Free · Programme
17. mai-feiring i Torshovparken
Torshovparken — Sunday 15:30-18:00
A local 17 May celebration with music, games, raffles, cakes, ice cream and activities for children and families in the park.
All ages · Free · Programme 🗺️ View on map
Nasjonaldagskonsert på Kafé Asylet
Kafé Asylet, Grønland — Sunday 15:00
A traditional 17 May courtyard concert with brass band music, sing-alongs and festive atmosphere in Grønland.
All ages · Free · Programme 🗺️ View on map
Lørdag 16. mai — dagen før / Saturday 16 May
17. mai hĂĄrpyntverksted
Stovner Senter — Saturday 12:00-15:00
Children can make their own hairbands, bows and festive accessories in Norwegian colours ahead of 17 May.
All ages · Free · Programme
LiksomLek Pop-up fellesskap
Sentralen — Sat 11:00 · 13:00 · 15:00
A calm roleplay space where children and adults explore everyday worlds together.
All ages · Per family from 250-450 NOK · Grandparents and under ones always free with a paid ticket · Programme
Omvisning: Trær i Botanisk hage
Botanisk hage — Saturday 13:00-14:00
Join a themed guided walk through the botanical garden and learn more about seasonal plants and nature.
All ages · Free · Programme
Ă…pent hĂĄndverksverksted
Hasansens fabrikk — Saturdays 12:00-15:00
Explore materials and create your own crafts in an open workshop.
All ages· Free · Programme 🗺️ View on map
Teater & kino / Theatre & cinema
Pippi pĂĄ Sirkus
Det Norske Teatret — Saturday 15:00 & 18:00
Pippi takes over the circus! Expect acrobatics, music, laughter and pure Pippi chaos on stage.
Age 3+ · From 290 NOK · Programme
Kokosbananas og moromaskinen
Oslo Nye Centralteatret — Saturday 15:00-15:35
Kokosbananas is back with a fun machine full of surprises — a short and sweet show for young children.
Age 3+ · 350 NOK · Programme
Madagaskar
Cinemateket — Saturday 13:00-14:26
The beloved animated adventure about four zoo animals unexpectedly ending up on Madagascar. Norwegian dub.
All ages · 60 NOK · Programme
Deichman — Barnas lørdag / Children’s Saturday
Dinosauren som ville bli sjørøver
Deichman Torshov — Saturday 12:00-13:00
A dinosaur who dreams of becoming a pirate. Theatre for young children.
Age 4+ · Free · Programme
Dinosaurverksted
Deichman Røa — Saturday 12:00-14:00
Make your own dinosaur out of paper!
Age 3+ · Free · Programme
Buttons-verksted
Deichman Oppsal — Saturday 12:00-13:00
Showcasing the button machine and colorful old books that can be clipped in!
Age 5+ · Free · Programme
Barnas poesidag 2026
Deichman Bjørvika — Saturday 12:00-15:30
Free poetry day for children with music, rhyme, performances and creative language activities.
Age 4–10 · Free · Programme
Fortellerstund og teaterlek med Ingrid
Deichman Tøyen — Saturday 13:00-14:00
Storytelling and playful theatre activities with Ingrid, inviting children to join through imagination, movement and roleplay.
Age 3+ · Free · Programme
Interaktivt musikkverksted
Deichman Lambertseter — Saturday 12:00-12:30
An interactive music workshop where children can explore rhythm, sound and movement through playful activities.
All ages · Free · Programme
Museer / Museums
Helgeprogram for barn
Naturhistorisk museum — Saturday 11:00-15:30
Weekend activities for children exploring dinosaurs, evolution, fossils and the natural world through short interactive sessions.
Age 5+ · 180 NOK (adult) · 90 NOK (6–17) · Family 450 NOK · Programme
Familieaktiviteter
Norsk Teknisk Museum — Saturday 11:00-18:00
A full day of family activities with planetarium sessions, science shows, creative workshops and hands-on experiments for children.
All ages · 205 NOK (adult) · 135 NOK (4–17) · Family 590 NOK · Programme
Kommer snart / Coming up
Musikklek for barn
Sentralen — Saturday 11:00-11:45 / 13:00-13:45
A playful music session with singing, rhythm, movement and simple instruments for young children and their caregivers.
Age 2–5 · Adult + child 165 NOK · Programme
Baby Rave
Sentralen — Sunday 11:00-13:00
A daytime dance party for babies, toddlers and grown-ups with music, lights and a playful club atmosphere.
Age 1–6 · 40 NOK (kids) · Adult + child 85 NOK · Programme
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God feiring til deg og din familie! 🇳🇴
See you in Uke 21.