Looking for something truly local and hands-on this weekend in Gothenburg? We've dug up workshops, unique community explorations, and cool seasonal activities happening January 31st and February 1st that go beyond the standard tourist trail. Get ready for Arctic exploration and building your own robots!
Quick Picks
Library's Winter Storytelling Hour
Götaplatsen 3, (Central Gothenburg)
A calm, cozy, and completely free indoor story session perfect for younger kids.
Junior Inventor's Workshop: Build-a-Bot
Västra Hamngatan 12, (Liseberg Area)
Get those older kids inside designing and coding their own vibrating robot—it’s challenging fun!
Library's Winter Storytelling Hour
Götaplatsen 3, (Central Gothenburg)
A gentle storytelling session focusing on Swedish folklore, ideal for the 3-6 age group.
· January 31
3ARCTIC EXPLORER FAMILY DAY : Dive deep into mock Arctic expeditions! This special day features hands-on stations where kids can learn about polar ice cores and build their own survival shelters (miniature version, of course). Great for slightly older kids who love science and hands-on challenges.This is way cooler than a standard museum visit—kids get to actively build miniature survival shelters and learn about polar science!
LIBRARY'S WINTER STORYTELLING HOURFREE : Head to the library for a special edition of their winter storytelling, focusing on classic Swedish folk tales adapted for little ears. It's a lovely, calm way to spend an hour indoors.A perfect, stress-free indoor activity for the preschool crowd, and it’s totally free!
JUNIOR INVENTOR'S WORKSHOP: BUILD-A-BOT : If the weather is grim, this is your solution! Kids get to use microcontrollers and simple kits to design and code a small, vibrating robot. It’s messy, challenging, and super rewarding for the teens and older primary kids.Forget passive learning—your older kids get to build and code an actual vibrating robot. Super engaging for that tricky age group.
· February 1
3POTTERY PAINTING SPECIAL: NORDIC ANIMALS : A lovely Sunday afternoon activity where the family can pick a ceramic piece (like a moose or puffin!) and paint it with non-toxic glazes. Pick it up later in the week once fired. Super relaxing for everyone.A wonderfully relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon creating a permanent keepsake (hello, Nordic animal mug!) in Majorna.
PUPPET SHOW: THE LITTLE BEAR'S BIG ADVENTURE : This is a classic Swedish children's theatre performance, this time featuring delightful hand puppets telling the story of a bear who gets lost in winter. Check the venue for specific running times, as matinees are common on Sundays.Catch a traditional, local theatre experience tailored for small children—hand puppets telling a classic winter tale!
OUTDOOR WINTER BUSHCRAFT FOR FAMILIES : Bundle up! A local guide teaches basic, safe outdoor skills like building a small fire (safely managed), knot tying, and identifying animal tracks in the snow. A great way to burn off energy, even in the winter chill.Time to embrace the Swedish winter! Learn real, safe bushcraft skills in Delsjön, complete with guided fire building and hot chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Gothenburg this weekend?
The best free option this weekend is the Library's Winter Storytelling Hour (3-6 years) on Saturday at 11:00 AM at Götaplatsen 3.
Are there any good hands-on workshops for older kids (8+)?
Yes! Older kids (8-14) can join the Junior Inventor's Workshop to build and code a small robot on Saturday afternoon (1:00 PM) near the Liseberg Area.
Where can we go outdoors near Delsjön this Sunday?
If you're ready for the cold, check out the Outdoor Winter Bushcraft for Families on Sunday (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) to learn fire safety and track identification.