Children’s Day at Work 20.11.2026
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Many children do not necessarily know or cannot explain what their parents do for a living. Still, children might be eager to see where the adults are working and to get a sense of what working really is.
On Friday 20 November, Aalto University is participating in the nationwide Children’s Day at Work which is part of Children’s Rights Week. The aim is to show the children how their parents, or other adults close to them, spend their days.
During the day, you can bring your children to work and introduce them to your workplace and working environment while taking into account safety and other requirements of the university's special facilities. During the stay, the children are in the responsibility of the adult who has brought them to the workplace.
Please remember to submit a request for the child's leave in accordance with the school’s policies, for the duration of the workplace visit.
Aalto University Junior and the School of Arts, Design and Architecture have put together a fun programme for the young visitors. The robot workshops and film screenings are open to all university personnel and their families. Please note that places on the events are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise stated:
Programming and testing robots, 10.00–14.00
You can join in at any time between 10.00 and 14.00 (excluding the break at 11.30–12.15), whether for half an hour or for longer. Children aged 10 and over may take part on their own; otherwise, they must be accompanied by an adult. Guidance in Finnish and English. Marsio, Otakaari 2, room 3448.
Film screenings, 9.00–12.15
Films by the Department of Film (ELO), Marsio Cinema, Otakaari 2:
Films for all ages 9.00–9.30
Duration approx. 30 minutes, with a short introduction in the beginning. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Films (K12) 9.45–10.45
Duration approx. 45 minutes, with a short introduction at the start of the screening. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 9–11 may also attend when accompanied by an adult.
Films (K16) 11.00–12.15
Duration approx. 45 minutes, with a short introduction at the start of the screening. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 9–11 may also attend when accompanied by an adult.
Lunch 11.00–14.00, restaurant MOO
Restaurant MOO, located in the Marsio building (Otakaari 2), serves breakfast porridge (8.00–9.30) as well as an affordable lunch buffet designed for children, including dessert, when accompanied by an adult.
Kids’ buffet menu (9 euros / child):
Sausages
Meatballs and veggie balls
French fries
Cucumber and carrot sticks
Watermelon
Mini doughnuts
Programme at the School of Business, 9.00–11.00
The activities at the School of Business are designed especially for preschool-aged children, but children of all ages are welcome. Room T0003, Ekonominaukio 1:
- Colouring activities
- Christmas card making
- BIZ Kids photo booth
Juice and biscuits will be provided, as well as hot chocolate in the staff kitchens. Lunch is to be enjoyed with parents. Besides MOO, the Arvo restaurant will serve child-friendly meals on the day for a special price. In the afternoon, children are welcome to stay at the office to shadow their guardians. Please register by 17 November at the latest.
Programme at the School of Science
Activities at the Department of Applied Physics, 10.00–12.00
Children and their guardians can participate in ice cream making and cylinder rolling amongst other activities – all to do with physics of course – at the lobby of Nanotalo (Puumiehenkuja 2). The programme is designed especially for children in pre-school and primary school, but children of all ages are warmly welcome. Please register for the event by 18 November.
Programme details will be updated – please check this page for the latest information before the event.
Photo: Aalto University / Markku Brummer