Oslo this weekend: free & cheap (16–18 Oct 2026)
Free
- Children's World Days (Barnas verdensdager) – Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct, 11:30–16:30, Intercultural Museum, Tøyenbekken 5. Free admission.
- Deichman libraries – "Barnas lørdag" and "Familiesøndag": shows, readings, workshops and films for families across Oslo. Free.
- Barnas Verksted at Sentralen – Sat & Sun 11:00–16:00, best for ages 2–6. Free.
- Stovnertårnet – 265 m walkway up to a viewpoint 15 m above the ground; buggy and wheelchair accessible; metro line 5.
Cheap
- Barnas Cinematek – kids' films Sat 13:00 & 15:00, Sun 14:00, NOK 60.
- Oktoberfest Oslo – Youngstorget, open 15–17 and 22–24 Oct (check price on organiser site).
- Sauna – Oslo Badstuforening family bathing at Sagene Folkebad (Sat) and family sauna at Kroloftet (Sun 11:00–12:30). See the sauna guide for prices.
Updated weekly. Missing an event? Tips welcome (form coming soon).
Sources
- https://www.oslomuseum.no/en/whats-on/childrens-world-days/
- https://www.barnasnorge.no/barnas-guide/hva-skjer-i-oslo-for-barn-denne-helgen
- https://norskekalendere.no/hva-skjer/oslo/i-helgen/
- https://oslobadstuforening.no/en/home/
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