There is a winter break in the elementary schools and the Hafnarfjörður School of Music on Monday, October 20, and Tuesday, October 21. On this occasion, Heilsubærinn Hafnarfjörður invites children and their families to take part in a fun program during the winter break and discover great ideas for enjoyable and diverse activities all around Hafnarfjörður for the whole family.

Monday, October 20th

• Puppet Workshop in Pakkhúsið, 11–12. In this workshop, we will learn about how children used to play in the old days and make puppets from clothespins and fabric scraps.
• A new treasure hunt for children and interesting exhibitions in Pakkhús, the Hafnarfjörður Museum, from 11–15.
• Halloween Bag Workshop in Hafnarborg, 13–15. In this creative workshop, participants will get the chance to play with colors and design their own cloth bag.
• Craft time for the whole family in the multipurpose hall of Hafnarfjörður Library, 15–17.

Tuesday, October 21

• Puppet Workshop in Pakkhúsið, 11–12. In this workshop, we will learn about how children used to play in the old days and make puppets from clothespins and fabric scraps.
• A new treasure hunt for children and interesting exhibitions in Pakkhús, the Hafnarfjörður Museum, from 11–15.
• Manga and Character Design Workshop at Hafnarfjörður Library, 13–15. Artist, illustrator, and comic creator Atla Hrafney leads a fun and engaging workshop for upper elementary students and older participants who want to learn how to design their own manga characters! (Registration required.)
• The Multilingual Forest School (Escola florestal) in Hafnarborg, 13–15. Artists Fernanda Fajardo and Anne Rombach lead a family art workshop in Icelandic, Portuguese, Spanish, English, and German. Participants will draw inspiration from the forest and create creatures from leaves, branches, and other natural materials in the spirit of autumn.
• Kit-Cosplay Workshop at Hafnarfjörður Library for teenagers and older participants, 17–18:45.
• Positive Psychology – Lecture at Hafnarfjörður Library, 17:30.

There are many opportunities in Hafnarfjörður to lift your spirits through outdoor activities and exercise. On the Hafnarfjörður municipality website, you can find plenty of ideas for interesting places to visit. There are playgrounds and sports fields all around, as well as numerous walking and cycling paths throughout Hafnarfjörður.

Heilsubærinn Hafnarfjörður wishes all residents and friends of Hafnarfjörður a happy winter break!