The Weekend: Music, Arts and Creative Togetherness on Halloween
Release concerts, a variety show and a performance are among the events taking place in Hafnarfjörður this Halloween weekend. Young anime fans are meeting at the library, and next week there will be arts and crafts, an open nursery and a design workshop.
The weekend is always good in Hafnarfjörður.
Release concerts, an entertainment show and a performance are among the events taking place in Hafnarfjörður this weekend. Young anime fans are meeting at the library, and next week there will be arts and crafts, an open nursery and a design workshop.
Yes, it's Halloween weekend and decorations are up in many places. Halloween will be celebrated alongside more traditional events. Illuminated pumpkins, for example, add a fun touch to Hellisgerði.
The winners of last weekend's pumpkin carving competition will be announced on Halloween itself, Saturday 31st October. It's the perfect opportunity to take a stroll and enjoy the atmosphere in the garden. We also encourage you to check out neighbourhood pages on Facebook to see the Halloween plans.
Björk Níelsdóttir sings about all kinds of love at a lunchtime concert in Hafnarborg on Tuesday! Can we stretch the weekend to include it? Oh, yes, we celebrate good times every day here in Hafnarfjörður.
Anime at the Library
The Hafnarfjörður Library's Anime Club meets on Saturday, 31st October between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The club is for 14-16 year-olds who are interested in anime and want to meet others with the same hobby. We watch, read, play games and get up to all sorts of things together.
Performance at Hafnarborg
Hafnarborg's autumn exhibition, in the margin, ends on Sunday, 1 November. A performance will be held in connection with the work of Gabi Schillig at 4 p.m., soft imitations / echo of space. Iris Ásmundar and Sara Lind Guðnadóttir explore the relationship between the body, material and space. This is an ideal opportunity to see the exhibition before it closes.
Big dreams in Aegi
Sue Ellen celebrates the release of her fifth album, Big dreams, with a release concert at Ægi 220 this evening, Friday 30th October at 8 p.m. New songs and older gems will be on the programme, and Faroese musician Marius Ziska will be the special guest of the evening.
A trip to the swimming pool makes the weekend even better.
A swim, good company and relaxing in a hot tub make every weekend better. Ásvallalaug and South Bay Swimming Pool Open to swimmers all weekend, and free for children aged 17 and under.
- Ásvallalaug is open from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday and from 8 am to 5 pm on Sunday.
- Suðurbæjarlaug is open from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday and from 8 am to 9 pm on Sunday.
- The Hafnarfjörður swimming pool is closed at weekends.
Arts, history and a pleasant time at the museum
The town's museums also offer a good time over the weekend. Port city Open to visitors from 12–17 on both Saturday and Sunday, and admission is free.
Hafnarfjörður Museum of Local History gives us an opportunity to look into the town's history. The Packhouse, the Sievertsens House and Beggubúð are open from 11 am to 5 pm on both days. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
The Library in Firði is open from 11 am to 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Ideal for finding a good book and enjoying the moment together.
Games and crafts at the start of the week
We're moving into a new week. There's so much on offer here in Hafnarfjörður.
Open nursery school Mummy There will be a get-together at the Library between 12 pm and 2 pm on Monday, 2nd November. The sessions are for those at home with children aged 0–5. It's a chance for play, singing and to meet other families. Booking is not required. The Open Nursery will also be held on Thursday, 5th November from 10 am to 12 pm.
Later on Monday, from 4 pm to 6 pm, there will be a craft session in the art studio at the Annustofa. All materials will be provided, and visitors can come along and let their creativity take over.
Various kinds of love on Tuesday afternoon
Soprano Björk Níelsdóttir will be guest of pianist Antonía Hevesi at the Hafnarborg lunchtime concert on Tuesday, 3 November at 12 noon. The title of the concert is Many kinds of love and the programme includes arias from operas and operettas by Mozart, Puccini, Massenet and Herbert.
The concert lasts for about half an hour and admission is free. The venue opens at 11.30 a.m. and we encourage you all to come and enjoy the moment.
From an idea to a custom costume
The Sewing and Design Workshop Kit/Cosplay will then be at the Library on Tuesday, 3rd November from 5 pm to 6.45 pm. There, interested people can work on historical costumes, cosplay or their own clothes with the help of a tutor.
Sewing machines and tools are provided, but participants should bring their own materials and ideas. The workshop is not suitable for young children.
- Take a look Calendar of events for the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður here.