The Weekend: Little Toes, Sweet Tunes and Big Concerts
Little toes, a great musical experience or a splash in the pool. There's plenty on offer in Hafnarfjörður this weekend, 16th–18th October. Here's a selection of the best.
Yes, here the family can enjoy the weekend.
There will be room for both tiny toes and a big musical experience in Hafnarfjörður this weekend. Parents can learn about baby massage, music lovers can go to a concert, and families can enjoy spending time together at the museums and swimming. Here is a selection of what's on offer this weekend, 16th–18th October.
A cosy time for the town's youngest residents
Little feet and soft strokes will take centre stage at Hafnarfjörður Library on Saturday 17 October from 1 pm to 2 pm. Then Hafdís Ósk Jónsdóttir will lead an educational session about infant massage For parents with children from birth to crawling age.
We will discuss touch and connection, and how to adapt the massage session to the child's needs. There will also be a short demonstration, and you will have the opportunity to practise on massage dolls if the little ones would rather sleep or just watch.
On Saturday, they also met. The library's anime club For 14–16 year-olds, 3–5 pm. The library is open from 11 am to 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday, making it the perfect place to pop in, find a good book and enjoy a quiet moment together.
Brazilian sounds and art in Hafnarborg
The weekend begins on a sweet note at Hafnarborg on Friday, 16 October at 6 p.m. when Kjalar Kollmar will appear on the Afternoon Tones, along with Andrius Thor, Birgir Steinn Theodórsson and Matthías Hemstock. The title is „A Visit to Brazil“ and admission is free.
Also on display at Hafnarborg are the exhibitions The prophecy, the museum's autumn exhibition, and Aurora Borealis by Frost Fjalar. The collection is open from 12–17 on both days of the weekend, and admission is free.
New exhibition in the Little Gallery
The exhibition Industrial sphere The exhibition by Victor G. Cilia has just opened in the Little Gallery. It features organic forms, colours and flow in works inspired by the sun's corona. Open Friday 2–6 pm, Saturday 1–5 pm and Sunday 2–5 pm.
Laughter at Bæjarbíó and major concerts at Kaplakrika
Björk Jakobs, Salka Sól and Selma Björns are taking to the stage at Bæjarbíó on Friday evening, 16th October at 7 p.m. with the show Just wait – it'll sort itself out. Sketches, stand-up comedy and original songs about life and everything that comes with it are mixed together.
On Saturday evening, 17th October at 8 p.m., Of Monsters and Men are holding a major concert at Kaplakriki as part of their tour. The Mouse Parade Tour.
A journey back in time
Hafnarfjörður Museum of Local History is open to visitors from 11 am to 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. In the Packhouse you can learn about the town's history, see toys from a bygone era and the exhibition. The handball town of Hafnarfjörður. The Sívertsens House and Beggubúð are also open at the same time. Admission is free.
Swimming and togetherness
Swimming trip is always a good weekend idea, whether you fancy a few trips to the pool or a pleasant chat in the hot tub. Ásvallalaug and Suðurbæjarlaug are open from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday. On Sunday, Ásvallalaug is open from 8 am to 5 pm and Suðurbæjarlaug from 8 am to 9 pm.
And what's coming up next week?
There will also be life in the town next week. At the Hafnarfjörður Library there will be:
- Monday Craft 19 October, 16:00–18:00
- Kit/Cosplay: Sewing and design workshop on Tuesday 20 October from 5 pm to 6.45 pm.
- Open nursery school Memmm Welcomes families on Mondays from 12 pm to 2 pm.
- Icelandic at Hafnarfjörður Library for everyone who wants to practise their Icelandic, at 1 pm
- Since, Book club for 16-25 year-olds, 20th October at 17:30
Yes, it's just so brilliant living in Hafnarfjörður.