Autumn Break in Stockholm — Activities for Kids
Updated August 28, 2026
Höstlov — Stockholm's autumn half-term — falls in week 44, 26 October–1 November 2026. A few municipalities in the county set slightly different dates, so check your own school's calendar to be sure. We've gathered every confirmed autumn-break activity in one place.
Autumn Break Programme
19 activities
Halloween på Skansen 2026
Halloween på Grona lund 2026
Höstlov i Stadshuset 2026: familjevisning och pyssel
Höstlov på Gripsholm 2026
Höstlov på Kungliga Operan 2026
Unga Operan invites you to exciting holiday activities in the Opera House during autumn break,…
HÖSTLOV PÅ SIGGESTA 2026
Höstlovsöppet på Vaxholms Fästnings Museum 2026
Rollspel på höstlovet
Halloween på Björklunds Hage 4H
Björklunds Hage 4H-farm offers various activities and events throughout the year, including animal…
Halloween på Eolshälls 4H-gård
Celebrate Halloween with us with the whole family
Umbra Lyceum - När väven brister (Höst 2026)
Stay like royalty at the wonderful Rockelstad Slott and experience an interactive adventure with…
Höstlov på Ekonomiska museet
Halloweendisko
Halloweenpyssel & kuslig aktivitet
Welcome to Halloween crafts and spooky activities
PIMPA DIN PUMPA 2026
Nature Forest Walk and autumn crafts for children and adults together with our nature guide Lina by…
Halloween i parken
More information will come
HÖSTLOVSDANS
Höstlov på Näsby Slott
Halloweenfest
Halloween party for big and small
Other events during the autumn break
Events with a confirmed date during the break
Bondens egna vårmarknader på Katarina Bangata 2026
Familjedag: Myter och magi - Sägner och folktro från bl.a Japan och Sverige
Gratis nattfotboll i Brandbergen
LOST på Kungliga Operan 2026
“A vivid, surrealist dream play about finding oneself” – Svenska Dagbladet
Familjeworkshop – celler och akvareller
Bring the family to a creative workshop
Husby Gård - Art Camp
Riksteatern: Football Dramatics
Football Dramatics is a pulse-raising tribute to the world of football, where circus, technique,…
Racing School – För alla
Half-day course where we mix theory and driving, and conclude with a medal and burger menu at…
Gratis spontaninnebandy i Handen
Schacklördag i Kulturhuset
Welcome to a chess workshop on selected Saturdays this fall at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern
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Autumn Break Tips from FamGo
Book ahead
Popular autumn-break activities like Skansen's Halloween and the City Hall family tours can fill up. Book in advance where you can.
Check your municipality’s dates
Most municipalities in the county have autumn break in week 44 (26 October–1 November), but some differ. Check your school’s calendar if you’re outside Stockholm city.
Have an indoor plan
October is rainy and dark by 4pm. Museums and libraries are reliable options whatever the weather.
Gröna Lund reopens for Halloween
Gröna Lund reopens on 9 October with a Halloween theme, after closing for the season in September. Check their website for current hours and tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is autumn break (höstlov) in Stockholm 2026?
Höstlov in Stockholm county is week 44, 26 October–1 November 2026. A few municipalities in the county set different dates — check your school’s calendar to be sure.
What can we do with kids during autumn break in Stockholm?
Several museums and castles run dedicated autumn-break programming, including Skansen, Stockholm City Hall, Gripsholm Castle and the Royal Swedish Opera. Gröna Lund reopens for its Halloween season from 9 October.
Is Gröna Lund open during autumn break?
Yes — Gröna Lund reopens on 9 October for its Halloween season, after closing for the summer. Check Gröna Lund’s own website for current hours and ticket prices.
Has every autumn-break activity announced its programme yet?
No — some venues, like the Museum of Economics (Ekonomiska museet), release their full autumn-break programme closer to the break in October. We update this page as new activities with confirmed dates are announced.