For Youth and Kids

The West Coast Estonian Days welcomes youth and kids for a fun weekend, while exploring their connection to everything Estonian - including some special programs just for you!

Youth Media Storytelling Workshop „Mis on Eesti?“

Friday, June 26 // 1:30 - 4:30 PM

Grand Hyatt Union Square

Introducing teens and youth to basic camerawork, storytelling, and creative collaboration in digital media. Led by Kristi Roosmaa.

Included in Festival Pass. Contact us to confirm you will take part!

Escape Room: The Forest Brothers

Friday, June 26 and Sunday, June 28

Grand Hyatt Union Square

Step into the hidden world of the Forest Brothers — Estonia’s legendary resistance movement — and uncover secrets left behind in a forgotten bunker deep in the woods. In this all-ages collaborative escape room, players will work together to gather clues, decipher messages, and discover a hidden map that one Forest Brother secretly left for another - a guide to the next safe refuge. Will your team piece together the trail before time runs out? Mystery, history, and adventure await! 

Included in Festival Pass.

At the Rahvapidu!

Saturday, June 27 // 12 - 7 PM

Campus of Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church, Novato

The folk festival is an entire day of fun - our own song and dance festival and picnic, with cultural workshops, games, wine-tasting for adults, and a Midsummer Market which will include an opportunity to learn more about Estonian schools abroad and introduce kids to enjoyable new language resources.

As well as plenty of free-form fun, kids and youth can look forward to a musical workshop with young guest artists.

Kristi Roosmaa invites kids to a magical day with the Eesti Haldjas - a forest spirit who entertains with stories and lets kids discover Estonia through fairytales.

Included in Festival Pass. Individual tickets also available. Transportation available by separate ticket.

Youth Lounge

Grand Hyatt Union Square

Looking for some down time during the festival? Come hang out, listen to music, and have a few snacks during the weekend, and watch movies together during the Sunday night Gala Concert and Dinner.

Childcare for younger kids (5+) will be available separately during the Sunday night Gala Concert and Dinner.