Your weekend guide
Adventures in Stavanger and beyond March 13th - 15th 2026
Hi,
This weekend delivered! Checked out some of the Livsgledefestival at Bryne (LOVE this annual concept they going on) and finally had a chance to taste the fish and chips in Sirevåg at Fiskerfruen (YUMMY!). Rounded of the weekend at a wheel chair rugby in Sandnes and wow what a sport! Inspiring and action-filled!
Every weekend it amazes me that all corners of this region has something new to offer. My hope is that this newsletter offers that to you too. I absolutely love when you have checked out things that I want to make but can’t. Please also always feel free to reach out to me, if you feel you need someone to go with. I am always up for making new friends and memories.
On to this second weekend in March, which is promising new adventures for all ages.
If you’re reading this for the first time - welcome!
This is my weekly newsletter, sent out every Wednesday (nyhetsbrev på norsk her). My philosophy in life: every place in the world has something exciting happening. I believe there is always something to experience, no matter where you are (in fact, I’m willing to bet I can find something for you no matter where in the world you are reading from*). Sometimes it is big events, other times small experiences that make a weekend memorable. Everything I pick out is something I am considering doing myself, with or without two small children.
These are my tips for things to do in Stavanger and beyond this weekend:
Heads up: often the pages are in Norwegian, but you can always use Google Translate to check them out.
Friday
Sans kids
Mental training talk (IN NORWEGIAN): Petter Bratli is one of Norway’s most accomplished pistol shooters, with four World Championship gold medals, four European Championship gold medals, and a long career as a national team coach. He will now share how to maintain focus under pressure. Registration and more information here.
Saturday
Orremilå: This is an annual, flat and fast road race on asphalt organized by Orre Sports Club in Jæren. Several distances you can participate in or simply come and cheer. More info here.
Fairytale performance at Lundehaugen: Students from Lundehaugen lower secondary school invite you to a mini performance where you’ll experience beloved fairytales through drama, dance, and song. From 12:00 to 12:45. Free. More info here.
Familieyoga Ålgård: An event focused on no cell phones (which those who know me well know I love), play, movement, and yoga. From 11:00 to 12:00. Registration required. More info here.
Ingeniørdagen (Engineering Day): Vitenfabrikken invites everyone to a day dedicated to creating enthusiasm for science, where people of all ages can join. From 11:30 to 16:30. Regular admission ticket. More info here.
Magic show Randaberg: A show full of magic, humor, and surprises with magician Daniel Larsen, “Master of Magic.” From 14:00 to 15:30. Free, but tickets must be reserved.More info here.
Norwegian Championship in full-contact karate: 195 participants (of all ages) will compete in karate at Timehallen, and everyone is welcome to watch. I love things like this! From 09:30 to 17:30. Free entry. More info here.
Sans adults (!)
Fashion Design and Fashion Photography workshop: Oh how I wish I was in the ages 13 to 20 and could join this two workshops. Imagine getting to learn fashion design from scratch and then how to capture it from professionals. From 12:00 to 16:00. Free but registration needed. More info here.
Sans kids
Sunday
Open gymnastics hall: My kids always have extra energy on Sunday mornings, so I love anything that provides an indoor place to burn some of it off. Drop-in gym hall for children aged 2–5. From 11:00 to 15:00. More info here.
Mummitrollet 80 år Sølvberget: Two of Sølvberget’s best storytellers celebrate Tove Jansson’s magical universe during the Søndagsbarn program this Sunday. Free, but tickets required. From 14:00 to 14:30. More info here.
Kartlegging med Jærsoppen: Join a trip to Lundsneset and help map the mysterious mushroom Judas’s Ear. Explore nature, record findings, and learn how the mushroom spreads. Free, but registration required. From 11:00–14:00. More info here.
Kreftforeningens innsamlingsaksjon: The Cancer Society’s annual volunteer fundraising effort takes place this Sunday. You can contribute as a neighborhood collector, donate online, or support those who come to your door. More info here.
Spring Concerts: The Norwegian Choir Association invites you to concerts for charitable purposes in Sandnes kirke, Hetland kirke, and in Sola kirke. Different choirs and programs at each venue. Free and no registration needed. From 18:00. See links for more info.
Sans kids
Yogadag Heimehos: Seven different yoga sessions, each lasting around 45–50 minutes. You can join the entire day or choose parts of it. Sounds like a wonderful way to end the weekend. From 10:00 to 17:00. Registration required. More info here.
All weekend
Antikkmesse Voll: One of the longest-running fairs in the region. Antiques, interior items, and a bit of everything in between for sale. Personally on a hunt for a vintage bracelet. More info here.
Sans kids
Solsiå festivalen 2026: As mentioned many times before, I’m not a beer drinker, but I love tasting my way to a favorite of almost anything. This festival features more than 12 breweries presenting their best selections. Friday and Saturday from 18:00 to 23:00. More info here.
This week’s tips
Place I want to try: Jonsahuset. As a true Jæren fan, I often dream of going away for a weekend and waking up by the sea. This historic house offers exactly that, right next to a beautiful beach and Hå Gamle Prestegård.
A good stop anytime: Line Gårdsutsalg. Lots of local food, a sandbox, and animals right outside. I hardly go on a trip to Jæren without buying their eggs (if it’s Sunday, I buy them at Jerseymeieriet). They say you can’t taste the difference between eggs, but “I beg to differ.” These eggs are better, yellower and so it is!
Hope you are inspired to try some of these things and that you have a great weekend!
Thank you so much for reading my newsletter. My goal is to send this out every Wednesday with my weekend tips (and occasionally weekday ones) for Stavanger and the surrounding area. If you’d like to get it straight to your inbox, hit “subscribe” and feel free to share it with a friend who might need some weekend inspiration.
* If you’re reading this from somewhere outside Stavanger, feel free to challenge me to find something for you :)