Your weekend guide
Adventures in Stavanger and beyond February 13th - 15th 2026
Hi,
I had my first drive (as the driver) this weekend since my silly accident before the holidays!! A huge milestone and step towards being back in my normal adventure mode. I took my son to Ålgård at the free concert there and we had a blast. What a great library in a beautiful building. This region (and the world as a whole) never ceases to impress with all its undiscovered beauty.
I forgot to add last week, my boundless love for sharing about the local food we have here. I love this newsletter as a place for me to share my love for the local, talented and hard-working farmers. As they say “no farmers no food”, so it is important to me on many levels. And lucky us, we live smack in the middle of all of Norway’s best suppliers. Rogaland actually delivers 18 % of the milk supply, 26 % of the eggs and an impressive 92 % of tomatoes (and I hope some of you have already picked up the tomatoes mentioned in the last newsletter).
On to this weekend, tons of things to do for any interest (new or old). Whatever you end up doing, enjoy!
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
Port wine tasting: Okay this statement may seem familiar (as I have said this about beer before), but do I drink port wine? No. I don’t even like it. BUT I am also one to think I haven’t tried the best kinds either. This tasting of very rare and unique ports may change my mind? Ticketed. Starts at 19:00. More info here.
Grottedans #4: Guttorm Andreassen is one of Norway’s most knowledgeable DJs (his lectures about music from all over the world are super inspiring). He has created this concept of early-night clubbing, where you can start your evening by 19:00 and end your night by 23:00. Sounds fantastic to me. Tickets here.
Saturday
Open hall Hognestad: Need a spot to let your kids burn off some pre-noon energy? Here there will be toys, mats and games laid out for kids 0-6 years. Entry fee 20 NOK. From 09:30 to 11:30. More info here.
AKVA Robust Run: Marketed as a friendly, inclusive city race in the heart of Bryne, with 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, relay events, plus free kids’ races and family activities. New in 2026 is the free 200 m “Rulleløpet” for participants with mobility aids. Participate or be a cheerleader! From 09:30 to 16:00. More info here.
Roblox adventure: Have I ever played Roblox? No. But Sandnes library is making me intrigued with this event as I love any kind of adventure trail. From 12:00 to 13:00. Free entry. More info here.
Eid workshop: Ahmet Bulut shows how to make lanterns, roses, and more. Expect fairy tales, humor, drums, rhymes, crafts, and much more. From 11:30 to 14:30. Free. More info here.
Solborgfestivalen: A music festival with the vision to give young artists a stage to perform on and give as many people as possible the opportunity to experience it. Starts at 18:00. Free entry. More info here.
Sans kids
Danish Music Evening: One of the fondest memories I have in life, is sitting in a bodega, in Copenhagen wayyyy into the morning hours singing Kim Larsen songs in Danish (and my Danish is questionable at best). This event makes me feel I could potentially relive the memory. Doors open at 20:00. Ticketed. More info here.
Sunday
Søndagsbarn Dinosaurs: Interactive show by author Pia Tveterås about dinosaurs that may have existed. From 14:00 to 14:45. Free but ticketed (although you are also encouraged to show up if full as there often are open spots for these events). More info here.
Sans kids
Pubkor: If you haven’t had a chance to check out the concept of pub choir before, please do regardless of your singing talents. A bit awkward at first singing with a bunch of strangers, but by the end you all feel like a choir who have sung together for ages. From 19:00 to 21:00. Ticketed. More info here.
This week’s tips
Place I want to try: Hammarbu. In my eagerness to get out and walk, all hikes are practically screaming at me. This one seems like a short and nice one to start with. It looks like it has incredible views too.
A good stop anytime: Krogedal Gårdsdrift. We met the friendly farmer behind this delicious cheese at a farmers market one time and he said “come visit one time, we are located “just above” Sandnes”. I think that is one way of explaining it but also not (stated in the most kind way possible). If you are looking to drive through beautiful scenery with a destination that sells yummy, local farm food, this is one stop for you. We loved it! Can also be combined with what is said to be a beautiful hike (on my list for when I can do that again).
Hope you are inspired to try some of these things and that you have a great weekend!
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* If you’re reading this from somewhere outside Stavanger, feel free to challenge me to find something for you :)