other12:00International knitting day featuring a parade through central Helsinki and communal knitting at Keskustakirjasto Oodi, open to knitters of all levels.
other14:00Clay sculpting workshop where you create your own bugs and creatures from red clay. Your finished work can be taken home or left as part of a growing art installation.
other14:00Duo Khaos presents the circus performance "Trace Of Love", where two detectives explore the different stages of love through acrobatics and humor. A family-friendly show for all ages.
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Recycled glass containers become artworks through painting. In this two-hour workshop, you will learn to use the transparency of glass and LED lighting. Suitable for ages 13 and up.
other14:00Pottery workshop at GTC Café every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Shape and decorate your own piece under the guidance of a skilled instructor, suitable for ages 7 and up.
other13:00Every Saturday you can paint on canvas at GTC Café under the guidance of an experienced instructor. All materials are included, and you take your finished artwork home.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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Månsas Deli café opens for the summer at Maunula-talo. Weekdays from 10:00 to 17:00, you can enjoy coffee and snacks indoors or at the outdoor café when the weather allows.
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Pasila Youth Centre offers supervised summer activities for different age groups starting in early June. Both younger (9-12 years) and older teenagers (13-17 years) have their own weekday schedules.
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Epic Scape's location-based game guides you through the Old Church Park with five riddles. Follow Mrs. Granstedt and a mysterious being to uncover the park's hidden secrets.
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A volunteer instructor leads a light exercise session at Stadin Community Centre Alppila. Free activity for everyone.
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A neighbourhood circle for seniors where you can meet others and spend time over a cup of coffee.
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Island adventure for children aged 4-10 on Härö island, exploring archipelago nature and the Baltic Sea. The 2-hour trip departs at 12:00 by ferry from Ullanlinnan dock.
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Viikkari playground offers guided summer activities with daily changing themes. Open weekdays 9-16, featuring outdoor games, park picnics, and other summer activities.
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Free art workshops for children on weekdays throughout summer. At Annantalo you can join various art activities combining drawing, sculpting and natural dyes.
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Free summer activities for families with children at Leikkipuisto Isoneva: play, movement, meals, and paddling without registration.
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Music session for families with children at Arabia Playground featuring singing, nursery rhymes, and making music together.
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A music session for families at Mellunmäki playground where everyone chants, sings and makes music together. Parents and children participate in planning, and there is an opportunity to meet other families.
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Varying family activities and stations at Förpellet. The programme changes week to week.
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Summer activity at the playground: an art session for young children where they can experiment with painting techniques alongside an adult.
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An open session for families with babies featuring music, nursery rhymes, and shared crafts.
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Guided play and movement for children over 1 year old on the playground grounds or indoors.
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A creative art session for all ages at Leikkipuisto Seppä. Art and crafts activities held outdoors or indoors.
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Baby Meetups at Kiikku Playground is an open meeting place for families with small children. Children participate in music, movement, craft, and storytelling sessions while parents connect with other families.
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Picture orienteering on the playground grounds. Free activity for everyone.
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Rusthollari Playground offers music sessions for families with children throughout the summer, featuring singing and rhymes outdoors. Free park meals are also available for children under 16.
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Rotating yard activities for families with children at Mustakivi playground, featuring an obstacle course, treasure hunt, games and dancing.
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Movement games for children over 1 year old at Ruoholahti playground. Free activity where toddlers can move and play together.
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Bilingual family meetup for families with children of all ages featuring play, music, movement, and creative activities.
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Summer activities for young people at Maunula Youth Centre throughout June. Guided programme featuring games, grilling, and other activities.
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A beginner-friendly D&D gaming session where you learn the rules of 5th edition. Character creation from 1-2 PM, gameplay starts at 2 PM. No experience needed and all materials provided.
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Movement games and playground games for school children with a varying theme on the playground grounds.
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A session for babies and parents at Taivallahti Playground, held indoors or outdoors.
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Summer art workshop with weekly changing themes for school children at Brahe playground.
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Outdoor games for schoolchildren at Taivallahti playground. A free activity where children can play together.
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Free art and craft workshops for school children with rotating themes on the playground's indoor terrace.
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Bilingual baby meetups featuring play, music, songs and movement for families with young children.
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Monday sports games for schoolchildren at Leikkipuisto Ruoholahti. The session is open to all children and the young at heart, and participation is free.
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Free summer activities for schoolchildren at Isoneva playground: play, movement, swimming and meals. The paddling pool is open on Mondays and Wednesdays, summer meals are served on weekdays for children under 16.
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Free partner dance classes at Malminkartano Puustellinaukio on Monday evenings in summer 2026. Trained instructors teach various dance styles - foxtrot, humppa, waltz, tango and more - with no experience or registration required.
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Free morning gathering for families with babies at the playground on Tuesdays. A chance to meet other families and spend time together in indoor spaces.
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Free bicycle maintenance service at Oulunkylä Seurahuone in June. The summer worker helps with bike checks and repairs on weekdays from 10:00 to 17:00.
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Pilke is a peer-support group for older adults with substance abuse problems and daily-life challenges. The group meets at Kustaankartano senior centre and offers meaningful activity and mutual support.
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Movement, play and adventure for families with children at Arabia playground. Children and parents move together, meet other families and enjoy coffee or tea.
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A guided movement and play day in the play park where children and parents move together through games, running and adventures. Opportunity to meet other families and enjoy your own food.
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A guided morning activity for babies and toddlers at the playground, where families play together and meet other parents. Themes change each week.
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A casual morning gathering with porridge and coffee at Oulunkylä Community House.
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Summer activity for babies and small children at the playground. During the guided session, participants sing, play and recite nursery rhymes together for about 20 minutes.
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Open session for small children and their families with varying activities including music, movement, and crafts.
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A yard play session at the playground with rotating toys and themes. Children play together while parents can connect with other families.
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Park meet-up is a summer gathering at Torpparinmäki playground where you can bring your own bicycles and equipment. Food is served at noon.
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Free crafts session outdoors under a shelter at Leikkipuisto Filpus.
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Bilingual family meetup with play, music, movement, and creative activities for children of all ages.
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Movement activity for toddlers and parents featuring obstacle courses, games, and physical play. Free park meals for children under 16 are served daily at the playground.
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A guided musical activity for young children at the playground. Music, singing games, and dances for the whole family.
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Koskela Youth Centre offers open activities in June for different age groups: younger youth in the mornings and older youth up to 17 years in the afternoons. The programme also includes special days featuring a barbecue and nature excursion.
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A three-part summer craft workshop where you create fridge magnets, coffee paintings, and summer jewellery. Free entry, no registration needed.
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Free craft and art activities for schoolchildren at Pukinmäki Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June.
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Baby Café is a free gathering for parents with babies at Robert's Coffee Kamppi on alternate Tuesdays. A welcoming space to meet other parents and share experiences.
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Schoolchildren showcase their artwork and craft projects on the playground. Rotating themes and free activities for everyone.
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Summer activity at the playground for school children featuring games and movement outdoors.
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Sports games for school-age children at Leikkipuisto Seppä playground with rotating themes. A fun way for children to stay active and play together.
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Guided games and activities for schoolchildren at Ruoholahti playground. Everyone is welcome to join the free session.
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A bilingual Finnish-Swedish baby meetup at Leikkipuisto Seppä for families with infants, featuring play, songs, rhymes and movement. Open to all, no Swedish required.
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Free play, movement, and meals for children at Isoneva playground. The summer pool is open and complimentary meals are served daily for children under 16.
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Free partner dance instruction at Malmitalo every Tuesday from June through August. Classes suit all skill levels, and you can participate alone or with a partner without advance registration.
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A peer support group for babies under 1 year old and their families featuring nursery rhymes, songs, movement, and relaxation.
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Guided morning activities for families with infants at the playground, featuring a rotating programme and free play.
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Leikkipuisto Kannelmäki offers summer days with morning activities for families with babies and young children, including lunch.
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Summer singing and movement activities for children with changing themes at Etupelto Playground in Helsinki.
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Baby meetups for families with small children, featuring music, movement, crafts and storytelling in the playground.
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The playground workshop offers art and craft activities for all ages. Parents and children can participate together, meet other families, and enjoy coffee or tea.
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A cultural meeting place where babies and young children develop language through fairy tales and songs. Adults can practice Finnish in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
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Cultural meeting place for families with babies and young children, featuring shared activities and a guided session.
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Movement play for children over 1 year old at the playground. More information available on the playground's Instagram page.
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A café for families with young children where kids and adults practice language together through fairy tales, songs, and nursery rhymes.
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Free summer activities for families with children at Isoneva playground featuring play, movement, a shallow pool, and meals without registration.
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Outdoor rally at Torpparinmäki playground where participants hunt for checkpoints across the area. Suitable for all ages.
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Movement games and obstacle course for children at Leikkipuisto Filpus playground. The programme changes regularly, so there is always something new to try.
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Baby Mornings at Rusthollari offer free time together, guided singing and rhymes, and the chance to warm your own food. The event is free and suitable for all families with babies.
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A music session at the playground where everyone chants, sings and makes music together. Parents can meet other families while children play.
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Bilingual family meetup with play, music, movement and creative activities for families with children of all ages.
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Arabianranta Youth Centre offers varied sports activities in the park during June. Football, basketball and tennis are available, and a tent is open on weekdays all month for board games and group games.
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A playground activity where children decide what to do - group games, crafts, drawing, board games, music, films, or baking.
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Summer Wednesdays is a free programme at Tapanila Library featuring video games, board games, and other entertainment for young people.
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Water play for children and families in a shallow pool at Leikkipuisto Brahe.
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A games and activities programme for school children at Seppä Playground featuring varied themes and fun both indoors and outdoors.
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Bilingual baby meetup featuring play, music, nursery rhymes and movement. A great way to connect with other families and practise Swedish.
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Free stage for children and families on Wednesdays. Sing, dance, perform theatre, or show tricks - anything goes, and performers of all levels are welcome.
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A board game club for schoolchildren combining fairy tales, stories and reading.
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Open art group meeting at Oulunkylä Community House on Wednesdays and Thursdays for painting and discussion.
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Students can read and enjoy ice cream at Viik Library on Wednesday afternoons in June, with film screenings, crafts, and gaming sessions on other days.
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Free summer activities for schoolchildren at Isoneva Playground: play, movement, swimming, and meals. The paddling pool is open on weekdays and free meals are served for children under 16.
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The Thursday Circle is a group for pensioners and unemployed people meeting at Gustavsgård Senior Centre. The group offers activities and peer support to help reduce loneliness.
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Summer activity for toddlers with themed games indoors and outdoors at the playground.
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A meeting place for families with babies and young children where children develop language skills through stories and songs while adults practice Finnish.
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Summer crafts at the playground where children can learn various handicraft techniques under the guidance of instructors.
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A café for families with young children where kids and adults develop language skills together through stories, songs and nursery rhymes.
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An open art session for all ages featuring varied art and craft activities. Parents and children work together under instructor guidance and can meet other families.
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A guided craft and art session for young children and their families in the play park. Everyone is welcome to participate.
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Varied play themes for children over 1 year old at the playground. Find more details on Instagram and the playground's notice board.
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Weekly art workshop for young children and their adults. Themes change each week, and activities move indoors during bad weather.
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The playground workshop offers art and craft activities for all ages. Parents and children can try various creative activities together and meet other families.
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A volunteer provides sewing advice and help for pensioners and unemployed people on Thursday mornings during the summer months at Kampin service centre.
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Free summer activities for families with children at Isoneva playground: play, movement, meals, and water fun without registration.
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Water play at Filpus playground in Helsinki. Come and enjoy summer water activities.
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Guided activities for children at Rusthollari playground on weekdays in June. Sessions range from storytelling to picture hunts, and all children under 16 receive free park meals.
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Singing and nursery rhymes with musical accompaniment for all ages at Leikkipuisto Seppa's indoor spaces.
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Morning Asahi session with light exercise and breathing practices led by Aristarkos. Free entry, no registration needed.
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Creative group for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Crafts and creative activities based on participants' interests.
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A low-threshold, multicultural handicraft workshop for pensioners and unemployed people. Experiment with various techniques without prior experience or language skills.
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A summer obstacle course at Leikkipuisto Brahe where children can play and challenge themselves with various activities.
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A guided craft and art session for schoolchildren and all interested participants. The activity takes place at the playground indoors or outdoors.
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Guided games and activities for schoolchildren at the playground with different themes each week.
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Barbecue in the courtyard of the senior centre for pensioners and unemployed people with a service card. Bring food and enjoy the gathering.
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Summer programme for schoolchildren at Viikin Library featuring crafts, films, reading, and gaming throughout June.
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Free play, movement, and meals for schoolchildren at Isoneva playground. The summer offers a paddling pool and free lunch for children under 16 on weekdays.
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Pop Up art Thursday at Laajasalo summer park where young people aged 9-18 can make friendship bracelets, work with clay, and paint together.
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Free partner dance classes at Lyypekinlaituri on Thursdays throughout June and August. Each session covers a different dance style for dancers of all levels.
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Free partner dance instruction at Teurastamo on Thursdays throughout June and August. Classes suit all skill levels and no advance registration is required.
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A playful music session for young children and their parents at the play park in Helsinki.
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A Friday activity at the playground where children can try out an obstacle course in the Etupelto yard.
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Family morning at Leikkipuisto Mellunmäki for parents and small children with play, singing and movement together. Free event.
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Imaginative play activity for families with children at Arabia Playground, where you build play environments together and meet other families.
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The playground offers changing yard games and movement activities for children, including treasure hunts and obstacle courses.
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Morning activity for families with babies and toddlers featuring play, movement, music, and crafts at Laurinniitty Playground.
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Free summer playground day at Isoneva with play, movement, and food. The paddling pool is open all summer, and children under 16 get free lunch on weekdays.
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A singing session for families outdoors in the playground, where participants sing, recite nursery rhymes, and play music together.
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A time for singing, nursery rhymes, and reading for young children, with a different theme each session.
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A shared musical activity for children featuring singing, nursery rhymes, games, dancing, and instrument play.
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Guided family activity in the play park featuring play, music, storytelling, arts and crafts, or sports outdoors, plus free meals for children under 16.
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Baby Meetups at Iso-Antti Playground, where young children play, move, and join music and storytelling sessions with their parents.
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A guided session for families with babies featuring play, music, nursery rhymes and movement in the play park.
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Lohikäärmepuisto playground hosts a Water Day for all ages featuring a water obstacle course, water painting, and fishing games in the swimming pool.
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Traditional Friday bingo at Oulunkylä community hall with coffee packages and treats as prizes.
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Maunula youth centre offers free day trips in June for young people aged 9-18. Destinations are announced the same week with participants' preferences considered.
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Marjapussi is a card game played together for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. The event is free and open to all without advance registration.
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Group games for all children in Arabia Park. Play tag, mirror game, Olympics, dodgeball and other classic outdoor games.
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Friday grilling at Linja Playground in summer from 13.30 to 15. Bring your own food, the park provides mustard and ketchup.
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A summer dance and music session at the playground for all ages. The activity is held outdoors when weather permits.
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A guided musical activity for all ages featuring singing games, dances, and nursery rhymes on Friday afternoon.
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A traditional water day at Lohiksen playground where children and families take part in a sponge battle in the wading pool.
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Free summer day at the play park: games, movement, and food for schoolchildren. The paddling pool is open, supervised activities, and free meals on weekdays.
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Free textile design summer school for children aged 9-13 at Stoa. Led by Rosa Tolnov Clausen, students learn the fundamentals of textile design and create their own textile works using table looms and sewing machines.
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Physiotherapist-led fitness gymnastics for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
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Rotating programme on Laurinniitty's yard. Free activities for children.
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Physiotherapist-led balance exercises for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
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A low-threshold group offering peer support, companionship, and meaningful activities. Coffee and snacks are provided.
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Song and nursery rhyme time at Tullinpuomi playground where children sing and recite together. Suitable for all ages.
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A cultural meeting place for families with babies and young children, featuring changing themes, a guided activity, and coffee for adults.
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A fitness session performed while seated with or without chair support. The class includes warm-up, strength exercises, and stretching.
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Physiotherapist-led dance fitness for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card during the summer.
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Summer reading hour at Malmi Library where schoolchildren and others can read books and comics at their own pace.
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A day filled with tales and books for children, featuring storytelling, readings, and the opportunity to create their own stories.
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Weekly gatherings for families with babies at Nurkka Playground, featuring music, creative activities and time together.
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A song and nursery rhyme session at the playground where children and parents sing, recite rhymes, and make music together. Parents can also meet other families with children.
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An open sewing workshop where an instructor helps with sewing and pattern questions and shows how to use the machines. Sewing machines are freely available.
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Free crafts pop-up for pensioners and unemployed people in June. Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00 at Kampin service centre café, participants make crafts and socialise together.
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Physiotherapist-led chair exercises for pensioners and unemployed cardholders at the service centre.
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Artist Lidia Kivinen leads a community art workshop where participants collaborate to design and make a patchwork quilt, which will later be displayed at Oulunkylä Seurahuone.
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Free trivia quiz for pensioners and unemployed people at Kampin service centre. No advance registration required.
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Baby meetups at Intia playground for infants and toddlers with their parents, featuring music, movement and creative activities.
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Bilingual family meetup for families with children of all ages featuring play, music, movement and creative activities.
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A communal knitting and crocheting session to make blankets for service home residents. All materials and instructions are provided.
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Lego workshops for children at Kallio Library's children's section during summer. Two identical sessions where you can build together without pre-registration.
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Bilingual baby meetups for Finnish and Swedish-speaking families with music, play and movement.
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Free grilling for pensioners and unemployed at Laajasalo service centres every Thursday through the end of June. Bring your own food and enjoy the company.
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Blues Dance Summer is an open blues dance event where beginners learn the basics and everyone can dance to recorded music. Entry is free and you don't need a partner or previous experience.
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Free sauna at Kyrö Sauna Bar during the Midsummer period. Swimwear required, cocktail bar on-site.
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Water games for schoolchildren in a shallow pool led by an instructor.
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A Friday afternoon programme for schoolchildren where kids can propose ideas for group activities.
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Search games for all ages at Leikkipuisto Taivallahti, both outdoors and indoors.
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Art and craft session for children over 1 year old at Taivallahti Playground.
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Music Day at the playground where children sing, make music and recite rhymes together. Open to all.
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Free swimming slot at Filpus Playground in Helsinki. A short and fun water activity for children.
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Songs, music and nursery rhymes for all ages in the playground's indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Guided physical activities for children and adults in Lohikäärmepuisto park featuring an obstacle course, movement games, and picture-based orienteering.
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An arts day at the playground with various craft and art activities for children, from watercolour painting to natural materials.
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A craft session for young children and their families featuring painting and handicrafts.
other10:00Guided art and craft activities for all ages on the playground grounds. Free creative activities where you can participate in hands-on projects.
other10:30A session for families with young children at Lahnalahti Playground featuring play, movement, singing and crafts together.
other10:00A gathering for families with small children at the play park featuring play, movement and music. Guided session from 10.30 to 11.00.
other10:00Free craft workshop for children featuring painting, modeling, crafts, and drawing. The theme changes each time.
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A calm mobility and wellness session at the service centre where you exercise both standing and on the floor. Participation is free and open to all service centre customers.
other10:00A guided family activity on the playground grounds featuring different themes each week.
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A historical adventure tour through Suomenlinna fortress where you solve an 18th-century mystery. Suitable for children from age 6 and adults.
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A traditional evening signal rings from the lighthouse church tower on Suomenlinna throughout the summer. The musician first plays a piece of their choice, followed by the classic evening signal.
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Guided painting workshop for adults with materials and instruction included in the price. The bar is open at your own expense. Approximately 2 hours, instruction in Finnish and English.
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A guided painting workshop at Teerenpeli Kamppi where you paint for two hours and can take your work home. The restaurant's bar is open at your own expense.
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Guided meetup for families with babies at Mustakivi playground. Connect with other parents and find peer support.
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An open coffee gathering in the youth area where people of all ages can meet, chat, and enjoy free coffee provided by the library.
other14:15A fun trivia quiz night at Stadin Community Centre Alppila. Come and test your knowledge!
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Obstacle course for small children on Mondays at Torpparinmäki playground. Movement, play, and a chance to make new friends.
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A fun workshop where you can test your brain with various puzzles and challenges.
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Baby meetups for children under 1 year and their parents at Torpparinmäki playground on Thursdays. Socializing, conversation, and play at your own pace.
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Maunula Playground offers a varied July program for families featuring an obstacle course, crafts, songs, music sessions, and orienteering activities.
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Morning activity for families with infants, featuring nursery rhymes and singing together.
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Sirkus Magenta's circus group for service centre visitors, offering training in coordination and balance with no prior experience required.
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An open lunch gathering at Laajasalo service center where everyone is welcome to eat together at a shared table. Lunch is self-paid.
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An open gathering space for Reiherintie residents to meet, socialise, and connect with their neighbours.
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A story time for children with Elkku the Elephant, featuring tales with different themes. The event is held outdoors if the weather allows.