other11:00Harju observation tower in Jyväskylä offers 360-degree views across the city and lake landscapes. Entry is free, and the tower also houses a natural history museum and restaurant.
other10:00A wildlife park offering visitors the chance to observe northern animals in their natural habitat.
other11:00A guided tour of Tytyri mine that takes you underground to explore the mine's history and miners' lives. The tour lasts one hour and includes admission to all exhibitions.
other11:30Guidad gruvabentyr för barn på Tytyri Upplevelsegruva där man gräver ädelstenar och lär sig om geologi. Passar barn från 4 år och uppåt.
other12:00The luxury houseboat in Jyväskylä harbour features a unique glass igloo sauna with a wood-fired stove. A three-hour experience costs 590 euros for up to 10 people.
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Summer holiday at Museo Leik with Cucumber Mobile themed Wednesdays - modelling workshops, driving school, sticker workshop and LEGO building.
other10:00A creative sand painting workshop for children where colorful patterns are created on paper with sand.
other10:30Celebration of International Joke Day at Oulunkylä Community Hall featuring body-care, children's jokes, and participants' own stories throughout the day.
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Clown OHO's interactive circus workshop for children aged 4-9. Learn different circus arts through a storybook's illustrated world.
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Stadin Community Houses opens the Cultural Space Merirastis in July on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The programme features chair gymnastics, yoga, meeting art, games, visual art, bingo, circus, and music sessions - all free and open to everyone.
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Learn to knit baby socks with instructor Urziyan. Bring your own yarn and needles if you have them available.
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Free summer coffee break at round tables on Merirasti, where people gather twice weekly to chat over coffee and snacks.
other13:30A music quiz for schoolchildren at Vähätupa Playground featuring questions and songs. A summer meal is served for children under 16.
other14:00A four-hour blend of yoga, breathing work, and guided painting with a summer theme. The evening concludes with your own artwork, all materials included in the price.
other17:30Joint work days against invasive plants at three natural areas in Helsinki, with refreshments and public transport access.
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Reading dog Lady helps children learn to read with encouragement and canine companionship. Free activity at Viherlaakso Library.
other13:00Töölö Service Centre organizes litter-picking walks in the park areas of Taka-Töölö. Participants can borrow the necessary equipment and join at their own pace.
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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.
other10:00Baby meetup indoors for parents and small children with guided activities. This session features singing and the option to warm food and drinks.
other10:00A city adventure in Jyväskylä's centre where you solve a mystery surrounding a fictional company. A 3.5 km route guides you through searching for clues, examining physical evidence, and following a story that spans two timelines.
other10:00Guided tour through Jouko Sohlman's Kalevala-inspired village at Eväjärvi, featuring a tunnel system and survival bunker. The tour takes approximately 40 minutes.
other11:00m/s Mässkär transports passengers from Pietarsaari to Mässkär island throughout the summer. The cruise takes approximately 3-4 hours and the island has a café-restaurant.
other11:00Summer lunch is served daily at Ravintola Loimu buffet. Adult lunch costs 15.90 €, children's lunch 7.90 € and soup lunch 10.90 €.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other13:00Open activity for schoolchildren featuring rotating themes including music, sports, and crafts.
other15:00Juurikkasaari offers open sauna sessions four days a week on Lake Päijänne's shore throughout the summer. Three different saunas, swimming, and a beach grill await visitors.
other09:00Strömberg Playground is closed for the summer from 29.6 to 7.8.2026. Other Helsinki playgrounds remain open.
other12:00The observation tower on Matti Nykänen's mountain offers a 360° panorama of Jyväskylä and its surroundings. The café serves hot and cold drinks, pastries, and ice cream during the first week of August.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other09:00Trumpetti Playground's summer programme offers daily activities for young children and school-age kids - crafts, movement, music and stories.
other14:00Summer café at Kivitasku on Wednesdays featuring Kalevala-themed baked goods and felt-making workshops. Meet the sheep and see their needle-felted artworks.
other14:00A cruise from Jyväskylä to Säynätsalo aboard s/s Suomi, featuring a guided tour exploring architect Alvar Aalto's life and architectural legacy.
other18:00Hangasjärven sauna opens on Wednesdays throughout the summer with separate sessions for women and men. The sauna fee is voluntary.
other17:00Summer bathing at Muuramen Haikusauna on Wednesdays: women's time 17.00-19.00 and mixed time 19.00-21.00. Summer café open from 14.00.
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Light chair gymnastics led by physiotherapists in the service centre's courtyard. Designed for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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Picture orienteering on the playground grounds. Free activity for everyone.
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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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Summer activities for everyone: mölkky, badminton, word games, bingo and tournaments at Lippulaiva Library.
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A session for babies and parents at Taivallahti Playground, held indoors or outdoors.
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Outdoor games for schoolchildren at Taivallahti playground. A free activity where children can play together.
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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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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 casual morning gathering with porridge and coffee at Oulunkylä Community House.
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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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Free crafts session outdoors under a shelter at Leikkipuisto Filpus.
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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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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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A drawing club for adults where you can practice with chalk or charcoal. Suggested subjects are available, but you also have freedom to express yourself creatively.
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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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Summer programme on Sellon Library's terrace every Tuesday in June and July featuring book talks, concerts, theatre, and activities for all ages.
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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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Leikkipuisto Kannelmäki offers summer days with morning activities for families with babies and young children, including lunch.
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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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Cultural meeting place for families with babies and young children, featuring shared activities and a guided session.
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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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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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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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Summer holiday programme at Lippulaiva Library featuring craft workshops and creative activities for children.
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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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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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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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Visit the pasture where you can pet sheep at Katrinebergs Farm. The visit lasts about 15 minutes and is suitable for all ages, with no advance registration needed.
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Summer visits to Glimsin farm where you can explore the pastures and pet sheep. Suitable for all ages.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Family morning at Leikkipuisto Mellunmäki for parents and small children with play, singing and movement together. Free event.
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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 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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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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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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Lippulaiva Library's summer yard invites adults to free Friday activities throughout the summer. The programme includes speed dating, book discussions, coffee-guitar evenings, a waffle night and crafts.
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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 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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Glimsin Farm Animal Days introduce children and families to the care and life of sheep, rabbits, and chickens under the guidance of instructors.
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Physiotherapist-led fitness gymnastics for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
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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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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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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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Physiotherapist-led chair exercises for pensioners and unemployed cardholders at the service centre.
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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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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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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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Play PlayStation 5 at the library during summer on Mondays and Thursdays. Up to four players per session, 30 minutes per turn, with board games available while you wait.
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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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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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A family-friendly animal day at Katrinebergs farm where children learn about caring for sheep, chickens and rabbits with instructor guidance.
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Free guided play session for young children featuring activities like soap bubbles, chalk art, and shadow games.
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Outdoor games and activities for school children in the play park.
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Memory activation exercises for pensioners and unemployed people at Laajasalo Service Centre. The programme features riddles, games, quizzes and word exercises.
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Residents of the Tapulikaupunki neighbourhood gather for coffee and tea together. Once a month, free bingo is held.
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A two-week LEGO-building event at Richardinkatu Library where you can build freely following your own ideas or continue constructions started by others.
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Malminkartano Library hosts summer activities on Wednesdays featuring crafts, games, and word art for all ages.
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Kannelmäki Library runs free summer activities for schoolchildren on Thursdays - board games, reading, word art, crafts, and films.
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Traditional Finnish mölkky game every Thursday at Töölö Service Centre. Free and open to everyone.
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Espoo's library and culture mobile Välkky travels around the city during summer holidays with books, art supplies and summer art activities from the Adventure Art School. The programme features giant paintings, poem illustrations and microscope art.
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Strength and balance gymnastics for seniors at Riistavuori Service Center. Free group exercise classes that build strength and improve balance.
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A guided activity for babies and their parents in the playground featuring play, music, songs and movement.
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Free partner dance classes on Stoa's square every Wednesday. Sessions suit both beginners and experienced dancers and adapt to participants' skill levels.
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Free summer partner dances at Vuotalo on Wednesdays with no experience or partner required. Trained instructors guide you from foxtrot to tango.
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Reading dog Warma, trained by the Kennel Club, visits Lumon Library during the summer. Children can practice reading aloud to the dog without stress - each session lasts a maximum of 15 minutes.
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Free play activity at the playground featuring face painting for children and a chance for parents to connect with other families.
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Free balance group at the senior centre where you train balance and mobility.
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Creative workshop where you learn to work with alcohol inks to create abstract artworks. Experiment with colours and techniques under professional guidance.
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Summer activities at Maasälva playground featuring daily guided sessions, free play, and summer meals served daily. The area also has a shallow pool.
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Museo Leik's summer programme on Mondays focuses on 1950s theme with sculpture workshop, play time, spinning top workshop and all-day activities including Winnie the Pooh hunt and Lego building.
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Museo Leikki's summer holiday on Tuesdays with a 1950s theme: sculpture workshops, play sessions, paper doll workshop and exhibition tour. All day: Winnie the Pooh hunt, LEGO building and toy lending library.
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Free coffee gathering on the courtyard of Töölö Service Centre for seniors and other visitors.
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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.
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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.
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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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other18:00Beginner canoeing course at Saarijärvi Ruustinna. Three summer sessions with identical content: equipment, safety, and paddling basics. Small groups, maximum 6 people.
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Perttulan Tila Summer Café serves homemade baked goods and is open Fridays through Sundays from late June to late July. A second hand shop operates next to the café, and the café sits in a garden beneath apple trees.
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A summer café in an old barn serving pastries, ice cream and entertainment including workshops, bingo and karaoke.
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Free fitness class at Kustaankartano service centre featuring simple step patterns and exercises for strength, balance, and mobility.
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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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Espoo Info service advisors are at Sello Library offering guidance on city services, digital support, and information about HSL, Kela, and Visit Espoo services.
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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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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.
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Summer course exploring the secrets of water through movement, visual art, and dance, with visits to the HAM art museum and Amos Rex Dansband.