other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other10:30Jamkids Park Music is a free music event for children of all ages and their parents. Led by an instructor, children play instruments, sing, and move together to music.
other13:00Kontula Summer Fridays concludes with outdoor games and book recommendations from the POC reading circle. The event is open to all and completely free.
other21:30A free nocturnal bat walk at Seurasaari where you learn about Finnish bat species and observe them with detectors in the twilight.
other09:00Strömberg Playground is closed for the summer from 29.6 to 7.8.2026. Other Helsinki playgrounds remain open.
other13:00Open activity for schoolchildren featuring rotating themes including music, sports, and crafts.
other10:00A summer day for families at the playground featuring games, crafts, painting, music and physical activity.
other09:30The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.
other15:00Malmi Youth Centre organizes a climbing trip to the Korkee adventure park for teenagers aged 13-17. Departure at 15:00, return around 20:00.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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Free music class for young children featuring singing, instrument play, movement and games led by Sibelius Academy students.
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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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Self-organised painting group for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Meets at Kinaportis Senior Centre with your own acrylic paints and materials.
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Summer games, painting and crafts for toddlers and school-age children at Kannelmäki playground.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Baby Meetups at Iso-Antti Playground, where young children play, move, and join music and storytelling sessions with their parents.
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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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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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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 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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Physiotherapist-led chair exercises for pensioners and unemployed cardholders at the service centre.
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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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A Friday afternoon programme for schoolchildren where kids can propose ideas for group activities.
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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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Strength and balance gymnastics for seniors at Riistavuori Service Center. Free group exercise classes that build strength and improve balance.
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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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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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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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A drawing workshop at Alvar Aalto's atelier where you explore the design philosophy of the Aalto family and create your own sketches under guidance.
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Free painting and colouring pictures activity for all ages at the playground, where parents and children participate together. Chance to meet other families and enjoy coffee or tea.
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Monday Club is a peer support group at a senior centre featuring exercise, lunch, and rotating activities based on members' preferences.
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Wednesday Friends is a peer support group at a senior centre featuring varied activities, physical exercise, and lunch.
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A Thursday gathering for peer support featuring varied activities, exercise, and a shared lunch.
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The Pilke group is a gathering place for seniors featuring breakfast, conversation, and jointly planned activities that foster meaningful community.
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Free summer art workshop for primary school children at Kanneltalo Mon-Fri 3-7 August, 10:00-14:00. A different creative project each day: collage, miniature figures, mosaic, stencils, and flower painting. Instruction in Finnish, English, and French.
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An open art group for pensioners painting with watercolours and water-based paints. Meets on Mondays without an instructor, free with a service centre card.
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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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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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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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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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An open coffee gathering in the youth area where people of all ages can meet, chat, and enjoy free coffee provided by the library.
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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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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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Helsinki's mobile library visits Maunula playground. Borrow or read books from the bus with your own library card.