other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
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Joy of Movement is a free event at Leikkipuisto Tuorinniemi where children can enjoy movement and play.
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Physical activity group for 1½-under 2-year-olds and their parents. The sessions strengthen parent-child interaction and develop motor skills through play. Pre-registration by phone is required.
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Guided and open craft workshop on Mondays in Pihlajamäki. Odd weeks with instruction, even weeks with free creative group. For all, free, no advance registration needed.
other12:00Open sewing workshop at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with sewing machines and sergers. Volunteer instructors are available on Mondays and Thursdays to help you learn the equipment.
other12:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other13:00Baby Meetups is a gathering place for families with infants at Perhetalo Kajuutta. Meetings are held four days a week with varied activities, guidance, and motor skill exercises.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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A gathering place for babies and families at Kalasatama Library on Mondays. The programme features a nursery rhyme session and time to socialise with other families.
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Board game and PlayStation 5 day for grades 3-6. Every Tuesday, children learn a new game and play together.
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Open evening story time at Jätkäsaari Library where Finnish stories are read for children and their families.
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Evening programme for preschool children and parents at Kalasatama Library featuring storytelling and craft activities.
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Free after-school activities for primary school children at Kalasatama Library featuring crafts, games, and fun.
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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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The Pilke Group is a guided peer support group for older adults with current or past substance abuse issues. The group meets regularly with shared breakfast and offers support, companionship, and meaningful activities.
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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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Free knitting workshop where you can learn to knit wool socks or work on your own project alongside others.
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Guided sewing workshop on Mondays at Stadin yhteisötalo Lassila. Bring clothes to repair or use the sewing machine independently. Introduction for beginners, free access for experienced sewers.
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A volunteer instructor leads a light exercise group in standing position. Open to all, free activity.
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A gentle relaxation session where the resonance of sound bowls guides you into deep calm. Perfect for anyone seeking a moment of stillness.
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A half-hour chair gymnastics session guided by Helsinki city videos. Gentle exercise without equipment for everyone.
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Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition for beginners. Character creation 2-3 PM, gaming session starts at 3 PM. All game materials provided on-site, no prior experience required.
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Bridge 47 ry hosts an event to advance global civic education and sustainable development through collaboration and advocacy.
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UNICEF volunteers craft dolls whose sale supports children's wellbeing. Each doll goes to a family that donates 20-40 euros or more to UNICEF's work.
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Light exercise class for caregivers on Fridays at Kannelmäki service centre. Muscle-strengthening exercises performed standing and sitting, with chair support available.
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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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A casual morning gathering with porridge and coffee at Oulunkylä Community House.
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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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Traditional Friday bingo at Oulunkylä community hall with coffee packages and treats as prizes.
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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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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 balance group at the senior centre where you train balance and mobility.
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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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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.
other(148 days)
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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Open and free bingo at Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki on Tuesdays. A playful game requiring concentration with roots dating back to the 16th century.
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Free programme for schoolchildren at Tapulikaupunki Library with alternating activities - gaming and creative crafts.
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An open knitting café where you can bring your own craft project and share skills with others. The community centre also offers yarn and tools to borrow.
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Free gaming afternoon for schoolchildren at Tapanila Library featuring board games and Nintendo Switch.
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Free light body care session with gentle exercises to music at the community centre. Open to all, no registration needed.
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Open art workshop where you can experiment with different artistic techniques and materials under guidance. Suitable for everyone, including continuing your own projects.
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Free watercolour painting on Fridays at the community centre. Paint at your own pace without guidance.
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This workshop combines visual and word art for pupils in grades 3-6. Pupils explore illustrations by Pasi Pitkänen, write their own stories, and draw snake characters.
other(113 days)
Self-directed creative workshop for crafts and painting at the community centre. Meets on even-numbered weeks without an instructor - participants learn from each other and share their skills.
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Minikukkuluuruu is a song and nursery rhyme session for tiny babies featuring singing, rhymes, and gentle movement together. Families can stay at Baby Meetups before and after.
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Morning activity for toddlers and their families at Torpparinmäki playground featuring movement, play and the chance to meet other families.
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Suutarila Library provides free homework help and a snack for primary school students on Tuesdays.
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Kukkuluuruu is a song and nursery rhyme session for babies aged 6-12 months. Together the babies sing, recite rhymes, play and move for about 20-30 minutes.
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Storytelling and craft activities for pre-school children and parents at Kallion Library's children's section. Free admission, no registration needed.
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MLL's family café at Torpparinmäki playground where parents meet and children play together. Light snacks are served.
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Reading dog Luna listens to children read at Munkkiniemi Library. These 15-minute sessions help especially children who find reading difficult or anxiety-inducing.
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Songs, nursery rhymes and movement for young children with their parents. No advance registration needed.
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Novellikoukku is a regular knitting gathering where you can work on your own project, contribute to charity, or listen to short stories read aloud. Entry is free and tea is served.
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A singing hour for families at Torpparinmäki playground where everyone sings together, recites nursery rhymes, and plays music. Before and after there is time to play and meet other children.
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A biweekly Friday morning coffee gathering for conversation and community. Coffee and tea provided.
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Game Friday for school children at Kallion Library featuring Nintendo Switch games with library staff. Free entry, no advance registration needed.
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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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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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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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An open gathering space for Reiherintie residents to meet, socialise, and connect with their neighbours.
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Helsinki's mobile library visits Maunula playground. Borrow or read books from the bus with your own library card.
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Seed Art Studio's English-language art course for 7-9-year-olds exploring different cultures through art while practicing English.
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English-language art course for 5-7-year-olds at Seed Art Studio, where children draw, paint, and create animal-themed works using various materials and techniques.
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Multisensory art workshop for families with infants where child and adult explore colors, light, and materials together, creating their own artwork with safe food-based paints.