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.
other12:00The research vessel Aranda opens its doors to the public at Katajanokan pier. Visitors can explore Baltic Sea research, climb to the bridge, and hear experts discuss marine science.
other16:00A word art workshop where you write nature-themed texts from six different prompts and can combine them with collages from the Artis art museum. Part of Myyrmäki Arts Night.
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Finnish stories are read aloud for young children and their parents in a cozy story time session.
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A musical play event for children at Leikkipuisto Tuorinniemi in Helsinki. The event is free and suitable for all children.
other10:30Free art workshop at Riistavuoren senior centre in Helsinki for anyone interested in trying artistic activities.
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An open community coffee where you can help shape the centre's activities and stay informed about upcoming events.
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A peer support group for first-time mothers to share experiences and feelings about motherhood. Half the meetings are led, with the group organizing the rest independently.
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A free word art club for grades 2-4 where students write stories and do activities together. The club meets on Thursdays from August through December.
other17:00Virpi Koskela leads a nature connection workshop exploring how contact with nature affects wellbeing and creativity through exercises and discussion. Part of Kanneltalo's "In the Forest's Shelter" exhibition.
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An art journaling workshop for adults combining images, text, and recycled materials. All necessary supplies are available at the library.
other18:00An ecological visual art workshop for young people where you learn drawing and painting techniques using natural materials and recycled resources.
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Free student event where experienced and new students meet through playful competitions and activities.
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.
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.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other12:30Open 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.
other13:00A traditional bingo night at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with a volunteer host and prizes for winners.
other16:00A trilingual event in Oulu on 27 August 2026 at 16:00, bringing together Finnish, Swedish and English culture.
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A calm sensory hour at the library for children over 3 years old with additional support needs and their caregivers, featuring sensory activities and stories.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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Free library gym at Tölö Library led by Elina and Tapio. Stretching, muscle conditioning and socializing. Outdoors in summer.
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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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Practice reading aloud with a patient reading dog at Tölö Library. The dog reduces reading stress and is especially helpful for people with dyslexia.
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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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Therapy dogs from the Finnish Kennel Club visit Töölö Library on Wednesdays. Come pet the dogs without booking in the library foyer.
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The blood donation bus visits Hertonemi at K-Supermarket Hertan. New and experienced donors are welcome - book your time in advance and fill out the health form.
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Free chair gymnastics for older adults at Vuosaaren Library on Fridays. A fitness group where exercises are performed while seated.
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A cooking club for neighbour mums meeting on Wednesdays throughout autumn. Together they prepare meals, explore cuisines from around the world, and practise Finnish in natural conversation.
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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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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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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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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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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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Reading dog Lady helps children learn to read with encouragement and canine companionship. Free activity at Viherlaakso Library.
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Map Bingo introduces nautical chart collections and the history of Baltic maritime cartography. Interactive activity at the museum 3.7.-27.9.2026.
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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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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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An interactive station trail at the Suomenlinna Museum where children and families solve puzzles and explore the museum's exhibitions through play and adventure.
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Every Wednesday, Sello Library's workshop offers free crafts and creative activities for all ages. Library staff guide and inspire participants in various crafts and projects.
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Guided drawing salon where you create watercolour and ink drawings inspired by Tove Jansson and the Moomin stories. Coffee and creativity together.
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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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A volunteer English-speaking 3D-coach offers guidance and support at Ison Omenan Library's workshop. Perfect for both newcomers and experienced users.
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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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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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Learn and play the Heroclix board game at Entressen library in Espoo. Free entry for everyone.
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A family group that meets on Mondays at Sello Library. Children play and families connect with one another.
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Board game night at Vuosaaren Library for all skill levels. No registration needed, the facilitator explains the rules.
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Finnish fairy tales and stories for young children accompanied by an adult.
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Read to the library's friendly dogs every Monday evening. The programme runs through autumn and winter, with different dogs attending each session.
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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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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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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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Reading dog Ebba patiently listens to children and adults read aloud at Kallio Library. Every other Tuesday from 14:00 to 15:15, you can book a 15-minute slot to practice reading without anxiety.
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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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A volunteer instructor leads a light exercise group in standing position. Open to all, free activity.
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Free gaming afternoon for schoolchildren at Tapanila Library featuring board games and Nintendo Switch.
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Open craft workshop for adults at Iso Omena Library where you can repair clothes, make jewelry, or sew.
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Meet reading dog Dani and read aloud to him at Lippulaiva Library. A fun and encouraging activity for children who love books.
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Novellikoukku is a monthly gathering at Sellon library where you listen to Finnish short stories and engage in handicraft.
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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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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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Free watercolour painting on Fridays at the community centre. Paint at your own pace without guidance.
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A relaxed art journal workshop where you create at your own pace without pressure. Bring your notebook and start making.
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Meet reading cats Marvin and Lenni at Entressen Library in Espoo. Children can practice reading with the cats in any language.
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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.
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Family Café is a gathering place for families with children where parents and kids can meet in a relaxed setting.
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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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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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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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An open meeting place for children and young people where you can do homework, read, draw and play board games together. Healthy snacks are served.
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A creative writing circle for young people where participants can experiment with word art, write, and draw together.
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Youth Tuesdays at Kannelmäki Library is a free programme for 14-20 year-olds featuring workshops, films, games and job-seeking support - no registration required.
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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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Bridge 47 ry hosts an event to advance global civic education and sustainable development through collaboration and advocacy.
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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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Solmu is a free and open language café where you practice speaking Finnish in everyday situations. Beginners are welcome and no registration is needed.
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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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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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Open story time at Sellon library's children's section where stories are read in Finnish for children, parents, and grandparents.
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Songs, nursery rhymes and movement for young children with their parents. No advance registration needed.
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Crafts is an open art and craft activity for all families with children at Iso-Antti Playground. Parents and children participate together in varied projects and get to know other families.
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Meet the reading dogs Nekku and Pätkis at Entressen Library's children's section on Thursdays. Read aloud to the dogs or simply pet them - everyone is welcome.
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Self-run crafts club where each member brings their own materials. Meets on Thursdays at Lippulaiva Library.
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Open story time for preschool children and their parents at Lippulaiva Library.
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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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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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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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Vietnamese story and music club for children at Ison Omena Library. The programme features children's books and songs in Vietnamese.
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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.
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Knitting meetings at Pasila Library where participants knit together and collect socks for Ukraine. We meet every other Monday from August through November.
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Practice reading with reading dog Alma at Länsimäki Library. A calm and encouraging environment for all ages.
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Exercise group for infants and parents focusing on motor development and parent-child interaction. Pre-registration by phone is required.
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Ballroom dancing on Tuesdays at Entressen library from August to December. Instructors Reijo and Eija Karikivi teach various dance styles from lindy hop to salsa.
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Listen to short stories read aloud while knitting or colouring. A free activity combining literature with handcraft in a relaxed setting.
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Free Swedish-language word art club for middle-grade students at Kauniainen Library. Led by Petra Norrgård, the club meets every Tuesday from August through December.
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Open craft community at Lippulaiva Library where people knit, crochet, and sew together. Each session includes a tip for an easy craft, with coffee and biscuits served.
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Free event for children at Tuorinniemi Playground in Helsinki. More details are available on the venue's notice board and social media.
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Guided activities for toddlers and preschoolers featuring music, movement, circus, and crafts. Families can suggest content for upcoming meetups.
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Open chess club at Tapulikaupungin library for players of all levels. Meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 17:00 to 19:00.
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Reading Dog Jymy is a patient listener who helps children practice reading aloud without anxiety. Sessions last about 15 minutes and suit children aged 6 and up.
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Tikkurilan Martas craft café brings together handicraft enthusiasts at the library. Bring your own project, get tips, or participate in shared themes.
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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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Entressen Library's family workshop is an open art workshop for families and children of all ages. Every Tuesday, participants can join guided creative activities and share ideas with others.
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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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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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The observation tower on Matti Nykänen's hill and café are open on August weekends. The tower offers a 360° panorama over city and nature, with covered platforms providing shelter from rain.
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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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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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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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Read to the dog Freia at Laajalahti Library in Espoo. A patient listener who enjoys hearing stories every Saturday.
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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.