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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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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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Free library gym at Tölö Library led by Elina and Tapio. Stretching, muscle conditioning and socializing. Outdoors in summer.
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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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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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A half-hour chair gymnastics session guided by Helsinki city videos. Gentle exercise without equipment for everyone.
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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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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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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.
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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 guided session for babies and toddlers featuring picture books and nursery rhymes, followed by free playtime and the chance to borrow books.
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Monthly Friday activity featuring board games, crafts, and treats for children.
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Creative event at Leikkipuisto Tuorinniemi. Find more information on the venue's notice board and social media.
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Free makerspace on Tuesdays where students can experiment with a 3D printer and vinyl cutter.
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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Free watercolour painting on Fridays at the community centre. Paint at your own pace without guidance.
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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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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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Joy of Movement is a free event at Leikkipuisto Tuorinniemi where children can enjoy movement and play.
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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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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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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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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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Baby Meetups at Iso-Antti Playground, where young children play, move, and join music and storytelling sessions with their parents.
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Indoor movement and acrobatics for toddlers.
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A guided morning programme for babies and parents at the playground, where families can meet and socialise over coffee and play.
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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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Self-directed weaving for pensioners and unemployed at Kinaport service centre. Two looms with different warp widths available.
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Open art workshop where toddlers aged 1.5-3 explore visual arts through painting, colour, and modelling with an adult. Workshops run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Caisa.
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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.