lecture09:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture11:00English conversation club at Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to December. A volunteer leads the discussions, and no advance registration is needed.
lecture13:00A gentle yoga class led by Dada at Alpila Community House. Suitable for all levels.
lecture17:00Free reading group for adults learning Finnish. No registration needed, drop in whenever you can.
lecture18:00Russian-language book club at Pasila Library where literature enthusiasts discuss books together. Meetings every Tuesday at 18:00.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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A meditation session exploring body-mind awareness and deepening concentration under the guidance of musician Kalle Ylitalo, who brings ten years of Buddhist meditation practice experience.
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The senior reading circle meets once a month to read today's newspapers together, discuss the news, and share thoughts. You can also attend just to listen.
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A reading circle exploring books featuring animals. Meets in the restaurant at Myllypuro service library.
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A reading circle at Jakomäki Library where participants discuss books together. Open group that welcomes new members at any time.
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An open poetry salon where participants discuss and share their favorite poems in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
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A monthly crime fiction reading group at Maunulan Library where readers discuss detective novels together over coffee or tea.
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A volunteer-run conversation group for practising Finnish in a relaxed setting with coffee and tea.
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Olkkari is a discussion group that meets on weekday mornings at Jakomäki Library in Helsinki. Participants discuss current topics over coffee and tea.
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A calm and musical session of nursery rhymes and songs for the youngest children at Herttoniemi Library.
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A casual language café where you practice Finnish through everyday conversation. Welcome to enjoy tea and friendly exchange.
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Estonian reading circle at Helsinki City Library. The first session discusses Eva Koff's work Õhuskõndija.
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Ankkuri Group is a peer support group for pensioners and unemployed people discussing mental wellbeing, life management, and substance use.
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Open memory training group for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Quizzes, memory exercises and brain gymnastics.
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Memory training group for pensioners and unemployed at Kampi service centre. Train your memory together with others using various tasks - no registration needed.
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Open memory group for people with a memory diagnosis or memory problems. Meet others in the same situation and receive peer support and information about brain health.
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An open and free memory-activating group for pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki.
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Gym orientation for beginners. Book your spot from the notice board or call to register.
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Open peer support group for family carers meeting monthly. Share experiences, get information about services, and receive support from others in similar situations.
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An open brain-teaser group for pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki. Exercise your memory with word games and puzzles.
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A peer-support group for people with a memory disease diagnosis. Meetings include news exchange and activities such as brain exercises, music, and physical activity.
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Open memory support group for people with a memory disease diagnosis or memory challenges. The group offers peer support, discussion, and activities to support memory at Kannelmäki service centre.
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Brain training in a small group at Kampi service centre. Simple exercises that stimulate different brain regions and can be done at home.
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Memory games and quizzes for retirees in Helsinki's service centre activity group.
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Nursing students from Metropolia offer free health checks for pensioners and unemployed people: blood pressure and blood sugar measurements at Kontula senior centre.
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A gathering for older Helsinki residents to discuss current topics and meet other participants.
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Free language café for practicing Finnish and discussing current events. Meets on Fridays at Konalantie 10.
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Open memory group for people with memory challenges or a memory diagnosis. Meet others in the same situation, receive peer support, and learn about brain health and practical daily support.
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A physiotherapist instructs on gym equipment use for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
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The Pilke Group is a discussion group for pensioners and unemployed people focusing on mental health and alcohol-related issues. Coffee and snacks are provided.
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Free housing search workshop where you can ask questions about housing and get help finding accommodation without needing to book in advance.
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Swedish language café at Pasila Library where you practise the language through conversation. Meets on Wednesdays from August to December.
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A peer support group for rainbow seniors meeting monthly at Kontulan Senior Centre. Open to pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card, with the option to participate remotely.
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A peer support group for Somali-speaking men over 50, organized by the JADE community at Myllypuro service centre.
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A group exercise session supporting memory for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Participants complete verbal and written tasks to stimulate brain function.
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A music session where participants can share their favorite songs and listen to music together.
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Personal digital guidance for everyday technology challenges. Book a 60-minute session at the library, online, or by phone.
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Open language cafe at Malminkartano Library where you can practise Finnish and discuss current topics with others.
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Free Finnish language café online via Teams on Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:00.
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Finnish language café at Suutarila Library where participants practice Finnish through discussion of current topics.
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Open peer support group for family carers at Gustavsgården service centre, where experiences are shared in a confidential setting.
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A fitness class combining exercise with folk dance steps, no partner needed. First session free, then 7 € per session.
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Puistola Library's reading circle meets monthly with autumn's theme of power. August's session discusses Maria Stepanova's Kadoksiin.
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Cheerful nursery rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers with their parents at Myllypuro Library.
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An English-language reading group meeting monthly at Richardsgatan Library. August's discussion focuses on Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights.
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Tapanila Library's reading circle meets monthly to discuss books. This season explores norms and adaptation through five international works.
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The Service Library reading circle gathers in autumn to read books featuring animals in leading roles. The event is for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
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An informal English conversation group where you practise speaking and listening through relaxed discussions about everyday topics.
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Digital Club teaches digital skills to pensioners and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
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Monthly reading group on Thursdays featuring Finnish and international literature, led by Pirjo Virtanen.
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A reading circle exploring Russian literature from classics to contemporary authors, led by Pirjo Aaltonen and Martti Anhava at Richardsgatan Library.
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Peer support group for family carers seeking wellbeing and coping support. Simultaneously, a functional fitness group is offered for relatives with memory illness.
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Stones Tell Stories event at Kinaport service centre. The Fossils group studies rocks, minerals and fossils and arranges excursions and visits. Intended for retirees and unemployed people with a service centre card.
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Poetry circle for pensioners and unemployed in Helsinki with a service centre card. The free card is available from the service centre's information desk.
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Open discussion group for Spanish and Finnish with native speakers. Suitable for all language levels.
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An open Finnish language café where you can meet new people and practice Finnish in a relaxed setting.
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Free Finnish language study group at Vuosaari Library where participants practice reading, writing, and speaking. Open to new members anytime, and children are welcome.
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Discussion group for Swedish-speaking pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki with a service centre card.
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A crossword and cipher circle where participants solve puzzles together. Tea and coffee are provided.
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Story time at Munkkiniemi Library every Saturday at 11 a.m. for children from 3 years old, but all ages are welcome.
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A reading group for Finnish language learners with English as the support language. Free participation for adults, small children welcome. No registration needed.
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A reading group for advanced Finnish language learners where participants read and discuss together. Participation is free and requires no pre-registration.
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Adult Finnish language group meeting Mondays at the library. Free practice in speaking, reading, and writing.
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Open memory group at the East Centre service centre for people concerned about their memory or with a diagnosed memory disorder. The group uses functional methods, discussion, and peer support.
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A peer support group for practising Finnish together for people over 50 whose first language is not Finnish. Discussion of current topics and access to service guidance.
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Free guided group for learning to use laptops and tablets. Practical training in applications and websites including Omakanta, Maisa, and Kela services.
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Free reading group for Finnish language learners of all levels, with no registration required and open to drop-in participants.
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LiikeLab ry runs low-threshold theatre workshops primarily in French at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila.
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Enter ry provides free digital guidance for older adults on using tablets and smartphones. Experienced older adults personally help other older adults learn.
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Open language cafe for practicing and maintaining Finnish. Welcome to all interested, including native speakers.
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Culture Corner is a free event with discussions, activities, lectures, and book recommendations from the library.
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English reading and discussion group for pensioners and unemployed at Kampi Service Centre in Helsinki.
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A relaxed Finnish language practice group with no advance registration needed. Suitable for people who have moved to Finland and already speak some Finnish.
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A Finnish conversation group where you practice spoken language together. Join with basic skills and no registration needed.
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A volunteer-led discussion group where participants practice spoken Finnish together. Participation is free and requires no registration.
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Finnish conversation group meeting every Thursday at Kallio Library. A relaxed setting to practice the language and connect with others.
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A monthly reading circle at Itäkeskus Library where members discuss fiction. All welcome, whether or not you've read the featured book.
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Non-fiction book club at Laajasalo Library. The book is available to borrow on-site, no pre-registration required.
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Free digital guidance at a service centre for seniors, with instructions on mobile phone and computer skills. Bring your own device!
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Open discussion evenings on LGBTQ+ topics with expert guests. Everyone is welcome to listen and participate in the conversation.
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The Poetry Circle gathers monthly at Lauttasaari Library to discuss poetry. At the next meeting on 17 September, works by Kirsi Kunnas will be read.
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A monthly reading circle for pensioners and unemployed people discussing classic and contemporary literature together.
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The Village Club gathers at Kinaport Senior Centre on the third Friday of each month to discuss local Helsinki history and share personal memories.
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A sapphic reading circle where participants discuss lesbian literature together. The first book is Margit by Sanna Hirvonen.
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A fiction reading group at Malmi Library that meets four times during autumn and winter. Members discuss classic and contemporary works together.
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Vuosaaren Library offers free digital guidance and instruction. Staff and ICT students help visitors develop their digital skills.
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A literature therapy group that meets at the library to explore emotions and thoughts through writing and reading.
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A reading circle exploring how classic literature has inspired composers and choreographers. The autumn programme covers Anna Karenina, Hamlet, Billy Budd and Measure for Measure alongside their operatic and ballet adaptations.
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A reading circle at Suutarila Library where participants discuss books together and share their reading experiences.
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A Russian-language book club gathering through autumn to discuss myths in modern literature. The first meeting on 27.9 focuses on Thomas Mann's Doctor Faustus.
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Non-fiction reading circle at Kontula Library. First meeting with introductions and discussion of upcoming reads.
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Open Finnish language conversation group for learners of all levels, led by a volunteer instructor.
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The Finnish Crime Writers' Association reading circle meets monthly at Kallion Library to discuss detective novels together.
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Peer support group for pensioners who have lost a loved one. Eight sessions based on open dialogue about life, death, and identity.
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A discussion group for pensioners and unemployed people at Laajasalo Service Centre. The event is open to all who have a service centre card.
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Volunteers Andrea and Julio lead a Spanish language beginner group open to all interested learners.
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Guided back exercise class via live stream from the Finnish Back Health Association. Suitable for anyone with back pain or looking to strengthen their back muscles.
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Swedish conversation group for pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki.
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Free Finnish language course for immigrants, led by volunteer teachers. Meets on Tuesdays at Oodi.
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Monthly community gathering at Stadin Community Centre Saunabaar where residents and staff discuss future activities.
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English-language guided tour of the Suomenlinna fortress, covering its history and main sights, with included entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
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Regular gatherings for Japanese language enthusiasts at Oodi, where participants discuss Japanese culture and life in Finland. Conversations are held in English and Japanese.
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Kristiina Leppänen leads a course where 15-18-year-olds design and create their own masks from recycled materials while exploring the significance of masks in art and culture.
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Free visual arts course for ages 11-18 covering drawing, painting, and applied art techniques. Led by a professional artist and taught in Finnish, English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
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A language immersion group at the Helsinki School of Visual Arts where children aged 9-12 learn visual art and English together. The course covers various techniques from painting to three-dimensional design.
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Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers word art as basic art education for 9-10-year-olds. Students write poetry, prose, and drama while receiving feedback on their texts.
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Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers word art instruction for 6-year-olds. In the group, you create stories, write poetry, and explore drama at your own pace. Teaching is conducted in Swedish.
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Sydkustens ordskola offers word art instruction for 7-8-year-olds. Classes cover poetry, prose, and drama at each student's own pace with teacher support. Teaching is in Swedish and follows the word art school curriculum.
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Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers word art instruction for 11-12-year-olds. During lessons you create stories, write poetry and drama at your own pace. The teaching follows the school's curriculum and is conducted in Swedish.
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Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers a word art course for ages 13-15. Students write poetry, prose, and drama under teacher guidance. Instruction is in Swedish.
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Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers word art for teenagers aged 16-18. Students create their own stories and write poetry, prose, and drama with guidance and feedback.
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Sydkustens ordskola offers word art instruction for ages 9-10. Students create their own stories and write poetry, prose, and drama in Swedish.
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Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers foundational word art education for 11-12-year-olds. Students write poetry, prose, and drama while receiving feedback on their texts.
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A word art school for teenagers interested in writing poetry, prose, and drama. Swedish-language lessons with feedback and support for creative ideas.
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Foundational word art education for teenagers aged 16-18. Students create their own stories and write poetry, prose, and drama with guidance from experienced instructors.