Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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Oliver Beer's video opera transports viewers to prehistoric caves in southwestern France, where eight singers harness natural acoustics. The exhibition combines sound, video, and paintings created through sound vibrations.
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An audiovisual concert where Sámi joik meets electronic music, joik, and video art. The concert explores Sámi worldview, colonialism, and environmental consciousness through traditional Sámi goddesses and spiritual themes.
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The Nordic region's largest multi-genre festival offers a programme ranging from classical music to pop and from visual art to contemporary dance.
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SAMPO is an international puppet theatre and visual theatre festival featuring performances for all ages, alongside discussions, exhibitions, and workshops.
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This exhibition presents Elga Sesemann's (1922-2007) extensive artistic output and her significant role in modern Finnish art. Ateneum Art Museum, 18.8.2026-8.8.2027.
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Karuna Flow Music Duo performs mantra music with piano, guitar, and vocals. Free admission.
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Levyraati is a music discussion group that meets on alternate Tuesdays. Members listen to and discuss songs from different eras around a shared theme.
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Free karaoke evening at Stadi Community Centre Alppila. Open to everyone - no experience needed. You can sing or just listen.
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Laid-back trivia night at Saunabaren on alternate Tuesdays. No competition, just fun and self-challenge.
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The Warrior Cats Club meets every other Thursday. Members do activities and Warrior Cats-themed tasks in a relaxed atmosphere. All ages welcome.
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Exhibition spanning a century of Finnish school meals - from free lunches that transformed education to modern food services.
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The Lions of the People exhibition presents Finnish ice hockey history, people, and phenomena at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki. Open from October 2026 to August 2027.
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Amos Rex's autumn exhibition presents contemporary art from artists on the African continent and in the Afro-Nordic diaspora. The show features 11 artists, nearly 60 works, and three newly commissioned pieces.
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The Punk Museum presents Helsinki's punk history across five decades in an exhibition at Hakasalmen villa from October 2026. Concert memories, posters, and sonic worlds bring punk to life.
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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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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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Billiards evening for beginners at Stadin Community Centre Saunabaren. Wednesdays with no experience required, supported by staff and other players.
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A relaxed walk starting from Saunabaren where you set your own pace and explore the nature and local spots around Maunula.
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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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Trivia quiz on Fridays in Malmi. Compete with knowledge and luck to win prizes.
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A music session at the playground with chants, singing and music for children and parents together.
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Guided movement hour for children aged 0-6 with a parent every Monday. Activities rotate weekly between obstacle courses, cycling, snow games and more.
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Music hour for toddlers and parents featuring singing, rhythm instruments and dancing. Held outdoors when weather permits, indoors during winter.
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Free crafting sessions at Mellunmäki playground with changing themes for children of all ages.
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Weekly gathering for families with babies and young children featuring coffee, biscuits and play on Wednesday mornings.
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A balance and muscle-strengthening class for pensioners, conducted standing with the option to use a chair for support.
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Free craft hour for children 0-6 with a parent every Thursday. Crafts, modeling and painting at Lampi Playground.
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A meeting place for families with babies and young children where children and adults develop language skills through stories, songs and nursery rhymes with families from different cultures.
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A music session for families at Kiikku playground in Helsinki where children and parents sing, chant and make music together.
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Family activities on the playground yard featuring treasure hunts, movement games, and play with various equipment.
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Weekly baby morning at Lampi Playground with singing, nursery rhymes, movement and socializing for the youngest.
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A Friday gathering for fathers and children at Kiikku playground with the chance to grill and enjoy hot coffee.
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A relaxed family morning with songs, rhymes, and hands-on crafts for all ages.
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Water aerobics class for men at Kontula service centre pool, focusing on cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength.
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A shared music session for young children with singing, rhymes, instruments, and movement.
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Free play at the playground on Thursdays, where children play independently under adult supervision.
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Baby meetups are an open gathering for families with small children, where babies play, move and explore together with their parents.
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A relaxed family café in the play park where parents and children meet, play, and join in a guided activity.
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Guided exercise sessions for children on Fridays at Leikkipuisto Roihuvuori. The programme changes weekly.
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A musical activity for toddlers and families every Monday morning. The programme varies from week to week.
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Weekly meetups for parents with babies and toddlers on Tuesdays at Leikkipuisto Maatulli. Social time and activities for the children.
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Weekly meetings for parents and babies at Roihuvuori playground with varying themes.
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Clothing repair workshop and sewing guidance at Saunabaren in Helsinki. Instructor Vuokko Harju helps with repairs and machine use.
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Leikkipuisto Roihuvuori offers weekly craft and creativity sessions for children with different themes each week.
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Free activity session for children combining crafts, movement, and play at Maatulli playground.
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A meeting place for families with young children and people from different cultures at Maatulli Playground, featuring refreshments, activities, and Finnish language practice for adults.
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Nature-themed activity for children and families at Lohikäärmepuisto park featuring exploration, play, and crafts.
+ 40 more long-running events — see the calendar.
