Mikkolan Aftreschool on avointa kerhoitoimintaa 1-4 luokkalaisille. Mikkolan afterschool on tarkoitettu 1-4luokkalaisille lapsille. Aftreschool on avoinna tiistaisin, keskiviikkoisin ja torstaisin Mikkolan seurakuntakodilla. Mikkolan afterschool on avointa kerhotoimintaa eli Mikkolan seurakuntakodin tilat ovat auki noina päivinä klo 12-16. Afterschoolin lapset voivat tulla ja lähteä oman aikataulun mukaan vapaasti. Toimintaan ei tarvitse ilmoittautua erikseen. Toiminnassa tiloissa saa leikkiä, pelata, tehdä läksyjä ja syödä pientä välipalaa. Ohjaajia toimivat Jonna Puskala ja Nina Okkonen
At the Baby Meet-up, you'll meet other parents with small children who are in a similar life situation. Come join us! We'll chat about daily life with a baby, parenthood, relationships, and life with children – there's company, empowering peer support, shared life experiences, and a snack. Older siblings are also warmly welcome to join, in addition to the baby! Family activities leader Sari Häkki will be there.
Riimi Open Baby Meet-up on Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Everyone is welcome. At the Baby Meet-up, you can get to know other parents in a similar life situation. The Baby Meet-up includes guided activities that are calm and suitable for babies. Riimi's Baby Meet-up is organised in cooperation with the City of Turku's Open Early Childhood Education. Access to the Open Early Childhood Education space is from Piiparinpolku, door D3.
Hello, We are Nekku and Pätkis, Entresse's reading dogs. We like to be petted and listened to. If you're just learning to read or have a little trouble reading, you should come and read with us, because a reading dog never barks at the reader. Everyone is welcome to pet the dogs! Nekku and Pätkis can be found in the Entresse children's section on Thursdays at 13-14:30
Skappeli is a warm meeting place for families on the 2nd floor of Skanssi – come spend time, relax, and participate in free activities whenever it suits you! We offer diverse and guided activities for families, organized by trained children's activity leaders. On Thursdays, a music group session is held at Skappeli at 2 PM, which families can easily join with their children. All our activities are open and free of charge – you can come whenever it suits you, without registration. The space can accommodate about 40 people at a time. You can bring your own snacks and treats for the children. We offer coffee, tea, and juice. Welcome!
Welcome to play, move, and explore the activity course at the family house! The obstacle course is suitable for babies still at the lying-down stage and crawling age children. The play and activity environment allows parents and children to do things and play together, and children can find playmates. Children will find playmates, and while they play, parents can meet other families with children. Children and parents can participate in planning and running the activities with the play leaders. More detailed information, schedules, and program descriptions can be found on the family house's own Instagram and Facebook pages. You can warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The family house also has suitable facilities for changing diapers. Address: Haukilahdenkuja 3. We use the premises in cooperation with päiväkoti Viola, and the family house has its own entrance. Note! Prams can be left in the fenced area in the inner courtyard under a canopy (same as päiväkoti Viola's).
Every Thursday starting September 3rd, we'll be crafting with recycled materials at Roihuvuoren kirjasto from 2 PM to 3 PM. The library invites you to create art, craft, and get busy together. Library staff will be leading and providing ideas. No advance registration is needed for the activity. Crafting is free of charge. No age limits.
Fun and creative activities with weekly changing themes and techniques. Activities are planned based on participants' wishes. During the sessions, we'll do crafts, watch movies, and play various games with guidance. No advance registration is needed for the sessions. Welcome to join!
Itäkeskuksen kirjasto, Turunlinnantie 1 · Helsinki
There will be three Game Days a week during the autumn season of 2026. You can come play on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-4 PM. We have a PlayStation 5 and a selection of console games. For each game session, players need their own valid library card to borrow a controller. A maximum of 4 players can play at a time, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The games have PEGI 3 and PEGI 7 age ratings.
On Thursdays, visitors of all ages can build fun creations with Plus-Plus pieces at Museum Leikki, either by following instructions or using your own imagination. Museum Leikki, Espoo 8.10.-17.12.2026 (except 15.10.) Thursdays 14.00-16.00 Admission fee 0-15€
Miniodarit is an open activity for 9-11-year-olds at Asola parish hall. At Miniodarit, you can spend time with other children your age. You can do homework and get help with it. Trained children's activity leaders are in charge. A small snack is available. No advance registration needed. Welcome!
At the Thursday Club for schoolchildren, we'll do crafts, draw, play board games, try out word art, and do other fun activities based on what the club members want! In the club, you can meet new friends and the library's adults. Library staff will always be there to lead the activities. Welcome to join!
Jätkäsaaren kirjasto, Tyynenmerenkatu 1 · Helsinki
Welcome to the library's free literary art club for 2nd-4th graders! The literary art club is a fun and creative hobby where imagination can take flight. We'll write stories, read, do fun and inspiring tasks, and enjoy ourselves together. On Thursdays from 27.8. - 3.12.26, from 2:30-4:00 PM. The leader is Tanja Maksimainen from Vantaa Literary Art School. Register here: https://sanataidekoulu.hobiver.com/ilmo/81
Come and learn how to make comics! This club is mainly for kids in grades 3-6, but older kids in junior high are welcome too. The club leader is Anni Ståhlberg from Sarjakuvakeskus. The club meets every Thursday (except during autumn break) until the end of November. No advance registration needed. Welcome!
Come and craft every week in the workshop at Tapiola Library. Each workshop afternoon has its own theme. The library provides all materials. Small children together with an adult. Welcome!
Tapiolan kirjasto, Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
Come and celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th anniversary at Munkkiniemi Library on Thursday, 22 October, from 4 to 7 pm! 📚 Storytimes: 4–4.30 pm Storytime in Finnish 4.30–5 pm Sagostund på svenska From 4 to 7 pm: • Crafts 🎨 • Bee treasure hunt 🐝 • Creative writing activity ✏️ • BeeBot activity 🤖 • Pin the tail on Eeyore 🫏 • Photo spot 📸 • Winnie-the-Pooh book display 📚 • Juice and biscuits 🍪 The event is free of charge. Welcome to celebrate with us!
Pienoismallikerho club for grades 2-6 at Tikkuvuoren seurakuntakoti
In this club, we build model kits. The club meets once a week and is free of charge. No advance registration is needed, and you can join even in the middle of the club season. There are no club activities during weeks 42 and 9, or on public holidays. The club leaders are young volunteers from the parish. The clubs include a short devotional moment. Each club member brings their own model kit to the club. The club leaders help with assembling the models. If you don't have your own model kit the first time, that's fine. The leaders can give tips on where to get models and what kind of model kit to buy. Model kits can include, for example, cars, airplanes, and ships.
A three-session cooking course for grades 3–6, 4:30–6:30 pm at Henrikinkirkko (22.10, 29.10 and 5.11). Come cook and bake savoury and sweet treats. Course fee €10, paid in cash at the first session. Led by youth worker Lilli Jussila and trainee Matteus Kesti. Register at: https://www.lyyti.in/henkokkikurssis26. More info: youth worker Lilli Jussila, tel. 040 3417380, lilli.jussila@evl.fi
YMCA Vantaa Mobile Meeting Place - Family Exercise Martinlaakso Vihertie Resident Park
The free family exercise classes at the YMCA Vantaa mobile meeting place will be held at the SOS Children's Village's grandma and grandpa's house in Martinlaakso, in the Vihertie resident's park, to get the whole family moving!
Would you like to practice reading aloud? A reading dog is a patient listener, so you don't have to feel nervous about reading with them. Reading skills improve with a reading dog! At Lumo, we have a wonderful reading dog, Martta, whom you can read to twice a month on Thursdays from 5 PM to 6 PM. In autumn 2026, the reading dog will be available on September 10th, September 24th, October 8th, October 22nd, November 5th, November 19th, December 3rd, and December 17th. Each reading session lasts a maximum of 15 minutes. You can read a book you've brought with you or choose one from the library's collection. The reading dog's handler will be present during the session. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Instructions for reading sessions: Book a reading slot at Lumon kirjasto's info desk or by phone at 043 825 1305. One reader at a time can practice reading aloud with the reading dog. Let's focus on reading – the reading dog is a reading buddy, not a playmate. Reading dogs enjoy being petted. However, please ask the owner for permission first.
Finland’s only short film festival aimed exclusively at young people, the Kohina Film Festival, takes place on 22 October at Vuosaari House in Helsinki. The Kohina Film Festival provides filmmakers aged 13–25 with an opportunity to showcase their work on the big screen, receive feedback from professionals and network with other young talents and film industry professionals. The festival, now held for the first time, brings together young filmmakers from across Finland to Vuosaari House on 22 October. The festival focuses on young people’s own stories, new perspectives and working together. The call for entries for short films ended on 4 September. The festival accepts works the production team of which consists of young people aged 13–25. (The age of the actors is irrelevant.) The films must not exceed 10 minutes in length, and previously released films are allowed provided that they were completed after 1 January 2025. The aim of the Kohina Film Festival is to provide young filmmakers with exposure, valuable feedback and opportunities to network within the film industry. The 2026 Kohina Film Festival is organised by media studies students Veera Elo, Onni Tommola and Oona-Jemina Huusko. Click here to access the application form Event schedule: 17.00: the doors open 17.30: the event begins 17.45: first screening 18.45: break 19.00: second screening 20.00: the event ends
In this group, we'll take a moment to focus on job searching, our own strengths, future direction, and personal goals, all in a safe and encouraging atmosphere. The sessions combine discussion, light exercises, peer support, and practical job search skills, such as creating a CV and a job application. No previous job search experience is required. Welcome to join! The group is free of charge. Soft drinks and light snacks will be served.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Sturenkatu 11 · Helsinki
The ping-pong club for youth every Thurday in Kibe from 5 pm to 6.30 pm. The instructor will introduce the techniques and gameplay of Ping-pong to the participants.
Welcome to come and play some board games every thursday to Martinlaaksos library! Martinlaaksos board game club is for adults and young people, rules and some games are in english. Club is organisated by Finnis Board Game Society More info: https://lautapeliseura.fi/english/ Photo: Pixabay.com
The Echoes of Freedom exhibition presents seven perspectives on the theme of freedom. There was an open call for the exhibition, and it features seven different young artists. The exhibition is open from October 1st to November 1st, 2026, on Mondays and Thursdays from 5 PM to 8 PM. The exhibition opening is on October 1st from 5 PM to 7 PM. Welcome to experience the works!
Family clubs offer shared activities for adults and children. Welcome to the evening family club! We'll meet at the playground next to the parish hall and start with group games. After a short time outdoors, we'll go inside together to continue playing. You can come to the club whenever you like, no registration is needed. Evening snacks are available at the evening family club for 3€ per family.
Dates: August 20th - November 26th. Time: 5:30 PM. Age group: Preschoolers. Kids' Evenings offer activities for preschoolers to enjoy with a parent. There will be bedtime story times and crafts, among other things. The program always starts at 5:30 PM, and the duration varies depending on the content. The monthly program will be announced in advance on the library's Instagram, Facebook, and info screens.
Kalasataman kirjasto, Hermannin rantatie 5 · Helsinki