Events · Finland
17 upcoming events this week.
Thu 22 Oct, 16:00
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
Fri 23 Oct, 14:00
The only limit is your imagination! Come and build with Museum Leikki’s wide selection of Lego bricks. Duplo bricks are also available for children under 3. Museum Leikki, Espoo 9.10.-18.12.2026 (except 16.10.) Fridays 14.00-16.00 Admission fee 0-15€
Museo Leikki, Ahertajantie 3 · Espoo
Museo Leikki
Details from the organiserSat 24 Oct, 10:00
Join us for a family-friendly day of Halloween and fantasy fun! Museum Leikki will be filled with a wizard trail, fantasy quiz, costume contest, glitter tattoos, workshops and playful activities. The programme is included in the museum admission fee unless otherwise stated. Halloween and fantasy-themed costumes are very welcome! Pumpkin Party programme: ✨ 10 am–5 pm Wizard Trail (in Finnish) Explore the museum on a self-guided fantasy trail, find magical objects and answer questions along the way. Non-stop. 👻 10.30 am–12.30 pm Ghost Character Workshop Create your own spooky ghost out of sugar paste. One ghost per child is included in the admission fee. 🧙 11 am & 2 pm Fantasy Quiz (in Finnish) Test your knowledge of characters and creatures from fantasy stories! 🧟 12 noon & 3 pm Zombie Statues Play Session Dance, race to a platform and freeze like a zombie. The fastest zombie wins a prize! ✨ 12 noon–1 pm & 2–3 pm Glitter Tattoo Salon Choose a fabulous sparkling tattoo. One tattoo per child is included in the admission fee. 🏆 1 pm Costume Contest Dress up in your best Halloween costume and enter the contest – the most amazing outfits will be rewarded! 🧪 2–4 pm Magic Slime Workshop Create your own magical slime using mysterious magic ingredients. Workshop fee €2/slime. Programme subject to change.
Museo Leikki, Ahertajantie 3 · Espoo
Sat 24 Oct, 12:00
Have you recently moved to Espoo or are you considering moving here? Would you like to learn more about Espoo’s services, hobbies, and opportunities to meet new people? Welcome to the Hello Espoo event! Hello Espoo is a free event where you can explore the City of Espoo’s services, local associations, hobby opportunities, and community activities. There will be something for all ages, including a service fair, workshops, and opportunities to meet other Espoo residents. The event is open to everyone. We kindly ask you to register in advance. You can register your entire family or group using the same form. ProgrammeThe event starts at 12.00. 12.00–15.00 Service fair featuring the City of Espoo, NGOs, and other organisations Workshops open Coffee and pastries served 12.30–13.15 Programme on stage 14.15–15.00 Programme on stage The main languages of the event are English and easy Finnish. Many other languages will also be represented. RegistrationRegister yourself or your family for the event. Use this form to register a group for the event. #HelloEspoo
Sellon kirjasto, Leppävaarankatu 9 · Espoo
Espoon kaupunki
Details from the organiserSat 24 Oct, 15:30
Children's movie in the library's Makerspace every Saturday. Bring your own drinks and snacks! The movie is in Finnish. The age limit for a film is seven or less. Welcome to the movie!
Ison Omenan kirjasto, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo
Sun 25 Oct, 11:00
On Saturdays and Sundays, creativity is set free at Museum Leikki! Come and do handicrafts with inspiring recycled material, with the whole family. Museum Leikki, Espoo 25.10.-20.12.2026 Dates: 25.10./31.10./ 1.11./7.11./22.11./28.11./29.11./ 5.12./12.12./13.12./19.12./20.12. At 11.00-13.00 Admission fee 0-15€
Museo Leikki, Ahertajantie 3 · Espoo
Museo Leikki
Details from the organiserSun 25 Oct, 11:30
Glims' workshop focuses on different themes! The workshop is suitable for everybody. Come and enjoy some crafts together at the museum. Make a flying bat “rocket” from cardboard, paper, and a straw. The bat takes off when you blow into the straw.
Talomuseo Glims, Glimsintie 1 · Espoo
Talomuseo Glims
Details from the organiserMon 26 Oct, 14:00
Schoolchildren's Craft Workshop at Kalajärven kirjasto. On Mondays, September 28th, October 12th, and October 26th, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM. In the workshop, we'll craft and try out various techniques, such as making macrame backpack decorations, origami art, and other creative handiwork. Children's and youth events are organized based on residents' wishes! Earlier this year, we asked how the library should be developed – and now we are implementing one of the requested ideas. Come along to create, experiment, and get inspired! Free of charge. Children under school age must be accompanied by a parent. The instructor is Minna Lindfors, a craft artist from Espoo.
Kalajärven kirjasto, Ruskaniitty 4 · Espoo
Kirjasto
Details from the organiserMon 26 Oct, 14:30
In the manga and anime hobby, you’ll learn about the wonderful worlds of manga and anime. In this hobby, you’ll get a good look into manga and anime, which helps you to find and focus on your favourite style or subgenre. This hobby starts with the basics, such as drawing technique and the differences to Western comics. As you build up your skills, you’ll gain a deeper knowledge of the different styles of manga and anime. You’ll work both independently and in groups. The hobby is suitable for everyone interested in manga and anime, no prior experience needed. The group will always focus on the participants’ wishes and interests. Registration for hobby groups will open on Thursday 21 August. Hobby groups will start in week 37, on Monday, 8 September 2025 onwards. The hobby groups will meet weekly throughout the school year unless otherwise stated. The hobby groups do not meet during school holidays. The hobbies are free of charge for the participants. The City of Espoo has insured the hobby group participants. Everyone is welcome to hobby groups regardless of their language skills, functional capacity or past hobbies. Support for participation is available. When registering, please notify any support needs your child might have or if there is anything else of note, so that the hobby organiser can take it into account in their activities and make participating easier. The organiser of the hobby group contacts the guardians about the practical arrangements for the hobby. Please contact the hobby organiser if you want to cancel your child’s participation or if you have questions about the hobby. It is possible to try out the hobby groups before signing up. The Espoo Hobby Path offers free hobbies according to children’s and young people’s wishes. The activities are for pupils in grades 3–9 and take place after school days at school premises, near the school or via remote connection. The Espoo Hobby Path implements the national Finnish Model for Leisure Activities in Espoo. The principles of a safer space are applied in the hobby groups.
Sellon kirjasto, Leppävaarankatu 9 · Espoo
Sarjakuvakeskus | Espoon harrastuspolku
Details from the organiserMon 26 Oct, 15:30
In the manga and anime hobby, you’ll learn about the wonderful worlds of manga and anime by reading, watching, discussing and creating. In this hobby, you’ll get a good look into manga and anime, which gives you a good starting point to hone in on your favourite style or subgenre. This hobby starts with the basics, such as drawing technique and the differences to Western comics, and then moves ever deeper. As you build up your skills, you’ll gain more and more in-depth expertise in the different styles of manga and anime. You’ll do assignments alone and with the group. The group will always focus on the participants’ wishes and interests. The hobby is suitable for both experienced enthusiasts and those for whom the world of manga and anime is less familiar. Registration for hobby groups will open on Thursday 27 August. Hobby groups will start their activities on week number 37, which starts on Monday 7 September 2026. The hobby groups will meet weekly throughout the school year unless otherwise stated. The hobby groups do not meet during school holidays. The hobbies are free of charge for the participants. The City of Espoo has insured the hobby group participants. Each hobby group organiser will contact the guardians about the practical arrangements for the hobby. Please contact the hobby organiser if you want to cancel your child’s participation or if you have questions about the hobby. It is possible to try out the hobby groups before signing up. Everyone is welcome to hobby groups regardless of their language skills, functional capacity or past hobbies. We want to support the child’s participation in the best possible way. When registering, please let us know about the child’s support needs or other things that we need to take into account. This allows the hobby organiser to address children’s different needs. The Espoo Hobby Path offers popular, free-of-charge hobbies for children in grades 3–9, arranged after school days at school premises, near the school or via remote connection. The Espoo Hobby Path is a way of implementing the Finnish model for leisure activities in Espoo. The principles of a safer space are applied in the hobby groups.
Ison Omenan kirjasto, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo
Espoon harrastuspolku | Sarjakuvakeskus
Details from the organiserMon 26 Oct, 16:00
What to expect at Cool Comic Club: Planning/creating your own comics Learning about comics as an art form Making new friends Welcome!
Sellon kirjasto, Leppävaarankatu 9 · Espoo
Tue 27 Oct, 15:30
Family Arts and Crafts Pop-Up Familia Association is a nationwide expert and advocacy organization for bicultural families, founded in 1988. The association supports the well-being of bicultural families by providing peer support, volunteer activities, information, guidance, and counselling. Familia warmly welcomes bicultural families in particular to enjoy arts and crafts together at Iso Omena Library. Come and spend a fun and creative time with the whole family! Tue 27 Oct and Tue 17 Nov 3:30-5:30 PM Iso Omena Library Free event. Welcome! #helloespoo
Ison Omenan kirjasto, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo
Familia ry
Details from the organiserTue 27 Oct, 16:00
Every Tuesday, Entresse library's workshop Paja invites you to make art and do crafts together. You do not need to register in advance. The crafts are free of charge, materials are provided by the library. No age limits! Welcome. Children under school age participate accompanied by their parents. #HelloEspoo
Entressen kirjasto, Paja tai Sininen huone, Siltakatu 11 · Espoo
Tue 27 Oct, 16:00
Every Tuesday, Entresse library's workshop Paja invites you to make art and do crafts together. You do not need to register in advance. The crafts are free of charge, materials are provided by the library. No age limits! Welcome. Children under school age participate accompanied by their parents. #HelloEspoo
Entressen kirjasto, Siltakatu 11 · Espoo
Wed 28 Oct, 15:30
Come and craft every week in the workshop at Iso Omena Library. Each workshop afternoon has its own theme. The library provides all materials. Small children together with an adult. Welcome!
Ison Omenan kirjasto, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo
Wed 28 Oct, 16:00
Come and do arts and crafts together in the library's Makerspace. Each afternoon has a different theme. The library will provide the necessary materials.
Lippulaivan kirjasto, Espoonlahdenkatu 8 · Espoo
Wed 28 Oct, 16:00
Come and learn about the Maker Space devices and possibilities with the guidance of library staff. Events are always held in the library Maker Space from 4 to 6 p.m. No registration. Thursday 24th of September, we will use a vinyl cutter to make stickers or fabric prints. If you want to try fabric printing, bring your own clothing or fabric. Wednesday 28th of Ocktober, we will sew with overlock and sewing machines. We will learn about the technical aspects of the equipment, but we do not offer actual sewing instruction.
Entressen kirjasto, Paja, Siltakatu 11 · Espoo
Details come from the organisers' own calendars. Check the time and price with them before you go.