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.
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!
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!
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
Welcome to the Espoo City Library Ukulele Group 7- to 12-year-old. In the Ukulele Group we learn basic of the music theory and playing an ukulele. We practice how to play melody and harmony with well-known songs. Teaching is student-centered. The Library has 15 ukuleles that can be borrowed for the lesson. Pre-registration: https://link.webropol.com/s/ukulele First class is 10.9.2026 15 children can attend the class. Participation is free of charge. No class on 15th of October Lauri Iljin teaches the group lauri.iljin(at)espoo.fi
Lukukoira Sella will be at Jakomäen kirjasto on Thursdays, Sept 24th, Oct 8th, Oct 22nd, Nov 5th, Nov 19th, Dec 3rd, and Dec 17th, from 6 PM to 7 PM. A reading dog is a patient listener, so you don't have to feel nervous with them. Reading dog activities are for those learning to read and for reading support. Remember to book a 15-minute reading slot with the library staff in advance.
The Youth Lounge is a space for children and young people to relax, spend time together, and play games. Let the staff know what kinds of activities you would like to have. Welcome!
Do you know how to handle an emergency? Or what to do when someone needs help? In the Red Cross Auttajaklubi – Helpers' Club you learn life-saving First Aid skills, practice Finnish in a fun, relaxed environment and make new friends! Aimed for adults 16-29 years of age. Helpers' Club will be held on Thursdays at 6 PM-8 PM. Won't be held on 15th of October. The teaching is in basic Finnish and English. Welcome! Sign up from here. Ask for more information: lansivantaa@punainenristi.fi
Kids can read to a reading dog at Main Library Metso. It’s beneficial to children who have reading difficulties, performance anxiety etc. Reading dog activity is free of charge.
Children's and youth breakdance workshops in Kontula
Ash and Gustyle, members of the Turkish dance group Too Much Underground, will be teaching breakdance power moves on four Thursdays in October-November at Kontulan Luuppi. The workshops will focus on different power moves, such as airflares, headspins, and challenging freezes, which the workshop leaders will guide participants to practice independently. The power move workshops are for more advanced breakdancers. At the same time, breakdance instructor FDC Slick Nick will provide hands-on guidance for beginners. The breakdance workshops are on Thursdays, Oct 22nd, Oct 29th, Nov 12th, and Nov 19th, from 6 PM to 8 PM. You can attend once or even every time! Self-guided breakdance sessions are every Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (except during autumn break on Oct 15th) at Luuppi. Breakdance instructor FDC Slick Nick will be there to provide guidance. The workshops and breakdance sessions are free of charge for all children and young people. No advance registration needed.
This family café, organized by the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, supports community among families. It's a low-threshold activity where everyone is welcome to hang out, play, and chat freely indoors.
We go on excursions together on Fridays, both nearby and further afield, in the spirit of getting to know the city. Destinations include museums, sports facilities, nature trails, and playgrounds. More information about schedules and meeting points can be found in our weekly program, which is updated every Friday on Facebook and Instagram. Note! Not held during autumn break, week 42.
Perhetalo Naapuri / Asukastila Kivenkolo, Kivikonkaari 11 · Helsinki
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. A nice get-together for families with small children, with light refreshments. Come relax with a cup of coffee at the MLL family café. You can heat up and eat your own packed lunches indoors at the playground.
The MLL-organised family café meets in Viiri on Fridays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Welcome to meet other families with children! Coffee, good company, and shared activities are available.
At the family café, you can meet other parents in a similar life situation in the area, and children can find playmates their own age. At the family café, we chat and have coffee, play with the children, or listen to expert presentations.