Riimi's open baby meet-up on Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Welcome to join us. At the baby meet-up, you'll have the chance to meet other parents who are 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. Enter the open early childhood education premises 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, organised by trained children's leaders. On Thursdays, Skappeli hosts a music group session 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 children's own snacks and treats. We offer coffee, tea, and juice. Welcome!
Welcome to play, move, and explore the activity course at the perhetalo! The obstacle course is suitable for babies still at the lying-down stage and crawling-aged children. The play and activity environment allows parents and children to do things and play together, and children will find playmates. Children will find playmates, and while they play, parents can get to know other families. Children and parents can participate in planning and carrying out activities with the leaders. More detailed information, schedules, and program descriptions can be found on the perhetalo's own Instagram and Facebook pages. You can warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The perhetalo also has suitable facilities for changing nappies. Address: Haukilahdenkuja 3. We use the premises in cooperation with päiväkoti Viola; the perhetalo has its own entrance. Note! Prams can be left in the fenced area under the canopy in the inner courtyard (shared with päiväkoti Viola).
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 Asolan seurakuntatalo. At Miniodarit, you can spend time with other children of the same age. You can do homework and get help with it. The leaders are trained children's leaders. A small snack is provided. No need to register beforehand. Welcome!
Every Thursday starting from September 3rd, we'll be making crafts from recycled materials at Roihuvuoren kirjasto from 2 PM to 3 PM. The library invites you to create art, craft, and do things together. Library staff will act as leaders and provide ideas. No need to register for the activity beforehand. Crafting is free of charge. No age limits.
A children's choir for 1st-6th graders. A small snack is offered at the beginning of rehearsals. In the choir, we sing and play together, go on trips, perform, and go camping. We enjoy music together! In the autumn, there's a singing camp at Lankari (Nov 14-15). Everyone is warmly welcome to join! You can also join in the middle of the singing season! For inquiries, contact cantor Samuli at 040-1869816.
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 need to register for the sessions beforehand. Welcome!
Itäkeskuksen kirjasto, Turunlinnantie 1 · Helsinki
At the end of October, Järvenpää will get a new kind of three-day event experience, as FOX FEST brings together wellness, exercise, music, magic, and the unique atmosphere of Halloween!
Fox Fest 29-31.10.2026, Wärtsilänkatu 61 · Järvenpää
In 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! You can meet new friends and the library staff here. Library staff will always be on hand to lead the activities. Welcome!
Jätkäsaaren kirjasto, Tyynenmerenkatu 1 · Helsinki
Come join the library's free word art club for 2nd to 4th graders! The word art club is a fun and creative hobby where imagination can really take flight. We'll write stories, read, do fun and inspiring tasks, and enjoy spending time together. Thursdays from August 27th to December 3rd, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Tanja Maksimainen from Vantaan sanataidekoulu will be leading the club. Register here: https://sanataidekoulu.hobiver.com/ilmo/81
A relaxed, cozy, and safe living room space for young people, specifically for girls and young women, taking into account gender diversity and respecting self-determination.
Vekarabändit are bands for 4-6 year olds, where children get to play a variety of band instruments. The bands meet on Thursdays from 3:30-4 PM and 4-4:30 PM at Hakunilan kirkko. Jump into an exciting band adventure! The band is led by cantor and music pedagogue Sini Nikku. For more information and to ask about open spots, you can email sini.nikku@evl.fi.
Come learn how to make comics! This club is mainly for 3rd to 6th graders, but older kids in middle school are welcome too. Anni Ståhlberg from Sarjakuvakeskus will be leading the club. 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
A three-session cooking course for 3rd to 6th graders from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Henrikinkirkko (October 22nd, October 29th, and November 5th). Come cook and bake savory and sweet treats. The course fee of 10€ is paid in cash at the first session. Youth worker Lilli Jussila and intern Matteus Kesti will be leading the cooking. Register at https://www.lyyti.in/henkokkikurssis26 For more information, contact youth worker Lilli Jussila at p. 040 3417380, lilli.jussila@evl.fi
Model Building Club for 2nd-6th Graders at Tikkuvuoren seurakuntakoti
In this club, we'll build model kits. The club meets once a week and is free of charge. No advance registration is required, and you can join even in the middle of the season. There are no club activities during weeks 42 and 9, or on public holidays. The club leaders are young volunteers from the parish. There will be a short devotional moment during the club. Each club member brings their own model kit to the club. The club leaders will 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. Models can include, for example, cars, airplanes, and ships.
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.
Leppis clubs: For children aged 3–6. The club meets five times, starting on Thursday, October 1st (no club on October 22nd). 3-4 year olds meet from 5 PM - 5:45 PM, and 5-6 year olds from 6 PM - 6:45 PM. In this family club session, adults and children play and move together. You'll also learn to notice math in everyday life, and after each session, you'll get ideas to try at home. The goal is to increase parents' understanding of the importance of early mathematical skills for a child's development. The event offers concrete examples of how math can be supported in everyday life through play and interaction. Children must participate with a guardian/adult. The club is free! REGISTER FOR THE CLUB. Organizer: Matemaattisten Aineiden Opettajien Liitto MAOL ry. Ask for more information: jasmin.valimaki@maol.fi.
Leppis clubs: Who is it for? Children aged 3–6. When? The club meets five times. The club starts on Thursday, October 1st (no club on October 22nd). 3-4 year olds from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM. 5-6 year olds from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM. In this family club, adults and children play and move together. At the same time, you'll learn to notice mathematics in everyday life. After each club session, you'll get ideas to take home. The goal is to increase parents' understanding of the importance of early mathematical skills for a child's development. The event offers concrete examples of how to support mathematics in daily life through play and interaction. Participation with a guardian/adult. The club is free! REGISTER FOR THE CLUB Organizer: Matemaattisten Aineiden Opettajien Liitto MAOL ry For more information, contact: jasmin.valimaki@maol.fi
Everyone is welcome to the Warrior Cats club! The club meets every other Thursday from 5 PM - 6 PM. The first session this autumn is on September 3rd. The club isn't too serious; sometimes we'll do activities, and sometimes other Warrior Cats-themed things. The club leader is 14 years old, but people of all ages are welcome; there's no age limit. We hope as many people as possible can make it!
Welcome to the Library Sensory Hour. This activity is designed for children aged three or over who require special support, along with their guardians. During the session, the child and parent can explore various sensory experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. The session also includes a storytime. #helloespoo
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
In Family Crafts, children can practice crafting together with a parent, guided by the session leader. Thu, Oct 29, 5-7 PM: Fun Kekri crafts inspired by the harvest. Tue, Nov 17, 5-7 PM: Making paper lanterns to brighten up the dark season. Sat, Nov 28, 10 AM-12 PM: A card workshop for the whole family – let's create beautiful cards together. A warm welcome!
Welcome to celebrate Halloween at Myyrmäen kirjasto! The program includes themed crafting, and during the crafting, a librarian will read aloud a horror story. The horror story will be read around 5:30 PM and will last about 15-20 minutes. The event is aimed at primary school-aged children, but it's open to everyone. Children under school age must be accompanied by an adult.
Open evening music group in Halinen on Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Welcome! Music is a wonderful thing that people of all ages can enjoy and find joy in. In the music group, children get to know the basic elements of music by singing, playing, using rhythm and body instruments, moving, and listening. The music group supports a child's holistic development, including language development and motor skills. Children participate in the music group together with their own adult.
Family clubs offer shared activities for adults and children. Welcome to the evening family club! We'll gather at the playground next to the seurakuntatalo and play group games at the start of the club. 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. An evening snack is available at the evening family club for 3€ per family.
Dates: August 20th - November 26th. At 5:30 PM. Age group: Preschoolers. Kids' Evenings offer activities for preschoolers together 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 of each session. 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