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
Children's and Youth Breakdance Workshops in Kontula
Ash and Gustyle, members of the Turkish dance group Too Much Underground, will provide guidance on breakdance power moves over four Thursdays in October-November at Kontulan Luuppi. The workshop themes include various power moves, such as airflare, 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, October 22nd, October 29th, November 12th, and November 19th, from 6 PM to 8 PM. You can attend once or every time! Self-guided breakdance sessions are every Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (except during autumn break on October 15th) at Luuppi. Breakdance instructor FDC Slick Nick will be present to provide guidance. The workshops and breakdance sessions are free of charge for all children and youth. No advance registration needed. Welcome also to other autumn events.
Nina Tapio, Petrus Kähkönen, and Netta Skog bring beloved cartoons to the stage in a wonderful concert! Known from dozens of musicals and animations like The Little Mermaid and Frozen, the voices of Nina Tapio and Petrus Kähkönen join forces with digital accordion world champion Netta Skog, together creating a magical concert experience of songs from the most beloved cartoons. The concert is suitable for all ages. The concert features music from classic cartoons to today's animated hit songs. Duration: 2 hours, including intermission. Doors open at 5:45 PM.
Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Louhisali, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
A reading dog is a patient listener, so you don't need to feel nervous about reading 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. Bookings can be made at the library's customer service or by calling: (09) 3108 5073.
At the Pizzaparty, the whole family can spend time together making pizzas, playing games, and doing things together. Pizzaparties will be held across Tampere's southern parish at the end of October. During the evening, everyone gets to assemble their own pizza, and the program also includes a short devotional moment. Come join us for some treats and a fun evening together. The event is free of charge, but requires registration. Limited spots available. Registration is open until October 25th.