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.
Welcome to a magical morning in the Hundred Acre Wood! At Museum Leikki’s Little Ones' Morning, babies and toddlers can move, play and explore alongside familiar characters from the stories of Winnie-the-Pooh. Join us for a morning filled with joy, play and special moments together as a family. Welcome! The programme is included in museum admission. Programme for October's Little Ones' Morning Hundred Acre Wood Exercise Session 9:30–10:00 AM (toddlers aged 1 and over) 10:15–10:45 AM (babies aged 4–12 months) 11:00–11:30 AM (toddlers aged 1 and over) The Hundred Acre Wood Exercise Session is a gentle and playful introduction to family exercise, where children and adults can enjoy moving together in the spirit of Winnie-the-Pooh. The sessions are led by Johanna Ahlqvist, a family exercise instructor from Tapiolan Voimistelijat. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes, and no previous experience is needed. Wear comfortable clothes suitable for exercise and bring indoor shoes or non-slip socks. Places are available for the first 10 adult–child pairs in each session on a first-come, first-served basis. Places can be reserved at the museum ticket desk when purchasing admission tickets. Advance reservations and tickets for the sessions are not available. 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00 AM Winnie-the-Pooh Storytime Friends of Museum Leikki will read short stories about Winnie-the-Pooh and the other inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood in the museum's very own enchanted forest. The short stories are suitable for the whole family and will be read in Finnish. 9 AM–12 PM Piglet's Missing Friends Activity Trail Piglet needs help finding his missing friends! Follow the activity trail, open throughout the morning, to search for the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood and try out simple and fun movements inspired by the characters.
Breakfast time at Pyhän Andreaan kirkko. Welcome to breakfast at Pyhän Andreaan kirkko! Here, parish members from babies to grandparents meet. Before the three generations' porridge, there's a morning prayer moment in the church hall. The three generations' porridge breakfasts continue again in autumn on August 14th, 2026. In addition to the morning porridge, there's also a family club session from 9 AM - 11 AM!
In the baby and toddler groups, we'll dive fully into the world of music. The groups meet on Fridays at Länsimäen kirkko. Fridays, 9:30-10 AM: Toddlers (1-2 years). Fridays, 10:30-11 AM: Older babies (7-12 months). Fridays, 11:00-11:30 AM: Younger babies (0-7 months). For available spots in the music groups, you can ask Sini directly during the season at sini.nikku@evl.fi.
At the mornings for little ones, babies and toddlers get active! Mornings start with a guided activity session, followed by time for free play and relaxing. This autumn's theme is rhymes and nature baths. Sessions are on September 4th, September 25th (Baby Day), October 30th, November 13th, November 27th, and December 11th. No need to register in advance – welcome!
On Friday, Oct 30, 2026, from 9:30-11:30 AM, the Pumpkin Festival for families with children will be held in the Pentinkulma Hall at Keravan kaupunginkirjasto. Small snacks will be available.
Welcome to Leikkitassujen family café! The Leikkitassujen family café meets in Tuiran kirkko's Suvantosali on Fridays from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM (at Myllytie 5, entrance C). At Leikkitassut, there's free play, time to socialise, and a song session at the end. Some snacks are available. You can also bring your own snacks and warm them up in the microwave if you like. The activities and refreshments are free of charge. Please note: Leikkitassujen family café will not be held on 25.9.2026, 2.10.2026, and 23.10.2026. You are warmly welcome to join!
Song session for families at Torpparinmäen leikkipuisto
Welcome to Torppis's song session! During the session, we'll sing, chant rhymes, and play music together. The session is held indoors and is suitable for all ages. Before and after the song session, there's a chance to play and meet others indoors from 9 AM to 12 PM. In the common room, you can enjoy your own snacks and have coffee. Dishes, a microwave, a fridge, and a coffee maker are available for use. Welcome! Changes are possible. Please only come if you are healthy.
Leikkipuisto Torpparinmäki, Käräjätuvantie 3 · Helsinki
A Swedish-language baby session for children aged approximately 0-18 months and their parents. During the session, we'll do rhymes, sing, and read first books for the little ones. Afterwards, we'll have coffee and chat in a relaxed atmosphere. Meetings are on Fridays during even-numbered weeks.
Herttoniemen kirjasto, Linnanrakentajantie 2 · Helsinki
At Little Ones' Mornings, we enjoy being together and explore picture books and rhymes for the very youngest. The sessions are suitable for babies and toddlers accompanied by their own adult. We start at 10 AM with a guided session, followed by time for free interaction. There are also nice books available at the library to read or borrow. Little Ones' Mornings are held at Tapanilan kirjasto on the last Friday of every month during the autumn season: August 28th, September 25th, October 30th, and November 27th. Welcome!
Länsimäki Library is celebrating Halloween on Friday, October 30th, with activities for children and schoolchildren. Word art station: Write your own scary story and leave it on the spooky wall for others to read. Drawing station: Come colour creepy colouring pages or draw something of your own. Terrifying books: Borrow something scary to read from the book exhibition. Pumpkin hunt: Can you find all the pumpkins hidden in the library? The best finders will get a sticker prize.
Welcome everyone of all ages to gather at a common table! The Day Stop, designed for all ages, is held once a month on the last Friday of the month. The Day Stop begins with a short devotional moment at 10:45 AM and continues with lunch from 11 AM to 12 PM. Proceeds from the lunch go to diaconal work. After lunch, there will be a side program from 12 PM to 12:30 PM with varying themes each time. A warm welcome to all!
On Friday, Oct 30, 2026, from 1:00-3:00 PM, the Pumpkin Festival for schoolchildren will be held in the Pentinkulma Hall at Keravan kaupunginkirjasto. Small snacks are on the program.
Welcome to a film screening for schoolchildren! The age rating for all films is K7. Films shown: Fri 4.9. 2 PM-4 PM Madagascar Tue 13.10. 12 PM-2 PM (note the time) Wall-e Fri 30.10. 2 PM-4 PM How to Train Your Dragon Fri 4.12. 2 PM-4 PM Annie
Oulunkylän kirjasto, Kylänvanhimmantie 27 · Helsinki
Welcome to Kontulan kirjasto's Halloween event! The program includes a disco, a badge workshop, and a bouncy castle. You can dress up according to the theme. The program includes: - Halloween disco in the children's section - Badge workshop: 1 badge per visitor - Crafting: draw your own monster with the Monster Machine - Bouncy castle outside in front of the library. Free entry!
Come to a family Halloween disco at Monitoritalo Mondo! Welcome to celebrate a fun Halloween on Friday, October 30th, from 3 PM to 6 PM! The program includes:
Town Hall Ghost Stories & UV Face Painting October 30th from 3 PM to 6 PM
What's up with Hilppa, Joensuu's most famous ghost? And who is Jani, the mysterious figure who has been making his presence known in the old town hall since the museum moved in?
Welcome to celebrate the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) at Lippulaiva Library! Día de Muertos is a Mexican tradition of remembering and honouring loved ones who have passed away through colourful decorations, flowers and treasured mementos. Programme 4–5:30 pm: Welcome and introduction to the Day of the Dead tradition, followed by a Day of the Dead arts and crafts workshop. 5:30–7 pm: Screening of the film Coco. The event is free of charge and suitable for all ages and families. A Día de Muertos altar will be on display at Lippulaiva Library until 8 November 2026. Come and discover Mexican culture and this unique tradition!
The traditional and super popular Halloween Path in Tuusula is being organised again as usual during All Saints' Day weekend. For three evenings in a row!
Halloweenpolku TEAM • Atmosphere Creators ry, Koskensillantie · Tuusula
These events are meant for 16-to-28-year-old women and girls while respecting gender self-identification and diversity. We speak both Finnish and English at the event. Events are held on Fridays on even-numbered weeks from 16:30 to 22:00. Are you interested in PC or console gaming in a safer space? Do you want to try out a VR headset? Are you looking for friends interested in the same things as you? Come and get your gaming on at this gaming event meant for women and girls! At other womens and girls' gaming nights we played Overwatch, Jackbox games and Mario Kart, what should we play this time? Gamehouse Sture has 20 powerful gaming PCs, Nintento Switch and Playstation 5 consoles, VR headsets and loads of board games. The event has youth workers (Siikku and Jonathan!) there to help you out with technical difficulties, choosing games and finding people to play game with. Playing with the PCs requires your own accounts, so make sure you know how to log in to your Steam, Epic or Battlenet account. You can download games to the PCs with our super-fast internet, as long as you have a license for it. PEGI 18 games are not allowed in the space due to there being under 18-year-olds present. We require the free Helsinki Youth Services membership card, more commonly known as Jässäri. The first time you visit you don't have to have everything ready, the youth workers can help you out! More information about Jässäri can be read here. More info: email: pelitalo@hel.fi Discord: siikkuohjaaja, jonttu_ohjaaja Instagram: PelitaloSture phone/WA: 0406433225 Directions on video
Rovaniemi peer meeting for families with rare diseases
Welcome to a peer meeting for families with rare diseases, in the spirit of pizza Friday! Everyone is welcome to come as they are – to enjoy treats and chat.
Come dance and have fun with us in Malmi Hall in a wildly exciting Halloween atmosphere on the eve of All Saints’ Day! We also have other spookily fun activities in store. Recommended age: 7–10 Free entry
Welcome to spend Friday evening with a movie together! Every Friday at 17:30, an open film screening is organized for children and families in Lippulaiva library's Salonki. The films are chosen together by voting based on the movies that the children has picked in the library. The movies are all rated S or K7. Children often choose a K7 movie. The presentation language is Finnish. Subtitles are chosen according to the wishes of the children.
Vesalan nuta is open to all rainbow youth and allies! Welcome, 12–17 year olds who identify as rainbow or are exploring rainbow issues. Come alone or with friends, here you can hang out with like-minded people. The entire youth centre is at our disposal! No separate registration is needed. More info via WhatsApp / text: Hannes 040 3545367 / Sari 041 5121761.
During the Art Hours we create art and get to know different techniques and materials. Art Hours recommended for 5-years old and older children. Advanced registration on Rulla's website.
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Rulla, Keskustori 4 · Tampere
Paw Energy at Kaarilan koulu! Meet Paw Patrol's Marshall and Skye.
Paw Energy at Kaarilan koulu! Paw Patrol's Skye and Marshall Meet & Greet. The event is organized by the new Norlandia Tahto daycare opening in Tampere.