Activity Workshop: Crafts and Handicraft for All Ages
Everyone is welcome to the playground's activity workshop; it's suitable for all ages! In the activity workshop, you can try out various art and craft activities with changing themes. Parents have the opportunity to meet other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and implementing activities together with the leaders. There's an opportunity to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Kipinäpuisto, Kivikonkaari 31 · Helsinki
Everyone is welcome to the playground's art morning; it's suitable for all ages! In the art morning, you can try out various art and craft activities with changing themes. Parents have the opportunity to meet other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and implementing activities together with the leaders. There's an opportunity to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Get-togethers and guided activities at the staffed playground. The guided session might include things like scavenger hunts, art, or physical activities. More detailed descriptions can be found in the playground's weekly program on Facebook & Instagram, and on the notice board. You can warm up and eat your own packed lunches inside the playground building.
Once a month on Fridays, there's guided activities and treats! Expect board games, crafts, and more. You can bring a small amount of sweets, biscuits, or other treats with you.
Oulunkylän kirjasto, Kylänvanhimmantie 27 · Helsinki
Welcome to our afternoon activities for primary school-aged children at Kalasataman kirjasto! We'll do crafts, play games, and other fun things based on what you want to do. You can come for the whole time or just drop in as your schedule allows. The library staff will be leading the activities.
Kalasataman kirjasto, Hermannin rantatie 5 · Helsinki
Hey school kid, come craft and create in the library's children's area. We'll craft together, inspired by the world of fairy tales and our own imagination. In addition, the workshop will feature fun art experiments, making jewelry, and scrapbooking cards. No registration is needed for the club, welcome!
Drop in drama workshop: THE MAGIC WARDROBE OF EMOTIONS – Children’s book festival at Annantalo
Drop in for a drama workshop with actor Cecilia Paul. Choose an illustration, find matching clothes from the wardrobe and let yourself be transformed into the emotion in the picture. Fifteen children (with adult) at the same time. The primary language of the workshop is Swedish, but you are welcome to speak English as well.
Annantalo Art Saturdays allow the whole family to spend time together enjoying art in open workshops – stop by briefly or stay for a longer visit. Have you ever taken a closer look at the moon on a clear night? What sort of patterns can be seen on the moon’s surface? The participants sketch their ideas of what kind of patterns might be seen on the surface of the moon. We draw inspiration from sources such as a flight to the dark side of the moon, a potion-making hare, and how each person sees the patterns on the moon’s surface. The collage is made from cardboard and tissue paper in shades of yellow. The works created during the workshop will be displayed in the facade windows of Annantalo. Moon Flight is one of the workshops linked to the jointly created ‘Spectrum’ artwork In autumn 2026, Annantalo’s workshops and art groups will create a collaborative light art installation entitled Spectrum. This workshop is one of many in which different parts of the work are created. Come and make your contribution to the window installations to be displayed on the Annankatu side, glowing in the different colours of the spectrum. The opening ceremony for the Spectrum light installation will be held on 9 December at 18.00, illuminating the windows of Annantalo in a blaze of colour. Come and join us in building our shared spectrum! No prior skills are needed to participate, and all are welcome. Hearing protection and other sensory aids are available for children when needed. There is also a quiet room in the premises. Annantalo Art Saturdays are free-of-charge and suitable for participants from all language backgrounds. The workshop will be hosted by Annantalo art educators. We look forward to seeing you at Annantalo on Saturdays!
Welcome to make temari balls according to Japanese tradition! Traditionally, temari are gifts made by mothers for their children, but nowadays they are also given to friends, adult children, and wedding couples. Come make balls together with your child or grandchild! The two-session workshop is led by Gulmira Akbulatova-Loijas.
Welcome to play and meet other families with children in the area at Isoneva leikkipuisto's Family Morning! During the Family Morning, we'll play, sing, and create art with changing themes. In the leikkipuisto, children will find playmates, and parents will have the opportunity to meet other families with children. We have facilities suitable for childcare and eating. We also plan our activities according to families' wishes and ideas – please tell your wishes to a staff member.
Dance and play – Workshop for children aged 1.5–3, and their adults (FI/ENG)
Welcome to the world of dance and play in Caisa on Mondays at 9:15 and 10:15! Workshops on Mondays, 14 September–7 December Workshop 1: 9:15–10:00. Workshop 2: 10:15–11:00 We will not be holding workshops on Monday, 12 October, during the autumn holiday week and on 2nd November. The dance and play workshops introduce children to the world of dance through movement, music and play. The workshop is aimed at toddlers aged 1–3 and their adults. Participating toddlers should be already able to walk. Suitable for participants with varied ableness, including those with special needs. Older siblings are welcome to join. In the workshop, children play, communicate and express themselves through movement and dance. Movement acts as a common language for everyone. The workshops are designed to take into account the individual needs of the participants as part of a social group situation. The goal is to develop social relationships with their peers, and to find new ways of interacting with their own adult. The positive experiences created in a safe and friendly atmosphere help participants learn new skills. The workshop is directed by Vera Lapitskaya, dance artist and inclusive dance instructor. Language of instruction: Finnish (English, Russian, Spanish if necessary) Participation: The workshop is free of charge. You can participate in the workshop whenever it suits you: each time, or just sometimes. Choose a time that suits you and please arrive on time. No pre-registration necessary; places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 12 children with an adult may join. Questions and inquiries: teemu.savikurki@hel.fi
Everyone is welcome to the playground's art session, it's suitable for all ages! In the activity workshop, you can try various art and craft activities with changing themes. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and kids can find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out activities together with the leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Let your imagination lead the way! On Mondays, we'll paint, sculpt, cut, glue, and most importantly, enjoy creating together. Come and enjoy a relaxed art session with your child – you don't need to be an artist, the main thing is the joy of doing and spending time together. Hands can get messy and creativity can bloom! Changes to the programme are possible. See the updated weekly programme on Facebook: Leikkipuisto Santahamina or Instagram: leikkipuistosantahamina
Leikkipuisto Santahamina, Kadettikouluntie 5 · Helsinki
A family art moment with varying activities like painting, drawing, dabbing, gluing, and more, using fingers and brushes as tools. Note! Not during autumn holiday week 42.
Perhetalo Naapuri / Asukastila Kivenkolo, Kivikonkaari 11 · Helsinki
Everyone is welcome to the playground's art morning! During the art morning, we'll create art and do crafts with a variety of changing themes. The art morning is held indoors at the park and is suitable for all ages. Parents have the opportunity to meet other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and implementing activities together with the play leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Sanna, Pasilan puistotie 8 · Helsinki
Arts and crafts for all ages indoors at the playground. You can find more detailed information about the day's session on Leikkipuisto Lahnalahti's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Lahnalahti, Lauttasaarentie 40a · Helsinki
Everyone is welcome to the playground; it's suitable for all ages! During the guided session, we'll try out a variety of art and craft activities with changing themes. Depending on the weather, the crafts will be either indoors or outside in the glass-enclosed space. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and kids can find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out activities together with the leaders. There's a possibility to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Laurinniitty, Laurinniityntie 14 P · Helsinki
Everyone is welcome to the playground's activity workshop, it's suitable for all ages! In the workshop, we'll try out various arts and crafts activities with changing themes. Parents can meet other families, and kids will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out the activities together with the session leaders. There's a chance to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
The workshop offers various art supplies and fun things to do. You can work on your own creative projects alone or with friends. Sometimes there are also guided activities. Welcome!
Come and get creative with art and crafts for all ages, with changing themes indoors. The play and activity environment lets parents and children do things and play together, and children can find playmates. While the kids play, parents can meet other families. Children and parents can also help plan and run activities with the leaders. You can find more details, schedules, and program descriptions on the family house's Instagram and Facebook pages. There's a chance to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The family house also has diaper changing facilities. Address: Haukilahdenkuja 3. We share the premises with Päiväkoti Viola, and the family house has its own entrance. Note! Prams can be left in the fenced area in the inner courtyard under a canopy (shared with Päiväkoti Viola). We are open Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 4 PM. You can always come to play.
The children's favorite event is back! There will be crafting and gaming in good company. At Jakomäen kirjasto, starting Tuesday, September 1, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Welcome!
Welcome to kids comic workshop! In the workshop, you will practice making your own comics, from brainstorming to designing and creating characters and stories. The workshop is led by an art educator Petra Rapo from the Comics Centre (Sarjakuvakeskus).
The Wednesday club is changing its day – now we'll meet on Tuesdays! Everyone is welcome to the open craft club to spend a nice afternoon together. Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM!
Malminkartanon kirjasto, Puustellintie 6 · Helsinki
If you enjoy writing and creating, then word art is for you. In this word workshop, you'll get to imagine your own stories, create, and write together with others. We'll do playful exercises to unleash your imagination. You'll get support for your creative ideas and try out different ways of writing. The groups are led by a word art teacher. A warm welcome to the imaginative world of word art! This word art club is a collaboration between the library and Sydkustens ordkonstskola, held at Degerö bibliotek for grades 3-6. Degerö bibliotek: Tuesdays 29.9, 6.10, 20.10, 27.20 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The groups are free. Register at: www.ordkonst.fi
Laajasalon kirjasto, Yliskylän puistokatu 4 · Helsinki
Kannelmäki Library's Youth Tuesdays are aimed at young people aged 14–20. In the autumn 2026, the Tuesdays will include, among other things, drama workshops, reading, movies, CV workshops, and board games. Light snacks available. No registration needed; come whenever it suits you, just as you are! The programme is held in Finnish, but we do our best to accommodate everyone regardless of language skills - the most important thing is to spend time together so that everyone is included. Youth Tuesdays are organised by Kannelmäki Library together with partners. Confirmed programme for Youth Tuesdays, fall 2026: August 18.8. Board games and hanging out 25.8. Board games and hanging out September 1.9. Expressive skills workshop (Red Nose Company) 8.9. Creative writing workshop 15.9. Movie Night 22.9. Studying or job applications, based on participants' needs 29.9. Video workshop October 6.10. Creative writing workshop 13.10. Reading club (we have the books!) 20.10. Studying or job applications, depending on your need. Take your own books, laptop etc. with you. 27.10. Movie Night November 3.11. Creative writing workshop 10.11. Expressive skills workshop (Red Nose Company) 17.11. Making beewax candles 24.11. Studying or job applications, depending on your need. Take your own books, laptop etc. with you. December 1.12. Creative writing workshop 8.12. Board games 15.12. Movie Night 22.12. Studying or job applications, depending on your need. Take your own books, laptop etc. with you. 29.12. Self-made light art workshop (NOTE: workshop starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.)
We'll explore different art techniques and materials together with your child. For example, painting, drawing, and crafts. Themes change weekly. Welcome!
Art games – a space for playing – Children aged 0–2 with an adult
In art games, we set off on a journey – our imagination can take us anywhere! Games starting at 9.40, 10.20 and 11.00. The play time is approximately 20 minutes per session. No registration required; each session has room for the first 15 children and their accompanying adults. You can pick up a free ticket for the sessions at the information desk, and Café Napero serves as the waiting area – both are on the ground floor of Annantalo. You can also have something to eat at the café before and after the games. Please note that during the guided session, you will take part with your own child. The art games are aimed at children aged 0–2 and their own parent or other close adult. Instruction: Noora Puranen Time: 9.40, 10.20 and 11.00 Target group: ages 0–2 Instruction language: Finnish Duration: playtime in the guided sessions roughly 20 min
Everyone is welcome to our Art Buzz sessions – they're for all ages! We'll try out various art and craft activities, enjoying the fun of creating together and having little art experiences. It's a great chance for parents to meet other families and for kids to find playmates. Parents and children can even help plan and run the activities with our leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea here.
Leikkipuisto Strömberg, Strömberginpolku 5 · Helsinki
Arts and crafts for all ages, held indoors at the playground. You can find more details about this session in the weekly programme on Leikkipuisto Taivallahti's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Taivallahti, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 22 · Helsinki
Art Morning – Crafting, Painting, and Other Art Activities for All Ages
Everyone is welcome to the playground's art morning – it's for all ages! We'll try out various art and craft activities with changing themes. It's a great chance for parents to meet other families and for kids to find playmates. Parents and children can even help plan and run the activities with our leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea here.
Various activity sessions. Crafts include drawing, modeling, painting, and other creative activities. Physical activities include obstacle courses, different play environments, and games. The activity session is at 10 AM.
Leikkipuisto Maatulli, Maatullinkuja 8 K · Helsinki
We do crafting every Wednesday starting at 10 am with changing themes. The weekly schedule can be found on the playground's Facebook and Instagram pages. Welcome to Roihuvuori Playground!
What happens when a ghost child from the past gets lost in the library? What if you can enter a secret world through a countess's mirror? Or what if a cat can talk and fish? Come invent your own stories, play with words, and let your imagination run wild! In the group, we write, brainstorm, and create together. No prior experience is needed. In this group, everyone can create word art! The leader is children's author and word art teacher Maami Snellman. The group is suitable for 3rd-5th graders. The group does not meet during the autumn holiday week.
What happens when a ghost child from the past gets lost in the library? What if you can enter a secret world through a countess's mirror? Or what if a cat can talk and fish? Come invent your own stories, play with words, and let your imagination run wild! In the group, we write, brainstorm, and create together. No prior experience is needed. In this group, everyone can create word art! The group is for 3rd–5th graders. The leader is children's author and word art teacher Maami Snellman.
Welcome to the children's comic workshop! In the workshop, you'll practice making comics, from brainstorming to sketching characters and creating a story. The workshop is led by Petra Rapo, an art educator from Sarjakuvakeskus. No registration is needed for the comic workshop.
Jätkäsaaren kirjasto, Tyynenmerenkatu 1 · Helsinki
Are you interested in writing, illustrating, comics, creativity, and inventing stories? Welcome to this creative writing hobby club for children and young people at Malminkartanon kirjasto! At each meeting, you're free to write, draw, build, and invent your own stories, or tackle pre-planned tasks and themes. You can bring your own snacks, and if you like, share your own texts with other club members. The leader is a literary arts instructor from the library.
Malminkartanon kirjasto, Puustellintie 6 · Helsinki