Spooky Halloween is coming to the Aviation Museum this year too! We welcome all families with children to celebrate Halloween at the Aviation Museum on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
During the day, a fun special program will be organized, from workshops to quizzes and laboratory experiments. All Heureka exhibitions will be open during the event,
Want to find exciting reads for autumn evenings or Halloween? Our staff member Satu will recommend suitable horror books for children on actual Halloween day – spooky! The book recommendations are suitable for primary school-aged children and are just the right amount of scary. These recommendations are for anyone hungry for thrills and adventure.
Come on Oct 31, from 12:30-2 PM, to the workshop to craft and colour some wonderfully spooky masks! If you like slightly scary stories, you can dress up as a character from a children's horror book, like Frankenstein, a werewolf, a bat, a witch, a mummy, a skeleton, or a pumpkin lantern. Our mascot, Neva the lynx, will be enthusiastically joining in. Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto's Workshop activities will be starting at Jumbon kirjasto during autumn 2026. These activity sessions, aimed at primary school children, introduce different literacy skills and new hobbies through fun, shared activities.
All Saints' Day Angel Path for families in Hämeenkylä
An All Saints' Day event at the darkening cemetery. We especially invite families with children. At Hämeenkylä Church cemetery, there's an angel path designed for children and families, which you can walk between 4 PM and 6 PM. The activity path has tasks and activities to help children process themes of grief and loss. On the path, you can, for example, listen to a teddy bear story, hug a comfort teddy, and light an LED candle at the memorial for those buried elsewhere. You can also bring your own flashlight to the event. In addition to the angel path, warm drinks are available at the cemetery, along with an opportunity to talk with staff. Deacons and priests will be present. The event ends at 6 PM with a candlelit service in the church, where the names of all parishioners buried during the year will be read. A warm welcome to the All Saints' Day event!
Open doors at Pyhän Laurin kappeli on October 31st from 4 PM to 7 PM. Welcome to the chapel! Open doors at Pyhän Laurin kappeli on October 31st, 2026, from 4 PM to 7 PM – enjoy warm juice – explore the chapel's premises – spend a peaceful moment in the candlelit hall – opportunity for a personal chat with a deacon or priest – you can also write and leave a prayer request. A warm welcome!
Families' All Saints' Day: Follow the Angels! Path
Come with the whole family for an All Saints' Day themed trail. A flashlight is needed! A bilingual (Finnish/Swedish) outdoor trail for children of all ages and their families. The idea is also that the questions can lead to conversations with children about All Saints' Day, grief, and the meaning of death. So, put on a warm jacket, pack a flashlight in your pocket, and go on an adventure! Children can also, if they wish, dress up according to the theme and wear angel wings. In S:t Lars kapell, warm juice will also be served from 4 PM to 7 PM. There is also an opportunity for a moment of quiet reflection and conversation with a diaconal worker or priest. Vanda svenska's staff will be present at the cemetery and in Prostgårdsparken, look out for our purple vests and come say hello!
Prostgårdsparken vid Helsinge kyrka S:t Lars · Vantaa
All Saints' Day 'Follow the Angels' path for families
The 'Follow the Angels' path is a playful activity trail in the rectory park of Vantaa's Pyhän Laurin kirkko. The activity trail offers fun outdoor activities for children, and a natural way for adults to explore the meaning of All Saints' Day, grief, and death with their children. So, put on a warm jacket, pack a flashlight in your pocket, and head out for an adventure! Children can also dress up with angel wings if they wish. Additionally, warm juice will be available at Pyhän Laurin kappeli from 4 PM to 7 PM, along with an opportunity for quiet reflection and discussion with a diaconal worker or priest.
The ever-wonderful family Sundays will continue in the autumn season! Families will have access to the Spa section on family Sundays from 9 am to 11 am: 23.8., 6.9., 4.10., 1.11. & 13.12.2026.
Halloween-themed Open Temppis for children and families on Nov 1. Enjoy gymnastics, active play and a spooky atmosphere. Fee €5/child. Advance registration required.
Friends’ Café is an international gathering to discuss about daily life topics and different Christian themes. Friends’ Café is an international gathering to discuss about daily life topics and different Christian themes. You will have chance to get to know new people from different backgrounds and cultures. Childcare available.1.11. My hopes and disappointments
Come to a nature reading circle where you can dive into the world of nature-themed books, read together, tell stories, and do creative nature activities!
Come and compete in the Game Week PS5 tournament at Mosaiikin kirjasto. The game for the tournament will be decided together with the players taking part, considering factors like the number of participants. Participation is free of charge and the event is open to everyone. This event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. The Game Week 2026 poster was illustrated by Anna Polkutie.
Everyone is welcome to this youth study group if they need a quiet space for homework or studying for exams. The library provides coffee, tea, and a small snack for participants. Mondays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and December 7. Location: Neva-monitoimisali. No advance registration needed, welcome!
Come practice reading with reading dog Alma at Länsimäen kirjasto. Book a reading slot at the library in person or by calling the library's customer service (tel. 043 825 1548). Readers of all ages can read to the reading dog. Instructions for the reading session: – Book a slot at the customer service desk or by phone. – A maximum of two readers at a time. – You can practice reading aloud with the reading dog. – Let's focus on reading – the reading dog is a reading buddy, not a playmate. – The reading dog likes to be petted. However, please ask the owner for permission first. – Children under school age must be accompanied by an adult.
Activity workshops are afternoon activities organized by Vantaa City Library for schoolchildren, where they get to know different literacies and new hobbies through fun shared activities. On 3.11., the activity workshop will have game-themed activities. The event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. The poster for Game Week 2026 was illustrated by Anna Polkutie. More events for Vantaa City Library's Game Week can be found in Vantaa's event calendar. Image: Anna Polkutie.
Game Week: Activity Workshop for primary school children
Welcome to the autumn Activity Workshops to try new things! The Activity Workshop is an activity session designed for primary school children, where you can, among other things, craft, play, game, and discover new hobbies. We'll be active at Lumon kirjasto on Tuesdays from 2 PM to 4 PM. At the Game Week Activity Workshop on 3.11., we'll play the Pokemon card game. Dates and contents of all autumn Activity Workshops: 8.9. Kpop Demon hunters 13.10. Robotics 3.11. Pokemon card game 15.12. Crafting ------ The Activity Workshop is part of Vantaa City Library's Game Week programme. Game Week is a theme week for game education and game culture, organised since 2011, aiming to highlight games, gaming, and game education.
Game Week: Activity Wednesday, Dream Game Character workshop
This week's Activity Wednesday falls during Game Week. During Game Week's Activity Wednesday, we'll be designing dream game characters. If you like, you can enter your designed character into Game Week's national competition, where the winner of each age category will receive a €200 game gift package. No prior experience is needed, and all ages are welcome! The competition is divided into three age categories: Under 12s: The main focus is on a fun idea and the joy of creation. The character's backstory can be short (e.g., 5–10 sentences). 13-17 year olds: More detailed visual execution and a story that reveals the character's motivations and game world are expected. Adults: Adults are expected to present more in-depth concept design and a nuanced character description, also reflected in the illustration. More information about Game Week's Dream Game Character competition can be found here.
Come and compete in Tikkurila library's Game Week PS5 tournament. The game for the tournament will be decided together with the participating players, taking into account factors like the number of players. This event is for schoolchildren. Participation is free of charge. The event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. The Game Week 2026 poster was illustrated by Anna Polkutie.
Are you just learning to read or need more confidence in your reading? Come read to a reading dog. Book your own reading slot at the library's customer service or by phone at 043 825 1308. Each reading slot is about 15 minutes. The reading dog is for all readers over 5 years old who need more confidence in their reading. The dog doesn't judge or comment on mistakes, slowness, or hesitation. The dog's presence relaxes and encourages reading. Myyrmäki library's reading dog is Noppa, a Shetland Sheepdog, who has completed the Finnish Kennel Club's reading dog training. The reading dog's handler will be present during the reading session but will not interfere with the reading. You can read your own book to the reading dog or choose a book from those provided by the library. In autumn 2026, the reading dog will be present every other Tuesday from 8.9.-15.12. between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Please note an exception: the reading dog will not be present on 22.9.; the visit is moved to Tuesday 29.9.
The Craft Club is held at Mårtensdals skola for children in grades 1-6, where we craft and create together. This is the club for you in grades 1-6 who love crafting. During autumn 2026, we will do lots of different and exciting crafts together with our club leaders. Come and be creative with us! Please wear clothes that can get a bit dirty. The Craft Club meets every other Tuesday on odd weeks from 4-5 PM at Mårtensdals skola. The club is run by the parish's assistant leaders with support from staff. Register HERE!
Time together and peer support. In the Family Lounge, children get playmates their own age. As an adult, you'll meet other parents in similar life situations and get to enjoy empowering peer support for family life. The weekday evening Family Lounge has a changing shared program. The evening includes a short devotional moment and a small evening snack is available. Sari Häkki, a family activities leader, will be present at the evening Family Lounge. A warm welcome to this open activity!
Welcome to a family evening! Welcome to a family evening at Korson kirkko. This family evening is held in honour of fathers. All families are welcome to the evening. The evening offers free activities for children of all ages to do with a parent. A light evening snack will be served. No separate registration is needed for the evening. More information from Nina Okkonen nina.okkonen@evl.fi, 050-574 7283
During evening story time, we'll read Finnish stories. There will also be rhymes, songs, and games. Children participate with their own adult. During the autumn season 2026, the session will be held once a month. Evening story time schedule: Tuesdays, September 1, October 6, November 3, and December 1, from 6 PM to 6:30 PM. No advance registration needed, free entry. Welcome!
Art mornings are intended for children aged 0–6, accompanied by an adult. You can choose from two different groups with the same content at 9:30 or 10:30. Free of charge. No pre-registration required.
An asthma lecture open to everyone. Welcome new and old asthmatics! During the lecture we will learn about asthma as a disease and its self-care methods, while you will also hear about the support offered by the patient organization in everyday life.
Kansalaistoiminnan keskus Leinikki, Leinikkitie 22 A · Vantaa
Welcome to sing karaoke in the Soittohuone (Music Room) at Tikkurila Library's music section. You can also just come to hang out and listen. The karaoke evening is led by a library employee. This event is primarily aimed at young people and young adults. The event follows safer space principles. No advance registration is needed.
September 2nd Aliina and owner Helena Soukka returns to library from summer break. Aliina will once again be at the library starting September 2nd, 2026 6pm to 7pm Everyone is welcome to read library books or even their own books to the reading dog. The dog encourages reading without judgment or criticism of mistakes, slowness, or hesitation. The presence of the dog relaxes the reader and reduces stress. Reading dog activities are part of animal-assisted therapy and are based on volunteerism. Aliina will be listening to your reading every third Wednesday from September 2nd, 2026, to December 16th, 2026, from 6 pm to 7 pm. Dates when Aliina is at library: 2.9., 23.9., 14.10., 4.11., 25.11 and 16.12.2026 Also in monday 7.9. second reading dog Lucky and hes owner Pia starts to visit Martinlaakson library. Lucky is a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever (show line). Lucky is friendly and likes people. Lucky joined the Finnish Kennel Club's reading dog program in the autumn of 2025. In addition to serving as a reading dog, Lucky is a Kennel Clubs "Buddy Dog." Lucky arrives to library: Monday 7.9., wednesday 7.10., monday 16.11. and wednesday 2.12. Readers are allotted 15 minutes, and appointments can be made at the library's customer service desk or by calling: 043 825 0909. Welcome Picture: Helena Soukka and Pia Purola-Salmi
Want to learn a new board game? Come and play Carcassonne Junior with guidance in Myyrmäen kirjasto's event space. First, we'll go through the game rules, and then play in small groups. This game session is aimed at primary school-aged children, but everyone is welcome to play. This event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. The Game Week 2026 poster was illustrated by Anna Polkutie. You can find more Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto Game Week events in Vantaa's event calendar.
We celebrate Swedish Day / We celebrate Swedishness Day
A playful workshop that focuses on body control, joy of movement and coordination. / A playful workshop that focuses on body control, joy of movement and coordination.