Everyone is welcome to the playground's music sessions! In the session, we'll rhyme, sing, and make music – the rhythm will get into your toes and fingers. Parents have the chance 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 a chance to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Iso-Antti, Valkovuokonpolku 20 · Helsinki
In our early childhood music sessions, we learn well-known and newer songs. During the sessions, we play music, explore a variety of instruments and take part in musical games. It doesn’t matter if you have never played an instrument or sung before. We discover music and have fun together with your child. The baby music session lasts 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of language skills or musical background. The group is intended for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Participation is free of charge. We recommend bringing your own blanket or non-slip socks, depending on the child’s age. Please only attend the session if you are feeling well. Registration for the baby music sessions is available via the link below: https://link.webropol.com/s/vauvamuskari Registration opens on 24 August at 10:00 for the following music sessions: Tapiola Library (youth space) 21 October at 10:30 Iso Omena Library (Stage) 27 October at 11:00 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 28 October at 10:30 Entresse Library (Blue Room) 3 November at 11:00 Lippulaiva Library (Salon) 4 November at 11:00 Kauklahti Library 11 November at 10:30 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 17 November at 11:00 Entresse Library (jukebox) 25 November at 11:00 Iso Omena Library (youth space VOX) 2 December at 11:00 The sessions are led by music pedagogues Sakari Heikka and Lauri Iljin. sakari.heikka(at)espoo.fi lauri.iljin(at)espoo.fi
Welcome to the music group at Martinkirkko! It's free and open, no need to register beforehand. In the music group, we'll make music in various ways: singing rhymes, doing rhythm exercises, moving around, and playing rhythm instruments. The group leaders are Merja Forsman and Niina Toivonen, children's activity leaders from Tuomiokirkkoseurakunta, joined by Tempo the panda, Leo the bear, and Nyyrikki the jackdaw. Before the music group (until about 1:50 PM), there's a cup of something hot and a chance to relax together. If you like, you can bring your own snacks; there's also a possibility to warm them up.
Hey, you 11-16 year old! Our popular Youth Hang-out Evenings continue throughout the autumn. You can come on Tuesdays to hang out in the space reserved for young people at Myllypuron kirjasto. There will be relaxed activities, chatting, and a little something to eat. If you want, you can even just come to scroll on your phone! The first session in October is aimed at girls and those who identify as girls. Upcoming dates and topics: 6.10. Bead jewelry making (girls' evening) 13.10. Music and pop crosswords 20.10. Mendis Kollektiivi: Clothing repair and customization workshop 27.10. Free-form hanging out. No advance registration, free entry. Welcome!
A joyful and open music group session for children and adults together. The music group offers a happy and music-filled moment for children and adults together. The music group is held in the church hall from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and it's led by Marika and Henna, children's activity leaders from the parish. You are warmly welcome to spend a pleasant evening together. If you wish, you can arrive as early as 4:30 PM at Henrikinkirkko's seurakuntasali to play, chat, and have coffee – or just pop in for the music group session. The music group is open to everyone.
Open evening muskari at Hannunniitun seurakuntatalo
Everyone is welcome to this open evening muskari for families with children, held on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Hannunniitun seurakuntatalo. Doors open at 5:45 PM, and after the music session, you can stay to play and chat until 7:00 PM. The evening muskari is free.
Yläkoulukino: A Light That Never Goes Out (12) – Film screening for school groups
“How many people from Rauma have made a record that will one day be sent into space?” Pauli (Samuel Kujala), a classical flutist, returns to his small Finnish hometown to recover after a breakdown. Unable to play, he feels like a failure. Pauli runs into Iiris (Anna Rosaliina Kauno), who makes experimental music by herself. Iiris starts persuading him to try and make some music together, and she’s convinced that by joining forces, they’d be able to create something completely new and unique. Pauli, who has always sought perfection, is drawn to her chaotic energy and finds comfort in their sonic experiments. The film won a total of seven Jussi Awards, including in the categories of Film of the Year, Best Director and Best Screenplay (Lauri-Matti Parppei), Lead Actor of the Year (Samuel Kujala) and Breakthrough Performance of the Year (Anna Rosaliina Kauno). You can find learning materials related to the film via Koulukino (in Finnish). The learning material is aimed at general upper secondary schools and other upper secondary education institutions. Themes in the learning materials: experimental music, sound art, art, artistry, friendship, self-destruction, resources. Register your group via kultus.hel.fi. Year of release: 2025 Age rating: 12 Duration: 110 min Directed by: Lauri-Matti Parppei Written by: Lauri-Matti Parppei Cast: Samuel Kujala, Anna Kauno, Camille Auer, Kaisa Koskenkorva, Mari Rantasila, Jarkko Pajunen
The Activity Fun at Kurkimäen korttelitalo (Karpalokuja 7) is for the youngest family members to enjoy with a parent. The sports hall has various equipment to try, plus a very popular bouncy castle. Music plays and disco lights flash along with the activities. There's also a small play area and a café, and you can warm up your own snacks. Please note: No session during autumn holiday week (week 42).
Perhetalo Naapuri / Asukastila Kivenkolo, Kivikonkaari 11 · Helsinki
A morning for babies under 1 year old, with activity sessions starting at 10:30 AM. It's a peer group for baby families; a chance to spend time together, meet new people, and get peer support. The activity sessions have varied programs, including rhymes, songs, movement, purée painting, color play, and relaxation moments. Check the park's social media for the detailed program!
Leikkipuisto Mäkitorppa, Mäkitorpantie 42 · Helsinki
The Tänään Tavataan café is a meeting place for different cultures, for families with babies and young children. The guided session at 10:00 AM includes songs, rhymes, and crafts.
Leikkipuisto Trumpetti, Trumpettikuja 5 · Helsinki
Everyone is welcome to the playground's music sessions! In these sessions, we'll do rhymes, sing, and make music – the rhythm will get your toes and fingers tapping! Parents can get to know other families, and kids can find playmates. Parents and children can help plan and run the activities with the session leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea.
Leikkipuisto Laurinniitty, Laurinniityntie 14 P · Helsinki
Everyone is welcome to the playground's music and movement sessions! The sessions combine music and movement; we sing, make music, tell stories, and move around. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and kids will 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.
There will be various guided sessions, such as play, singing, or activity sessions, held either indoors or outdoors. You can find the detailed weekly programme on the playground's social media. Instagram: leikkipuisto_orava Facebook: Leikkipuisto Orava
Welcome to the Family House to play, sing, move and find new friends! Together we spend nice moments with play, singing and joy. All children and families are welcome here
All families with babies are welcome to the playground's baby morning! Babies from the lying-down stage to crawling age can join in with a parent for play, movement, exploration, and expression during music, exercise, craft, and story time sessions. 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.
In our early childhood music sessions, we learn well-known and newer songs. During the sessions, we play music, explore a variety of instruments and take part in musical games. It doesn’t matter if you have never played an instrument or sung before. We discover music and have fun together with your child. The baby music session lasts 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of language skills or musical background. The group is intended for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Participation is free of charge. We recommend bringing your own blanket or non-slip socks, depending on the child’s age. Please only attend the session if you are feeling well. Registration for the baby music sessions is available via the link below: https://link.webropol.com/s/vauvamuskari Registration opens on 24 August at 10:00 for the following music sessions: Tapiola Library (youth space) 21 October at 10:30 Iso Omena Library (Stage) 27 October at 11:00 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 28 October at 10:30 Entresse Library (Blue Room) 3 November at 11:00 Lippulaiva Library (Salon) 4 November at 11:00 Kauklahti Library 11 November at 10:30 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 17 November at 11:00 Entresse Library (jukebox) 25 November at 11:00 Iso Omena Library (youth space VOX) 2 December at 11:00 The sessions are led by music pedagogues Sakari Heikka and Lauri Iljin. sakari.heikka(at)espoo.fi lauri.iljin(at)espoo.fi
This warm and friendly group is a place to chat about everyday things, share experiences, and enjoy being together. We'll also have sing-alongs suitable for little ones. Coffee, tea, and small snacks are available. The group is for children aged 0–1.5 years with their parents, and expecting parents are also welcome. Come spend a nice moment with others in the same life situation – a warm welcome! We meet on Aug 26, Sep 2, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9, and Dec 16. No registration needed. Free of charge.
TODAY WE MEET CAFÉ from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The family house's Today We Meet Café is a meeting place for cultures for all families with babies and children. In guided sessions, children learn language in a fun and diverse way through stories, songs, and rhymes. Adults have the opportunity to practice their Finnish language skills. Children will find playmates, and while they play, parents can get to know other families. The activity is free of charge. You can warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The family house also has diaper changing facilities. Address: Haukilahdenkuja 3. We use the premises in cooperation with Päiväkoti Viola, and the family house has its own entrance. Note! Strollers can be left in the fenced area under the canopy in the inner courtyard (shared with Päiväkoti Viola). We are open Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 4 PM. You can always drop in to play and have fun according to your own schedule!
The Kuunloiste Children's Choir is for primary school-aged children who love to sing and make music. Practices are on Wednesdays from 4–4:45 PM at Hakunilan kirkko. Kuunloiste has a happy and relaxed vibe, so come join the choir adventure! The choir is led by cantor Sini Nikku. This hobby is free of charge. For more information, email sini.nikku@evl.fi.
Everyone is welcome at Mikkola's evening family club! An evening family club is starting at Mikkolan seurakuntakoti, and all Korsola residents are welcome. The evening family club is a meeting place for different ages, offering peer support, shared activities, games, and songs. At the end of the evening, there's a chance to have evening porridge. The evening family club is open to everyone. So come join us, even with the whole family! You can arrive whenever suits you. There's no need to sign up for the family club in advance.
Time to be together with guided play, movement, rhymes, art, or music indoors at the staffed playground. The guided session is from 10:30–11:00 AM. You can find more details about this session's activities on Leikkipuisto Taivallahti's Instagram page and the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Taivallahti, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 22 · Helsinki
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.