Meet an English-speaking 3D Coach in the Makerspace at Iso Omena Library. Our volunteer coach is here to support you with 3D printing—not as a teacher or an expert, but as someone who explores, experiments, and learns alongside you. Whether you're curious, just getting started, or trying to solve a problem, you're warmly welcome to join!
Would you like to find a new friend, acquaintance or even a bestie? Or do you simply want to practice meeting new people? On Friday, October 23, from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, IrisHelsinki is hosting a speedfriending event designed for meeting new people in a LGBTQIA+ friendly and safer setting. We’ll start the evening with casual conversation over a cup of cocoa. At 5:00 PM, we’ll begin with a group introduction, followed by rounds where each participant chats with every other participant for a few minutes. After the rounds, there will be time for relaxed socializing and board games. The event is aimed at LGBTQAI+ youth aged 16–25; we respect everyone's right to self-definition. IrisHelsinki’s "safer space" principles apply to the event. Registration is open until Wednesday, October 22. Space is limited, so please sign up via this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/V19q10Bmrw The event is free of charge and will be held in Finnish. For more information, please contact: irishelsinki@hel.fi
At the youth film club, we watch and talk about movies! The age limit for the club is 12 years. Due to the film age ratings, there is no flexibility on the age limit. Welcome to join once or for all sessions! Films to be watched: 25.9. Howl's Moving Castle (1h 59min) 23.10. On a Turtle's Shell (1h 51min) 20.11. The Lightning Thief (1h 58min) 18.12. Let it snow (1h 33min)
PICNIC is a series of weekly encounters in Spanish for families with young children. A community where you'll meet other Spanish-speaking families, play with your little ones and explore the Spanish children's literature collection at Helmet.
At Connectoria, stories from different cultures are shared through changing themes. Connectoria gatheres once a month during the autumn at the Stage in Iso Omena Library. These events are known for their exceptionally warm atmosphere, where new connections and friendships are formed across cultural and age boundaries. 23 October Hope Lives Here Hope is more than wishing for a better tomorrow. It is found in the things we choose to build, the people we encourage, the opportunities we create, and the small steps we take even when the future is uncertain. We invite you to pause and reflect. What has kept you going? What are you dreaming of? What would you love to see change in your life and in the communities we share? This is a space for our stories, our ideas, our aspirations, and our belief that a better future is possible when we make room for one another. Hope is not just something we carry within us. It is something we can create together. 27 November, 18 December, Welcome to join us! #helloespoo
What is theater? A place for play and communication. There are no diaries where for each subject you get an assessment, because everyone is Excellent in the game. Here you can try, fantasize, show, experiment. We will only support freedom self-expression and prompting courage. So, if your child dreams to perform on stage, and you want to see him enthusiastic and with shining eyes - bring them to us! Your child will learn: speak in front of the public speak clearly and correctly not to be afraid of the stage express your thoughts out loud to be able to concentrate, show and manage emotions «use your head» for its intended purpose be active and gambling skillfully owns his body During autumn 2024 the theater opens for children 8 -16 y.o. every Friday 17.00-18.30, except on 18.10. Entresse library, Jukeboksi You can sign up for the studio and get information about the training program by e-mail tatiana.divosvit@gmail.com and mob. +358413179903 / volunteer
On Fridays at 17:00 in the library's youth area Kulma, there is an open cinema screening for children and families. Bring your own drinks and snacks! On the first Friday of the month, we always show an age-appropriate film (S). On other Fridays, participants can choose a film from the S and K7 selection.
Tapiolan kirjasto, Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
PICNIC is a series of weekly encounters in Spanish for families with young children. A community where you'll meet other Spanish-speaking families, play with your little ones and explore the Spanish children's literature collection at Helmet.
Children's music and theatre club sessions continue! From August 21st to December 18th, 2026, on Fridays at 5 PM in Sellon kirjasto's Akseli-sali. This Russian-speaking children's music club is for 5-9 year olds. Welcome!
Cultural Chain - Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing space
Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing spaceFriday 23.10.2026 at 5:30 p.m., Kalajärvi Service Center (Kalajärvi Hall) What happens when two people try to sit on the same chair? Seat taken is playful and dynamic circus performance that explores interaction between two people about trust, disagreement, individuality and ambition – by circus means. Internationally awarded circus performers Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen bring breathtaking pair acrobatics, physical expression and humor to the stage. The struggle about sharing space becomes a metaphor for human interaction, making the show entertaining and empathetic. Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen is Finnish circus duo that have worked together since 2010. Kate and Pasi have captivated audiences around the world in over 25 countries, and their performances have been awarded at international circus festivals. Performance duration: 30 minutes. GROUP NAME: Kate & Pasi PERFORMANCE NAME: Seat taken www.kate-pasi.com Facebook Instagram -- Espoo City Culture Chain offers art and culture services to elderly people. Performances are also organised in libraries. Performances are organized in the fall, from September through November. The Cultural Chain brings an impressive 36 performances to libraries.Performances will be held at the largest event libraries as well as in Northern Espoo. All events are open to everyone and free of charge. Welcome to enjoy the culture!
Kalajärven kirjasto, Ruskaniitty 4 · Espoo
Free
Tapahtumat toteuttaa Espoon kaupungin kulttuuripalvelut
Cultural Chain - Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing space
Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing spaceFriday 23.10.2026 at 5:30 p.m., Kalajärvi Service Center (Kalajärvi Hall) What happens when two people try to sit on the same chair? Seat taken is playful and dynamic circus performance that explores interaction between two people about trust, disagreement, individuality and ambition – by circus means. Internationally awarded circus performers Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen bring breathtaking pair acrobatics, physical expression and humor to the stage. The struggle about sharing space becomes a metaphor for human interaction, making the show entertaining and empathetic. Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen is Finnish circus duo that have worked together since 2010. Kate and Pasi have captivated audiences around the world in over 25 countries, and their performances have been awarded at international circus festivals. Performance duration: 30 minutes. GROUP NAME: Kate & Pasi PERFORMANCE NAME: Seat taken www.kate-pasi.com Facebook Instagram -- Espoo City Culture Chain offers art and culture services to elderly people. Performances are also organised in libraries. Performances are organized in the fall, from September through November. The Cultural Chain brings an impressive 36 performances to libraries.Performances will be held at the largest event libraries as well as in Northern Espoo. All events are open to everyone and free of charge. Welcome to enjoy the culture!
Kalajärven palvelutori, Ruskaniitty 4 · Espoo
Free
Tapahtumat toteuttaa Espoon kaupungin kulttuuripalvelut
In this house, somewhere, I’ve lost my key! It might be here or there, under the cake, on top of the cupboard! Could you help me a little – would you look for the key?
One of the most prestigious street dance groups in Finland, Will Funk For Food (WFFF), brings to Kanneltalo Finland’s first full-length performance based on the street dance style locking. The work is inspired by the hypermasculinity and toxic machismo of western films and the genre's cavalcade of characters. A Fistful of Funk revolves around locking from which it begins to weave connections to the world of contemporary dance theatre. The performance dives head-first into one of the main elements of locking dance: character. Ultimately, character is the distinctive feature that separates dancers from each other and contributes to the uniqueness of their individual styles. The group seeks to dismantle the masculinity familiar from westerns and explore what masculinity and masculine encounters can be instead. In addition to exploring the themes of friendship and brotherhood, the performance uses the western setting as a platform for playful street dance duels, known as battles in street dance culture. Locking, which was originally danced to funk music, was created by African Americans living on the West Coast of the United States in the 1970s. Locking is characterised by precise, sharp pauses and acrobatic tricks, combined with the grooving 'party steps' of the West Coast social dances. In addition to locking, the performance utilises the movement language of contemporary dance, physical theatre, and clown techniques. The aim is to create an adventurous, narrative stage where each performer’s originality and uniqueness feed each other. Will Funk For Food, founded in 2008, is one of the most internationally successful street dance groups in Finland specialised in locking. WFFF is making locking known in Finland and aims to establish street dance as part of the Finnish cultural scene and bring joy to all ages. The dance group has won three consecutive Finnish Championships and performed internationally in Japan, France, and Sweden. The stage will feature Will Funk For Food's Akim Bakhtaoui, Wilhelm Blomberg, Jeffrey Kam, Teemu Kullberg and Sami Pajari, as well as sound designer and musician Sebastian Kurtén, and drummer Elias Ojutkangas.
Free music club for children aged approximately 3–7 and their parents Singing and making music together for children and their parents. The sessions are led by music professionals. The joy of music for the whole family! The music club is held in Finnish and is free of charge for all participants. Meetings take place on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. The club leaders are students of the Sibelius Academy. We sing, play, and move to music together. You are welcome to join even if you are still learning Finnish—the most important things are joy, togetherness, and having fun. No previous musical experience is needed. You are warmly welcome to join us!
Martat's traditional flea market is happening again! Come and enjoy the cheerful flea market atmosphere, make climate-friendly purchases, taste treats at the café, and try your luck with a raffle. We also have a puzzle exchange table – bring 1, take 1.
Music, the World, and Us is a multilingual concert for the whole family, where we'll sing, dance, and make music together to folk songs from around the world.
Welcome to the world of Minecraft! Come craft, play, and get busy, and join the game quiz at 11 AM. The library also has the best Minecraft books available to read there or borrow to take home!
A free music club for children aged approximately 3–7 and their parents. We'll sing and play music together, led by music professionals. Musical joy for the whole family! The music club is in Finnish and free for all participants. On Saturdays at 10 AM. The club leaders are students from Sibelius akatemia. We'll sing, play, and move to music. You can join even if you're still learning Finnish – the most important thing is joy and togetherness. You don't need any prior musical experience. You are warmly welcome to join!
At the aviation hobby day, you can learn about the association's activities, the restoration of aircraft currently underway, and buy old and new books as well as model kits.
In this course, you'll get to learn about the tufting technique and create a small tufted piece based on your own design. It's fun 'painting' with yarn.
Inter organizes physical activity events for families around Turku as part of its InterAction responsibility program. InterAction events are free of charge and do not require pre-registration.
OPENING OF RUSUTJÄRVI WINTER SWIMMING SEASON 2026–2027. Welcome to open the winter swimming season at Rusutjärvi! Expect refreshing dips, a warm atmosphere
Join us for a family-friendly day of Halloween and fantasy fun! Museum Leikki will be filled with a wizard trail, fantasy quiz, costume contest, glitter tattoos, workshops and playful activities. The programme is included in the museum admission fee unless otherwise stated. Halloween and fantasy-themed costumes are very welcome! Pumpkin Party programme: ✨ 10 am–5 pm Wizard Trail (in Finnish) Explore the museum on a self-guided fantasy trail, find magical objects and answer questions along the way. Non-stop. 👻 10.30 am–12.30 pm Ghost Character Workshop Create your own spooky ghost out of sugar paste. One ghost per child is included in the admission fee. 🧙 11 am & 2 pm Fantasy Quiz (in Finnish) Test your knowledge of characters and creatures from fantasy stories! 🧟 12 noon & 3 pm Zombie Statues Play Session Dance, race to a platform and freeze like a zombie. The fastest zombie wins a prize! ✨ 12 noon–1 pm & 2–3 pm Glitter Tattoo Salon Choose a fabulous sparkling tattoo. One tattoo per child is included in the admission fee. 🏆 1 pm Costume Contest Dress up in your best Halloween costume and enter the contest – the most amazing outfits will be rewarded! 🧪 2–4 pm Magic Slime Workshop Create your own magical slime using mysterious magic ingredients. Workshop fee €2/slime. Programme subject to change.
Welcome to sing familiar children's songs with us in the Megamusicplayschool in Kannusali! The event is aimed at children aged 0-7 that are accompanied by an adult. But everyone is welcome. Seated audience. Duration: ca 40 minutes. Tickets at the door or purchase in Lippu.fi. Children in age under 3 months need no ticket. Children over 3 months and adults need a ticket. Kaikukortti-event. Language: Finnish, eventually English and Swedish.
At Munkkiniemen kirjasto, we'll once again tune into the world of stories when story time starts as usual on Saturday at 11 AM. Story time is especially for 3–6 year olds, but all story-hungry listeners are welcome!
Tampere's Gallery Week is being celebrated at Tahmelan Huvila with a family event day. The program includes puppet theatre, a poetry performance, artist meet-and-greets, and a poetry picture trail. Free entry!
The theatre is coming to the library! This heartwarming play about loneliness and friendship is for 2-6 year olds. 'In the tallest building in the biggest city lives Mr. Happy. In the evenings, he lies back watching the stars, and there's no one else, just him and the stars. One morning, something yellow moves into the empty apartment downstairs. It's Miss Lemon. But it's not easy to befriend a lemon. Can you even be friends with someone so different?' The performance is bilingual. Free entry. Welcome! Maximum audience: 80.