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!
Have you recently moved to Espoo or are you considering moving here? Would you like to learn more about Espoo’s services, hobbies, and opportunities to meet new people? Welcome to the Hello Espoo event! Hello Espoo is a free event where you can explore the City of Espoo’s services, local associations, hobby opportunities, and community activities. There will be something for all ages, including a service fair, workshops, and opportunities to meet other Espoo residents. The event is open to everyone. We kindly ask you to register in advance. You can register your entire family or group using the same form. ProgrammeThe event starts at 12.00. 12.00–15.00 Service fair featuring the City of Espoo, NGOs, and other organisations Workshops open Coffee and pastries served 12.30–13.15 Programme on stage 14.15–15.00 Programme on stage The main languages of the event are English and easy Finnish. Many other languages will also be represented. RegistrationRegister yourself or your family for the event. Use this form to register a group for the event. #HelloEspoo
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.
Children's movie in the library's Makerspace every Saturday. Bring your own drinks and snacks! The movie is in Finnish. The age limit for a film is seven or less. Welcome to the movie!
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
Schoolchildren's Craft Workshop at Kalajärven kirjasto. On Mondays, September 28th, October 12th, and October 26th, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM. In the workshop, we'll craft and try out various techniques, such as making macrame backpack decorations, origami art, and other creative handiwork. Children's and youth events are organized based on residents' wishes! Earlier this year, we asked how the library should be developed – and now we are implementing one of the requested ideas. Come along to create, experiment, and get inspired! Free of charge. Children under school age must be accompanied by a parent. The instructor is Minna Lindfors, a craft artist from Espoo.
In the manga and anime hobby, you’ll learn about the wonderful worlds of manga and anime. In this hobby, you’ll get a good look into manga and anime, which helps you to find and focus on your favourite style or subgenre. This hobby starts with the basics, such as drawing technique and the differences to Western comics. As you build up your skills, you’ll gain a deeper knowledge of the different styles of manga and anime. You’ll work both independently and in groups. The hobby is suitable for everyone interested in manga and anime, no prior experience needed. The group will always focus on the participants’ wishes and interests. Registration for hobby groups will open on Thursday 21 August. Hobby groups will start in week 37, on Monday, 8 September 2025 onwards. The hobby groups will meet weekly throughout the school year unless otherwise stated. The hobby groups do not meet during school holidays. The hobbies are free of charge for the participants. The City of Espoo has insured the hobby group participants. Everyone is welcome to hobby groups regardless of their language skills, functional capacity or past hobbies. Support for participation is available. When registering, please notify any support needs your child might have or if there is anything else of note, so that the hobby organiser can take it into account in their activities and make participating easier. The organiser of the hobby group contacts the guardians about the practical arrangements for the hobby. Please contact the hobby organiser if you want to cancel your child’s participation or if you have questions about the hobby. It is possible to try out the hobby groups before signing up. The Espoo Hobby Path offers free hobbies according to children’s and young people’s wishes. The activities are for pupils in grades 3–9 and take place after school days at school premises, near the school or via remote connection. The Espoo Hobby Path implements the national Finnish Model for Leisure Activities in Espoo. The principles of a safer space are applied in the hobby groups.
Manga and anime hobby for 3rd-6th graders, Matinkylä
In the manga and anime hobby, you’ll learn about the wonderful worlds of manga and anime by reading, watching, discussing and creating. In this hobby, you’ll get a good look into manga and anime, which gives you a good starting point to hone in on your favourite style or subgenre. This hobby starts with the basics, such as drawing technique and the differences to Western comics, and then moves ever deeper. As you build up your skills, you’ll gain more and more in-depth expertise in the different styles of manga and anime. You’ll do assignments alone and with the group. The group will always focus on the participants’ wishes and interests. The hobby is suitable for both experienced enthusiasts and those for whom the world of manga and anime is less familiar. Registration for hobby groups will open on Thursday 27 August. Hobby groups will start their activities on week number 37, which starts on Monday 7 September 2026. The hobby groups will meet weekly throughout the school year unless otherwise stated. The hobby groups do not meet during school holidays. The hobbies are free of charge for the participants. The City of Espoo has insured the hobby group participants. Each hobby group organiser will contact the guardians about the practical arrangements for the hobby. Please contact the hobby organiser if you want to cancel your child’s participation or if you have questions about the hobby. It is possible to try out the hobby groups before signing up. Everyone is welcome to hobby groups regardless of their language skills, functional capacity or past hobbies. We want to support the child’s participation in the best possible way. When registering, please let us know about the child’s support needs or other things that we need to take into account. This allows the hobby organiser to address children’s different needs. The Espoo Hobby Path offers popular, free-of-charge hobbies for children in grades 3–9, arranged after school days at school premises, near the school or via remote connection. The Espoo Hobby Path is a way of implementing the Finnish model for leisure activities in Espoo. The principles of a safer space are applied in the hobby groups.
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.
Welcome to the autumn Activity Workshops to try new things! The Activity Workshops are afternoon activities organised by Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto for schoolchildren, where they explore different literacies and new hobbies through fun, shared activities. The Activity Workshops are aimed at schoolchildren and are led by a library employee. The Activity Workshops are held at Hakunilan kirjasto every other Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on the following dates: September 1st, September 15th, September 29th, October 13th (robot workshop during autumn holiday week), October 27th, November 10th, November 24th, December 8th (Christmas card workshop).
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
Welcome to the autumn Activity Workshops to try new things! The Activity Workshops are afternoon activities organized by Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto for school children, where they get to explore different literacies and new hobbies through fun activities together. We'll be busy in the Robot Room at Tikkurilan kirjasto's children's and youth department on Tuesdays from 3 PM to 5 PM.
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
Family Arts and Crafts Pop-Up Familia Association is a nationwide expert and advocacy organization for bicultural families, founded in 1988. The association supports the well-being of bicultural families by providing peer support, volunteer activities, information, guidance, and counselling. Familia warmly welcomes bicultural families in particular to enjoy arts and crafts together at Iso Omena Library. Come and spend a fun and creative time with the whole family! Tue 27 Oct and Tue 17 Nov 3:30-5:30 PM Iso Omena Library Free event. Welcome! #helloespoo