All babies aged approximately 0–1 year are welcome to the playground's Baby Mornings! Baby Mornings offer a chance to meet other families, get peer support, and chat about everyday life with a baby. At 10:30 AM, there's a short rhyme, song, or exercise session. In Baby Mornings, babies who are still at the lying-down stage and crawling age can, together with a parent, participate in playing, moving, exploring, and expressing themselves through things like music, exercise, crafts, and story time sessions. 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 Strömberg, Strömberginpolku 5 · Helsinki
Families can enjoy time together with guided play, movement, rhymes, art, or music in the playground yard or indoors. The guided session is from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. More detailed information about this session can be found in the weekly program on Leikkipuisto Taivallahti's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Taivallahti, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 22 · Helsinki
Traditional Finnish instruments - a storytelling concert for families
Do you know what a pärrä, julmu, lepenelauta, or rapapalli is? In this story-driven concert, we will get to know Finnish traditional instruments and folk songs. Through stories, we will explore the history of the instruments and how they were used. The concert lasts about 30 minutes and is also suitable for the youngest members of the family. Welcome to discover old Finnish traditional instruments! The concert is in Finnish. No advance registration is required, and participation is free of charge!
Ison Omenan kirjasto, Lava, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo
In the baby morning, babies who are still at the lying-down or crawling stage can participate with a parent in playing, moving, exploring, and expressing themselves, for example, in music and movement sessions. Children will find playmates, and parents can meet other families with babies. Children and parents can participate in planning and implementing activities with the leaders. More detailed information, schedules, and program descriptions are available on the family house's own Instagram and Facebook pages. There's a chance to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The family house also has suitable facilities for changing diapers. Address: Haukilahdenkuja 3. We use the premises in cooperation with päiväkoti Viola; the family house has its own entrance. Note! Prams can be left in the fenced area under the canopy in the inner courtyard (shared with Päiväkoti Viola). We are open Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4 PM. You can always come to play and enjoy yourself at your own pace.
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
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!
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
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
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!
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
Song session for families at Torpparinmäen leikkipuisto
Welcome to Torppis's song session! During the session, we'll sing, chant rhymes, and play music together. The session is held indoors and is suitable for all ages. Before and after the song session, there's a chance to play and meet others indoors from 9 AM to 12 PM. In the common room, you can enjoy your own snacks and have coffee. Dishes, a microwave, a fridge, and a coffee maker are available for use. Welcome! Changes are possible. Please only come if you are healthy.
Leikkipuisto Torpparinmäki, Käräjätuvantie 3 · Helsinki
This Halloween Pointti will be holding a Halloween Party between 19:00 and 22:00. There will be a Halloween themed escape room, competitions, and other fun activities. Snacks and drinks will also be provided. The Halloween Party is intended for young people aged between the ages of 12 and 17, and is alcohol and drug free. The event is organised in cooperation with Espoo City’s Youth Services, and Espoo City Libraries. Entry is free, and only those who have a Nuori Espoo membership will be permitted to enter. The Nuori Espoo membership card is free and is available to all of those that visit Espoo’s youth centres. More information about the membership card can be found from https://www.espoo.fi/fi/nuoret/nuori-espoo-jasenkortti or you can apply for a card from https://nuoriespoojasenkortti.espoo.fi/hae
Children's concert & Autumn Frolics for the Whole Family
At Uva, there's a warm and activity-filled afternoon for the whole family. This autumn's frolics will feature wonderful music by nationally awarded soloist Henna Kähkönen.
This is a church moment for the littlest ones in the family, where we'll be bouncing babies on our knees to baby music group songs and children's hymns.
Children's Open Stage is a fun event where kids can freely perform with their own talents! Singing, dancing, poems, magic, or even stand-up – all performances are welcome.
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
Come and enjoy wonderful performances by talented students from Helsingin Konservatorio in the atmospheric setting of the library. The concerts feature a variety of music, and each evening offers a unique experience. Tue 3.11. at 6:00 PM Jätkäsaaren kirjasto Wed 4.11. at 6:00 PM Kallion kirjasto
Jätkäsaaren kirjasto, Tyynenmerenkatu 1 · Helsinki
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!
The Pirkanmaa Music Institute concert will feature flute, saxophone, accordion and piano students, with a wide range of ages and a diverse repertoire. Free admission, duration approx. 75min.
Kulttuuritalo Laikku, Musiikkisali, Keskustori 4 · Tampere
Join Clown OHO on a shared story journey! These colourful and engaging story times are for preschool children – little babies, busy toddlers, pre-kindergarteners, kindergarteners, and even daycare groups are all welcome. Story time starts at 10 AM with a measurement of humour and magic powers, and a little bit of silly talk. The story is read from 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM, after which we'll chat about it together. Each session also includes movement, singing, or rhymes. Clown OHO reads stories in Finnish and Swedish, and in English if needed. Time: Wednesdays on odd-numbered weeks from 10 AM to 11 AM, starting August 26, 2026. Story reading: 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM. Place: Kauniaisten kirjasto. Register in advance: karoliina.nordin@kauniainen.fi. When registering, please state the age(s) of the child/children and their home language. Welcome to listen, wonder, and let your imagination run wild with Clown OHO!
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