Explore summer activities
In the summer of 2026, we will offer a wide range of activities, particularly in suburban regeneration areas. We will organise engaging events in parks, squares and plazas, and some playgrounds and youth centres will be open all summer. Workshops for children and young people will be held at cultural centres and libraries. You can also enjoy summer sports, such as urban dance. There will be fun summer moments for all ages. The suburban regeneration areas are easily accessible by public transport.
All events are free. See what you can do in your own area!
Check out Events Near You to stay updated on local services, events, and news happening around you.
Malmi
Activities at the market:
Malmi Summer of Events(Link leads to external service) at Ala-Malmi Square on 4–13 June and 13–22 August. Concerts, workshops, children's events and other things to do together!
Malmitalo:
Malmi library(Link leads to external service) will set up a reading oasis (Lukukeidas) open to all in June near the entrance to Malmitalo.
Other summer events and dates can be found on Malmitalo's website(Link leads to external service).
Playgrounds:
Playground Filpus will be open all summer. Day camp on 6–10 July.
Playground Kotinummi will be open in the summer from 1 to 26 June. Day camp on 22–26 June.
Youth services:
Open youth centre activities in June and July on weekdays at 14.00–21.00.
Open youth centre activities at the Malmi Youth Centre(Link leads to external service) in June and July on weekdays at 14:00-21:00.
Day camp for primary school children(Link leads to external service) on 22–25 June.
Baking camp at Malmitalo 24–25 June at 11.00–16.00.
Day camp activities for girls:
- Girls' cooking group 1–4 June at 17.30–19.30
- Girls' sports group 8–11 June at 17.30–19.30
- Girls' craft group 15–17 June at 11.00–13.00
- Girls' football for 10–16-year-olds at Ala-Malmi field Mon–Fri 14.00–16.00.
Football for 9–12s(Link leads to external service) and 13–17s(Link leads to external service) at Pukinmäki Sports Park on 3–26 June.
Daily special LGBTQ activities during Pride week 22–26 June.
Fallkulla Domestic Animal Farm(Link leads to external service) open all summer!
Learn Finnish and meet new people!
Have you just moved to Finland? Join the Welcome Families events to get information about Helsinki’s services and meet other families who have recently moved to Finland. In the summer, Suomiklubi day camps will be held at Malmi Comprehensive School for preparatory education pupils in grades 7–9 and their families on 1–18 June.
More information: Welcome Families! | City of Helsinki
Malminkartano and Kannelmäki
Summer event highlights in Malminkartano:
Dancing in the City (Kaupunkitanssit) at Puustellinaukio square(Link leads to external service) on Mondays (link to external service) on 1 June–3 August at 17.30–18.15
Exercise guidance sessions at the outdoor gym in Malminkartano Oasis on Tuesdays on 2 June, 9 June and 16 June at 14:00-15:00. Live music will also be available alongside the session on 2 June at 14:30, accompanied by FiBO’s regional music activator. Address: Puustellinpolku 11.
Paint & Plant event at Malminkartano Square on Helsinki Day 12 June at 14:00-18:00. Come and give a flower pot a new look with paint markers and plant your own plant in it.
A shared dinner at Malminkartano Square on 27 August at 18.30–21.00.
Malminkartano live music event (Maltsun musailta)(Link leads to external service) at Malminkartano Square on 28 August at 16.00–22.00.
Summer activities for children and young people in Malminkartano:
Malminkartano Youth Centre(Link leads to external service) open Thu–Fri throughout the summer.
Skateboarding school in Von Glanin puisto park on Saturdays 23 May, 6 June and 13 June at 10.00-12.00.
Day camp for 1st to 3rd graders on 1–5 June and 8–12 June in Playground Piika. More information and registration
Pop-up swimming schools(Link leads to external service)at the Palettilampi swimming beach for children and young people aged 7–17, starting on 8 June.
Summer activities and workshops at Malminkartano Library(Link leads to external service) for schoolchildren and families with children on Wednesdays from 17 June to 29 July. The programme includes a rap workshop, arts and crafts, word art and the fun ‘Lasten lystipäivät’ children’s event at the beginning and end of the summer!
Summer event highlights in Kannelmäki:
Open outdoor exercise sessions for everyone at the Kannelmäki Sports Park(Link leads to external service) on Mondays at 10:00-10:50 (1–15 June) and on Tuesdays at 18:00-18:50 (2–30 June and 4–11 August).
Dancing in the City (Kaupunkitanssit) event at Sitratori Square on Helsinki Day 12 June.
A green and cosy summer oasis at Sitratori Square from 12 June onwards.
In the Shelter of the Forest (Metsän suojassa) – a multi-sensory exhibition and event series(Link leads to external service) in Kanneltalo and the surrounding area on 14–29 August.
Night of the Arts in Kanneltalo on 20 August.
My Kannelmäki (Mun Kannelmäki) photo exhibition on the Kannelmäki train station worksite fences from May onwards.
Other summer events and dates can be found on the Kanneltalo website(Link leads to external service).
Summer activities for children and young people in Kannelmäki:
Playground Kannelmäki and Playground Trumpetti will be open all summer; guided summer activities and summer meals will be provided on 1 June–7 August.
Kannelmäki Youth Centre(Link leads to external service) will be open on weekdays throughout the summer. Football for young people at Kannelmäki Sports Park (Alis field) from Monday to Friday.
Kannelmäki Library(Link leads to external service) offers summer art clubs for children from 1 to 5 June and from 3 to 7 August and open storytime sessions throughout the summer.
Learn Finnish and meet new people!
Have you just moved to Finland? Join the Welcome Families events to get information about Helsinki’s services and meet other families who have recently moved to Finland. In the summer, Suomiklubi day camps will be held at Kannelmäki Comprehensive School for preparatory education pupils in grades 7-9 and their families on 1–18 June.
More information: Welcome Families! | City of Helsinki
Mellunkylä
Kontula Shopping Centre:
Kontula Pride vol. 3(Link leads to external service)on 3–21 June. Enjoy inspiring, moving and fun rainbow-themed events across the Kontula shopping centre area and other locations in Kontula.
Children’s festival Snadi Ostari(Link leads to external service) at Kontula Shopping Centre on 6 June at 12.00–15.00.
Helsinki Day circus workshop for children in cooperation with Daycare Pihapirtti on Friday 12 June at 12.00–14.00.
Cultural Mall Fest in Kontula(Link leads to external service) on Helsinki Day, 12 June. The programme includes theatre, arts and crafts, music and dance from morning until evening. There will also be a circus workshop for children in cooperation with daycare Pihapirtti centre at 12:00-14:00.
Encounters at the Shopping Centre (Kohtaamisia ostarilla) events organised by substance abuse services on the last weekend of each month throughout the summer. Come and discover the important work of Symppis and other operators and meet those who need support.
Kontula Library:
Summer activities and workshops for children, young people and families in Kontula Library(Link leads to external service) on Fridays from 5 June to 7 August (not 19 June) at 13.00–15.00. The programme includes a Capoeira workshop, football-themed activities, circus acts and yard games!
Circus workshop for children in front of the library on 24 August at 9.00–11.00.
Playgrounds:
Playground Kiikku will be open all summer. Day camps on 1–5 June and 8–12 June.
Playground Mellunmäki will be open all summer. Day camps on 8–12 June and 15–18 June.
Youth services:
Kivikko Summer Youth Centre and Kelkkapuisto Park in Kontula will offer a variety of activities for children and young people aged 9–17 throughout the summer holiday season.
Find out more about the summer activities of the Kontula Youth Unit(Link leads to external service) .
Learn Finnish and meet new people!
Have you just moved to Finland? Join the Welcome Families events to get information about Helsinki’s services and meet other families who have recently moved to Finland. In the summer, Suomiklubi day camps will be held at Laakavuori Primary School for preparatory education pupils in grades 7-9 and their families on 1-18 June.
More information: Welcome Families! | City of Helsinki
Meri-Rastila
Events in Meri-Rastila:
Flower planting event at Meri-Rastila square on 1 June from 16.00 onwards.
Free park exercise at Rastila Camping(Link leads to external service) on Wednesdays from 3 June to 19 August at 17.00–17.50.
Cultural Space Meri-Rasti:
Community house activities in July on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11.00 to 17.00. The programme includes chair exercises, yoga, senior circus, craft workshops and coffee and snacks.
Library pop-up activities and workshops on Thursdays in July. The mobile library will also pop by!
Other summer events and dates can be found on the Cultural Space Merirasti website(Link leads to external service) .
Summer activities for children and young people in Meri-Rastila:
Playground Mustakivi and Playground Lohikäärmepuisto will be open all summer. Park meals and a variety of activities for children and families with children. Playground Lohikäärmepuisto day camps on 8–12 June and 15–18 June.
Art bike Taidefillari(Link leads to external service) will be cruising around with a cargo bike loaded with art supplies
- on Monday 2 June in Haruspuisto park and Meri-Rastila Square
- on Tuesday 3 June in Playground Lohikäärmepuisto
- on Wednesday 4 June in Playground Mustakivi
- on Thursday 5 June in Ullaksenpuisto park.
Vuosaari House youth football at Kallahti sports field on 3–6 June and 7 July–2 August on weekdays at 14.00–16.15 (9–12 year olds) and 17.00–19.00 (13–17 year olds). Youth football will also host a family day, a Vuokkicup tournament and weekly activities for girls! More information on Instagram @vuokkifudis
Youth summer café Catalyea at Kallahti Youth Centre(Link leads to external service) 5 June–10 July on weekdays at 14.30–20.00. Summer activities for children and young people on Thursdays.
Seikkailutalo(Link leads to external service) will be open in Kallahti in July on weekdays at 13.00–18.00. On Fridays, there will be an eventful programme for 9–12-year-olds at 13.00–15.30 and for 13–18-year-olds at 16.30–18.00. Come along and paddle, climb, meet new friends and much more!
