Have you recently moved to Helsinki? Would you like to learn more about your neighbourhood and local services as well as hobby and leisure time opportunities? Would you like to get to know new people or have a nice time with your family? Sign up for free-of-charge Welcome Day events!
Welcome Day events will be held in September 2025 in four areas in Helsinki:
- Welcome Day Vuotalo on Wednesday 10th of September at 16.00–20.00 in Vuosaari, Mosaiikkitori 2
- Welcome Day Kanneltalo on Tuesday 16th September at 16.00–20.00 in Kannelmäki, Klaneettitie 5
- Welcome Day Stoa on Tuesday 23rd of September at 16.00–20.00 in Itäkeskus, Turunlinnantie 1
- Welcome Day Malmitalo on Thursday 25th of September at 16.00–20.00 in Malmi, Ala-Malmin tori 1
We recommend participating in an event that is as close to your home as possible or otherwise in a convenient location for you. This way you can get the most out of the event. If the date of your nearest event does not work for you, you can sign up for another event.
You can arrive whenever it is convenient for you and stay for as long as you like.
At Welcome Day events, we mainly speak English. However, you can participate in the event, even if you do not speak English, Finnish or Swedish. Interpreters will be available at the event and many workers speak different languages. There are also activities that do not require knowledge of any specific language.
Diverse activities for the whole family
Welcome Day events offer not only useful information but also fun activities for both children and adults. Children will have a chance to move and make things with their hands: in Vuotalo, Malmitalo and Stoa, for example, children can try circus tricks, and in Stoa and Kanneltalo, participants can make friendship jewellery. Adults have the opportunity to get to know new people in functional workshops.
Each event culminates in an energetic music performance. Ramithawi will perform in Vuotalo, BaranBand will perform in Kanneltalo, Ombre Zion & The Riddiments will take to the stage in Stoa, and Suistamon Sähkö will perform in Malmitalo. The performances will start at 18.30.
According to Finnish custom, participants will have a chance to enjoy some pulla and kahvi, or sweet buns and coffee.
We hope to see you there! Spread the word about the events to your friends who have recently moved to Helsinki.
The events are free of charge, but require advance registration.
Complete the form and sign up:
Welcome Day Vuotalo(Link leads to external service)
Welcome Day Kanneltalo(Link leads to external service)
Welcome Day Stoa(Link leads to external service)
Welcome Day Malmitalo(Link leads to external service)
What are the venues like?
Vuotalo, Kanneltalo, Stoa and Malmitalo are cultural centres managed by the City of Helsinki. The centres offer the opportunity to enjoy cultural events, spend time in a library, have a coffee break and take courses in Finnish or crafts, for example, under one roof. Kanneltalo and Stoa also house youth centres, where young people can engage in hobbies and meet friends.
