Welcome to Vantaa event for new Vantaa residents

The city walks alongside the people of Vantaa.
We want every new resident to find the services they need in Vantaa, as well as meaningful activities and hobbies. It’s also important for new residents to find communities and get information about their opportunities to participate and make a difference.

The City of Vantaa and its partners organize welcome events for new residents.
These events take place in different areas of Vantaa on a rotating basis.
The next Welcome to Vantaa event will be held in Koivukylä.

Participation is free of charge.
However, advance registration is required.

Welcome to Vantaa event

• Date and time: Saturday, November 22, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
• Location: Koivukylän asukastila (Koivukylä Residents' Space). Adress: Hakopolku 2, 01360 Vantaa.
• For whom: All new residents of Vantaa

What does the event offer?

• Diverse programs and relaxed activities
• Information about services in Vantaa and Koivukylä
• Program available in Finnish, Swedish, English, and other languages

Get to know the program below.

Sign up for the event – you're welcome to join alone or with others!

Registration for the event opens on Wednesday, October 22 at 8:00 AM via this link.
Registration is no longer possible. The event is fully booked.

Use the form to register yourself and your close ones, such as family members or friends.
Please note that the number of participants is limited. Registering in advance secures your spot at the event.

If you need help with registration, you can ask help in these places:

• Vantaa Info
  • Tel. 09 839 11 (Mon–Wed 8:00–15:30, Thu 12:00–16:30, Fri 8:00–15:30)
  • Vantaa-info Myyrmäki
  • Vantaa-info Tikkurila
• Koivukylä Community Space (address: Hakopolku 2):
  • Wednesdays, Oct 22 and Oct 29, 12:00–14:00. Languages: Finnish, English, and Somali
  • Wednesdays, Nov 5 and Nov 12, 12:00–14:00. Languages: Finnish, English, Dari, and Farsi
• Itä-Vantaan Yhteisö ry (address: Rasinkatu 10):
  • Thursdays 15:00–17:00. Languages: Finnish, English, and Somali
• Hyvän arjen rakentajat Office (address: Virpikuja 5):
  • Fridays 9:00–11:30. Languages: Finnish and English

Programme

• Guest reception and event registration begin at 14:00. You may arrive at the time that suits you best.
• There is no need to register in advance for the workshops or other activities. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, so please arrive early to ensure your spot.

Program in the Main Hall:
14:00–18:00 Explore various Vantaa services and organizations:

• Hobbies, leisure, and culture
• Employment and integration
• Actors and organizations in Vantaa
• Education and courses
• Wellbeing and health
• Services for children and families

14:30–15:00 Welcome speech by the Mayor
15:10–15:25 Music performance (Elise-Juliette)
16:00–16:40 Chiro the Bat mascot entertains
17:00–17:15 Interactive dance performance (Finnish–Indian-Society)

Program in the Auditorium:
14:00–15:30 & 17:30–18:00 Learn about Vantaa’s services through videos
15:45–16:45 "My Journey in Vantaa" and open mic (you can also share your own story, 5–10 min)

Program in the Multipurpose Room:
14:00–18:00 For children and families:

• Drawing and coloring corner
• Wheel of fortune
• Obstacle course
• Games
• MLL Community House

15:30–15:45 & 16:30–16:45 Storytime​​​​​​​ in Easy Finnish

Program in the Meeting Room:
14:00–14:30 & 15:00–15:30 Luckan: Drop-in Guidance (languages: Finnish, Swedish, English)
15:30–17:00 Workshop: Boost Your Job Search using KITOS! Toolkit (languages: Finnish and English)
17:00–18:00 Finnish Aviation Museum

Program in the Café:
14:30–17:30 Refreshments
14:00–18:00 Quiz and digital support point

Partners

The City of Vantaa organizes the event in cooperation with the following partners:

• Children of the Station Association
• Aspa Foundation
• Autokton ry
• Deaconess Foundation
• Heureka
• Humak University of Applied Sciences
• The Päivikki and Sakari Sohlberg Foundation (Hyvän arjen rakentajat)
• East Vantaa Community Association (Itä-Vantaan Yhteisö ry)
• Koivukylä Football Club (KoiPS)
• The Finnish Association for Children and Youth (LNK)
• Luckan
• Let’s Read Together Network (Luetaan yhdessä -verkosto)
• Mannerheim League for Child Welfare – Community House (MLL Yhteisötalo)
• Moniperheet
• Monimaa ry
• Nicehearts
• Finnish Aviation Museum
• Finnish–Indian-Society
• Toimiva Koivukylä – Toimari ry
• Vamos Vantaa
• Vantaa Adult Education Institute
• Vantaa Vocational College Varia
• Wellbeing services county of Vantaa and Kerava
• Lutheran Church in Vantaa
• Vantaan Venäläinen Klubi
• Athletics House for Everyone (TALO project)