Service group: Well-being & Communality
Hobby Support for Children and Youth
The hobby support for children and youth is intended for the paid, guided hobbies of 7–17-year-old children and young people from low-income families in Vantaa. The goal of the support is to ensure that all children and young people have equal opportunities to participate in recreational activities
“Welcome Home” - Finland’s six largest cities invite recent arrivals to use integration services
The six largest cities of Finland have come together to create a warm-hearted campaign to encourage new international residents to use the cities’ many helpful services for newcomers. At the start of 2025, overall responsibility for the provision of statutory integration services was transferred
More than 4 000 Vantaa residents took part in the jubilee dialogue events – here's what they think about their home city
More than 4 000 Vantaa residents participated in the dialogue events organised to mark the 50th anniversary of Vantaa. The discussions show that Vantaa residents value the multiculturalism of their city and want a safe, nature-friendly and community-oriented city.
Winter holiday is made of bouncy castles, movies, games and art
In Vantaa schools, the winter holiday week will be held 17–23 February. The city will organise a variety of activities that pupils can attend during their holiday. Here are some highlighted activities to include in your child’s winter holiday programme.
Support and help for everyday life
Do you need support for your well-being or everyday situations? The city has support services such as lifestyle advice, digital support, support for young people and parents, and housing advice.
Application for time slots in recreational facilities starts on 1 February 2025 – most indoor sports facilities are now applied for for two seasons at a time
The majority of the indoor sports facilities of the sports services are now applied for for two seasons at a time. The application for other recreational facilities in the city remains unchanged.
Lapsen oikeuksien viikolla 18.–24.11. kuunnellaan lasten tarinoita elämästä ja siitä, miten asioiden pitäisi olla
Lapsen oikeuksien viikon 18.–24.11. aikana voi osallistua kaikille avoimiin lastenkulttuuritapahtumiin ympäri Vantaata.
Vantaa's physical activity program
Vantaa's physical activity program increases Vantaa residents’ mobility in their everyday lives. The aim is that everybody gets enough physical activity each day, regardless of whether the person in question is a schoolchild, a working adult, or a senior citizen.
Nominate candidates for the 2024 Culture Smith Award by November 1st
Who will be the 2024 Culture Smith, or what will be the Culture Smith Act of 2024?
Discover the Extraordinary: Experience 'The Spark in the Ordinary' Photo Exhibition at Tikkurila Vantaa-info
Photo exhibition 'The spark in the ordinary' at Vantaa-info Tikkurila from October 14th to November 4th, and at Vantaa-info Myyrmäki from November 5th to 25th.