Target group: Pupils
Parents should discuss with their teens at home how to celebrate responsibly as schools end
Schools ending and summer holidays starting is a reason to celebrate. Most children and young people celebrate responsibly, but it is good to prepare for the risk of substance abuse as it commonly increases when schools end.
Vantaa, Helsinki, Espoo and Kauniainen outline common policies for drone-related emergency warnings
The cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area have outlined policies for organising their services during possible drone alerts. Through unified operating models, services and the population in the metropolitan area can be protected across municipal borders. These policies help prepare for situations
Welcome to Håkansböle Manor Museum, where history comes alive around you
Håkansböle Manor Museum opens its doors to the public in Hakunila. The opening week takes place from June 10 to June 14, 2026. Take a peek at the manor's stunning interiors!
From a Buddy Bench to a Friendship Disco – the Theme of the Influential Day was Children’s and Young People’s Ideas to Reduce Loneliness
The theme of the 2026 Influencer Day was reducing loneliness. Children and young people shared concrete ideas and practical everyday solutions for preventing loneliness, especially in schools.
Vantaa Art Museum Artsi's exhibition Empathy explores the multilayered nature of emotion, power, and connection
The exhibition Empathy at Vantaa Art Museum Artsi (15 April–18 October 2026) opens perspectives on empathy—as an emotion and an experiential skill that shapes how we encounter other people, communities, and the surrounding nature. The exhibition highlights the personal, cultural, and ecological
Apply for after school activities March 26 – April 30, 2026
Apply for after school activities in Vantaa via Wilma system March 26 – April 30, 2026.
Enrollment in sports-oriented summer camps to begin on April 1
The City of Vantaa arranges sports day camps for elementary school children in June. Familiarize yourself already in advance with the camp provision online.
School transport application times for the 2026–2027 school year
Apply for school transportation: before March 31 (students who begin grades 7-9), before April 30 (students who begin grades 1-6), before May 29 (students who have a decision on support).
Check out Vantaa’s updated anti-bullying plan and watch the video!
Check out Vantaa’s updated anti-bullying plan and watch the video!