Discover summer in Vantaa!

Explore nature sites and museums, get active, and enjoy new hobbies! We have also compiled information on summer events, services and holiday exceptions.

Check out summer events in the Vantaa event calendar

Services during summer

Park meals

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Park meals again available in the summer 2026! Warm meals will be distributed free of charge to under-18-year-old Vantaa residents in various places around the city from June 1 to July 31, on weekdays at 11:00–12:00. Lunches are also distributed to seniors living in Vantaa.

Summer-job voucher for the young

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The City of Vantaa supports 15-18-year-old Vantaa young people with a summer-job voucher worth 300 euros. A young person may get one summer-job voucher per year. You can apply for the 2026 summer-job voucher as of February 2026.

Carpet washing sites

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In the summer, all Vantaa residents can wash their carpets at the carpet washing sites. The use of carpet washing sites is free of charge.

Summer activities for children and young people

On this page you will find a summary of summer activities in Vantaa for children and young people.

See the list of summer events in Finnish

Enjoy the summer outdoors

Vantaaʼs sports facilities are at your disposal

In Vantaa, everyone has space and opportunities to move around. Local nature and sports facilities are accessible and available to all.

Local sports facilities

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Vantaa has a variety of local sports facilities where you can play basketball, beach volley and other ball games.

Vantaa's Kuusijärvi

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Vantaa's Kuusijärvi is a diverse nature and recreational area in Kuninkaanmäki district in Eastern Vantaa. People come to Kuusijärvi to go to the...

Explore nature

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Head outdoors and explore Vantaa’s diverse nature! Go on a bike ride, relax on the beaches, explore local trails or take part in a guided nature hike.