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Enrollment in sports-oriented fall vacation camps to begin on September 15
NewsDuring the fall vacation, sports-oriented day camps will be organized for elementary school children. The camps will take place in different parts of Vantaa.
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The Vantaa City Museum in Tikkurila is now the Vantaa History Museum
NewsAs of September 1, the Vantaa City Museum’s location in Tikkurila will be known as the Vantaa History Museum. The new name was chosen from among nearly 200 suggestions. The first permanent exhibition about Vantaa's history will open to the public on November 27.
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All capital region first-graders to receive a book from Helmet libraries
NewsIn cooperation with publishers, Helmet Libraries will be gifting books to all first-graders in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area during the academic year 2026–2027. They are also all invited to visit their local library.
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Vantaa launches Finland’s first municipal IB pathway from early childhood education to upper secondary education
ArticleIn August 2026, Vantaa became the first municipality in Finland to offer a continuous International Baccalaureate (IB) program starting from early childhood education through to upper secondary education. The pilot program began at Pakkala Y.E.S. Daycare Center, providing an English-language
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The young gather to celebrate beginning of new school year — discuss safety with highschoolers in advance
NewsBy tradition, students in Vantaa high schools celebrate the beginning of the new school year. As far as we know, young people will be celebrating in the Helsinki metropolitan area on upcoming Friday evenings.
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Enrollment in schoolchildren's free-of-charge hobbies begins on August 24
NewsVantaa of Many Hobbies’ free-of-charge hobby groups for schoolchildren begin again in September.
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Children’s culture across Vantaa – explore the fall 2026 program for children and the young
NewsDiscover the cultural offerings for children and the young this fall and sign up for events. Many of the events are free of charge.
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Did you go to park meals? Answer a short survey by August 7th
NewsDid you eat at park meals this summer? Answer a short survey by August 7th and tell us what you thought of the food and activities.