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Vantaa becomes the first municipality in Finland to introduce the internationally recognised IB programme to early childhood education
NewsThe Y.E.S. Daycare Centre in Pakkala will begin piloting the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in English in autumn 2026.
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The liveliest family day of the summer takes over Backas on July 1 – Free music, dance, and carnival fun
NewsThe Backaksen Kesäkeikat (“Backas Summer Gigs”) stage will be filled with children’s joy and carnival atmosphere on Tuesday, July 1, from 10:00 to 12:00, as a free-of-charge festival day for the entire family takes over the area. The day will feature energetic program, music, dance, and activities
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Welcome to Håkansböle Manor Museum, where history comes alive around you
NewsHåkansböle 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!
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Vantaa, Helsinki, Espoo and Kauniainen outline common policies for drone-related emergency warnings
NewsThe 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
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Parents should discuss with their teens at home how to celebrate responsibly as schools end
NewsSchools 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.
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Summer exercise program published
NewsJoin your favorite gym class or try something new — the summer program offers plenty of choices. Most summer sports and exercise activities are free of charge.
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Vantaa Art Museum Artsi's exhibition Empathy explores the multilayered nature of emotion, power, and connection
NewsThe 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
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Applications to Vantaa Music Institute and Vantaa Art School are open from 1 to 30 April
NewsVantaa Music Institute and Vantaa Art School are Finland's largest institutions of basic art education.