The City of Turku provides free summer meals for children and young people on 1–26 June 2026 in different parts of Turku. The meals are organised as part of Kivaloma kulmilla activities, 4H association, the Voimaa vanhemmuudesta project, and FC Inter.
Free holiday-time meals support families’ everyday life as well as the wellbeing, nutrition and participation of children and young people. The summer meals offer a safe and easily accessible place for eating together. The organisers also provide free and enjoyable summer activities in connection with the meals.
Summer meals 2026
Summer meals are provided from 1 to 26 June 2026. The food is prepared by Kaarea and all meals are lactose-free.
A limited number of portions is available, and the food is distributed in order of arrival. Lunch is primarily offered to children taking part in the organisers’ summer activities. Any food left over will be distributed to other children who come to the location.
The menu is the same as in day-care centres and can be found on Kaarea’s website. Participants must bring their own tableware: a plate, cutlery and a drink. It is also a good idea to bring a plastic bag for dirty dishes. The activities follow safer space principles.
Locations and schedules for meals and summer activities
Kivaloma kulmilla activities for children aged 7–11
- Time: 1–26 June 2026 on weekdays from 10.00 to 16.00, lunch from 12.00 to 12.30, excluding Midsummer Eve on 19 June.
- Kivaloma kulmilla is guided holiday-time activity. The programme includes games, play, trying out different sports, crafts and many other fun things to do, with safe adults present.
Locations and addresses:
- Haarla-Hirvensalo: Suvituuli activity centre, Suvilinnantie 2
- Halinen: Halinen youth centre, Gregorius IX:n tie 8
- Ilpoinen: Ilpoinen ball games hall, Lauklähteenkatu 13
- Jäkärlä: Maaria village house, Arkeologinkatu 4
- Perno-Pansio: Pansio School, Pernontie 29
- Runosmäki: Nunnavuori ball games hall, Piiparinpolku 22
- Suikkila: Suikkila School afternoon activity facilities, Talinkorventie 16
- Varissuo: Turku Teacher Training School afternoon activity facilities, Annikanpolku 9
4H association's meals and activities for primary school-aged children
- Time: 1–23 June, lunch on weekdays from 12.00 to 12.30, excluding Midsummer Eve on 19 June.
- Location: Lauste School yard, Raadinkatu 7
- Guided summer activities are also organised on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10.00 to 14.00. The activities include games, play and arts and crafts.
Summer activities for families by the Voimaa vanhemmuudesta project and the Vanhemmat mukaan kouluun pilot
- Time: Thursdays from 10.00 to 14.00: 4 June, 11 June, 18 June and 25 June, lunch from 12.00 to 12.30
- Location: Lauste School, Raadinkatu 7
- Shared summer activities for children and parents are organised at Lauste School. Participants can play, be active and get to know other parents in the area.
Guided summer activities by FC Inter for primary school-aged children
- Time: 1–26 June 2026 on weekdays from 11.00 to 12.30, lunch from 12.00 to 12.30, excluding Midsummer Eve on 19 June.
- Location: Aunela ball games hall, Opintie 1
- During the activity session from 11.00 to 12.00, participants play games, take part in activities and exercise together. Food is served after the activity session.
The summer meals are funded by the 2025 proceeds of the City of Turku’s child welfare and summer colony fund.