Engage in activities for free or at a low cost

With the Kimmoke wristband, you can add excitement to your life affordably. You only need one wristband to access the city's sports facilities and cultural sites. Enjoy activities in a relaxed group setting or try them out on your own! You can get a Kimmoke wristband if you receive unemployment benefits from Kela.

There are open and free neighborhood living rooms available throughout Turku. Each living room offers different services and activities. The activities in the living rooms are planned together with the visitors. Let's meet at the neighborhood coffee gatherings!

Kimmoke wristband

The Kimmoke wristband encourages you to get moving and allows you to participate in various activities even in a tight financial situation.

Neighborhood living rooms

The Neighborhood living rooms are open meeting places. In a living room, you can spend time, engage in activities and have a cup of coffee – all for free!

Current activities

Turku offers plenty of activities on a small budget. You can browse the wide range of pastimes in the leisure calendar.

Recreation calendar

The recreation calendar compiles hobbies, lectures, trainings, and workshops offered in the Turku area. Find the most suitable pastime for you.

Culture

Meaningful and self-chosen leisure activities refresh and expand your living environment. Experiencing and engaging in culture strengthens participation and increases resources for coping with everyday life. Unemployment can lead to fatigue and frustration, which culture is an excellent remedy for.

Culture card

With the culture card, you can enjoy culture at a lower cost. You will receive information about benefits and tips on the rich cultural offerings of Turku area.

Cultural fitness routes

Cultural fitness routes combine culture and exercise. Each route has its own theme. Pick up route maps from the library or the Monitori Market Square.

Sports

Sports has numerous positive health effects that should not be overlooked. Even light physical activity brings health benefits that you will benefit from the most. Regular exercise keeps the mind alert, strengthens learning, concentration, and information absorption, helps you sleep better, and prevents and treats diseases.

Sports wristband

Move for your life! You can purchase a four-month season wristband at a discounted price. It allows you to access all the city's paid sports facilities.

Physical activity coun­selling groups

The coun­selling provides information and motivating exercise experiences. Professional support and encouragement from a small group help you achieve goals.

Mental well-being

Mental well-being can be maintained, and your own resources can be strengthened. Everyone faces more challenging periods in life. Difficulties can shake mental well-being, but they do not eliminate it. You can receive support for mental well-being both preventively and when facing problems.

Self-care program for mental well-being

Explore the self-care program for mental well-being at Mielenterveystalo and utilize its tools as part of your daily life. The program is available in Finnish.

Mental health and substance abuse services

If you are concerned about your mental health or substance use, please contact the mental health and substance abuse services of the wellbeing service county.