Espoo Hobby Path
The Espoo Hobby Path offers free and diverse recreational activities for children and young people after their school day at or near their school or via a remote connection. The aim of the Espoo Hobby Path is to support the participation, agency and safety of children and young people, as well as their attachment to the community and society. On the Hobby Path, every child and young person has the opportunity to find a suitable and interesting hobby for themselves.
What kinds of hobbies are available on the Espoo Hobby Path?
The hobbies of the Espoo Hobby Path are diverse. The range of available hobbies includes various arts, sports and outdoor activities, handicrafts, cookery and digital hobbies.
The hobbies are planned based on the wishes of children and young people and are organised in different parts of Espoo at or near schools or remotely. In addition, dedicated groups have been established for children and young people in need of special support. Hobbies are organised not only in Finnish but also in Swedish and English. None of the hobby activities require the purchase of special equipment.
The hobbies are open to everyone regardless of skill level, and you can try them out with friends or alone. The hobbies are a great way to get to know people and make new friends.
The offering of the Hobby Path is a complement to the free sports and exercise activities available.
How to participate in hobby groups?
All the hobby groups of the Espoo Hobby Path are published in the Hobby Search service of the City of Espoo, and they are also communicated through the Wilma messages of the schools. Most of the hobbies require registration, but many groups can also be tried without advance registration.
Registration for the hobby groups for the 2025–2026 school year begins on Thursday, 21 August. Hobby groups start on or after Monday, 8 September and last for the entire school year. Hobby groups meet once a week, usually for one hour at a time.
Become a service provider on the Espoo Hobby Path
Do you want to offer high-quality recreational activities for children and young people after school days? When you apply to become a service provider in the dynamic supplier register of the Espoo Hobby Path, you will be able to offer the hobbies you organise as part of the Espoo Hobby Path selection.
We at the City of Espoo develop recreational activities that make a difference in close cooperation with service providers. We aim to ensure that the hobbies of the Espoo Hobby Path are inclusive, sustainable and innovative.
The Finnish model for leisure activities
The Espoo Hobby Path implements the Ministry of Education and Culture’s Finnish Model for Leisure Activities in Espoo. You can read more information on the Finnish Model for Leisure Activities website.(external link, opens in a new window)
