Leisure and hobbies Activities in Tampere Culture, sports and learning something new - find a new hobby from Tampere! You can filter hobbies by area, date and target group. Hobby counselling Need a hobby? What can you do in Tampere? The service is aimed at all children, adolescents and families. Culture for everyone free of charge Tampere's free opportunities to engage with culture. On the move with a companion Companions are volunteers who will go out with you for exercise and culture activities. Sports and exercise facilities Find opportunities for indoor and outdoor exercise all around Tampere. Lupa liikkua Lupa harrastaa activities Free of charge activities on a regular, weekly basis for students in basic education. Nuorisopassi app For sports and cultural activities. The balance is available for 7–9 grade students. Parks Tampere has a wide range of parks, from forests to basketball courts. Playgrounds Pikku Kakkonen Playground in Koskipuisto Park, Emil Aaltonen Park, the Tiitiäinen Fairytale Park and many more bring joy to children. Dog parks Here your dog is free to play! Fenced parks around the city. Outdoor activities Enjoy hiking, nature trails and fishing. City events and festivals Annual events and festivals such as Tampere Jazz Happening, Christmas Market and Tampere Festival of Light. Welfare centres Venues for different group gatherings, encounters, and experiments for people of all ages. The Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region The Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region is a free adult education institution maintained by the City of Tampere, operating in the Tampere and Ylöjärvi areas. You can study for example handicrafts, art and languages. Basic Education in the Arts Tampere provides great opportunities to study and practise various forms of art. Here you can get basic education in dance, visual arts, music, theatre, crafts, literary art and circus art. See also Rug washing sites Urban farming Current Winter hobby equipment and a sewing machine added to the shared item boxes – cargo bikes got winter tyres 12.2.2025 | News item Nearly one million customers visited indoor and outdoor swimming pools in 2024 4.2.2025 | News item Apply to be a performer at Tampere Summer Park Concerts 3.2.2025 | News item See all contents in this section Page main image: Jukka Salminen