Family Exercise for Young Children (ages 1–5)
Children learn skills through play, music, and fun obstacle courses.
Parents join in too — you can come with one or more children. Let’s enjoy moving together!

Thursdays at 9:30–10:15
May 7 – July 2 at Kimpinen field area
(Note: no session on Ascension Day, May 14)
Free of charge, no registration needed.
Contact: hanna.putkonen@lappeenranta.fi

Playground Tour

For young children (ages 1–5)
Come and try obstacle courses, ball games, music games, and fun equipment with your child.
Free of charge, no registration needed.

Louhenpuisto (Pieni Kirkkokatu 43)
Tuesdays: May 5, May 26, June 16 at 9:30–10:15

Koulukallionpuisto (Hallituskatu 24, Lauritsala)
Wednesdays: May 6, May 27, June 17 at 9:30–10:15

Rantapuisto Harbor (Kipparinkatu)
Tuesdays: May 12, June 2, June 23 at 9:30–10:15

Voisalmi Playground (Niittyvillantie 1)
Wednesdays: May 13, June 3, June 24 at 9:30–10:15

Kaivokorvenpuisto (Tuuhainmäenkatu 7, Sammonlahti)
Tuesdays: May 19, June 9, June 30 at 9:30–10:15

Free  Family Trips

Family trip to Mikonsaari shelter

Mikonsaarentie 345, Lappeenranta
Wed May 20 at 17:30–19:00
Walking distance about 2.5 km (round trip). Start from the parking area at 17:30.
At the shelter: light exercise activities.
Grilling possible (if no forest fire warning). Bring your own snacks.

Family trip to Pöyhiänniemi nature trail

Poijutie 4, Joutseno
Tue June 16 at 17:00–19:00
Walking distance about 3 km (round trip). Start from Likosenlahti marina parking area at 17:00.
Including light exercise activities at the  grill hut.
Grilling possible (if no forest fire warning). Bring your own snacks.

Family activity picnic at the Fortress

Kristiinankatu 2, Lappeenranta
Wed August 5 at 10:00–12:00
Come and enjoy a fun and active morning with your family!
Meet in front of the Cavalry Museum. From there, a 20-minute hobby horse walk.
The walk ends with a picnic and activities.
Bring your own snacks and, if you like, your own hobby horse.
Organized together with Lappeenranta museums.

The events are free of charge, no registration needed.

Ball Games
These groups are for children grades 1–6.Free of charge. No registration needed.
The equipment is available on place.
Easy football 

15 June – 6 August
Tue 14:00–15:00 Lauritsala artificial field
Thu 14:00–15:00 Sammonlahti artificial field

Easy  floorball

15 June – 6 August
Mon 10:00–11:00 Myllymäki school yard
Fri 10:00–11:00 Kimpinen school yard

Easy basketball

15 June – 6 August
Thu 10:00–11:00 Pontus school yard
More info: tel. 040 630 9244

Summer fun for Children and Teens

Fun activity spots available to be used freely by children and teens. 
Under school aged  must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Free of charge. No registration needed.
The equipment is available on place.More info: tel. 040 630 9244

15 June – 5 August
Mon 14:00–16:00 Myllymäki school yard
Tue 10:00–12:00 Pulpi school yard (30 June and 7 July)
Wed 14:00–16:00 Sammonlahti school yard

Disc Golf try out

Try a new popular game, that is fun like regular golf, but much easier to start and costs nothing.
Suits all ages. 
Free of charge. No registration needed. The equipment is available on place.

Mon 1 June, 18:00–19:30
Ravikangas disc golf. Ravitie 17, Joutseno

Mon 8 June, 18:00–19:30
Ravikangas disc golf
Ravitie 17, Joutseno

Mon 15 June, 18:00–19:30
Sorkki disc golf course
Mattilan lampi, Kaarnepolku

Mon 22 June, 18:00–19:30
Sorkki disc golf course
Mattilan lampi, Kaarnepolku

Organized together with Willimies Disc Golf.
More info: tel. 044 235 8783

Suomea ja liikuntaa

Monday 4-5 pm 
Sammonlahti school building . In the summer time outdoors
Sammontalon liikuntasali ,  (entrance from the back yard by the "liikuntatilat" sign)
Fun exercise and games for school aged children (1st-6th grade ). No fees.
Registration: contact Mimosa at mimosa.wirkkala@sul.fi or phone +358-44-2504878
Meanwhile parents can play ballgames for free in the other part of the hall.

Family Sports Events

Joutsenohalli, Penttiläntie 17
Sunday 11.4  at 10am-1pm  (calm hour 9-10)

Kourulan palloiluhalli, Katajakatu 12
Sunday  19.4 at  10.00-13.00  (calm hour 9-10)

Children's Sports Events are designed for 1-12 year-old children with an adult.
Families are free to try out different exercise equipment and, for example, trampolines. The activities are supervised, but a child always needs an accompanying adult.
Children in need of special support are recommended to attend the calm hour from 9-10 am.
No registration required. Price: €2.70/child. Adults participate for free.
Organized in collaboration with sports clubs.

Adapted physical Activities 

For children with special needs please check here

More sports, hobbies  and events for all ages..

Local sports clubs look  here
The calender for local sports activities  look  here
The event guide for Lappeenranta  look here
The community house/Nice Hearts look  here