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Backas Family Day 2026 - Summer Carnival

Date
Wednesday, July 1
Time
10:00-14:00
Price
Free
Age
1-10 years
Capacity
Limited capacity

Backas Family Day turns the Backas area into a summer carnival site. Families can watch the stage programme, join workshops, try circus activities, giant soap bubbles, instruments and dance, and stop by Vantaa sports and library service points. The area also has a library bus, face painting, a jewellery workshop, Pullabiili, Aavan Pikkujätti, MLL Aviapolis' fishing activity, a dog character and food stalls.

Organizer
Vantaan kaupungin kulttuuripalvelut ja Ravintola Backas

At a glance

Date
Wednesday, July 1
Time
10:00-14:00
Price
Free
Age
1-10 years
Languages
fi
Capacity
Limited capacity
Food available
Yes
Parking nearby
Yes
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Accessibility
The event page does not confirm accessibility, toilets, baby-care facilities or stroller routes for the event area. Backas says there is plenty of free parking, but check accessibility and family facilities with the organiser if they are important for your visit.

Plan your visit

Practical notes
The event area is fenced, and the organiser says it can hold about 2000 visitors at a time. Food and drinks can be bought from stalls. The organiser recommends arriving early.
Schedule notes
The gates and area activity points open at 10:00. The stage programme has Trio Mandeng at 10:30, Raka Bananer at 11:30 and Pomppulinnan kreivi at 13:15. The event ends at 14:00.
Price notes
Entry to the event is free. Food and drinks can be bought from food stalls.
Age notes
The programme is aimed at the whole family. The music, workshops, library bus and character encounters are especially suitable for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-school children with their own adult.

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