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Welcome to Turku Programme Week 44 (28.10 – 01.11)

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📅 Monday, October 28
📌 Entrepreneurship as a Path to Working in Finland
⏰ 15:00
📍 International House Turku Hub, Linnankatu 31 / Click here to join online
Thinking about self-employment as an alternative to job hunting? Join us to explore different ways to start your own business in Finland, how to turn your skills and talents into income, and the differences between self-employment and traditional jobs. Many internationals have found success through entrepreneurship—meet inspiring business owners who’ve done just that and learn about the supportive communities they’ve created for international entrepreneurs in Turku and beyond.
Guest Speaker: Nichole Starkman


📅 Tuesday, October 29
📌 Puhutaan suomea Online
⏰ 10:00
📍 Click here to join online
Come practice your Finnish with others online! All levels are welcome, so don’t worry if you’re a beginner.


📅 Wednesday, October 30
📌 Puhutaan suomea (In-person)
⏰ 16:30 – 18:00
📍 International House Turku Hub, Linnankatu 31
Join us in person to practice Finnish! It’s a relaxed and supportive place to learn with other language learners and native speakers.


📅 Friday, November 1
📌 Piispisperjantai
⏰ 10:00 – 12:00
📍 Turku City Library, Meeting Room above Cafe Sirius
Connect with fellow internationals at our casual networking event. Stay updated on Turku’s latest news while enjoying coffee, pastries, and good company!

📌 Free Entry to Turku Art Museum
⏰ 16:00 – 19:00
📍 Turku Art Museum
Did you know you can visit the Turku Art Museum for free on the first Friday of each month? This Friday, November 1, you can enjoy free entry from 16:00 to 19:00. We’ll share more about the museum visit during our Piispisperjantai event!


For personalized coaching sessions, both in-person and online, please book appointments through deeana.lehtinen@turku.fi. 

If you have any questions, feel free to call our Welcome to Turku coordinator, Deeana Lehtinen, at +358 406264313. 

All our events are free of charge.

Hope to see you there!