Free LeluSWAP toy exchange for families at Artteli on 21 November

A free LeluSWAP for children’s and youth toys, games and books will take place at Kumppanuustalo Artteli in Tampere on Saturday 21 November 2026. Early drop-off is available on Friday 20 November from 10:00 to 18:00.

Tiina Kuusipalo, a sustainability specialist at Ekokumppanit, said the swap aims to extend the lifespan of well-kept items while giving families a chance to find useful goods for free, including potential Christmas gifts. “The event is an excellent opportunity to give children's and young people's toys, games and books a new life and thus extend their lifespan,” Kuusipalo said. “High-quality, well-cared-for toys, games and books remain usable for decades, and now they can be easily circulated.”

Each clean, intact toy, game or book brought to the event earns one exchange voucher, up to a maximum of five per person. The swap area will be open on Saturday 21 November from 10:00 to 15:00 at Kumppanuustalo Artteli (Mustanlahdenkatu 22). Visitors can trade one item per voucher at the checkout and use up to five vouchers at once.

Early drop-off on Friday lets visitors avoid the Saturday reception queue and provides access via pathway B directly to the event area. Items brought on the event day may require queuing. All visitors receive two exchange vouchers even if they do not bring items; these are collected at the reception and enter via pathway A. There is no strict limit on how many items a household may bring, provided they are clean and in good condition.

The programme includes Korjaa.se Areena, where people can have broken toys repaired or choose a repaired item from Huomentamuovi’s "Repair & Take Home" selection. Any leftover items after the event will be donated to Pirkanmaan kierrätys ja työtoiminta ry. Ekokumppanit provided event photography for the announcement.

The swap is one of several family-focused community events held in Tampere this autumn, continuing a programme of swaps and activities for families including a recent clothes swap and other family events.