Five tips for parents on parental leave in Stockholm
By Andréa · 14 June 2026
When you're on parental leave, the days can feel both long and short at the same time, and sometimes it's easy to get stuck at home between naps, feedings and diaper changes.
But Stockholm is full of activities for parents on parental leave and small children. Whether you're longing for culture, movement, new acquaintances, or just a reason to get out the door, there's plenty to discover together with your baby.
Here are five tips for those on parental leave in Stockholm.
1. Join a book club for parents on parental leave
Missing adult conversation between lullabies and sleep routines? A book club for parents on parental leave might be just what you need.
Several libraries across Stockholm County organize book clubs where parents on parental leave can meet, discuss books and get to know others in the same life stage. It's a relaxed way to gain new inspiration and at the same time create new contacts.
Find your nearest library here: https://www.regionstockholm.se/kultur/regionbiblioteket/biblioteken-i-stockholms-lan/
2. Sing together at Högalidskyrkan's summer café
At Högalidskyrkan in Hornstull, a summer café and singing sessions are organized for children aged 0 to 5. Here the little ones can discover song and rhythm and you can take the opportunity to enjoy a cup of the city's most affordable coffee!
Read more here: https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/hogalid/sangsamling-for-de-sma
3. Treat yourself to stroller cinema
Who says cinema trips are only for life before children?
Stroller cinema is a popular concept where parents can watch current films in an environment adapted for babies. It's completely fine if someone needs to be fed, cuddled or falls asleep in the middle of the film.
Bio Rio is one of the cinemas that regularly offers stroller cinema with a wide film selection.
See current screenings here: https://www.biorio.se/sv/kategori/barnvagnsbio?srsltid=AfmBOoogFZftcxSwF50uyE3DKD974YFvIeaPaU_iVGJKaF5AhEz3vxFY
4. Experience art together with your baby
Going to a museum might not seem obvious with a baby — unless it's at Nationalmuseum.
Their popular baby sessions are aimed at curious adults with children who are sitting or crawling, between 3 and 11 months. Here you can experience art, architecture and new perspectives together with your child in a calm and welcoming setting.
Read more here: https://www.nationalmuseum.se/bes%C3%B6k-museet/barn-och-familj/babyvisningar
5. Join an active stroller walk on Djurgården
Do you want to get moving, get some fresh air and meet other parents on parental leave at the same time?
Every Monday at 10 there's an active stroller walk on Djurgården. The walk combines strength, mobility and cardio at a pace that fits life with a stroller.
Best of all? It's completely free.
Read more here: https://www.studioqsthlm.se/aktiv-barnvagnspromenad
Don't forget to plan for the small practical needs along the way. With Smula you can find changing tables, child-friendly cafés, family-friendly restaurants and other places that make the outing a little easier – for both you and your baby.