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During the free bulky waste disposal week on 21-27 August, seven times more bulky waste was brought to waste stations than on an average August week.

The Tallinn City Administration approved the decision to start the 2024 participatory budget process during today's session. From 18 September to 8 October, all Tallinn residents have the opportunity to submit ideas regarding projects that should be undertaken in the city's urban space over the next five years.

Tallinn Marathon will draw around 20,000 sports enthusiasts from over 70 countries to the districts of Põhja-Tallinn, Kesklinn, and Haabersti from 8 to 10 September. This will lead to temporary changes in Tallinn's traffic and public transport.

A week ago, the official beach season ended at five public beaches in Tallinn, and 38 G4S beach guards, who ensured safety and order during the summer, also finished their work. This year’s season passed calmly and without major problems.

This summer, the city of Tallinn significantly reduced the mowing of green areas in order to contribute to the development of biodiversity and to reduce the heat island effect in urban space. However, in September-October, all green areas will be mowed, so that during autumn, cleaning up fallen tree leaves will be easier.

The peace education programme Gutsy Go, brought to schools by the Tallinn Education Department, continues to expand internationally. In the spring, the programme included just Ukrainian war refugees. From 11 to 15 September, youth in Tallinn will be working together with their peers from Riga and Helsinki.

From 30 September to 2 October, a city council simulation will take place at the Nordic Hotel Forum for Tallinn youth aged 14 to 21. The project aims to promote civic engagement among young people and encourage their participation in politics.

The 20th annual Tallinn Entrepreneurship Day takes place on September 26th at the Viru Conference Center. The theme of the event is "Skills that Matter in Future Entrepreneurship," emphasizing the development of entrepreneurial skills and their significance in a changing business environment.

Tallinn invites residents to participate in a survey on the topic of light pollution to identify which sources of light disturbance affect city residents the most. Responses accepted until November 13, 2023.

Tallinn will host the ninth annual Days of National Cultures, a vibrant celebration highlighting the rich cultures of the city's local ethnic minorities, from September 16th to 24th.