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Small Finland: Tips and Ideas for Autumn Break 2025

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:02:39 +0200

What to do and where to go with children during autumn break? Small Finland's travel tip map has plenty of suggestions for autumn break all around Finland, as well as many ideas for day trips. This article brings together the favorites of Small Finland's team as ideas for what to do and where to go during autumn break 2025 with children.

The article's cover image is from the Pumpkin Park in Salo.

Fall Break 2025

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:32:37 +0200

What to do during fall break October 13-19, 2025 in Helsinki and the metropolitan area with children?

Published September 29, 2025, updated October 12, 2025

What to do or where to go in Helsinki with children during fall break week 2025? Helsinki schools have their fall break during week 42. Many parent-child groups and activities close for the break, but plenty of fall break activities and programs are organized for children and young people. Wee Helsinki's fall break tips have been compiled with small children and their families, as well as primary school-aged children in mind.

Where to Go This Week? October 13-19, 2025

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:27:52 +0200

Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and recommends family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

The cover image for this article is from the Design Museum's "Escape to Moomin Valley" exhibition.

Current News

The autumn break week theme article is now available at Pienten Helsinki!
Pienten Suomi - over 1000 reasons to explore Finland with children!

Free Activities for Children in Helsinki article has tips for free opportunities in Helsinki!

Ice skating in autumn already? The wishlist article about public skating sessions at ice halls in the Helsinki metropolitan area has been updated!

MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family home's Facebook page!
MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
All Pienten Helsinki playground tips can be found here!
Museum tips can be found in Pienten Helsinki's museum theme article!
You can also borrow museum tickets to the Natural History Museum or entrance tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viiki Library, you can borrow an entrance ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library, you can borrow an entrance ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.

Skidimarket Ateljee from September 5 to October 25, 2025 in Annantalo's South Gallery. Open according to Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.

Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidehas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open according to Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!

The program at playground Loru in Central Library Oodi on Monday:
- 10.30–11 Loru songs, bilingual music session for all ages (fi-swe)
- 13–13.30 Loru songs, bilingual music session for all ages (fi-swe)
- 14–14.45 Loru finds, a search activity for children over 2 years old
Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
Aalto University Junior's robotics workshop in the children's event space on the 3rd floor on Monday at 10 am.
Albertin Living Room is open on Mondays from 9.30–14 (International Monday).
Autumn break children's sports event at Myllypuro Sports Mill from Monday to Wednesday, 11 am–2 pm! Entrance fee: €2.10 for children and €3.60 for adults. NOTE! You need to bring your own lock for storing items in a locked space at the Sports Mill!
See Well in Time - Family Café at Family Home Unikko on Monday from 4:30–6:30 pm.
Note! Many museums are closed on Mondays!
The following HELSINKI MUSEUMS are open on Mondays: The Moomin and Peppy Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO and Amos Rex, and during autumn break week also the Kindergarten Museum and Technology Museum.
More museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's museum theme article!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!

The program at playground Loru in Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
- 10.30–11.30 Loru games for children over 1 year / Ramsans games for children over 1 year
- 13–14 Gently in Loru, music, nursery rhymes and sensory experiences for babies / Cosily in Ramsan music play and sensory world for babies (fi-swe)
Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
Aalto University Junior's water workshop for children in Oodi's customer kitchen on the 2nd floor on Tuesday at 10 am.
Closed after all. Albertin Living Room's Health Clinic Park ~~at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9.30 am–12 pm.~~
Espoo: Autumn Break Workshop: Forest Color Palette at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Tuesday from 10 am–1 pm. Free admission.
Autumn break children's sports event at Myllypuro Sports Mill from Monday to Wednesday, 11 am–2 pm! Entrance fee: €2.10 for children and €3.60 for adults. NOTE! You need to bring your own lock for storing items in a locked space at the Sports Mill!
Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together on their own and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no advance registration is required for sessions.
On Tuesday, Family Fun Times are held at:
– Käpylä Primary School (gymnasium) (Mäkelänkatu 89) from 5–6:30 pm, September 2–December 9, 2025.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!

The program at playground Loru in Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
- 10.30–11 Baby Time, a calm baby session for 1-8 month old babies
- 13–13.45 Wild Time, a lively baby session for 4-12 month old babies
Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
Albertin Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9.30–3 pm.
Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together on their own and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no advance registration is required for sessions.
On Wednesday, Family Fun Times are held at:
- Kurkimäki Village House (Karpalokuja 7) from 9:30–11 am, September 3–November 26, 2025.
Note! Almost all other Family Fun Times are on break during autumn break week, but the city website suggests that Kurkimäki Family Fun Times are held as normal.
Espoo: Autumn Break Workshop: Plant Graphics at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Tuesday from 10 am–1 pm. Free admission.
Autumn break children's sports event at Myllypuro Sports Mill from Monday to Wednesday, 11 am–2 pm! Entrance fee: €2.10 for children and €3.60 for adults. NOTE! You need to bring your own lock for storing items in a locked space at the Sports Mill!
Cable Museums' Family Day: Story Wednesday 11 am–4 pm. Museum admission fee, free for under 18-year-olds.
Mismatched Socks Parade Workshop at Museum Merk on Wednesday from 12–2 pm. Free admission.
Sinister Plants - Drama Tour for Children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden from Wednesday to Saturday at 1 pm and 2 pm. Tickets €10, regular admission fee for adults.
Katri Valan Park Opening will be celebrated on Wednesday from 3–6 pm. Free admission.
Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidehas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open according to Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!

The program at playground Loru in Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
- 10.30–11 Loru moves, gentle movement for parents and 0-9 month old babies
- 13–13.30 Baby dances, lively movement for parents and babies
Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
Out of the Hat! - Picture Book Workshop in the children's event space on the 3rd floor on Thursday at 1 pm.
Albertin Living Room is open on Thursday from 9.30 am–3 pm.
Autumn Break Plant Art Workshop together with the Adventure Art School at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden's outdoor garden on Thursday and Friday from 11 am–3 pm. You can participate on your own schedule. Free admission, admission fee for greenhouses for those over 7 years old.
Sinister Plants - Drama Tour for Children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden from Wednesday to Saturday at 1 pm and 2 pm. Tickets €10, regular admission fee for adults.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" Light Art in the Manor Park, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansbölen Manor Park from Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 from 6–9 pm. Free admission.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!

The program at playground Loru in Central Library Oodi on Friday:
- 10.30–11.30 Loru games, the fun of play for children over 1 year old
- 1–1:30 pm Loru songs, a music session for all ages
Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
Autumn Break Fabric Printing Workshop in Oodi's City Workshop on the 2nd floor on Friday at 1 pm.
Albertin Living Room is exceptionally closed on Friday.
Autumn Break Plant Art Workshop together with the Adventure Art School at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden's outdoor garden on Thursday and Friday from 11 am–3 pm. You can participate on your own schedule. Free admission, admission fee for greenhouses for those over 7 years old.
Sinister Plants - Drama Tour for Children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden from Wednesday to Saturday at 1 pm and 2 pm. Tickets €10, regular admission fee for adults.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" Light Art in the Manor Park, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansbölen Manor Park from Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 from 6–9 pm. Free admission.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!

Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
Espoo: Researcher Pii: Treasures Show at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday at 10 am. Tickets starting from €10.
Helsinki Dollhouse and Doll Fair & Old Toy Swap Markets at Arcadia Education Center in Arabianranta on Saturday from 10 am–3 pm. Tickets €6 / €3 / Free.
"K Let's Dance Event for all K-pop, J-pop and dance fans of all ages at Tiivistämö on Saturday from 12–5 pm. Tickets €5.
Sinister Plants - Drama Tour for Children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden from Wednesday to Saturday at 1 pm and 2 pm. Tickets €10, regular admission fee for adults.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" Light Art in the Manor Park, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansbölen Manor Park from Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 from 6–9 pm. Free admission.
Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidehas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open according to Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.

Free Activities for Children in Helsinki article has tips for free opportunities in Helsinki!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!
Sports Fun Times at Myllypuro Sports Mill next to Myllypuro Metro Station on Sundays from 9–10:45 am. Tickets €3.60/adults, €2.10/children and free for children under 9.
Sports Fun Times offer children under 9 and their families an opportunity to move in many different ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, strollers can be left in the hallway and you should bring your own lock for changing rooms.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.
Mismatched Socks Parade Workshop at Museum Merk on Sunday from 2–4 pm. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" Light Art in the Manor Park, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansbölen Manor Park from Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 from 6–9 pm. Free admission.
Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidehas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open according to Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.

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Free Activities for Kids in Helsinki

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:03:39 +0200

What free activities are available for kids in Helsinki? Where can children get in for free and how can you enjoy a city vacation on a small budget in Helsinki? This article on free activities in Helsinki offers ideas from a child's perspective.

The article's cover image is from the Winter Garden.

This article was first published in 2023.

Museums Where Under 18s Get In Free

Media Museum Merkki (formerly the Newspaper Museum) has free admission for everyone.
Helsinki City Museum and Children's City on the side of Senate Square always have free admission for all ages.
Tram Museum in Töölö has free admission for everyone.
Ruiskumestarin House in Kruununkala can be visited for free.
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum has free admission for under 18s. Seurasaari Open-Air Museum opens again on 15.5.2025. You can freely explore Seurasaari year-round for free; there is only an admission fee for the museum buildings. Also remember Pukkisaari, halfway across the Seurasaari bridge!
National Museum has free admission for under 18s. The museum is closed for major renovations.
HAM Helsinki in Kamppi, under 18s get in free.
Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum has free admission for under 18s.
Ateneum has free admission for under 18s.
Design Museum on Korkeavuorenkatu has free admission for under 18s.
Amos Rex in Lasipalatsio offers art experiences free of charge for under 18s.
Hotel and Restaurant Museum at Kaapelitehdas has free admission for under 18s.
Many home museums also have free admission. For example, Amos Anderson's Home Museum, ~~Mannerheim's Home~~ under renovation! (under 12s free) and Art House Kirpilä. Please note the different opening hours and other possible special arrangements.
Also remember museums' free admission days!

Please note that many museums are closed on Mondays! However, not the Helsinki City Museum, Tram Museum, Media Museum Merkki, TAHTO, or Amos Rex (closed on Tuesdays).

Fall Break in Helsinki 2024

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0200

What to do during fall break October 14-20, 2024 in Helsinki and the metropolitan area with children?

What to do or where to go in Helsinki with children during fall break week 2024? Helsinki schools have fall break during week 42. During fall break week, many parent groups and activities are on holiday, but other fall break activities and programs are organized for children and young people.
Pienten Helsinki's activity tips for fall break are compiled with small children and their families as well as elementary school-aged children in mind.

Helsinki's Islands: Lammassaari and Kuusiluoto

Sat, 11 May 2024 21:00:00 +0200

An Autumn Adventure to Lammassaari and Kuusiluoto

Published 25.8.2018

Helsinki's Islands is a series of easy island destinations for children. The series showcases the favorites of the Small Helsinki team across the city.

Update 2025: The summer sheep have left Kuusiluoto to spend winter elsewhere and will return in early June 2026.
Please note that the summer sheep are initially shy in their new environment, so approach them calmly.
The photos in this article from Lammassaari and Kuusiluoto are from June and autumn 2017.

Helsinki's Islands: Matosaari

Sat, 04 May 2024 09:38:44 +0200

Helsinki's Islands: Matosaari

Published 8.7.2018

Helsinki's Islands is a series of easy island destinations for visiting with children. The series presents the favorite locations of the Little Helsinki team around the city.
This time we're visiting Matosaari in Jollaksessa, which is like a hidden gem in the eastern archipelago. It offers peace, spectacular views, adventure on the small island's paths, garden plants from decades past, and the opportunity to see the Finnish Maritime Rescue Association's vessels at the island's dock.

Autumn Break in Helsinki 2023

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:01:12 +0200

What to do during autumn break October 16-22, 2023 in Helsinki and the capital region?

What to do or where to go during the autumn break week 2023 in Helsinki with children? Helsinki schools have their autumn break in week 42. During the autumn break week many parent groups and activities are on vacation, but other autumn break activities and programs are organized for children and young people.

Tips for little ones in Helsinki for the autumn break have been compiled with small children and their families as well as elementary school-aged children in mind.

The Great Playground Story

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 11:29:41 +0200

Looking for the best playground in the city? Pienten Helsinki has been exploring Helsinki's playgrounds and play areas throughout its history and asked readers for help with this story. The result is the Great Playground Story, which lists the best places to play with both small and older children in Helsinki according to experienced users.

Published 19.8.2019

Find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground stories HERE!

Featured: Helsinki's newest playgrounds in 2024

First, it's worth explaining Helsinki's playground culture. Helsinki has both playgrounds and play areas. The difference between a play park and a play area is that play parks offer supervised activities on weekdays and mostly have indoor facilities and outdoor toys available. Play parks have their own staff. Play areas are self-managed spaces, but they are still maintained by the city or other operators. Helsinki has playgrounds and play areas in many forms: new, old, diverse, very simple, well-maintained and poorly maintained, actively run and very quiet...

Autumn Break in Helsinki 2022

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:37:05 +0200

What to do during autumn break on October 17-23, 2022 in Helsinki?

What to do or where to go during autumn break week 2022 in Helsinki with children? Helsinki schools observe autumn break during week 42. During autumn break week, many parent-child groups and activities take a break, but many organizations also arrange autumn break activities and programs for children and young people.

Helsinki tips for the little ones' autumn break are compiled with small children and their families as well as elementary school-aged children in mind.

Picnic at the Summit of Kruunuvuori

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0200

Kruunuvuori Villa Area in Laajasalo

Published 4.10.2017

The Kruunuvuori villa area is located in Kaitalahtipuisto in Laajasalo. The area gets its informal name from the wooden villas built in the early 20th century, unfortunately almost all of which have been destroyed. From the summit of Kruunuvuori, spectacular views open up to Suomenlinna, the city center and downtown skyline, Korkeasaari, Mustikkamaa, and numerous other islands and well-known landmarks.

The terrain is dense, overgrown, and unkempt deciduous forest with rocky ground, steep ascents, and ravines. The route is quite difficult to walk and for small children it's worth bringing a backpack carrier and leaving strollers at home. Due to the difficult terrain, the area cannot be recommended for those taking their first walks in the forest, but for small and large adventurers, Kruunuvuori is all the more fantastic a hiking destination. You can reach Kruunuvuorenranta by bus number 88 from Herttoniemi. A nice cycling route to the area runs from Herttoniemi along the shore through Tullisaari Park.

First Destination: Kruunuvuori Lake

We set our first goal to find a lake from the center of the villa area. We set out from Kaitalahti, following a fairly wide path from the end of the Main Road that led up a steep slope. At this point it was clear that strollers have no business here. The path winding through dense forest is occasionally rocky and at other times completely muddy in the forest, so rubber boots or water-resistant hiking boots are a good choice here, if not a requirement. After walking for a while, we came to a crossroads from which we could see the lake peeking through the trees in the autumn sun. The secret lake had been found!

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Helsinki Places

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:30:00 +0200

Little Helsinki's ABC

Published 4.7.2018, updated 1.6.2020 (122 locations)

The Helsinki places featured in Little Helsinki’s stories and articles are now available in one place as a directory. Wonderful places, fun attractions, plenty to see and experience with children - Helsinki’s treasures! The basis for this story is One Hundred and One Places in Helsinki, but good attractions for children are added to the list frequently. The story contains a lot of insider knowledge about Helsinki with the goal of creating a comprehensive directory of Helsinki’s places.

Autumn Break in Helsinki 2021

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0200

Published 27.9.2021, updated 16.10.2021

What to do during autumn break in Helsinki with children?

Helsinki schools observe autumn break during week 42. The number of autumn break days varies: Finnish-language municipal schools typically have a break for the entire week, while Swedish-language schools have only a few days off. During autumn break week, many family centers and activities are closed, but many organizations also arrange special autumn break activities and programs for children and young people.

Pieni Helsinki's autumn break activity tips are compiled with young children and their families and schoolchildren under 10 years old in mind.

Spot the Vehicles!

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0200

Spotting Through Helsinki

Published 30.7.2017, updated 19.2.2019.

Trains, airplanes, trams, ships, tractors, cranes… These and many other vehicles and machines can be spotted in Helsinki!

Trains

From Linnunlaulu Bridge opens a view of Helsinki Central Railway Station's railway yard, and all trains arriving and departing from the main railway station pass under this bridge. You may also see signals controlling train traffic and other equipment from the bridge. Linnunlaulu has a pleasant walking route and you can continue your journey to Töölönlahti or Hakaniemi playground.

[caption id=“attachment_737” align=“aligncenter” width=“1334”] Linnunlaulu Bridge crosses all the train tracks of the main railway station.[/caption]

Helsinki's Islands: Autumn Talosaari

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:54:00 +0200

Secret Talosaari, Husö

Published 24.9.2017

Autumn Talosaari (Husö) in eastern Helsinki offered a real nature excursion when we headed out to admire autumn nature in hopes of mushroom hunting. The place is familiar from summer outings, so the first autumn visit offered truly unique nature experiences compared to summer. The mushrooms stayed in the forest, but otherwise the trip was unforgettable: horses, migratory birds, snakes, giant ant hills and two beaver lodges (and some beavers lurking somewhere nearby).

Helsinki's Islands: An Early Fall Trip to Suomenlinna

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0200

Peaceful Suomenlinna

First published 31.8.2017.

A calm Wednesday in late summer and early fall took us on a trip to Suomenlinna, when the playgrounds weren’t calling but the weather was just right for outdoor adventures. In late summer, Suomenlinna feels spacious—we got window seats on the ferry better than expected and explored in complete peace. Besides the island’s residents, there was just us and some tourists visiting Finland.

Another great thing about late summer trips is that you can grab fresh provisions from the Market Square. Suomenlinna’s shop is open year-round and some of the cafes stay open quite late, so there are plenty of options for snacks.

Small Finland: Fall Break Tips to Other Parts of Finland

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 23:31:41 +0200

What to do during fall break in Finland?

What to do during fall break week with children? Small Finland's fall break tips take you to neighboring cities and beyond: playgrounds, forest hikes, adventures and cultural experiences.

Small Helsinki's fall break tips are compiled for families with children under 10 years old.

SMALL FINLAND

Small Finland takes you on adventures around Finland. The website's idea is to offer tips and ideas for families for summer vacation trips, cottage trips or day trips with children. The main focus of the service is the children's perspective: what fun, interesting, amusing or new things should be experienced and what would you recommend to other families traveling with children. The guiding principle is Small Helsinki's underlying philosophy: everything easily in one place, recommended by experience experts and new adventures: for children an experience is often a fine harbor crane, a nice nature hike or a great carousel in a new playground.

You can access Small Finland's tip map here.

Autumn Break in Helsinki 2020

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 22:13:33 +0200

What to do during autumn break in Helsinki?

Helsinki schools celebrate autumn break in week 42. The number of days off varies: for example, in Finnish-language city schools you typically have the whole week off, while Swedish-language schools have only a few days. During autumn break week, many family centers and activities close for vacation, but many organizations also arrange special autumn break activities and programs for children and youth.
Little Helsinki's activity tips for autumn break have been compiled with small children and their families as well as elementary school children in mind.

Daily activity tips can be found in the Autumn Break Week article.

Home by Evening - A Day Trip to Espoo with Kids

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:00:00 +0200

Published 12.7.2019

Our dear neighboring city Espoo has invested significantly in recent years in children's culture and activities for kids. The city also attracts playpark tourists with its Angry Birds playgrounds. So it's finally time to list the favorites of the Little Helsinki team and the places that have been on our to-do list for our neighboring city Espoo.

The cover image is from Träskändan Manor Park.

Experience at least these places with kids in Espoo

To Espoo by Metro

Following HSL's zone reform, with an AB-zone ticket you can travel all the way to Matinkylä in Espoo, and there's plenty to see along the metro route. The new west metro stations are attractions in themselves, and much more is being built along the route, so even a little train-spotter will find plenty to marvel at.

Family City Routes

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:36:38 +0200

The adventure begins now!

The first four city routes from Little Helsinki are being launched on October 1, 2019, and the aim is to develop a comprehensive network of routes across the entire city that offers adventures for all tastes. Family City Routes is part of Heidi Säynätkari's thesis work for her hospitality management studies, which is being carried out in collaboration with Little Helsinki.

The first Family City Routes take you on adventures to Haaga, Pitäjänmäki, Ruskeasuo, and Vuosaari.

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Small Finland: Tips and Ideas for Autumn Break 2025

Fall Break 2025

What to do during fall break October 13-19, 2025 in Helsinki and the metropolitan area with children?

Where to Go This Week? October 13-19, 2025

Current News

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

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Events and Activity Tips

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025

Events and Activity Tips

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025

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Pienten Suomi - over 1000 reasons to travel in Finland with children!

Free Activities for Kids in Helsinki

Museums Where Under 18s Get In Free

Fall Break in Helsinki 2024

What to do during fall break October 14-20, 2024 in Helsinki and the metropolitan area with children?

Helsinki's Islands: Lammassaari and Kuusiluoto

An Autumn Adventure to Lammassaari and Kuusiluoto

Helsinki's Islands: Matosaari

Helsinki's Islands: Matosaari

Autumn Break in Helsinki 2023

What to do during autumn break October 16-22, 2023 in Helsinki and the capital region?

The Great Playground Story

Find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground stories HERE!Featured: Helsinki's newest playgrounds in 2024

Autumn Break in Helsinki 2022

What to do during autumn break on October 17-23, 2022 in Helsinki?

Picnic at the Summit of Kruunuvuori

Kruunuvuori Villa Area in Laajasalo

First Destination: Kruunuvuori Lake

Helsinki Places

Little Helsinki's ABC

Autumn Break in Helsinki 2021

What to do during autumn break in Helsinki with children?

Spot the Vehicles!

Spotting Through Helsinki

Trains

Helsinki's Islands: Autumn Talosaari

Secret Talosaari, Husö

Helsinki's Islands: An Early Fall Trip to Suomenlinna

Peaceful Suomenlinna

Small Finland: Fall Break Tips to Other Parts of Finland

What to do during fall break in Finland?

SMALL FINLAND

Autumn Break in Helsinki 2020

What to do during autumn break in Helsinki?

Home by Evening - A Day Trip to Espoo with Kids

Experience at least these places with kids in Espoo

To Espoo by Metro

Family City Routes

The adventure begins now!

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Featured: Helsinki's newest playgrounds in 2024