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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where This Week" series finds tips and highlights child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
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- You can also borrow museum passes to the Natural History Museum or entrance tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo from the library! From Viik Library you can borrow an entrance ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library you can borrow an entrance ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Go ice skating at the ice rink? Public skating sessions are held at several ice rinks.
- Outdoor ice rinks in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Tapiola Ice Garden and some other outdoor skating areas are open!
Ice rink schedules can be found on the cities' own websites and information about skating rinks and ski trails on Ulkoliikunta.fi website.
- Adventure to Uunisaari island located off Kaivopuisto is accessible via a bridge!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family house's Facebook page!
- MLL's Family Cafés schedule can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
MONDAY 17.2.2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Winter break tips article has plenty of suggestions for spending the week.
- Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays 9:30–14 (International Monday).
- Library mornings for families with children on Puistokatu on Monday 10-12. A wonderful meeting place for children and parents in Kaivopuisto inviting you to enjoy time together and play.
- In Central Library Oodi, the Loru play garden offers on Monday:
- 10–12.00 Crafts for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 13–15.00 Crafts for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Espoo: Hop On Hop Off sports at Tapiola Esport Arena Monday to Friday 17.-21.2.2025 10-14. Free entry. Bring indoor sports shoes, water bottle and snacks or money if you wish.
- Espoo: Hop On Hop Off holiday sports at Leppävaara Sports Park's Chameleon multi-sport hall Monday to Thursday 17.2.20.2.2025 10–15 and Friday 21.2.2025 10–14. Free entry.
- Sports trials at Töölö Sports Hall Monday to Wednesday 17.-19.2.2025 11-14. The event is especially suitable for elementary school children. Tickets 2.10€ (children) and 3.60€ (adults).
- Linnanmäki Family Circus Workshops at Tapiola Circus Hall on Monday 17-19. Tickets 5 €.
TUESDAY 18.2.2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Winter break tips article has plenty of suggestions for spending the week.
- Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Albert's Living Room's Health Clinic at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30-12.
- In Central Library Oodi, the Loru play garden offers on Tuesday:
- 10–10.30 Singing session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
- 15–15.30 Singing session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area - Aalto University Junior Robotics Workshop for ages 5-10 on Tuesday 11-16. Free entry.
- Espoo: Researcher Pii: Winter Break Science Workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday 10-13. Free entry.
- Espoo: Hop On Hop Off sports at Tapiola Esport Arena Monday to Friday 17.-21.2.2025 10-14. Free entry. Bring indoor sports shoes, water bottle and snacks or money if you wish.
- Espoo: Hop On Hop Off holiday sports at Leppävaara Sports Park's Chameleon multi-sport hall Monday to Thursday 17.2.20.2.2025 10–15 and Friday 21.2.2025 10–14. Free entry.
- Sports trials at Töölö Sports Hall Monday to Wednesday 17.-19.2.2025 11-14. The event is especially suitable for elementary school children. Tickets 2.10€ (children) and 3.60€ (adults).
- Vantaa: The Happiness of Being exhibition at Children's Culture Center Totem (Myyrmäki) is open on Tuesdays 11-16. Free entry.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-19. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-19. Baking with Friends of the Museum on Tuesday 14-16. Museum entrance fee applies.
- Espoo: Children's Lion Ski at Oittaa outdoor recreation area on Tuesday 15-17. Lion Ski is not a competition and works best for 1st and 2nd graders and pre-school children – there is no strict age limit. Free entry.
- Alpine Railway Enthusiasts Model Railway Exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 15-18 and Saturdays 11-17 at Red shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa. Free entry. Last opening day March 1, 2025.
WEDNESDAY 19.2.2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Winter break tips article has plenty of suggestions for spending the week.
- Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- In Central Library Oodi, the Loru play garden offers on Wednesday:
- 10–10.30 Babyitus, a calm baby session (1–8 months), Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 11–11.30 Willytus, a lively baby session (4–12 months), Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 14–14.30 Bilingual nursery rhyme session (Finnish - Swedish) for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor children's area - Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays 9:30–15.
- Espoo: Researcher Pii: Winter Break Science Workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday 10-13. Free entry.
- Espoo: Hop On Hop Off sports at Tapiola Esport Arena Monday to Friday 17.-21.2.2025 10-14. Free entry. Bring indoor sports shoes, water bottle and snacks or money if you wish.
- Espoo: Hop On Hop Off holiday sports at Leppävaara Sports Park's Chameleon multi-sport hall Monday to Thursday 17.2.20.2.2025 10–15 and Friday 21.2.2025 10–14. Free entry.
- Vantaa: The Happiness of Being exhibition at Children's Culture Center Totem (Myyrmäki) is open on Wednesdays 10-16. Free entry.
- Sports trials at Töölö Sports Hall Monday to Wednesday 17.-19.2.2025 11-14. The event is especially suitable for elementary school children. Tickets 2.10€ (children) and 3.60€ (adults).
- Immersive story session at Tapiola Village Manor on Wednesday 11.15. Free entry.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Small entrance fee.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-19. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12-19. Baking with Friends of the Museum on Wednesday 14-16.Museum entrance fee applies.
- Espoo: Alpine Railway Enthusiasts Model Railway Exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, in Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 15-18 and Saturdays 12-18. The location is a small retail space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free entry. Last opening day April 23, 2025.
- Stadi Winter Fun at Paloheinä on Wednesday 19.2.2025 15.30-18.30. Free entry.
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THURSDAY 20.2.2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Winter break tips article has plenty of suggestions for spending the week.
- Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- In Central Library Oodi, the Loru play garden offers on Thursday:
- 10–11.00 Parent-toddler gym and obstacle course, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 14.30–15.30 Loru Games: Teddy Hospital, Oodi 3rd floor event space. Bring your own stuffed animal for treatment if you wish! - Albert's Living Room is open on Thursday 9:30–15.
- Espoo: Researcher Pii: Winter Break Science Workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday 10-13. Free entry.
- Espoo: Hop On Hop Off sports at Tapiola Esport Arena Monday to Friday 17.-21.2.2025 10-14. Free entry. Bring indoor sports shoes, water bottle and snacks or money if you wish.
- Espoo: Hop On Hop Off holiday sports at Leppävaara Sports Park's Chameleon multi-sport hall Monday to Thursday 17.2.20.2.2025 10–15 and Friday 21.2.2025 10–14. Free entry.
- Winter Fun at Hotel Rantapuisto in its surroundings (Vuosaari) Thursday to Saturday 10-16. Free entry, paid activities available.
- Vantaa: Poetry Room at Children's Culture Center Pesses (Tikkurila) from 1.2.–25.5.2025. Open Thursday-Friday 10–16 and at Pesses evening and weekend events. Exhibition always has free entry.
- Vantaa: Winter Fun Day at Katrineberg Manor on Thursday 11-15. Free entry.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-19. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
- Alpine Railway Enthusiasts Model Railway Exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 15-18 and Saturdays 11-17 at Red shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa. Free entry. Last opening day March 1, 2025.
- Tuusula: Imagination Worlds guided tour for children and families at Artist Home Erkkola on Thursday 14-16. Museum entrance fee applies.
FRIDAY 21.2.2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Winter break tips article has plenty of suggestions for spending the week.
- Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- In Central Library Oodi, the Loru play garden offers on Friday:
- 10–10.30 Baby dances, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 10–11 Search session for 2-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
- 14–15 Loru Games: Game Cave for 2-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Albert's Living Room is open on Friday 9:30–15. On Friday Olkkari celebrates friendship.
- Espoo: Hop On Hop Off sports at Tapiola Esport Arena Monday to Friday 17.-21.2.2025 10-14. Free entry. Bring indoor sports shoes, water bottle and snacks or money if you wish.
- Espoo: Hop On Hop Off holiday sports at Leppävaara Sports Park's Chameleon multi-sport hall Monday to Friday 21.2.2025 10–14. Free entry.
- Winter Fun at Hotel Rantapuisto in its surroundings (Vuosaari) Thursday to Saturday 10-16. Free entry, paid activities available.
- Vantaa: Poetry Room at Children's Culture Center Pesses (Tikkurila) from 1.2.–25.5.2025. Open Thursday-Friday 10–16 and at Pesses evening and weekend events. Exhibition always has free entry.
- Espoo: Alpine Railway Enthusiasts Model Railway Exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, in Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 15-18 and Saturdays 12-18. The location is a small retail space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free entry. Last opening day April 23, 2025.
SATURDAY 22.2.2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Winter break tips article has plenty of suggestions for spending the week.
- Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Moomin Day at Central Library Oodi on Saturday 10.30–17. Free entry.
- Open Doors at Finlandia Hall. Special program for children: Skidi Party at Finlandia Hall 11-14. Free entry.
- Espoo: Hot Air Balloon Adventure at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday 10-14. Free entry.
- Winter Fun at Hotel Rantapuisto in its surroundings (Vuosaari) Thursday to Saturday 10-16. Free entry, paid activities available.
- National Skiing Day finale event at Helsinki's Paloheinä on Saturday 11-15. Free entry.
- Alpine Railway Enthusiasts Model Railway Exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 15-18 and Saturdays 11-17 at Red shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa. Free entry. Last opening day March 1, 2025.
- Espoo: Alpine Railway Enthusiasts Model Railway Exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, in Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 15-18 and Saturdays 12-18. The location is a small retail space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free entry. Last opening day April 23, 2025.
SUNDAY 23.2.2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Winter break tips article has plenty of suggestions for spending the week.
- Sports Fun at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday 9-10.45.
Sports Fun offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to exercise in many ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there is space for strollers in the entrance area, and you should bring your own lock for the locker. Tickets 3.60 € adults, others 2.10 €, children under 9 free. - Espoo: Winter games for the whole family at Villa Elfvik's grounds on Sunday 11-13. Free entry.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays 12-16. Small entrance fee.
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