Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

Current highlights

  • Winter Garden is bringing back the Christmas atmosphere! Note! Closed on Fridays! Free admission.

MONDAY 2.12.2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Dance and Play workshop for toddlers (1–3 years) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 10:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Free admission, first 12 admitted.
  • Albert's Living Room is open on Monday 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Monday).
  • Family library mornings on Puistokatu on Monday 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. A wonderful meeting place for children and parents in Kaivopuisto invites you to enjoy and play. Pienten Helsinki recommends!
  • Korkeasaari free day on Monday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (zoo closes at 4 p.m.).
  • Play Loru on Monday:
    10:30–11:15 a.m. Loru's games for over 1-year-olds, Oodi's 3rd floor event space
    3–3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Family Fun sessions offer preschool children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Mondays are held at:

    - Tapaninlahti Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 5–6:30 p.m. from 4.11.–9.12.2024.

TUESDAY 3.12.2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Metropolia's HyMy-kylä Family Circle Metku at Metropolia UAS's Myllypuro facilities (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9–11 a.m. Each session also features varying programs for families led by students from early childhood education, social services, health, and cultural sectors. Free admission.
  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Play Loru on Tuesday:
    10–10:30 a.m. Loru moves - gentle movement with baby, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft
    1–1:30 p.m. Loru's warmth - songs, rhymes and rhythm for babies, Oodi 3rd floor event space, session is bilingual - Finnish/Swedish
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the entire time or just drop by.
  • Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3–6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Reds shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Reds, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsam.
  • Family Fun sessions offer preschool children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Tuesdays are held at:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. from 3.9.–12.12.2024.

    - Last week! Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 5–6:30 p.m. from 3.9.-3.12.2024.

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays 5–6:30 p.m. from 3.9.–10.12.2024.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays 5–6:30 p.m. from 3.9.–14.12.2024.

WEDNESDAY 4.12.2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Play Loru on Wednesday:
    10:30–11:30 a.m. Loru enchanted - a Christmas world, Oodi's 3rd floor event space
    1–2:30 p.m. Loru enchanted continues, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Napero Cinema at Annantalo on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
  • Espoo: Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition at Espoo Niittykummu, shopping center Niitty, is open on Wednesdays and Fridays 3–6 p.m. and Saturdays 12–6 p.m. The space is a small shop located between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.
  • Light and Joy – Workers' Institute Christmas event at Opistotalo on Helsinginkatu on Wednesday 2–9 p.m. Free admission.
  • Gingerbread decorating workshop at Hotel and Restaurant Museum on Wednesday 4–7 p.m. Museum admission for over 18-year-olds.

  • Family Fun sessions offer preschool children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Wednesdays are held at:

    - Merila Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays 5–7 p.m. from 4.9.–11.12.2024.

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THURSDAY 5.12.2024

Central Library Oodi turns 6!

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Play Loru on Thursday:
    10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Loru's birthday party, Oodi 1st floor Maijansali
    2–3 p.m. Loru's birthday party continues, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Albert's Living Room is open on Thursday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the entire time or just drop by.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursday 12–8 p.m. Museum admission fee.
  • Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3–6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Reds shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Reds, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsam.
  • Family Fun sessions offer preschool children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Thursdays are held at:

    - Tali sports park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30–11 a.m. from 5.9.–12.12.2024.

    - Kampi sports center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 5–6:30 p.m. from 5.9.–12.12.2024.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 4:30–6 p.m. and 6–7 p.m. (school-age children) from 5.9.–14.12.2024.

    - Pukinmäkenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5–6:30 p.m. from 5.9.-12.12.2024.

FRIDAY 6.12.2024

Independence Day

Pienten Helsinki congratulates Finland on turning 107 and wishes everyone a happy Independence Day!

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SATURDAY 7.12.2024

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SUNDAY 8.12.2024

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