Events and Activity Tips for Week 15, 2026

Where to go with kids in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki’s weekly “Where to this week” series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding areas.

Cover photo: Can you find the squirrel in the picture adventuring in the Winter Garden?

Current Highlights

TUESDAY 7.4.2026

  • Metropolia HyMy-kylä Family Club Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Each session features a rotating program for families led by students of early childhood education, social services, health, and culture. Campus cafe Aspretto offers breakfast for family club participants for €5.50.
  • The sheepfold at Haltiala Farm is open for visits from March 31 to May 3, 2026. The sheepfold is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. 23 lambs have been born at Haltiala Farm this spring! Free admission.
  • Albert’s Living Room is open during the 2026 spring season on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Free admission.
  • The program for Tuesday at Playground Loru, located in the Central Library Oodi:
    • 10:30 AM – 11 AM Loru moves: gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
    • 1 PM – 1:30 PM In Loru’s warmth: baby session
    • 2 PM – 2:30 PM I Ramsans värme: music, rhymes, and jingles for babies (in Swedish)
  • Children’s events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
  • Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Centre Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years together with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate for the full duration or just drop in.
  • Family Frolics (Perhehulinat) offer a space for children under school age and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no pre-registration is required. On Tuesdays, Family Frolics are held at:
    • Myllypuro Pallomylly (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 4 PM – 6 PM during 13.1.–21.4.2026.
    • Kannelmäki Comprehensive School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 13.1.–21.4.2026.
    • Käpylä Comprehensive School (gym) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 13.1.–21.4.2026.
    • Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 13.1.–21.4.2026.
    • Sakarinmäki Comprehensive School (Knutersintie 924) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 13.1.–21.4.2026.

WEDNESDAY 8.4.2026

  • Albert’s Living Room is open during the 2026 spring season on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Free admission.
  • The program for Wednesday at Playground Loru, located in the Central Library Oodi:
    • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Encounters on the loft: Chatting about baby’s sleep
  • Children’s events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
  • Fallkulla Domestic Animal Farm indoor facilities are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
  • Family Frolics offer a space for children under school age and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no pre-registration is required. On Wednesdays, Family Frolics are held at:
    • Kurkimäki Neighborhood House (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30 AM – 11 AM during 14.1.–22.4.2026.
    • Merilahti Comprehensive School (Jaluspolku 3) 5 PM – 7 PM during 14.1.–22.4.2026.
  • Hippo Family Adventure at Alakivenpuisto in Myllypuro on Wednesday at 6 PM. Free admission.

THURSDAY 9.4.2026

Mikael Agricola Day

  • The sheepfold at Haltiala Farm is open for visits from March 31 to May 3, 2026. The sheepfold is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. 23 lambs have been born at Haltiala Farm this spring! Free admission.
  • Albert’s Living Room is open during the 2026 spring season on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Free admission.
  • The program for Thursday at Playground Loru, located in the Central Library Oodi:
    • 1 PM – 1:30 PM Loru’s songs: bilingual music session for all ages (fi-swe)
  • Children’s events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
  • Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Centre Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10 AM to 12 PM. The workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years together with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate for the full duration or just drop in.
  • Fallkulla Domestic Animal Farm indoor facilities are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
  • Family Frolics offer a space for children under school age and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no pre-registration is required. On Thursdays, Family Frolics are held at:
    • Tali Sports Center Football Hall (Purotie 8) 9:30 AM – 11 AM during 15.1.–23.4.2026
    • Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 4:30 PM – 6 PM and 6 PM – 7 PM (school-age) during 15.1.–23.4.2026
    • Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 15.1.–23.4.2026.
    • Porolahti Comprehensive School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 15.1.–23.4.2026
    • Pukinmäenkaari Comprehensive School (Kenttäkuja 12) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 15.1.–23.4.2026

FRIDAY 10.4.2026

SATURDAY 11.4.2026

  • Children’s events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
  • Sports Frolics (Liikuntahulinat) at Maunula Sports Hall (Maunulanmäki 3) on Saturday from 9 AM to 10:30 AM during 7.3.–11.4.2026. Sports Frolics offer children under 9 years old and their families the opportunity for versatile movement and fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule. Cash is not accepted at Maunula Sports Frolics. Lockers require a 1 euro coin. Entry fee: adults €3.60, others €2.10, free for children under 9.
  • Children’s Bird Guiding in Viikki at Hakala observation platform on Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Free admission.
  • Flea market! MLL Kannelmäki children’s clothing flea market at Kanneltalo on Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM.
  • Common Responsibility Spring Fair at Lauttasaari Church on Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Free admission.
  • The sheepfold at Haltiala Farm is open for visits from March 31 to May 3, 2026. The sheepfold is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. 23 lambs have been born at Haltiala Farm this spring! Free admission.
  • Cable Factory Museums Family Day on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free for those under 18, museum admission fee for adults.
  • Dance House Children’s Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Partially paid. Pre-booking is recommended for the toddler workshop.
  • Diaper Nation Carnivals at Malmitalo on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Partially paid and some programs require pre-registration.
  • In Swedish: Barnfest at Annantalo on Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Free admission, but some programs require picking up a free ticket in advance from LillaLuckan or on the event day at the Annantalo door.
  • Espoo: Hanami Celebration at Museum Leikki on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Museum entry fee.
  • ToPo Toddler Club at Munkkiniemi Community School gym on Saturday from 12:30 PM to 2 PM. Free admission.
  • Concert for the whole family: Pentti Rasinkangas at Kumpula Village Space on Saturday at 3 PM. Free admission.
  • Kirkkonummi: Spring Carnivals at Kirkkonummi Library Fyyr on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
  • Vihti: Vihti VPK 100th Anniversary Event at the village square on Saturday from 12 PM to 2 PM. Free admission.
  • Porvoo: The Enchanted Clock Ice Show at Porvoo Ice Hall on Saturday at 10 AM and 3 PM. Tickets €11–€20.
  • Tuusula: Sleeping Beauty Ice Show at Tuusula Ice Hall on Saturday at 10:15 AM and 2 PM. Tickets €5–€10.

SUNDAY 12.4.2026