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

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  • Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidetehdas premises from 12.9.205-13.1.2026. Open according to Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.

MONDAY 1.12.2025

Events and
activity tips

  • The program for the Loru playground at Central Library Oodi on Monday: Program not yet known on Sunday.
  • 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 9.15 AM and 10.15 AM. Free admission, first 12 to arrive can participate.
  • Korkeasaari free admission day on Monday 10 AM-3 PM (zoo closes at 4 PM). 
    On Monday also opens Finkensilta for everyone, the old bridge leading to Korkeasaari and Korkeasaari's new entrance building.
  • Note! The Monday opening hours of Albert's living room have ended!
  • Family Playgrounds provide a space for preschool-aged children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and there is no need to register in advance for the sessions.
    On Mondays Family Playgrounds are held at:
    - PNV Sports Center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30–2 PM from 1.9.–8.12.2025
    - Malmi Primary School (Talvelantie 1) 4:30–6 PM from 1.9.–8.12.2025 (not 8.12.)
    - Tapanila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 6–6:30 PM from 1.9.–8.12.2025
  • Käpylä's Living Christmas Calendar opening ceremony at Käpylä library on Monday at 6 PM. Other Christmas calendar programs can also be found via the link. Free admission.
  • Tuomas Markets at Senate Square from 28.11.–22.12.2025. This year the market also features a free carousel! Free admission.
  • Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays are the Sign and Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO and Amos Rex. More museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!

TUESDAY 2.12.2025

Events and
activity tips

  • The program for the Loru playground at Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
    Program not yet known on Sunday.
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Family morning at the Sign exhibition Vinkski vonkski at Sign Museum on Tuesday 9-11 AM. Free admission.
  • Metropolia's HyMy-village Family Circle Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11 AM. Each session also features varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health and culture students. 
  • Albert's Living Room's Health Clinic Park at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30 AM-12 PM.
  • Family Playgrounds provide a space for preschool-aged children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and there is no need to register in advance for the sessions.
    On Tuesdays Family Playgrounds are held at:
    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5–6:30 PM from 2.9.–25.11.2025 (not 4.12.)
    - Käpylä Primary School (gym) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5–6:30 PM from 2.9.–9.12.2025.
    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 5–6:30 PM from 2.9.–9.12.2025.
    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 5–6:30 PM from 2.9.–8.12.2025.
  • Tuomas Markets at Senate Square from 28.11.–22.12.2025. This year the market also features a free carousel! Free admission.

WEDNESDAY 3.12.2025

Events and
activity tips

  • The program for the Loru playground at Central Library Oodi on Wednesday: Program not yet known on Sunday.
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Note the changed opening hours! Albert's Living Room is open from 17.11.–4.12.2025 on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30 AM–3 PM.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12–4 PM. Small entrance fee.
  • Espoo: Finland's largest Miniature Railway can be seen in Espoo's Tapiola, in the basement of Länsituuli shopping center next to Ainoa shopping center. Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 2–6 PM, on Saturday Independence Day 12–4 PM and on Sunday 12–4 PM. Free admission.
  • Family Playgrounds provide a space for preschool-aged children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and there is no need to register in advance for the sessions.
    On Wednesdays Family Playgrounds are held at:
    - Kurkimäki block building (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30–11 AM from 3.9.–26.11.2025
    - Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 5–7 PM from 3.9.–10.12.2025
  • Children's Ensemble Nallekopla Christmas Concert at Kanneltalo on Wednesday at 6 PM. Free admission.
  • Celebration of Music - East Helsinki Music Institute 60th Anniversary Jubilee Concert at Temppeliaukio Church on Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Free admission.
  • Tuomas Markets at Senate Square from 28.11.–22.12.2025. This year the market also features a free carousel! Free admission.

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THURSDAY 4.12.2025

Events and
activity tips

  • The program for the Loru playground at Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
    Program not yet known on Sunday.
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Note the changed opening hours! Albert's Living Room is open from 17.11.–4.12.2025 on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30 AM–3 PM.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10 AM-12 PM. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration needed, free admission. You can participate for the entire session or just pop by.
  • Festive gingerbread decoration workshops at Hotel and Restaurant Museum at Kaapelitehdas on Thursday 3–5 PM. Museum entrance fee.
  • Family Playgrounds provide a space for preschool-aged children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and there is no need to register in advance for the sessions.
    On Thursdays Family Playgrounds are held at:
    - Tali Sports Center soccer hall (Purotie 8) 9:30–11 AM from 4.9.–11.12.2025.
    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 4:30–6 PM and 6–7 PM (school-aged children) from 4.9.–11.12.2025 (not 4.12.)
    - Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 5–6:30 PM from 4.9.–11.12.2025.
    - Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5–6:30 PM from 4.9.–11.12.2025.
    - Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 5–6:30 PM from 4.9.–11.12.2025.
  • Tuomas Markets at Senate Square from 28.11.–22.12.2025. This year the market also features a free carousel! Free admission.

FRIDAY 5.12.2025

Events and
activity tips

  • The program for the Loru playground at Central Library Oodi on Friday:
    Program not yet known on Sunday.
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Note! The Friday opening hours of Albert's Living Room have ended.
  • Kiasma's free admission day on Friday 10 AM-7 PM.
  • Tuomas Markets at Senate Square from 28.11.–22.12.2025. This year the market also features a free carousel! Free admission.
  • Espoo: Finland's largest Miniature Railway can be seen in Espoo's Tapiola, in the basement of Länsituuli shopping center next to Ainoa shopping center. Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 2–6 PM, on Saturday Independence Day 12–4 PM and on Sunday 12–4 PM. Free admission.

SATURDAY 6.12.2025

Finland's Independence Day and Finland's 108th birthday

Events and
activity tips

Pienten Helsinki wishes everyone a very happy Independence Day!

SUNDAY 7.12.2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Ice skating in October? The wish article about public skating times at ice rinks in the greater Helsinki area has been updated!
  • Tuomas Markets at Senate Square from 28.11.–22.12.2025. This year the market also features a free carousel! Free admission.
  • Espoo: Badger's Forest Story Time at Villa Elfvik on Sunday at 11 AM. Free admission.
  • Firemaster's House Christmas Event on Sunday 12–3 PM. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays 12–4 PM. Small entrance fee.
  • Espoo: Finland's largest Miniature Railway can be seen in Espoo's Tapiola, in the basement of Länsituuli shopping center next to Ainoa shopping center. Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 2–6 PM, on Saturday Independence Day 12–4 PM and on Sunday 12–4 PM. Free admission.
  • Pippi's Gingerbread Parade at Sign Museum on Sunday 2–4 PM. Also remember the wonderful Pippi Longstocking exhibition! Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Porvoo's Christmas Path enlivens the downtown area with joyful carousels and interesting vendors as well as experiences from 29.11.-21.12.2025. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11 AM-7 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidetehdas premises from 12.9.205-13.1.2026. Open according to Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.

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