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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-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 activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Color therapy for November's greyness can be found, for example, at the Kalasatama children's library!
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- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more from the family house's Facebook page!
- MLL's family café schedule can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found here!
- Museum tips can be read with children in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
- You can also borrow museum passes to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viiki Library you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall's regular hours. Free admission.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Monday:
- 10:00-13:00 Multilingual family event - Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Dance and Play workshop for toddlers (ages 1–3) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 9:15 and 10:15. Free admission, first 12 to arrive.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays from 9:30–14:00 (International Monday).
- Family Get-Togethers offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together freely and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no prior registration is required.
On Mondays Family Get-Togethers are held at:
- PNV Sports Center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30–14:00 from September 1 to December 8, 2025
- Malmi Primary School (Talvelantie 1) 16:30–18:00 from September 1 to December 8, 2025 (not December 8)
- Tapanila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 18:00–18:30 from September 1 to December 8, 2025 - Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays include the Mark 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, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
- 10:30–11:00 Loru Moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
- 13:00–13:30 In Loru's Warmth - baby session
- 15:00–15:30 I Ramsans värme, musik, rim och ramsor för bebisar - Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Metropolia HyMy-kylä Family Group Metku at Metropolia UAS in Myllypuro (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays from 9:00-11:00. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by students from early childhood education, social services, health and culture studies.
- Albert's Living Room Clinic Park at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays from 9:30-12:00.
- Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 13:30-15:30. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate in workshops for the full time or just drop in.
- Family Get-Togethers offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together freely and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no prior registration is required.
On Tuesdays Family Get-Togethers are held at:
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 17:00-18:30 from September 2 to November 25, 2025 (not December 4)
- Käpylä Primary School (gymnasium) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 17:00-18:30 from September 2 to December 9, 2025.
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 17:00-18:30 from September 2 to December 9, 2025.
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 17:00-18:30 from September 2 to December 8, 2025.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
- 10:30–11:30 Loru's Charms, play and sensory experiences for all ages (bilingual fi-swe)
- 13:00–14:30 Loru's Charms, play and sensory experiences for all ages - Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30–15:00.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12:00-16:00. Small admission fee.
- Espoo: For babies and toddlers! Baby Art Play at Espoo Museum of Modern Art EMMA on Wednesday from 13:00-15:00. Museum admission fee applies.
- Espoo: Finland's Largest Model Railway is back on display in Espoo's Tapiola, on the 1st floor of shopping center Länsituuli next to shopping center Ainoa. Open Wednesdays and Fridays 14:00-18:00, Saturdays 11:00-17:00. Free admission.
- Family Get-Togethers offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together freely and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no prior registration is required.
On Wednesdays Family Get-Togethers are held at:
- Kurkimäki Courtyard Building (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30-11:00 from September 3 to November 26, 2025
- Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 17:00-19:00 from September 3 to December 10, 2025
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
- 10:30-11:00 Loru Moves, gymnastics and dance for parent and baby
- 13:00-13:30 Loru's Songs, bilingual music session for all ages (fi-swe) - Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Thursday from 9:30–15:00.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10:00-12:00. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate in workshops for the full time or just drop in.
- Mini-MaunuCon at Maunula House on Thursday from 15:00-20:00. Mini-MaunuCon is an anime and K-pop themed event being held for the first time. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Dark Tours for Children at Vantaa City Museum in Tikkurila on Thursday at 17:00. Age recommendation 6+. Free admission.
- Family Get-Togethers offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together freely and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no prior registration is required.
On Thursdays Family Get-Togethers are held at:
- Talin Sports Center Soccer Hall (Purotie 8) 9:30-11:00 from September 4 to December 11, 2025.
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 16:30–18:00 and 18:00–19:00 (school age) from September 4 to December 11, 2025 (not December 4)
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 17:00-18:30 from September 4 to December 11, 2025.
- Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 17:00-18:30 from September 4 to December 11, 2025.
- Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 17:00-18:30 from September 4 to December 11, 2025.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Friday:
- 10:30–11:00 Loru's Waves, story-based play session for over 2-year-olds
- 13:00–13:30 Loru's Songs, music session for all ages
- 14:30–15:00 Loru's Fun, movement and play for over 2-year-olds fi-swe - Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Friday from 9:30–15:00.
- Espoo: Finland's Largest Model Railway is back on display in Espoo's Tapiola, on the 1st floor of shopping center Länsituuli next to shopping center Ainoa. Open Wednesdays and Fridays 14:00-18:00, Saturdays 11:00-17:00. Free admission.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Sports Fun at Maunula Sports Hall (Maunulanmäki 3) on Saturday from 9:00-10:30. Sports Fun offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in many ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule. At Maunula sports fun, cash is not accepted. Locked lockers work with 1 euro coins. Admission fee: adults 3.60 €, others 2.10 €, children under 9 free.
- Suurisnadi Special & National Model Railway Day at Arcade in Arabian Rannat on Saturday from 10:00-17:00. Tickets: adults 10 €, children 5 €, family ticket 20 € (2 adults + 2 children).
- Martin Market - Estonian Culture Festival at Cable Factory on Saturday from 10:00-18:00. Free admission.
- Tuusula: Lotta Museum Christmas Opening on Saturday from 10:00-17:00. Free admission.
- Kallio Sparkles: Sparkles at Bear Park on Saturday from 11:00-13:00. Ali-Olli's alpaca farm will have alpacas and rabbits on site. Free admission.
- Flea Market! MLL's Toy Flea Market at Hyvän Toivon Chapel (Jätkäsaari, Länsisatamankatu 26) on Saturday from 11:00–15:00.
- Espoo: Finland's Largest Model Railway is back on display in Espoo's Tapiola, on the 1st floor of shopping center Länsituuli next to shopping center Ainoa. Open Wednesdays and Fridays 14:00-18:00, Saturdays 11:00-17:00. Free admission.
- Play and Movement event at Kannelmäki Primary School's Kantele facility (Kanneltie 1) on Saturday from 13:00-16:00. Free admission.
- Lantern Festival at Steiner Kindergarten Karitsa at Herttoniemi Waterfront on Saturday from 14:00-17:00. Free admission.
- Espoo: Under Aurora's Oak: Your Story at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday from 14:00-18:00. Free admission.
- MLL Puotila-Vartiokylä Reflector Search at Rusthollari playground (Puotila) on Saturday from 16:30-17:30. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open on All Saints' Day from 11:00-16:00. Free admission.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Time to ice skate in October? The guide article about public skating times at ice halls in the greater Helsinki area has been updated!
- Sports Fun at Liikuntamylly near Myllypuro metro station on Sundays from 9:00-10:45. Tickets: 3.60 €/adults, 2.10 €/children, children under 9 free.
Sports Fun offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in many ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, strollers have space in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker.
- Martin Market - Estonian Culture Festival at Cable Factory on Sunday from 10:00-17:00. Free admission.
- Espoo: Experiential Autumn Hike into Villa Elfvik's forest on Sunday from 11:00-12:30. Free admission.
- Celebrating Käpylä's 100-year-old tram line on Sunday in both the tram and at Käpylä Village House from 11:00–16:00. Detailed schedule can be found on City Transport's website. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12:00-16:00. Small admission fee.
- Mismatched Socks Parade workshop at Museum Mark on Sunday from 14:00-16:00. Don't forget the wonderful Pippi Longstocking exhibition! Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall's regular hours. Free admission.
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