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What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series looks for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website is aimed at families with pre-school age children.
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Family city trails: The first four Family city trails have now been published! The first city trails take you on an adventure in Helsinki: to Haaga, Pitäjänmäki, Ruskeasuo, and Vuosaari. Family city trails are a new type of urban tourism concept that takes you on a research trip to new places and shows your home neighborhoods in a new light. It also challenges you to think about whether it's always necessary to travel far to experience something new and unprecedented. City trails are part of Heidi Säynätkari's hospitality management studies thesis, which is being carried out in cooperation with Pienten Helsinki. "The idea for city trails came from my own interest in urban tourism with children, and especially the desire to get to know cities beyond the city centers."
You can also create your own trail and share it with other adventurers!
Read more about city trails and go on an adventure!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Things happening in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Things happening in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in Helsinki's city event calendar. You can browse Monday's events here.
Events and activity tips
Helsinki's outdoor skating season begins at the Oulunkylä ice rink on Monday at 8 a.m.
Albert's living room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
MLL's Dad Cafe at playground Iso-Ants on Mondays at 10 a.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Puppet theater music class at Sampo's hall gallery on Monday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Paid (8€/time or 80€/whole fall). Read more from Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Art clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you should arrive on time. No advance registration. Read more about the Art clinic at Annantalo's website.
Exhibition: Vironniemi daycare's We have something to say exhibition at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex and Newspaper Museum.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Things happening in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Things happening in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in Helsinki's city event calendar. You can browse Tuesday's events here.
Events and activity tips
Family ball games at the Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or even practicing walking. Family ball games on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free entry for morning ball games, afternoon games cost adults the Pallomylly entry fee (3.50 €). Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki on the move tips.
HKO Junior Concert at the Music Centre on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tickets 24 €. The concert can also be watched live on the Helsinki channel. More information from the Music Centre's website.
Exhibition: Vironniemi daycare's We have something to say exhibition at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Things happening in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Wednesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where for example this week's film is published and voting takes place for upcoming programs. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in Helsinki's city event calendar. You can browse Wednesday's events here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's living room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Vantaa: For babies: Baby theater performance: My first home at Children's Culture Center Toteemin on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Tickets 6 €. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Art clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Malmitalo on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you should arrive on time. No advance registration. Read more about the Art clinic at Malmitalo's website.
Fallkulla farm is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free entry.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission 2 €, children under 15 free. More information on the museum's website.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Small admission fee. The museum hosts Father's Day events on Wednesday.
Exhibition: Vironniemi daycare's We have something to say exhibition at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Things happening in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Things happening in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in Helsinki's city event calendar. You can browse Thursday's events here.
Events and activity tips
MLL family café at Krunu Mesta (Meritullinkatu 6) on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. More information from the family café's Facebook group.
Albert's living room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Vantaa: Little Art morning at Children's Culture Center Pes in Vantaa on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. More information on the event's Facebook pages.
Art adventure for children and adults at the Värkkäämö craft space at Kannelmäki youth center on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free entry to the North Helsinki art school's art course. The recommended age for children is 3-6 years and you can participate in one or more sessions. More information on Kanneltalo's website.
Fallkulla farm is open on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free entry.
Family ball games at the Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or even practicing walking. Family ball games on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free entry for children, adults pay the Pallomylly entry fee (3.50 €). Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki on the move tips.
Exhibition: Vironniemi daycare's We have something to say exhibition at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Things happening in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Things happening in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in Helsinki's city event calendar. You can browse Friday's events here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's living room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Naperokino at Annantalo on Friday at 10 a.m. Age recommendation: 0-3 years with an adult, older children are also welcome. Entry to the film is free. More information on Annantalo's website.
Children's Fridays at Alppila Church on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The program for the entire fall can be found on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla farm is open on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free entry.
Take your stuffed animal for a sleepover at Jätkäsaari library!
GoExpo Winter and GameExpo at Helsinki Convention Centre November 15-17, 2019. Admission fee.
Exhibition: Vironniemi daycare's We have something to say exhibition at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019
Things happening in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Kallio sparkles: Candy day at Kallio library on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Children's author Vuokko Hurme leads a candy jewelry workshop at Satulinna for children. More information from the library's website.
Events and activity tips
Maunula Sports Fun. You can participate on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Maunula sports hall. Joint sports activity for the whole family, with activities even for the very youngest. Free entry for children, adults 3.50 €. More information on the Helsinki on the move page.
Vantaa: Popo up sports event at Tikkurila Trio-Arena on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free entry. Bring your own skates! Read more from Tikkurila Figure Skating Club's website.
Skate school from baby to grandpa at Kontula skate hall or Luuppi Skate on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Course fee. More information, registrations and course times on Helride's website.
Haltiala farm is practically always open. Stop by to say hello to the farm's domestic animals and play at the Haltiala playground.
Also in Swedish: Family Saturday: Nordic children's festival at the Nordic cultural center in Kaisaniemi on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information on the organizer's website.
Espoo: Saturday activities at children's culture center Pikku-Aurora on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read more from Aurora's website.
Vuosaari sports hall 40 years: Saturday features programs for children and free admission to swimming, etc. Read more on the sports hall's website.
Dream gingerbread house workshop at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum at Kaapelitehtaa on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The museum is free all day (open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), so in connection with the workshop it's possible to visit, for example, the Taikinan taju exhibition that ends at the turn of the year. More information on the museum's website.
Vantaa: Pes family days: Light jungle on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free entry, mandatory advance registration. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Princess Sleeping Beauty musical tale at Maunula House on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets 16.50 €. Read more on Maunula House's website.
Vuosaari light festival on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Light festival continues at Vuotalo on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Read more on Vuotalo's website.
WimmaRally concert at Kettutie youth center (Herttoniemi) on Saturday at 3 p.m. Free entry. The event is organized by MLL Herttoniemi. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Satu Sopanen and the Tutti Orchestra boys at Ruskatailo in Espoo on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets 6 €. More information on Kulttuur Espoo's website.
Espoo: Great Moomin Concert at Espoo Cultural Centre in Tapiola on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets 19.50 €. More information on the cultural center's website.
Espoo: Children's festival at Tapiola School at 4 p.m. Featuring Mimmit, with circus, music and dance performances. Tickets at the door 5 €. The Children's Festival is organized by Espoo's UNICEF volunteer group to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read more on Espoo city's website.
GoExpo Winter and GameExpo at Helsinki Convention Centre November 15-17, 2019. Admission fee.
Exhibition: Vironniemi daycare's We have something to say exhibition at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019
Events and activity tips
Sports fun at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Entry fee for adults 3.50 €, children under 9 have fun for free. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's plenty of room for strollers in the hall and it's a good idea to bring your own lock for your locker. Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki on the move tips.
Vantaa: Whole family nature school Sunday at Vantaa nature school on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read more on the organizer's website.
Kallio sparkles: Open doors at Kallio Music School on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information on the music school's website.
November celebration at Pihlajamäki Elementary School on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla farm is open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free entry.
Whole family theater day at Pakila youth center on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The day features two theater performances, tickets 5 € per performance. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Haltiala farm is practically always open. Stop by to say hello to the farm's domestic animals and play at the Haltiala playground.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission 2 €, children under 15 free. More information on the museum's website.
Vuosaari sports hall 40 years: Sunday features pellet jumping show at 1 p.m. and 1:40 p.m. Read more on the sports hall's website.
Sunday gatherings: Art clinic 10 years! Art clinic workshop day with extra flair at Annantalo on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. More information on Annantalo's website.
Songs from Ryytimaata children's song concert at Oulunkylä Church on Sunday at 4 p.m. More information on Oulunkylä parish's website.
GoExpo Winter and GameExpo at Helsinki Convention Centre November 15-17, 2019. Admission fee.
Exhibition: Vironniemi daycare's We have something to say exhibition at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
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Exhibition: Vironniemi daycare's We have something to say exhibition at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
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