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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds tips for fun outings and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
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Current highlights
- Want to go ice skating? Find public skating times at ice halls in Helsinki and the metropolitan area in Pienten Helsinki's feature article.
- Museum tips for visiting with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's feature article!
- Did you know you can borrow museum tickets from the library?
Viiki Library offers free admission tickets to the Natural History Museum: family tickets (2 adults, 4 children) or single tickets. Tickets can be borrowed for 7 days. Tickets cannot be reserved in advance.
- Pienten Helsinki received the Helsinki Cultural Achievement 2023 award!
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024
Events and activity tips
- Dance and play workshops for toddlers and their parents at cultural center Caisa's (Kaikukatu 4 B) Maissi space on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
The dance and play workshop inspires and guides Helsinki parents and children to create and experience dance art together. You can participate in the workshop whenever it suits you, at all sessions or just some. Choose a time that works for you and arrive on time. No advance registration required; places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum 12 participants. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Monday).
- Snow Queen Days at the Winter Garden, March 9-11, 2024, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
- Family Fun Time offers children under school age and their parents a space to move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Family Fun Time sessions on Mondays:
- Family Fun Time at Tapanil Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 5–6:30 p.m., January 8–April 22, 2024.
Activities at playgrounds on Monday
- Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. For more detailed information, check the individual playgrounds' websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and their own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground on Monday:
10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Loru's Games - action activity for ages 1+
1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu - baby session for under 1
3 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu - baby session for under 1
- Family houses have activities:
- Family House Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
- Family House Sahraami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family house's website!
- Find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips via this link.
Library activities on Monday
- Helmet Library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
Events and activity tips
- Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Café at Metropolia's Myllypuro campus (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays from 9–11 a.m. There's also varying activities for families at each session. Free admission.
- Health Center Parking Lot on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. in the ground floor atrium of Kamppi Family Center. Free admission.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 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 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Workshops suit 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the full time or just drop in for a bit.
- Albert's Living Room evening hours on Tuesdays from 4:30–6:30 p.m.
- MLL Myllypuro Dads' Get-together at Myllynsiivi playground on Tuesdays from 6–7:30 p.m. Free admission, no advance registration required.
- Family Fun Time offers children under school age and their parents a space to move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Family Fun Time sessions on Tuesdays:
- At Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 a.m. and from 4–6 p.m., January 9–April 23, 2024.- At Käpylä Elementary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 p.m., January 9–April 23, 2024
(NOT during weeks 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14).
- At Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 p.m., January 9–April 23, 2024.
- At Vuosaari's Merilahti Elementary School (Jaluspolku 3) on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 p.m., January 9–April 23, 2024.
Activities at playgrounds on Tuesday
- Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. For more detailed information, check the individual playgrounds' websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and their own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground on Tuesday:
11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Stroller Aerobics, Oodi patio
3 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Loru's Warmth - baby session for under 1 - MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family house's website!
- Find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips via this link.
Library activities on Tuesday
- Helmet Library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
Events and activity tips
- Commercial collaboration: Children's Day on m/s Finlandia! Tickets and more information available on Eckerö Line's website.
- MLL Laajasalo Family Café at Cafe Hieta on Wednesdays from 9–10:30 a.m.
- MLL Lauttasaari Family Café at youth center Apaja from 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Naperokino at Annantalo on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- For babies and parents: Baby Cinema at Kalasatama Library on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Valpuri and the Enormous Clothing Chaos - book launch event at Annantalo on Wednesday at 5 p.m.
- Family Fun Time offers children under school age and their parents a space to move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Family Fun Time sessions on Wednesdays:
- At Kurkimäki block building (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays from 9:30–11 a.m., January 10–April 24, 2024.
- At Kannelmäki Elementary School (Runonlaulajantie 40) on Wednesdays from 5–6 p.m., January 10–April 24, 2024.
Activities at playgrounds on Wednesday
- Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. For more detailed information, check the individual playgrounds' websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and their own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground on Wednesday:
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Loru Creates - crafts for all ages
1:30–3:30 p.m. Loru Creates - crafts for all ages - MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family house's website!
- Find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips via this link.
Library activities on Wednesday
- Helmet Library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
Events and activity tips
- Albert's Living Room is open on Thursdays from 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 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Workshops suit 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the full time or just drop in for a bit.
- Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitornimäki is open on Thursdays from 12–8 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Family Fun Time offers children under school age and their parents a space to move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Family Fun Time sessions on Thursdays:
- At Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30–11 a.m., January 11–April 25, 2024.
- At Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5–6:30 p.m., January 11–April 25, 2024.
- At Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 5–6:30 p.m., January 11–April 25, 2024.
- At Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5:30–6:30 p.m., January 11–April 25, 2024.
- At Pukinmäenkaari Elementary School mirror hall (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5–6:30 p.m., January 11–April 25, 2024.
Activities at playgrounds on Thursday
- Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. For more detailed information, check the individual playgrounds' websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and their own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground on Thursday:
11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Loru's Warmth – baby session for under 1
2:30–3:15 p.m. Loru's Games – action activity for ages 1+ - Activities at Family Houses
- Family House Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
- Family House Sahraami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page. - MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family house's website!
- Find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips via this link.
Library activities on Thursday
- Helmet Library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
Events and activity tips
- What to do today? Check out tips for boring days from Pienten Helsinki!
- Vantaa: Little Art Mornings: Insect Jams at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) on Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- MLL Pasila Family Café at Tripla Shopping Center's Fokus space on Fridays from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitornimäki is open on Friday from 12–4 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Samuel's Polonaise – Folk Music and Dance in Helsinki
Friday from 5–7 p.m. Folk music rings out in Helsinki's downtown shopping centers, libraries, and museums. Free admission.
Activities at playgrounds on Friday
- Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. For more detailed information, check the individual playgrounds' websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and their own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground on Friday:
10:30–11 a.m. Loru's Songs - singing session for all ages
1–1:30 p.m. Loru's Songs - singing session for all ages
3–3:30 p.m. Loru's Magic – session with changing themes including games, movement, and stories for ages 2+ - Activities at Family Houses
- Family House Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
- Family House Sahraami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page. - MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family house's website!
- Find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips via this link.
Library activities on Friday
- Helmet Library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024
Events and activity tips
- Helmet Library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Bravo! Festival March 15–24, 2024.
- Sports Fun Time at Maunula Sports Hall on Saturday from 9–10:30 a.m. Sports Fun Time offers children under 9 and their families a chance to move in various ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule. Admission fee for adults: 3.50 €, others: 2 €, free for children under 9.
- Want to go ice skating? Find public skating times at ice halls in Helsinki and the metropolitan area in Pienten Helsinki's feature article.
- Jellonaklubi at Music Theater Kapsäkki on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Tickets: 24€/14€.
- Espoo: Used goods sale! MLL Leppävaara Spring Used Goods Sale at Ruusutorpan school on Saturday from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Used goods sale! MLL Kontula Children's Clothing Used Goods Sale at Kontulankaari 24 on Saturday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Samuel's Polonaise – Folk Music and Dance in Helsinki
Saturday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Folk music rings out in Helsinki's downtown shopping centers, libraries, and museums. Free admission.
- Espoo: What on Earth are These Creatures? - Art Workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
- Espoo: Megamuskari at Kannusali on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: 5 €.
- Samuel's Polonaise: Maija's Lambs - Children's Music Concert and workshop at Helsinki City Museum on Saturday at 11 a.m. Free admission.
Samuel's Polonaise children's concert guided by top musicians Elisa Seppänen, Tero Pajus, Lauri Kotamäki, and Soili Perkiö from the Maija's Lambs ensemble. Following the concert, there will be a workshop themed "Making music together – sounds and soundscapes with Maija's Lambs."
- Espoo: Children's Museum Festival: Pajama Party at Exhibition Center WeeGee in Espoo on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Dreams Take Flight: Children's Saturday at Kanneltalo on Saturday from 12–3 p.m. Free admission.
- Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitornimäki is open on Saturday from 12–4 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Drop-in Workshops for Children and Adults: Garden Futures at Design Museum on Saturday from 1–3 p.m. Museum admission fee
- Bravo! Festival Opening and Family Days at central library Oodi on Saturday from 1–4 p.m. Free admission.
- Used goods sale! MLL Pihlajamäki Children's Clothing Used Goods Sale at Pihlajamäki Elementary School on Saturday from 2:30–4 p.m.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024
Events and activity tips
- What to do today? Check out tips for boring days from Pienten Helsinki!
- Bravo! Festival March 15–24, 2024.
- Family Fun Sessions at Tapulin Sports Center gym on Sundays from 9–11 a.m. Tickets: 5€/family (cash, card, or MobilePay payment on-site).
- Sports Fun Time at Liikuntamylly (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9–10:45 a.m.
Sports Fun Time offers children under 9 and their families a chance to move in various 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 lockers. Admission fee for adults: 3.50 €, others: 2 €, free for children under 9.
- Used goods sale! MLL Herttoniemi Children's Clothing and Supplies Used Goods Sale at Herttoniemenranta Elementary School on Sunday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Used goods sale! MLL Pihlajamäki Children's Clothing Used Goods Sale at Pihlajamäki Elementary School on Sunday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Espoo: Children's Museum Festival: Pajama Party at Exhibition Center WeeGee in Espoo on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Bravo! Family Day at Stoa on Sunday from 12–3 p.m. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Pinecone People: Author visit and workshop at Kallio Library on Sunday from 1–3 p.m. Free admission.
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