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Children's events during Valentine's week
What suitable activities for children can be found in Helsinki? Where to go with small children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series looks for activity ideas and suggests child-friendly places in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the website is pre-school children and families with children.
Where to go this week -article continues with a slightly modified concept. The article lists the highlights of the week's events and the most interesting activity tips of the week. It also includes highlights from Pienten Helsinki's news and new stories, as well as a new "Have you ever visited" place that changes every week. The future of the website is still open, but we'll continue with this concept for the spring.
Pienten Helsinki's proposal for OmaStadi budget for families' sandbox moved forward!
BUT: Is Central Library Oodi really the right place for a sandbox? Or is such a thing needed this year? The proposal can still be modified, so new ideas around the concept are welcome. The proposal is on display at OmaStadi on 28.2.2019, comment or sign up to help develop the idea!
Pienten Helsinki's tips for winter break with children in Helsinki have been published!
Do you follow already Pienten Helsinki on Facebook? The page has lots of current event tips, discussions and other highlights related to family life in Helsinki. On Facebook you'll also find a separate group for the city's baby families, Vauvan Helsinki.
Pienten Helsinki can also be found on Instagram, using the hashtag #pientenhelsinki you'll find numerous pictures of Helsinki with children.
Pienten Helsinki's new year Children in restaurants -challenge has been published!
Pienten Helsinki challenges all families looking for a lunch spot with children or hunting for a good child-friendly restaurant to share their best tips with others facing the same challenges. The dream is to create a comprehensive list of restaurants and cafes that have been found to be really good or at least functional with children behind one link and make life easier for many other families.
This week's Have you ever visited -place is Urho and Sylvi Kekkonen's home museum Tamminiemi right next to Seurasaari. This museum is not a traditional place for families with children, but Pienten Helsinki's young background team tested the place during summer heat and spent an unforgettable moment at Uncle Urho's and Aunt Sylvi's place. Note that Tamminiemi is open in winter only on Saturdays and Sundays from 11-17. Entrance fee.
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MONDAY 11.2.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the metropolitan area for Monday can be found in Helmet's event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Monday's events here.
Events and activity tips
Arbertin lounge is a meeting place open to families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open on Monday 9.30-15. There will be its own story on Pienten Helsinki too, as PH's background team loved the place! Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Art clinic for 3-6 year olds in Annantalo on Monday at 10 and 12:30. This week in art clinic we're making a friendship exhibition. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you need to arrive on time. No advance registration required. Read more about art clinic activities at Annantalo's website.
MLL Dad Cafe in Iso-Antti playground in Itäkeskus on Mondays 10-12. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Puppet theater music class in Sampo atrium gallery on Monday at 10 and 11. Paid (8€/time or 80€/whole fall). Read more at Nukketeatteri Sampo's website.
For babies in Vantaa: Baby tip open doors exhibition at Lastenkulttuurikeskus Toteemi in Myyrmäki on Monday at 11. Read more at Toteemi's Facebook page.
For babies: Baby Monday at Design Museum at 13-15. In the event, we get to know Paul Osipow's exhibition under the guidance of art educators Liini Laes and Iisa Juva. All babies under one year old are welcome with their parents to Baby Monday. Babies will have their own color play session. Tickets 12 € / 8 € /Museum card. More information from the Design Museum website.
Museums open on Mondays are Helsinki City Museum and Children's City as well as Päivälehti Museum.
TUESDAY 12.2.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the metropolitan area for Tuesday can be found in Helmet's event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Tuesday's events here.
Events and activity tips
Family ballgames at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ballgames, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with an adult. Free play, exercises, running or even learning to walk. Family ballgames on Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 and 16-18. Free entry for all in the morning ballgames, afternoon ballgames cost adults Pallomylly's single entry fee (3.50 €). Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves -article.
Alma Terra fantasy land exhibition invites you to touch, climb and enjoy at culture center Caisa gallery from 8.2.-27.2.2019. Free entry to the exhibition. Read more at Caisa's website.
At Kiasma Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir aka Shoplifter's exhibition Nervescape VIII looks promising at least in pictures. Pienten Helsinki's background team will go there as soon as possible!
WEDNESDAY 13.2.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the metropolitan area for Wednesday can be found in Helmet's event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio library. You can go to movies with a baby on Wednesdays at 12 and 14:30. BabyKino's own group can be found on Facebook here, where for example the week's film is published and voting for future programs. More information is also available at BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Wednesday's events here.
Events and activity tips
Mll Goes to Oodi Dad Cafe at Central Library Oodi on Wednesday 9.30-11.30. Read more at the event's Facebook page.
Arbertin lounge is a meeting place open to families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open on Wednesday 9.30-15. There will be its own story on Pienten Helsinki too, as PH's background team loved the place! Read more at Helsinki Mission's website.
Nukketeatteri Sampo's Three Little Pigs performance at culture center Stoa on Wednesday at 10. Tickets 12 €. More information at Stoa's website.
Helsinki Fire Department's fire museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Admission 2 €, under 15 year olds free. Read more at the City of Helsinki's website.
Kindergarten museum celebrates Valentine's Day with crafts and art from 12-18. Free entry to the event.
THURSDAY 14.2.2019
Happy Valentine's Day!
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the metropolitan area for Thursday can be found in Helmet's event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Thursday's events here.
Events and activity tips
Exhibition for a friend at Annantalo from 14.2.-3.3.2019. The exhibition opening will be celebrated on Valentine's Day 14.2. at 17–18. Read more at Annantalo's website.
Arbertin lounge is a meeting place open to families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open on Thursday 9.30-15. There will be its own story on Pienten Helsinki too, as PH's background team loved the place! Read more at Helsinki Mission's website.
Valentine's Day at the Museum of Technology on Thursday 9-19. DIY workshops and lots to marvel at. Admission to the museum is free on Valentine's Day. More information at the event's Facebook page.
Art clinic for 3-6 year olds at Kanneltalo on Thursday at 10. This week in art clinic we're making a gift for a friend. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you need to arrive on time. No advance registration required. Read more about art clinic activities at Kanneltalo's website.
Drop-in art workshops for toddlers at Contemporary Art Museum Kiasma on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10-13 until 16.2.2019. The drop-in workshop is aimed at 1-4 year olds and adults accompanying them. You can participate in the workshops with the museum's admission fee and join according to your own schedule. Read more at Kiasma's website.
Shopping center Ristikko's Valentine's Day features Moomins. Other programs for the little ones. Read more at the shopping center's website.
Penkka floats take over Helsinki city center and you can wave to graduates in a candy rain for example in Esplanade Park at around 13-13.45. The student float parade departs from Kaivopuisto beach at 13 and circles around Esplanade Park from the South Beach a few times. Read more about penkkaris and see the floats' exact route at the City of Helsinki's website.
Family ballgames at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ballgames, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with an adult. Free play, exercises, running or even learning to walk. Family ballgames on Thursdays 16-17. Afternoon ballgames cost adults Pallomylly's single entry fee (3.50 €). Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves -article.
Fathers and children sports group at Puotila elementary school gym on Thursdays 17-18. The event is organized by MLL Uusimaa. Free entry. Read more at MLL father activities' Facebook page.
FRIDAY 15.2.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the metropolitan area for Friday can be found in Helmet's event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Friday's events here.
Events and activity tips
Napero Cinema special screening at Annantalo's celebration hall on Fridays at 10. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, older children also welcome. This week we watched Rölli classics. Free admission to the movies. More information at Annantalo's website.
Drop-in art workshops for toddlers at Contemporary Art Museum Kiasma on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10-13 until 16.2.2019. The drop-in workshop is aimed at 1-4 year olds and adults accompanying them. You can participate in the workshops with the museum's admission fee and join according to your own schedule. Read more at Kiasma's website.
Old-time dances can be admired at Ice Hall on Friday at 14. The event is open to all and there is surely room in the stands. Free admission. More information about Old People's Day from Helsinki Ice Hall's website.
SATURDAY 16.2.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the metropolitan area for Saturday can be found in Helmet's event calendar.
Events and activity tips
In Vantaa: Tik's winter fun at Tikkurila library 9.30-15. Programs for children and young people, Mimmi's Friendship concert at 11. More information at the event's Facebook page.
MLL's family cafe at Central Library Oodi starts on Saturday 2.2.2019 at 10-12 and in addition to free socializing and play, this week we're chatting away. Read more at the event's Facebook page.
Sledge ride at Kontulan sledge park on Saturday 10-12. MLL's father activities organized event is open to all. More information at the event's Facebook page.
Last chance! Drop-in art workshops for toddlers at Contemporary Art Museum Kiasma on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10-13 until 16.2.2019. The drop-in workshop is aimed at 1-4 year olds and adults accompanying them. You can participate in the workshops with the museum's admission fee and join according to your own schedule. Read more at Kiasma's website.
In Espoo: Espoo: Pikku-Aurora Saturday workshop and fossil workshop 10-14. Read more at Aurora's website.
MLL's family floorball at Pukinmäen arc primary school gym on Saturday 10.30-12. Free family floorball is aimed at fathers and mothers and approximately 3-6 year old children. No advance registration required. More information at the event's Facebook page.
In Tuusula: Ice carnival - Ice sculpture SM championship 2019 at Rykmentinpuisto in Tuusula Saturday and Sunday 11-16. Free admission to the event. Read more at the event's Facebook page.
Old Town Saturday activities 11-17. Free admission to the family event. More information at the event's Facebook page.
At Uutela cottage cottage guardians and campfires on Saturday 12-15.
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo 14-15. The class suits all 3-12 year olds with an accompanying adult, regardless of disability or non-disability. Read more about DanceAbility classes at Annantalo's website. Free admission.
At Malmitalo's Kino Helioksessa you can watch Risto Räppääjä and the pastry chef film (approved) on Saturday at 14. Tickets 6 €. More information at Malmitalo's website.
Multicultural Valentine's Day party for children at Central Library Oodi on Saturday 14-16. Read more at the event's Facebook page.
Helsinki places -article is the salvation for boring days with children!
SUNDAY 17.2.2019
Events and activity tips
Sports action at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings at 9-10.45. Admission 3.50 € for adults, children under 9 play for free. You can arrive according to your own schedule, there is plenty of space in the hall and it's good to bring your own padlock for the locker room. Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves -article.
Activity tip for Espoo: Sunday stick-free public skating turn at Metro Arena on Sundays 9-12. Read more at Espoo's website. You can also find other Espoo city public ice skating times from the same website. Free admission. Also Tapiola ice garden is open (small admission fee)!
In Tuusula: Ice carnival - Ice sculpture SM championship 2019 at Rykmentinpuisto in Tuusula Saturday and Sunday 11-16. Free admission to the event. Read more at the event's Facebook page.
At Cinema Vuotalo you can watch Risto Räppääjä and the pastry chef film (approved) on Sunday at 11.30. Tickets 9.50 €. More information at Vuotalo's website.
At Uutela cottage cottage guardians and campfires on Sunday 12-15.
Helsinki Fire Department's fire museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12-16. Admission 2 €, under 15 year olds free. Read more at the City of Helsinki's website.
Remember also
Pienten Helsinki stories are available in Finnish, Swedish and English on the My Helsinki travel website. The latest story takes you to Helsinki of Experiences!
Helsinki places -article is the salvation for boring days with children!
Current information about trails and ice skating rinks can be found in the outdoor recreation.fi service.
Exhibition for a friend at Annantalo from 14.2.-3.3.2019. The exhibition opening will be celebrated on Valentine's Day 14.2. at 17–18. Read more at Annantalo's website.
Alma Terra fantasy land exhibition invites you to touch, climb and enjoy at culture center Caisa gallery from 8.2.-27.2.2019. Free entry to the exhibition. Read more at Caisa's website.
Let's go visit the neighbor -exhibition at Malmitalo from 24.1.-16.2.2019. The exhibition is based on Riina Katajavuori's and Salla Savolainen's book of the same name. Read more at Malmitalo's website. Free admission.
In Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway can be admired in Tapiola at Heikintori in February-March. More detailed information at Alpine Railways Association's website.
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