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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and recommends family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The cover image for this article is from the Design Museum's "Escape to Moomin Valley" exhibition.
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- MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family home's Facebook page!
- MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
- All Pienten Helsinki playground tips can be found here!
- Museum tips can be found in Pienten Helsinki's museum theme article!
- You can also borrow museum tickets to the Natural History Museum or entrance tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viiki Library, you can borrow an entrance ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library, you can borrow an entrance ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Skidimarket Ateljee from September 5 to October 25, 2025 in Annantalo's South Gallery. Open according to Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidehas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open according to Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025
Events and Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!
- The program at playground Loru in Central Library Oodi on Monday:
- 10.30–11 Loru songs, bilingual music session for all ages (fi-swe)
- 13–13.30 Loru songs, bilingual music session for all ages (fi-swe)
- 14–14.45 Loru finds, a search activity for children over 2 years old - Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Aalto University Junior's robotics workshop in the children's event space on the 3rd floor on Monday at 10 am.
- Albertin Living Room is open on Mondays from 9.30–14 (International Monday).
- Autumn break children's sports event at Myllypuro Sports Mill from Monday to Wednesday, 11 am–2 pm! Entrance fee: €2.10 for children and €3.60 for adults. NOTE! You need to bring your own lock for storing items in a locked space at the Sports Mill!
- See Well in Time - Family Café at Family Home Unikko on Monday from 4:30–6:30 pm.
- Note! Many museums are closed on Mondays!
The following HELSINKI MUSEUMS are open on Mondays: The Moomin and Peppy Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO and Amos Rex, and during autumn break week also the Kindergarten Museum and Technology Museum.
More museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's museum theme article!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
Events and Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!
- The program at playground Loru in Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
- 10.30–11.30 Loru games for children over 1 year / Ramsans games for children over 1 year
- 13–14 Gently in Loru, music, nursery rhymes and sensory experiences for babies / Cosily in Ramsan music play and sensory world for babies (fi-swe) - Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Aalto University Junior's water workshop for children in Oodi's customer kitchen on the 2nd floor on Tuesday at 10 am.
- Closed after all. Albertin Living Room's Health Clinic Park
at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9.30 am–12 pm. - Espoo: Autumn Break Workshop: Forest Color Palette at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Tuesday from 10 am–1 pm. Free admission.
- Autumn break children's sports event at Myllypuro Sports Mill from Monday to Wednesday, 11 am–2 pm! Entrance fee: €2.10 for children and €3.60 for adults. NOTE! You need to bring your own lock for storing items in a locked space at the Sports Mill!
- Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together on their own and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no advance registration is required for sessions.
On Tuesday, Family Fun Times are held at:
– Käpylä Primary School (gymnasium) (Mäkelänkatu 89) from 5–6:30 pm, September 2–December 9, 2025.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
Events and Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!
- The program at playground Loru in Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
- 10.30–11 Baby Time, a calm baby session for 1-8 month old babies
- 13–13.45 Wild Time, a lively baby session for 4-12 month old babies - Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Albertin Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9.30–3 pm.
- Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together on their own and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no advance registration is required for sessions.
On Wednesday, Family Fun Times are held at:
- Kurkimäki Village House (Karpalokuja 7) from 9:30–11 am, September 3–November 26, 2025.
Note! Almost all other Family Fun Times are on break during autumn break week, but the city website suggests that Kurkimäki Family Fun Times are held as normal. - Espoo: Autumn Break Workshop: Plant Graphics at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Tuesday from 10 am–1 pm. Free admission.
- Autumn break children's sports event at Myllypuro Sports Mill from Monday to Wednesday, 11 am–2 pm! Entrance fee: €2.10 for children and €3.60 for adults. NOTE! You need to bring your own lock for storing items in a locked space at the Sports Mill!
- Cable Museums' Family Day: Story Wednesday 11 am–4 pm. Museum admission fee, free for under 18-year-olds.
- Mismatched Socks Parade Workshop at Museum Merk on Wednesday from 12–2 pm. Free admission.
- Sinister Plants - Drama Tour for Children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden from Wednesday to Saturday at 1 pm and 2 pm. Tickets €10, regular admission fee for adults.
- Katri Valan Park Opening will be celebrated on Wednesday from 3–6 pm. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidehas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open according to Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025
Events and Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!
- The program at playground Loru in Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
- 10.30–11 Loru moves, gentle movement for parents and 0-9 month old babies
- 13–13.30 Baby dances, lively movement for parents and babies - Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Out of the Hat! - Picture Book Workshop in the children's event space on the 3rd floor on Thursday at 1 pm.
- Albertin Living Room is open on Thursday from 9.30 am–3 pm.
- Autumn Break Plant Art Workshop together with the Adventure Art School at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden's outdoor garden on Thursday and Friday from 11 am–3 pm. You can participate on your own schedule. Free admission, admission fee for greenhouses for those over 7 years old.
- Sinister Plants - Drama Tour for Children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden from Wednesday to Saturday at 1 pm and 2 pm. Tickets €10, regular admission fee for adults.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" Light Art in the Manor Park, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansbölen Manor Park from Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 from 6–9 pm. Free admission.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
Events and Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!
- The program at playground Loru in Central Library Oodi on Friday:
- 10.30–11.30 Loru games, the fun of play for children over 1 year old
- 1–1:30 pm Loru songs, a music session for all ages - Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Autumn Break Fabric Printing Workshop in Oodi's City Workshop on the 2nd floor on Friday at 1 pm.
- Albertin Living Room is exceptionally closed on Friday.
- Autumn Break Plant Art Workshop together with the Adventure Art School at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden's outdoor garden on Thursday and Friday from 11 am–3 pm. You can participate on your own schedule. Free admission, admission fee for greenhouses for those over 7 years old.
- Sinister Plants - Drama Tour for Children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden from Wednesday to Saturday at 1 pm and 2 pm. Tickets €10, regular admission fee for adults.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" Light Art in the Manor Park, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansbölen Manor Park from Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 from 6–9 pm. Free admission.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025
Events and Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!
- Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Espoo: Researcher Pii: Treasures Show at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday at 10 am. Tickets starting from €10.
- Helsinki Dollhouse and Doll Fair & Old Toy Swap Markets at Arcadia Education Center in Arabianranta on Saturday from 10 am–3 pm. Tickets €6 / €3 / Free.
- "K Let's Dance Event for all K-pop, J-pop and dance fans of all ages at Tiivistämö on Saturday from 12–5 pm. Tickets €5.
- Sinister Plants - Drama Tour for Children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden from Wednesday to Saturday at 1 pm and 2 pm. Tickets €10, regular admission fee for adults.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" Light Art in the Manor Park, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansbölen Manor Park from Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 from 6–9 pm. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidehas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open according to Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.
- Free Activities for Children in Helsinki article has tips for free opportunities in Helsinki!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
Events and Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week theme article offers diverse activity ideas in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area!
- Sports Fun Times at Myllypuro Sports Mill next to Myllypuro Metro Station on Sundays from 9–10:45 am. Tickets €3.60/adults, €2.10/children and free for children under 9.
Sports Fun Times offer children under 9 and their families an opportunity to move in many different ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, strollers can be left in the hallway and you should bring your own lock for changing rooms. - Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.
- Mismatched Socks Parade Workshop at Museum Merk on Sunday from 2–4 pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" Light Art in the Manor Park, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansbölen Manor Park from Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 from 6–9 pm. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidehas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open according to Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.
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