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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
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Exhibition tips for children
All Glass exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023. In the interactive All Glass exhibition created in collaboration with the Finnish Glass Museum and Annantalo, you'll get to know glass and its many dimensions.
Square / Cube exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023. Is a square too rigid or a cube too angular? What if you put them in motion? Annantalo's autumn exhibition presents and simultaneously doesn't present – it opens the door to the world of abstraction!
Museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
MONDAY 13.2.2023
Events and activity tips
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Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays 9:30 am-2 pm (International Monday's).
Art Clinic: Bouncy mat, magic mat
Have you heard stories about magic carpets you can fly on? Now you get to design and make your own magic mat from felt. Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo (Annankatu 30) on Mondays at 10 am and 12:30 pm. The family's younger children, babies and toddlers, can also be present to experience the atmosphere of the art clinic. Free entry.
Family Fun Sessions at Tapiola Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 5-6:30 pm from 9.1.-24.4.2023. Free entry. Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Current information about skating rinks and cross-country ski trails in the Helsinki region can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
Activities at playgrounds on Monday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) at the Loru playground on Monday:
10:30─11:00 Loru's little wallets – movement for over 1-year-olds
1:00–1:30 pm Kukkuluuruu – baby session for under 1-year-olds
3:00─3:30 pm Kukkuluuruu – baby session for under 1-year-olds
From 9.1.-4.6.2023, the following playgrounds are open: Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Ida, Isonneva, Iso-Antti, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kesanto, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Kurkimäki, Lampi, Lohikäärmepuisto, Loru, Maunula, Myllynsiipi, Orava, Piika, Roihuvuori, Seppä, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Viikkari and Vähätupa.
Note! The city's list contains incorrect information that the Rutshollari playground would be open, but this is not the case as the building is being demolished and only afternoon activities for schoolchildren are being arranged in replacement spaces.
Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
The City of Helsinki announced on 8.12.2022 that it will continue closing playgrounds and from January onwards 39 city playgrounds are closed until at least summer 2023.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a presentation of the newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Monday
Helmet Library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY 14.2.2023
Valentine's Day
Events and activity tips
MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia HyMy-village family café in Metropolia's premises in Myllypuro (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11 am. Each time also features varying programs for families. Free entry.
Family Fun Sessions in the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9). In family ball games, all children under 9 move under their adult's supervision on a soft artificial turf. Free play, acrobatics, running or practicing walking. Family Fun Sessions on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am and 4-6 pm from 9.1. – 28.4.2023 (not week 8). Free entry.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-7 pm. Small admission fee.
Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 pm. Workshops suit 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free entry. You can attend the workshops for the full duration or just for a moment at a time.
Espoo: Pony's Valentine's Day celebrations at Museum Play in Espoo on Tuesday 4-8 pm. Museum admission fee.
Family Fun Sessions at Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 5-6:30 pm from 10.1.-25.4.2023 (not week 8). Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free entry.
Family Fun Sessions at Kankarepuisto Elementary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays 5:15-6:15 pm from 10.1.-25.4.2023. Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free entry.
Teddy's Vaccination Day - children's concert at Arabia Hall (Muotoilijankatu 1 B) on Tuesday at 6 pm. Free entry.
Activities at playgrounds on Tuesday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) at the Loru playground on Tuesday:
11:00─11:30 Stroller gymnastics, Oodi courtyard
3:00─3:30 pm Loru's songs – music session for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor
From 9.1.-4.6.2023, the following playgrounds are open: Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Ida, Isonneva, Iso-Antti, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kesanto, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Kurkimäki, Lampi, Lohikäärmepuisto, Loru, Maunula, Myllynsiipi, Orava, Piika, Roihuvuori, Seppä, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Viikkari and Vähätupa.
Note! The city's list contains incorrect information that the Rutshollari playground would be open, but this is not the case as the building is being demolished and only afternoon activities for schoolchildren are being arranged in replacement spaces.
Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
The City of Helsinki announced on 8.12.2022 that it will continue closing playgrounds and from January onwards 39 city playgrounds are closed until at least summer 2023.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a presentation of the newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Tuesday
Helmet Library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY 15.2.2023
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays 9:30 am-3 pm.
Theatre Rollo: The Ditch Diggers performance at Malmitalo's Malmisali on Wednesday at 10 am. Tickets 15 €/ 8 €. Ticket reservations and inquiries: [email protected] phone 09 726 1121
Fire Museum at Erottaja Rescue Station is open on Wednesdays 12-4 pm. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12-7 pm. Small admission fee.
Family Fun Sessions at Käpylä Elementary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays 5-6:30 pm from 11.1.-26.4.2023 (not week 8). Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free entry.
Let's do art stuff: Mosaic! at Annantalo's Art Class 3 on Wednesday 5-7 pm. Mosaic is a composition made from pieces consisting of colorful glass or ceramic pieces. In the workshop, you'll get to know the diversity of mosaics and create your own colorful mosaics by assembling glass pieces. Let's do art stuff workshops inspire and guide 6–10-year-old Helsinki children and their adults to make and experience art together. Free entry.
Sylva ry's International Children's Cancer Day chair event on Narinkkatori 12-6 pm.
Activities at playgrounds on Wednesday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) at the Loru playground on Wednesday:
11:00─1:00 pm Loru creates – crafts and art for all ages
2:00–3:30 pm Loru creates – crafts and art for all ages
From 9.1.-4.6.2023, the following playgrounds are open: Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Ida, Isonneva, Iso-Antti, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kesanto, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Kurkimäki, Lampi, Lohikäärmepuisto, Loru, Maunula, Myllynsiipi, Orava, Piika, Roihuvuori, Seppä, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Viikkari and Vähätupa.
Note! The city's list contains incorrect information that the Rutshollari playground would be open, but this is not the case as the building is being demolished and only afternoon activities for schoolchildren are being arranged in replacement spaces.
Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
The City of Helsinki announced on 8.12.2022 that it will continue closing playgrounds and from January onwards 39 city playgrounds are closed until at least summer 2023.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a presentation of the newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Wednesday
Helmet Library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY 16.2.2023
Events and activity tips
Family Fun Sessions at Kurkimäki courtyard building (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays 9:30-11 am from 12.1.-27.4.2023 (not week 8). Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free entry.
Family Fun Sessions at Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30-11 am from 12.1.-27.4.2023. Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free entry.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays 9:30 am-3 pm.
Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10 am-12 pm. Workshops suit 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free entry. You can attend the workshops for the full duration or just for a moment at a time.
Espoo: Baby's Art Play at Emma in Espoo on Thursday 1-3 pm. Museum admission fee.
Family Fun Sessions in Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9). In family ball games, all children under 9 move under their adult's supervision on a soft artificial turf. Free play, acrobatics, running or practicing walking. Family Fun Sessions on Thursday 4-5 pm from 11.1. – 28.4.2023 (not week 8). Free entry.
Family Fun Sessions at Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 5-6:30 pm from 12.1. – 27.4.2023. Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free entry.
Family Fun Sessions at Pukinmäenkaar Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5-6:30 pm from 12.1. – 27.4.2023. Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free entry.
Family Fun Sessions at Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 5-6:30 pm from 12.1.-20.4.2023 (not week 8). Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free entry.
Family Fun Sessions at Kampi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 5-6:30 pm from 12.1.-27.4.2023 (not week 8). Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free entry.
Boat Shows at Helsinki Messukeskus until Sunday 19.2.2023. Admission fee.
Activities at playgrounds on Thursday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) at the Loru playground on Thursday:
3:00─3:30 pm Loru's games – play and fun for over 1-year-olds
From 9.1.-4.6.2023, the following playgrounds are open: Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Ida, Isonneva, Iso-Antti, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kesanto, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Kurkimäki, Lampi, Lohikäärmepuisto, Loru, Maunula, Myllynsiipi, Orava, Piika, Roihuvuori, Seppä, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Viikkari and Vähätupa.
Note! The city's list contains incorrect information that the Rutshollari playground would be open, but this is not the case as the building is being demolished and only afternoon activities for schoolchildren are being arranged in replacement spaces.
Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
The City of Helsinki announced on 8.12.2022 that it will continue closing playgrounds and from January onwards 39 city playgrounds are closed until at least summer 2023.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a presentation of the newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Thursday
Helmet Library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY 17.2.2023
Events and activity tips
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Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays 9:30 am-3 pm.
Theatre Rollo: The Ditch Diggers performance at Stoa's small hall on Friday at 10 am. Tickets 10 €/ 7 €. Ticket reservations and inquiries: [email protected] phone 09 726 1121
Activities at playgrounds on Friday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) at the Loru playground on Friday:
11:00 –11:30 Loru's waves – story-based play session for over 2-year-olds
1:00–1:30 pm Loru's warmth – baby session for under 1-year-olds
3:00–3:30 pm Loru's warmth – baby session for under 1-year-olds
From 9.1.-4.6.2023, the following playgrounds are open: Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Ida, Isonneva, Iso-Antti, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kesanto, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Kurkimäki, Lampi, Lohikäärmepuisto, Loru, Maunula, Myllynsiipi, Orava, Piika, Roihuvuori, Seppä, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Viikkari and Vähätupa.
Note! The city's list contains incorrect information that the Rutshollari playground would be open, but this is not the case as the building is being demolished and only afternoon activities for schoolchildren are being arranged in replacement spaces.
Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
The City of Helsinki announced on 8.12.2022 that it will continue closing playgrounds and from January onwards 39 city playgrounds are closed until at least summer 2023.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a presentation of the newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Friday
Helmet Library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY 18.2.2023
Events and activity tips
Commercial cooperation:
Merimaailma Sea Life's shark-themed programs daily as the Shark Life event takes over the sea life facility 10.2.-2.4.2023!
Espoo: Mosaic art workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday 10 am-2 pm. Free entry.
Vantaa: Children's Winter Festival on the grounds of Håkansböle Manor on Saturday 11 am-3 pm (café open until 5 pm). The Children's Cultural Center Pyykkitupa is also open 1-3 pm! Bring a sled or slide, you can also go sledding at the manor park. Free entry. Håkansböle is located in Hakunila, near Vantaa's Ikea.
Espoo: Finland's largest model railway in Kauppakeskus Ainoa (Tapiola) 1st floor, behind Kaisan Café on Saturday 11 am-5 pm. Free entry.
Espoo: Ice Carving National Championship event at Oittaa Outdoor Center on Saturday and Sunday. Free entry.
Boat Shows at Helsinki Messukeskus until Sunday 19.2.2023. Admission fee.
What to do today? Check out tips for boring days from Pienten Helsinki!
Children's inclusive dance class at Annantalo (Annankatu 30) dance studio on Saturday at 2 pm. DanceAbility Finland ry's dance classes for all kinds of children offer children and their close adults togetherness, the joy of movement, and the opportunity to meet new people. The classes are open to all children and their close adults regardless of disability or non-disability. Teaching lasts one hour. One adult can participate in the class with multiple children, for example with siblings. The space is accessible. Advance reservations and inquiries: [email protected]. Free entry.
Kino Helios: The Residents of Viiru and Pesonen's House (S) film at Malmitalo's small hall on Saturday at 3 pm. Tickets 8.50 €.
Library events on Saturday
Helmet Library children's events for Saturday can be found on libraries' event page.
SUNDAY 19.2.2023
Shrove Sunday
Events and activity tips
Helmet Library children's events for Sunday can be found on libraries' event page.
What to do today? Check out tips for boring days from Pienten Helsinki!
Vantaa: Shrove Festival at Ylästö Parish Center on Sunday 10 am-1 pm. Free entry.
Tuusula: Puustelli's Shrovetide at Air Defense Museum on Sunday 10 am-4 pm.
Shrove Festival at Viiki Church on Sunday 11 am-2 pm.
Shrove Festival at Kulosaari Church on Sunday from 11 am onwards and at Tuorinniemi Swimming Beach on Sunday 1-3 pm.
Commercial cooperation:
Merimaailma Sea Life's shark-themed programs daily as the Shark Life event takes over the sea life facility 10.2.-2.4.2023!
Taivaskalli Shrove at Kapyla on Sunday 12-2 pm.
Horse Power! - Shrove event at Stoa on Sunday 12-3 pm.
Hiisi's Reindeer Ski at Pukki Island (Seurasaari's neighbor) on Shrove Sunday 12-3 pm. Free entry.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Rescue Station is open on Sundays 12-4 pm. Small admission fee.
Shrove Sunday sleigh rides at Seurasaari on Sunday 1-5 pm. Price 5 € /person.
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