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Week's highlights of children's events
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 seeks activity tips and highlights family-friendly places in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the website is preschool-aged children and families with children.
Where to go this week -article continues with a slightly modified concept. The article lists the week's event highlights and the week's most interesting activity tips. Also included are highlights from Pienten Helsinki's news and new articles. The future of the page remains open, but this concept will continue through spring.
Pienten Helsinki's New Year's challenge "Children at restaurants" has been published!
Pienten Helsinki challenges all families searching for a lunch spot or hunting for a good child-friendly restaurant to share their best tips with others facing similar challenges. The goal is to create a comprehensive list of cafes and restaurants that have proven to be truly good or at least functional with children, accessible through one link and to make life easier for many other families.
The "Upcoming events in spring 2019" list has now published its first events.
The article's cover image is from the central library Oodi. The peer support group for strollers and prams meets daily at the central library Oodi. Join them!
Week's TIP: Did you know that in the Kino Regina opening on weekends at Oodi, films are also shown for children? www.kinoregina.fi
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MONDAY 14.1.2019
Events at libraries
Story time sessions and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Art clinic for 3-6-year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 am and 12:30 pm. This week at the art clinic the theme is Lily, rose, cherry blossom. The art clinic can be attended weekly or just occasionally, but you need to arrive on time. No pre-registration required. Read more about the Art clinic activities from Annantalo's website.
MLL Dad Cafe at the play park Iso-Anti in Itäkeskus on Mondays from 10-12. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Children's Light Adventure from Monday to Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Säätytalon Park and Vironniemi Kindergarten. More information from the event's Facebook page.
November museum tip: Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City as well as Päivälehti Museum.
Current information on ski trails and skating rinks can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi
TUESDAY 15.1.2019
Events at libraries
Story time sessions and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Family ball play at the Pallomill indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 play with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running, or learning to walk. Family ball play on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 and 4-6 pm. Morning ball play is free for everyone, afternoon ball play costs adults a Pallomill entrance fee (3.50 €). Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki in Motion tips.
For babies and parents: Baby Cinema at Finnkino cinemas on Tuesday, January 15, 2018.
Children's Light Adventure from Monday to Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Säätytalon Park and Vironniemi Kindergarten. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Janusz Grabiansky's fairy tale illustrations of famous fairy tales including "Little Thumb's Journey with the Wild Geese" at Kanneltalo from January 15 to February 8, 2019. The exhibition is open according to Kanneltalo's opening hours. Free entry. More information from Kanneltalo's website.
Current information on ski trails and skating rinks can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi
WEDNESDAY 16.1.2019
Events at libraries
Story time sessions and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region 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 and 2:30 pm. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where, for example, this week's film is published and upcoming programs are voted on. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events and activity tips
Kindergarten Museum is open from 12-18. Small entrance fee.
Children's Light Adventure from Monday to Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Säätytalon Park and Vironniemi Kindergarten. The event culminates on Wednesday in a light parade. The procession leaves from Säätypark at 6 pm to Senate Square and returns to the same place. Dress in light yourself and join the procession! More information from the event's Facebook page.
Onneli, Anneli and the Sleepy Bell at Kino Helix at Malmitalo on Wednesday at 6 pm. Tickets 6 €. More detailed information from Malmitalo's website.
Current information on ski trails and skating rinks can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi
THURSDAY 17.1.2019
Events at libraries
Story time sessions and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Family ball play at the Pallomill indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 play with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running, or learning to walk. Family ball play on Thursdays from 4-5 pm. Afternoon ball play costs adults a Pallomill entrance fee (3.50 €). Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki in Motion tips.
Fathers and children exercise group at Puotila Elementary School gymnasium on Thursdays from 5-6 pm. Event organized by MLL Uusimaa. Free entry. Read more from MLL father activities' Facebook page.
Children's snow days at Paloheinä outdoor area on Thursday from 5-8 pm. At the free evening family event, you can explore all the different ways winter sports get moving. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Current information on ski trails and skating rinks can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi
FRIDAY 18.1.2019
Events at libraries
Story time sessions and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Naperokino at Annantalo on Fridays at 10 am. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, older children are also welcome. Movies are free. More information from Annantalo's website.
Current information on ski trails and skating rinks can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi
SATURDAY 19.1.2019
Events at libraries
Story time sessions and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Pienten Helsinki's stories can be found in Finnish, Swedish and English on the My Helsinki travel site. The latest story takes you to Helsinki for Experiences!
Espoo: Pikku-Aurora's Saturday workshop this week features a Mini-block workshop on Saturday from 10-14. Read more from Aurora's website.
Espoo: Jazz for Kids - A jazz session for the whole family at Espoo Cultural Center in Tapiola on Saturday at 11 am. Free entry. More information from Espoo Culture's website.
Espoo: Sellosalin Children's Saturday features Tuomo Rannankari known from Pikku Kakkos and the Hiekkakakku Orchestra on Saturday at 1 pm. Tickets from 12 €. Tickets and more information from Sellosalin's website.
Laajasalo MLL's 20th anniversary family cafe at Laajasalo Library (Saari shopping center) from 1-3 pm. More details from the event's Facebook page.
Family Saturday at Ice Park at 2 pm. Skating demonstrations, games, obstacle course and skating school. Paid. More information from Ice Park's website.
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo from 2-3 pm. The class is suitable for all 3-12-year-olds with their own adult, regardless of disability or no disability. Read more about DanceAbility classes from Annantalo's website. Free entry.
Onneli, Anneli and the Sleepy Bell at Kino Helix at Malmitalo on Saturday at 2 pm. Tickets 6 €. More detailed information from Malmitalo's website.
ToPon Toddler Club at Munkkiniemi Co-school hall on Saturday from 2:30-4 pm. An event open to everyone with fun, games, obstacle courses and ball play. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Current information on ski trails and skating rinks can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi
SUNDAY 20.1.2019
Events and activity tips
Helsinki places article is a lifesaver for boring days with children!
Exercise Fun continues at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9-10:45 am. Entry fee for adults 3.50 €, children under 9 exercise free. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the lobby and it's good to bring your own lock for the changing room. Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki in Motion article.
Exercise tip for Espoo: Sunday's stick-free public skating slot at Metro Arena on Sundays from 9-12. Read more from Espoo city's website. The same site also has other public ice rink times in Espoo. Free entry. Tapiola ice garden is also open (small entrance fee)!
Current information on ski trails and skating rinks can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi
Also remember
Pienten Helsinki's stories can be found in Finnish, Swedish and English on the My Helsinki travel site. The latest story takes you to Helsinki for Experiences!
Helsinki places article is a lifesaver for boring days with children!
Janusz Grabiansky's fairy tale illustrations of famous fairy tales including "Little Thumb's Journey with the Wild Geese" at Kanneltalo from January 15 to February 8, 2019. The exhibition is open according to Kanneltalo's opening hours. Free entry. More information from Kanneltalo's website.
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