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What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with kids on the weekend? What to do on a rainy day? Little Helsinki's weekly series searches for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the site is families with pre-school children. For example, daycare centers also follow the article series and pick up ideas.
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Family City Trails: The first four Family City Trails have now been published! The first city trails take you on an adventure around Helsinki: to Haaga, Pitäjänmäki, Ruskeasuo, and Vuosaari.
Family City Trails is an innovative urban tourism concept that takes you on a research expedition to new places and shows your home neighborhoods in a new light. It also challenges you to think about whether it's always necessary to travel far to experience something new and unprecedented. City Trails are part of Heidi Säynätkari's hospitality management thesis, which is being carried out in cooperation with Little Helsinki. "The idea of city trails came from my own interest in urban tourism with children, and especially a desire to explore cities outside city centers."
You can also create your own trail and share it with other adventurers!
Read more about city trails and set off on an adventure!
OmaStadi voting is underway throughout October and there are many good suggestions. Little Helsinki recommends (selfishly) checking out at least the Crowdfunding for good ideas proposal and the proposal to get a playground to the city's finest park. More information about OmaStadi and voting can be found on the city's website.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Monday's events can be browsed here.
Events and Activity Tips
Also read:
Tips for fall break week in Helsinki
Tips for fall break week in neighboring cities
Children's Traffic City is open to families during fall break from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. At the traffic city, children can learn traffic rules with their own adult companion and ride around in pedal cars in the traffic park. Check out more information on the Traffic City's Facebook page.
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the Helsinki Mission website.
Espoo: Fall Break at Children's Culture Center Aurora: Cleaning Spree Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, see Aurora's website.
Fall Break Movie Day - Free film event at Orion on Monday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm is open during fall break every day from Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fall Break Workshop: In Sigrid's Corners at Helsinki City Museum during fall break Monday to Sunday, October 14-20, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the museum's website. Always free admission.
Character Worlds - Open Workshop for 4-6 year-olds with their adult at Annantalo on Monday, 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. The workshop has free admission. Read more on Annantalo's website.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex, and Päivälehti Museum. During fall break, Haltia Nature Center in Espoo is also exceptionally open on Monday.
Light Carnival at Linnanmäki, October 10-20, 2019.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field, October 4 - November 3, 2019. Ticket prices and more information can be found on the circus's own website.
Exhibition: Vicar, A Life Drawn in Pencil, October 3-31, 2019, at Annantalo. Features, among other things, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Tuesday's events can be browsed here.
Events and Activity Tips
Also read:
Tips for fall break week in Helsinki
Tips for fall break week in neighboring cities
Children's Traffic City is open to families during fall break from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. At the traffic city, children can learn traffic rules with their own adult companion and ride around in pedal cars in the traffic park. Check out more information on the Traffic City's Facebook page.
In Swedish: Fall Break Concert: Robin Hund at Vuotalo on Tuesday, 10 a.m. (free admission) and 6 p.m. (tickets €6). More information on Vuotalo's website.
Espoo: Fall Break at Children's Culture Center Aurora: Cleaning Spree Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, see Aurora's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open during fall break every day from Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fall Break Workshop: In Sigrid's Corners at Helsinki City Museum during fall break Monday to Sunday, October 14-20, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the museum's website. Always free admission.
Malmitalo Fall Break Movie: Onneli, Anneli and the Sleepyhead Clock (S) on Tuesday, 1 p.m. Movies have free admission. More information on Malmitalo's website.
Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops on Tuesday at Caisa Culture Center, 2 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3 year-old children with their guardian. You can attend the workshops for the entire time or just for a while. No pre-registration required, free admission. More information on Caisa's website.
In Swedish:Fall Break Concert: Robin Hund at Vuotalo on Tuesday, 10 a.m. (free admission) and 6 p.m. (tickets €6). More information on Vuotalo's website.
Light Carnival at Linnanmäki, October 10-20, 2019.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field, October 4 - November 3, 2019. Ticket prices and more information can be found on the circus's own website.
Exhibition: Vicar, A Life Drawn in Pencil, October 3-31, 2019, at Annantalo. Features, among other things, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Wednesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can bring your baby to movies on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where, for example, the week's movie is published and voting takes place for upcoming programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Wednesday's events can be browsed here.
Events and Activity Tips
Also read:
Tips for fall break week in Helsinki
Tips for fall break week in neighboring cities
Children's Traffic City is open to families during fall break from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. At the traffic city, children can learn traffic rules with their own adult companion and ride around in pedal cars in the traffic park. Check out more information on the Traffic City's Facebook page.
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Read more on the Helsinki Mission website.
Espoo: Fall Break at Children's Culture Center Aurora: Cleaning Spree Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, see Aurora's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open during fall break every day from Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, during Wihuri Day, the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation offers free admission to the Ateneum, Kiasma, and Sinebrychoff Art Museum to all visitors. More information, for example, on Ateneum's website.
Fall Break Workshop: In Sigrid's Corners at Helsinki City Museum during fall break Monday to Sunday, October 14-20, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the museum's website. Always free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Admission €2, under 15 years old free. More information on the museum's website.
Gallery Workshop at Vuotalo Gallery on Wednesday, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Read more about this workshop suitable for all ages on Vuotalo's website.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m.–6 p.m. Small admission fee.
Malmitalo Fall Break Movie: Wreck-It Ralph Breaks the Internet (K7) on Wednesday, 1 p.m. Movies have free admission. More information on Malmitalo's website.
A Musical Taste of Vicki & Väinö is a bilingual children's opera at the City Museum on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Free admission. More information on the museum's website.
Light Carnival at Linnanmäki, October 10-20, 2019.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field, October 4 - November 3, 2019. Ticket prices and more information can be found on the circus's own website.
Exhibition: Vicar, A Life Drawn in Pencil, October 3-31, 2019, at Annantalo. Features, among other things, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Thursday's events can be browsed here.
Events and Activity Tips
Also read:
Tips for fall break week in Helsinki
Tips for fall break week in neighboring cities
Children's Traffic City is open to families during fall break from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. At the traffic city, children can learn traffic rules with their own adult companion and ride around in pedal cars in the traffic park. Check out more information on the Traffic City's Facebook page.
Fall Break Movie: Mouse Marathon at Vuotalo on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. More information on Vuotalo's website.
Vantaa: Little Art Morning at Children's Culture Center Pessi in Vantaa on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the Helsinki Mission website.
Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops on Thursday at Caisa Culture Center, 10 a.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3 year-old children with their guardian. You can attend the workshops for the entire time or just for a while. No pre-registration required, free admission. More information on Caisa's website.
Espoo: Fall Break at Children's Culture Center Aurora: Cleaning Spree Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, see Aurora's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open during fall break every day from Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fall Break Workshop: In Sigrid's Corners at Helsinki City Museum during fall break Monday to Sunday, October 14-20, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the museum's website. Always free admission.
Gallery Workshop at Vuotalo Gallery on Thursday, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Read more about this workshop suitable for all ages on Vuotalo's website.
Malmitalo Fall Break Movie: Lego 2 (K7) on Thursday, 1 p.m. Movies have free admission. More information on Malmitalo's website.
Family Ball Play at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. At family ball play, all children under 9 move on artificial turf with their own adult companion. Free play, stunts, running, or learning to walk. Family Ball Play on Thursdays from 4 p.m.–5 p.m. Free admission for children, adults pay Pallomylly's drop-in fee (€3.50). Read more in Little Helsinki's Helsinki on the Move tips.
Exhibition: Vicar, A Life Drawn in Pencil, October 3-31, 2019, at Annantalo. Features, among other things, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
Light Carnival at Linnanmäki, October 10-20, 2019.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field, October 4 - November 3, 2019. Ticket prices and more information can be found on the circus's own website.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Friday's events can be browsed here.
Events and Activity Tips
Also read:
Tips for fall break week in Helsinki
Tips for fall break week in neighboring cities
Story Day is celebrated throughout the country on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Events for the theme day can be found on Story Day's website.
Children's Traffic City is open to families during fall break from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. At the traffic city, children can learn traffic rules with their own adult companion and ride around in pedal cars in the traffic park. Check out more information on the Traffic City's Facebook page.
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the Helsinki Mission website.
Diaper Cinema at Annantalo on Friday at 10 a.m. Age recommendation: 0–3 years old with an adult, older children also welcome. Movies have free admission. More information on Annantalo's website.
Espoo: Fall Break at Children's Culture Center Aurora: Cleaning Spree Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, see Aurora's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open during fall break every day from Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Story Day program at Annantalo on Friday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Story Day at the Theatre Museum: Transformations – When Magic Happens! on Friday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. In honor of Story Day, the museum's admission fee is €1. More information on the Theatre Museum's website.
Fall Break Workshop: In Sigrid's Corners at Helsinki City Museum during fall break Monday to Sunday, October 14-20, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the museum's website. Always free admission.
Exhibition: Vicar, A Life Drawn in Pencil, October 3-31, 2019, at Annantalo. Features, among other things, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
Light Carnival at Linnanmäki, October 10-20, 2019.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field, October 4 - November 3, 2019. Ticket prices and more information can be found on the circus's own website.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and Activity Tips
Also read:
Tips for fall break week in Helsinki
Tips for fall break week in neighboring cities
Espoo: Saturday Workshop: A Crazy Work Day explores the doctor's profession. More information on the culture center's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open during fall break every day from Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Haltiala Farm Animals is practically always open. Stop by to say hello to the farm animals and play at Haltiala's playground.
Fall Break Workshop: In Sigrid's Corners at Helsinki City Museum during fall break Monday to Sunday, October 14-20, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the museum's website. Always free admission.
Exhibition: Vicar, A Life Drawn in Pencil, October 3-31, 2019, at Annantalo. Features, among other things, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
Light Carnival at Linnanmäki, October 10-20, 2019.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field, October 4 - November 3, 2019. Ticket prices and more information can be found on the circus's own website.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019
Events and Activity Tips
Also read:
Tips for fall break week in Helsinki
Tips for fall break week in neighboring cities
Sports Fun at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Admission fee adults €3.50, children under 9 have fun for free. You can arrive whenever you want, there's space for strollers in the hall and you should bring your own lock for the changing room. Read more in Little Helsinki's Helsinki on the Move tips.
Fallkulla Farm is open during fall break every day from Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Haltiala Farm Animals is practically always open. Stop by to say hello to the farm animals and play at Haltiala's playground.
Fall Break Workshop: In Sigrid's Corners at Helsinki City Museum during fall break Monday to Sunday, October 14-20, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the museum's website. Always free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Admission €2, under 15 years old free. More information on the museum's website.
Annantalo Sunday Get-Together: Future Get-Together on Sunday from 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Suitable for all ages. More information on Annantalo's website.
Exhibition: Vicar, A Life Drawn in Pencil, October 3-31, 2019, at Annantalo. Features, among other things, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
Light Carnival at Linnanmäki, October 10-20, 2019.
Linnanmäki's Light Carnival culminates in a fireworks display on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 9:50 p.m.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field, October 4 - November 3, 2019. Ticket prices and more information can be found on the circus's own website.
Remember Also
Tips for fall break week in Helsinki
Tips for fall break week in neighboring cities
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field, October 4 - November 3, 2019. Ticket prices and more information can be found on the circus's own website.
Light Carnival at Linnanmäki, October 10-20, 2019.
Exhibition: Vicar, A Life Drawn in Pencil, October 3-31, 2019, at Annantalo. Features, among other things, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
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