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What to do or where to go with children? What family-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" column searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website's target audience is families with children under ten years old.
The article's cover image is from Uunisaari in March 2022. You can find the latest article about spring trips to Uunisaari and Kaivopuisto at Little Helsinki.
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022
Things to Do at Libraries
Helmet library events for children on Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things to Do at Playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Little Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
HURRAA! Festival for children and teens, March 12-20, 2022. Festival events are held in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Some events are paid.
Skidipeli – Literacy Adventure at Kanneltalo, March 5-19, 2022. Note: On weekdays, the game is primarily for school groups.
Albert's Living Room, a lovely meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open Mondays from 9:30 AM to 2 PM.
Art Clinic: Whole Body Painting
Art Clinic for ages 3-5 at Annantalo on Mondays from 10-11:30 AM and 12:30-2 PM. Younger family members, babies, and toddlers can also participate in the Art Clinic experience. The activity is free.
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO-World at Malmitalo, March 10-April 2, 2022. The exhibition is open during Malmitalo's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition / Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations Exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until March 27, 2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM. Free admission.
On the same trip, it's worth exploring Hanaholmen's sculpture park through the art treasure hunt and, with good weather, spending time outdoors on nearby Karhusaari Island.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
Things to Do at Libraries
Helmet library events for children on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things to Do at Playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Little Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
HURRAA! Festival for children and teens, March 12-20, 2022. Festival events are held in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Some events are paid.
Skidipeli – Literacy Adventure at Kanneltalo, March 5-19, 2022. Note: On weekdays, the game is primarily for school groups.
MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia UAS's HyMy-Village Family Café at Metropolia's facilities in Myllypuro (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays from 9-11 AM. Each session also includes programming for families organized by Metropolia's social and health students. Free admission.
Family Fun Sports at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move 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 AM and 4-6 PM until April 28, 2022.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-7 PM. Small admission fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops at Cultural Centre Caisa on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM. The workshops are suitable for children ages 1.5-3 with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate for the whole time or just drop in for a bit.
Children and Family Circus at Stoa on Tuesdays at 4:30 PM. Free admission, advance registration required.
Family Fun Sports at Sakarinmäki Primary School in Östersundom on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 PM until April 26, 2022. Family Fun Sports offers self-directed and free physical activity for families with children under school age.
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO-World at Malmitalo, March 10-April 2, 2022. The exhibition is open during Malmitalo's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/ Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations Exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until March 27, 2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM. Free admission.
On the same trip, it's worth exploring Hanaholmen's sculpture park through the art treasure hunt and, with good weather, spending time outdoors on nearby Karhusaari Island.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
Things to Do at Libraries
Helmet library events for children on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Children's Library Bus drives around the city and stops at various neighborhoods on different routes.
Things to Do at Playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Little Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
HURRAA! Festival for children and teens, March 12-20, 2022. Festival events are held in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Some events are paid.
Skidipeli – Literacy Adventure at Kanneltalo, March 5-19, 2022. Note: On weekdays, the game is primarily for school groups.
Albert's Living Room, a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-7 PM. Small admission fee.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Tapiola at Länsituuli shopping center is open on Wednesdays from 3:30-6 PM. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railway Hobbyists' website.
Art Projects: Visible Scraps
Art Projects workshops at Annantalo on Wednesdays from 5-7 PM. The program is designed for children ages 6-10 with their own adult. Free admission.
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO-World at Malmitalo, March 10-April 2, 2022. The exhibition is open during Malmitalo's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/ Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations Exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until March 27, 2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM. Free admission.
On the same trip, it's worth exploring Hanaholmen's sculpture park through the art treasure hunt and, with good weather, spending time outdoors on nearby Karhusaari Island.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022
Things to Do at Libraries
Helmet library events for children on Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things to Do at Playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Little Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
HURRAA! Festival for children and teens, March 12-20, 2022. Festival events are held in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Some events are paid.
Skidipeli – Literacy Adventure at Kanneltalo, March 5-19, 2022. Note: On weekdays, the game is primarily for school groups.
Albert's Living Room, a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM.
Family Fun Sports at Tali sports park soccer hall on Thursdays from 9:30-11 AM until April 28, 2022. Family Fun Sports offers self-directed and free physical activity for families with children under school age.
Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops at Cultural Centre Caisa on Thursdays from 10 AM-12 PM. The workshops are suitable for children ages 1.5-3 with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate for the whole time or just drop in for a bit.
Family Fun Sports at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move 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.
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends Exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Centre (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open during the cultural center's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO-World at Malmitalo, March 10-April 2, 2022. The exhibition is open during Malmitalo's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/ Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations Exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until March 27, 2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM. Free admission.
On the same trip, it's worth exploring Hanaholmen's sculpture park through the art treasure hunt and, with good weather, spending time outdoors on nearby Karhusaari Island.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022
Things to Do at Libraries
Helmet library events for children on Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things to Do at Playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Little Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
HURRAA! Festival for children and teens, March 12-20, 2022. Festival events are held in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Some events are paid.
Skidipeli – Literacy Adventure at Kanneltalo, March 5-19, 2022. Note: On weekdays, the game is primarily for school groups.
Vantaa: Påkaksen Family Mornings: Little Archaeologist Adventure Trail at Påkaksen Local History House (Vanha
Kuninkaalantie 2) on Friday from 10-11:30 AM. Free admission.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Tapiola at Länsituuli shopping center is open on Fridays from 3:30-6 PM. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railway Hobbyists' website.
Floorball Fun at Myllypuro Arena Center on Friday from 5-6:30 PM. Free admission, equipment available on-site.
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO-World at Malmitalo, March 10-April 2, 2022. The exhibition is open during Malmitalo's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends Exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Centre (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open during the cultural center's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations Exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until March 27, 2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM. Free admission.
On the same trip, it's worth exploring Hanaholmen's sculpture park through the art treasure hunt and, with good weather, spending time outdoors on nearby Karhusaari Island.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022
Minna Canth Day
Things to Do at Libraries
Helmet library events for children on Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Events and Activity Tips
HURRAA! Festival for children and teens, March 12-20, 2022. Festival events are held in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Some events are paid.
Skidipeli – Literacy Adventure at Kanneltalo, March 5-19, 2022. Note: On weekdays, the game is primarily for school groups.
Sports Fun at Maunula sports hall on Saturday mornings from 9-10:30 AM. Admission for adults is 3.50 €, children under 9 enjoy it for free. Come on your own schedule. Maunula sports hall has lockers that work with one-euro coins.
Charity Flea Market and Café for Ukrainian Children at Intia Playground on Saturday from 10 AM-1 PM.
Espoo: Jazz for Kids: Vesa Ojaniemi and Juuso Rinta in the Espoo Cultural Centre lobby on Saturday at 11 AM. Free admission.
Vantaa: HURRAA! Festival Family Day at Children's Culture Centre Pessi from 11 AM-2:30 PM. Some events are paid.
Vantaa: Journey by Train to Tikkurila 160 Years - Event Day at Vantaa City Museum on Saturday from 11 AM-4 PM. Free admission, heritage train ride with Valtteri is paid.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Tapiola at Länsituuli shopping center is open on Saturday
from 11 AM-2 PM and 3-6 PM. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railway Hobbyists' website.
HURRAA! Festival: HURRAA! Family Day at Vuotalo on Saturday from 12-3 PM. Some programming is paid.
Cinema Helios: Ellie's Adventures (PG) at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3 PM. Tickets 7.50 €.
Little Finland is Little Helsinki's sister site, offering activity tips and experiences throughout Finland. It also includes many tips for nearby areas and day trips, as well as a comprehensive list of the best playgrounds throughout Finland!
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO-World at Malmitalo, March 10-April 2, 2022. The exhibition is open during Malmitalo's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends Exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Centre (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open during the cultural center's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/ Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations Exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until March 27, 2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM. Free admission.
On the same trip, it's worth exploring Hanaholmen's sculpture park through the art treasure hunt and, with good weather, spending time outdoors on nearby Karhusaari Island.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022
Spring Equinox
International Day of Children's Theatre
Events and Activity Tips
Helmet library events for children on Sunday can be found on Helmet's events page.
HURRAA! Festival for children and teens, March 12-20, 2022. Festival events are held in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Some events are paid.
Sports Fun at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9-10:45 AM. Admission for adults is 3.50 €, children under 9 enjoy it for free. Come on your own schedule. There is room for strollers in the lobby, and it's a good idea to bring your own lock for the locker.
March Rattle at Arabianhelmi Daycare (Koreankatu 2) yard on Sunday from 10 AM-1 PM.
HURRAA! Festival: HURRAA! Family Day at Annantalo on Sunday from 12-4 PM. Some programming is paid.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.
Espoo: Children's Sunday: The Bätmäns Concert at Espoo Cultural Centre on Sunday at 1 PM.
Tickets 12.50 €.
Espoo: Theater Performance for Ukrainian Children at Horseshoe Theatre on Sunday at 3 PM. Tickets 14.50 €.
Tips for the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Little Helsinki.
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO-World at Malmitalo, March 10-April 2, 2022. The exhibition is open during Malmitalo's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/ Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations Exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until March 27, 2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM. Free admission.
On the same trip, it's worth exploring Hanaholmen's sculpture park through the art treasure hunt and, with good weather, spending time outdoors on nearby Karhusaari Island.
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