Pienten Helsinki
What family-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's target audience is families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always check the latest information and instructions
from the organizer's website, as sudden cancellations are also
possible due to the current situation.
Cover image for the article: The skating season begins this week at the Oulunkylä artificial ice rink, and skating is already underway in Tapiola.
MONDAY 16.11.2020
Events at libraries
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events at playgrounds
Monday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Oulunkylä artificial ice rink opens on Monday at 8 a.m. This winter, skating at Helsinki's artificial ice rinks is free of charge.
Vantaa: Kukkuu art festival for babies and toddlers 14.–21.11.2020.
Albertin Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albertin Living Room is open Mondays 9.30-15, considering the exceptional circumstances. You can find the latest information about Albertin Living Room's exceptional situation operating model on their Facebook page.
Dad Cafe at Iso-Antti playground on Mondays at 10 a.m.
Art Clinic: The House of Three Bears
Art Clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you must arrive on time. Advance registration is required during the exceptional period.
Exhibition: Paths to Ecology exhibition at Annantalo Art Gallery until 31.1.2021. Open during Annantalo's opening hours.
Puppet theater music class at Sampo atrium gallery on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Music class fee 8 €/time.
Suomenlinna star route can be explored independently 8.-27.11.2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — collaborative light art installation in the environment of Martinuksentalo Cultural Center 30.10.2020 – 13.12.2020.
Virtual event: Mud Rogues - concert video has been released and can be watched free of charge until 31.12.2020.
TUESDAY 17.11.2020
Events at libraries
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Oodi to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events at playgrounds
Tuesday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Vantaa: Kukkuu art festival for babies and toddlers 14.–21.11.2020.
Family ball sports at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball sports, all children under 9 participate with their own adult on a soft artificial grass. Free play, gymnastics, running, or learning to walk. Family ball sports on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 and 4-6 p.m. Morning ball sports have free admission for everyone, afternoon ball sports cost a Pallomylly entry fee for adults.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesday 12-19. Small entrance fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Caisa Cultural Center on Tuesdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Tuesdays: group 1 at 1:30-2:30 p.m. and group 2 at 2:30-3:30 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3 year-old children with a guardian. No advance registration, free admission.
Family fun nights at Sakarinmäki primary school in Östersundom on Tuesdays 5-6:30 p.m. during 8.9.–8.12.2020. Family fun nights are aimed at families moving together, and provide space for pre-school children and their guardians to move together freely and free of charge.
Suomenlinna star route can be explored independently 8.-27.11.2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — collaborative light art installation in the environment of Martinuksentalo Cultural Center 30.10.2020 – 13.12.2020.
WEDNESDAY 18.11.2020
Events at libraries
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio library. You can bring your baby to the movies on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where, for example, the week's movie is published and you can vote on upcoming programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events at playgrounds
Wednesday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Vantaa: Kukkuu art festival for babies and toddlers 14.–21.11.2020.
Albertin Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albertin Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30-15, considering the exceptional circumstances. You can find the latest information about Albertin Living Room's exceptional situation operating model on their Facebook page.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12-16. Small entrance fee, children under 15 free of charge.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays 12-19. Small entrance fee.
Family fun nights at Käpylä primary school (2.9.-9.12.2020) and at Pukinmäenkaari primary school (2.9.-9.12.2020) on Wednesdays 5-6:30 p.m. Family fun nights are aimed at families moving together, and provide space for pre-school children and their guardians to move together freely and free of charge.
Suomenlinna star route can be explored independently 8.-27.11.2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — collaborative light art installation in the environment of Martinuksentalo Cultural Center 30.10.2020 – 13.12.2020.
THURSDAY 19.11.2020
Events at libraries
Helmet library children's eventsfor Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events at playgrounds
Thursday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Vantaa: Kukkuu art festival for babies and toddlers 14.–21.11.2020.
Albertin Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albertin Living Room is open Thursdays 9:30-15, considering the exceptional circumstances. You can find the latest information about Albertin Living Room's exceptional situation operating model on their Facebook page.
Family ball sports at Tali sports park soccer hall on Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m. In family ball sports, all children under 9 participate with their own adult on a soft artificial grass. Free play, gymnastics, running, or learning to walk. You can pick up an equipment bag from the supervisor at the start of the session and return it to the same place at the end of the session. No organized activities. Free admission.
In Swedish: Alfons och Mållgan theater & Christmas songs with the Monkey -play at Malmitalo on Thursday at 10 a.m. Free admission, register in advance.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Caisa Cultural Center on Thursdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Thursdays: group 1 at 10-11 a.m. and group 2 at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3 year-old children with a guardian. No advance registration, free admission.
Family ball sports at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball sports, all children under 9 participate with their own adult on a soft artificial grass. Free play, gymnastics, running, or learning to walk. Family ball sports on Thursdays 4-5 p.m. Afternoon ball sports cost a Pallomylly entry fee for adults .
Family fun nights at Kampi Sports Center indoor hall during 3.9.-10.12.2020 on Thursdays 5-6:30 p.m. Family fun nights are aimed at families moving together, and provide space for pre-school children and their guardians to move together freely and free of charge.
Family fun nights at Malminkartano primary school on Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. during 3.9.-10.12.2020. Family fun nights are aimed at families moving together, and provide space for pre-school children and their guardians to move together freely and free of charge.
Suomenlinna star route can be explored independently 8.-27.11.2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — collaborative light art installation in the environment of Martinuksentalo Cultural Center 30.10.2020 – 13.12.2020.
FRIDAY 20.11.2020
Children's Rights Day
Events at libraries
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events at playgrounds
Friday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Twilight Surprises 20.-28.11.2020. Twilight events bring surprises to everyday places: encounters, reasons to pause and get outside. Various parts of the city will feature sound and light installations, fire performances, and outdoor cinema.
Vantaa: Kukkuu art festival for babies and toddlers 14.–21.11.2020.
Exhibition: Illustration exhibition - come read! at Kanneltalo 20.11.2020-5.1.2021. Free admission.
Espoo: Open mornings - Otokka Jams for babies and toddlers on Friday at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
Pea cinema at Annantalo on Friday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
Albertin Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albertin Living Room is open Fridays 9:30-15, considering the exceptional circumstances. You can find the latest information about Albertin Living Room's exceptional situation operating model on their Facebook page.
Cinema Helios: Northern Heroes (S) film at Malmitalo on Friday at 3 p.m. Tickets 7 €.
Twilight Surprises at Sitrator next to Kanneltalo on Friday:
Bounce – play with shadow puppets -installation at Sitrator starting at 5 p.m.
Magical Mysticism -fire performance at Sitrator at 5:20 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Light Power – not quite dark! -light art installation at Sitrator next to Kanneltalo on Friday 5-8 p.m.
Reflector orienteering in the area around Kanneltalo on Friday 5-8 p.m.
Premiere! Magical Kalevala - New children's musical about Finnish superpowers at Kanneltalo concert hall on Friday at 6 p.m. The performance is recommended for children over 5 years old. Tickets 6 €.
Photo: Tero Vihavainen, graphic design Kristiina Saks.
Suomenlinna star route can be explored independently 8.-27.11.2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — collaborative light art installation in the environment of Martinuksentalo Cultural Center 30.10.2020 – 13.12.2020.
SATURDAY 21.11.2020
Events at libraries
Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events and activity tips
Twilight Surprises 20.-28.11.2020. Twilight events bring surprises to everyday places: encounters, reasons to pause and get outside. Various parts of the city will feature sound and light installations, fire performances, and outdoor cinema.
Vantaa: Kukkuu art festival for babies and toddlers 14.–21.11.2020.
Little houses path at Ebeneser house (including Kindergarten Museum) Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The winding Christmas story path in Ebeneser house tells the story of the Museum Mouse and her friends' Christmas preparations in little houses. Bring a flashlight with you and come search for Christmas magic. Free admission.
Virtual event: Porvoo Christmas opening on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Virtual event: Virtual day at the fire station -event is held on Saturday.
Cancelled! Candy day - themed Saturday for families at Vuotalo on Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission.
Sold out! Candy day: Tuomo Rannankari and Hiekkakakku Orchestra: Play is children's work -concert at Vuotalo on Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets 6 €.
Sold out! Magical Kalevala - New children's musical about Finnish superpowers at Kanneltalo concert hall on Saturday at 1 p.m. The performance is recommended for children over 5 years old. Tickets 6 €.
Music Unites: Mimmit songs, support signs, and animations at Stoa on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets 6 €.
Dance class for all kinds of children at Annantalo on Saturday at 2 p.m. Advance registration required. Free admission.
Twilight Surprises at Sitrator next to Kanneltalo on Saturday:
Twilight Bubbles! -performance at Sitrator on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Reflector orienteering in the area around Kanneltalo on Saturday 2-8 p.m.
Bounce – play with shadow puppets -installation at Sitrator on Saturday 4-8 p.m.
Light Power – not quite dark! -light art installation at Sitrator next to Kanneltalo on Saturday 5-8 p.m.
Exhibition: Illustration exhibition - come read! at Kanneltalo 20.11.2020-5.1.2021. Free admission.
Suomenlinna star route can be explored independently 8.-27.11.2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — collaborative light art installation in the environment of Martinuksentalo Cultural Center 30.10.2020 – 13.12.2020.
SUNDAY 22.11.2020
Events and activity tips
Twilight Surprises 20.-28.11.2020. Twilight events bring surprises to everyday places: encounters, reasons to pause and get outside. Various parts of the city will feature sound and light installations, fire performances, and outdoor cinema.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12-16. Small entrance fee, children under 15 free of charge.
Also a virtual event: Helsinki Christmas opening at Senate Square and virtually on Sunday at 3 p.m. Free admission.
Suomenlinna star route can be explored independently 8.-27.11.2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Exhibition: Illustration exhibition - come read! at Kanneltalo 20.11.2020-5.1.2021. Free admission.
Virtual event: Mud Rogues - concert video has been released and can be watched free of charge until 31.12.2020.
Vantaa: Light Path — collaborative light art installation in the environment of Martinuksentalo Cultural Center 30.10.2020 – 13.12.2020.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
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