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What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where should you go with your kids on the weekend? What can you do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series looks for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website is aimed at families with pre-school-aged children.
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Christmas in Helsinki article series!
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The article's cover image is from the window of Verhoomo Laiskanilinna on Temple Street. One of the best activities to do with children in December is spotting beautiful Christmas windows around the city.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019
Events at the libraries
Story time and children's events at the Helmet libraries in the 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
Fallkulla farm animals is open in December from December 16, 2019 to January 6, 2020 daily from 10 am to 3 pm.
Christmas at Annantalo December 9-20, 2019. Read more on Annantalo's website.
Thomas's Markets at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing with a flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Museums open on Mondays include City Museum of Helsinki and Children's City, Amos Rex, Tram Museum, and Päivälehti Museum.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019
Events at the libraries
Story time and children's events at the Helmet libraries in the metropolitan area for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at playgrounds
Word has it that many playgrounds around the city are celebrating porridge parties this week.
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
Espoo: Snowman movie (S) at Sellosaali on Tuesday at 9 am. Free admission, but mandatory reservations. More information on Sellosaali's website.
Puppet Theatre Sytkyt: Children's Flower Ballet Tales at the Winter Garden on Tuesday at 9:30 am and 10:30 am. Free admission. Read more on the Winter Garden's website.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Christmas Fun to Come -performance at Malmitalo on Tuesday at 10 am. Tickets €12. More information on Sampo's website.
Fallkulla farm animals is open in December from December 16, 2019 to January 6, 2020 daily from 10 am to 3 pm.
Christmas at Annantalo December 9-20, 2019. Read more on Annantalo's website.
Whole family Christmas event at Mäkitorppa playground on Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. The event is organized by MLL Oulunkylä. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
PellePändin Christmas show! music performance at Julius Hall in Lauttasaari Combined School on Tuesday at 5:30 pm. The event is free and organized by MLL Lauttasaari. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Thomas's Markets at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing with a flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019
Events at the libraries
Story time and children's events at the Helmet libraries in the metropolitan area for Wednesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can watch movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 pm and 2:30 pm. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where, for example, the week's film is published and the upcoming program is voted on. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events at playgrounds
Word has it that many playgrounds around the city are celebrating porridge parties this week.
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
Vantaa: Puppet Theatre Sampo: Christmas Fun to Come -performance at Vernissa Cultural Factory in Vantaa on Wednesday at 10 am. Tickets €12. More information on Sampo's website.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Wonderful Christmas -performance at Sampo on Wednesday at 10 am. Tickets €12. More information on Sampo's website.
Fallkulla farm animals is open in December from December 16, 2019 to January 6, 2020 daily from 10 am to 3 pm.
Christmas at Annantalo December 9-20, 2019. Read more on Annantalo's website.
Thomas's Markets at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Rescue Station is open on Wednesdays from 12 pm to 4 pm. Admission fee €2, children under 15 free. More information on the museum's website.
Christmas atmosphere at Ruiskumestarin talo (Kruunuhaka) from Wednesday to Friday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Always free admission.
Free admission to Kaapelitehdas museums on Wednesday from 5 pm to 8 pm. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing with a flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019
Events at the libraries
Story time and children's events at the Helmet libraries in the 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
Fallkulla farm animals is open in December from December 16, 2019 to January 6, 2020 daily from 10 am to 3 pm.
Christmas at Annantalo December 9-20, 2019. Read more on Annantalo's website.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Wonderful Christmas -performance at Sampo on Thursday at 10 am. Tickets €12. More information on Sampo's website.
Thomas's Markets at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Christmas atmosphere at Ruiskumestarin talo (Kruunuhaka) from Wednesday to Friday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Always free admission.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing with a flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019
Events at the libraries
Story time and children's events at the Helmet libraries in the 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
Fallkulla farm animals is open in December from December 16, 2019 to January 6, 2020 daily from 10 am to 3 pm.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Wonderful Christmas -performance at Sampo on Friday at 10 am. Tickets €12. More information on Sampo's website.
Children's Fridays at Alppila Church on Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm. The entire autumn program can be found on the event's Facebook page.
Christmas at Annantalo December 9-20, 2019. Read more on Annantalo's website.
Lucia maiden with choir performs at the National Museum on Friday at 12 pm. Free admission to the performance at the National Museum's central hall. More information on the museum's website.
Thomas's Markets at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Christmas atmosphere at Ruiskumestarin talo (Kruunuhaka) from Wednesday to Friday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Always free admission.
Huminaa -circus performance at Circus Helsinki in Suvilahti on Friday at 6 pm. The performance is suitable for the whole family according to the organizer. Tickets €12 / €6. More information on Circus Helsinki's website.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2019
Events at the libraries
Story time and children's events at the Helmet libraries in the metropolitan area for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Christmas bazaars in Helsinki and the surrounding area
Fallkulla farm animals is open in December from December 16, 2019 to January 6, 2020 daily from 10 am to 3 pm.
Espoo: Christmas atmosphere at Glims on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Small museum admission fee. More information on Glims' website.
Christmas atmosphere at Ruiskumestarin talo (Kruunuhaka) on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Always free admission.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Christmas Fun to Come -performance at Sampo on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Tickets €12. More information on Sampo's website.
Fortress Gnome Kaarlo's tour in Suomenlinna on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Tickets €8. Read more on Suomenlinna's website.
Thomas's Markets at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Huminaa -circus performance at Circus Helsinki in Suvilahti on Saturday at 6 pm. The performance is suitable for the whole family according to the organizer. Tickets €12 / €6. More information on Circus Helsinki's website.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing with a flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019
Events and activity tips
Christmas bazaars in Helsinki and the surrounding area
Fallkulla farm animals is open in December from December 16, 2019 to January 6, 2020 daily from 10 am to 3 pm.
Espoo: Christmas atmosphere at Glims on Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Small museum admission fee. More information on Glims' website.
Porvoo: Island Christmas at Pellinge Island in Porvoo is a real Christmas experience. The ferry ride from the mainland is short, but all the more of an experience. At Pellinge's Christmas market, you can buy locally-made Christmas delicacies and gifts to take home, Christmas trees and other festive items are also for sale. Island Christmas on Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. Pienten Helsinki's strong recommendation for beating Christmas stress!
Christmas atmosphere at Ruiskumestarin talo (Kruunuhaka) on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Always free admission.
Thomas's Markets at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Rescue Station is open on Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm. Admission fee €2, children under 15 free. More information on the museum's website.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Christmas Fun to Come -performance at Sampo on Sunday at 1:30 pm. Tickets €12. More information on Sampo's website.
Huminaa -circus performance at Circus Helsinki in Suvilahti on Sunday at 2 pm. The performance is suitable for the whole family according to the organizer. Tickets €12 / €6. More information on Circus Helsinki's website.
Fortress Gnome's Self-guided route in Suomenlinna from November 30, 2019 to January 6, 2020.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing with a flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Helsinki's places article is a lifesaver for boring days with children!
Remember also
Uutela Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing with a flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Fun Christmas orienteering at the City Museum of Helsinki from December 1, 2019 to January 6, 2020 during museum hours. Free admission.
Fortress Gnome Kaarlo's tour in Suomenlinna in November and December (fee-based).
Helsinki's outdoor skating season is already underway and you can skate at ice rinks and in Ice Park!
Helsinki's places article is a lifesaver for boring days with children!
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