Where to go with children in summery Helsinki? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go" series finds activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Events and
Activity Tips

  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Dance and Play workshop for toddlers (ages 1–3) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Free admission, first 12 places available.
  • Albertin Living Room is open on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (International Monday).
  • Playroom Loru on Monday:
    - 10:30–11:15 a.m. Loru's Games—games or movement for children over 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1:00–1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu Baby Session for children under 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 3:00–3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu Baby Session for children under 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Events at Family Houses:
    - Family House Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly schedule can be found on the house's Facebook page.
    - Family House Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly schedule can be found on the house's Facebook page.
  • MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
  • Mushroom Exhibition at the Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden on Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mushroom advice and exhibition viewing are free; otherwise regular admission fees apply. The Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden's outdoor areas have free admission.

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  • Little Grandpa's Orchestra and UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra at Kulttuuritalo on Monday at 6 p.m. Features illustrator Liisa Kallio. Tickets: children 15 €, adults 20 €.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Events and
Activity Tips

  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Playroom Loru on Tuesday:
    - 10:00–10:30 a.m. Loru Moves—gentle movement with your baby, Oodi 3rd floor
    - 1:00–1:30 p.m. Loru's Warmth—songs, nursery rhymes and rhythm for babies, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Events at Family Houses:
    - Family House Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly schedule can be found on the house's Facebook page.
    - Family House Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly schedule can be found on the house's Facebook page.
  • Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS facilities (next to the metro station) on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health and culture students. Free admission.
  • Reflektor Vuosaari sound art installation at Kallahdenniemi from Tuesday to Friday, September 17–20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
  • Ateneum Art Museum's free admission day on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Children's Day Care Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with an adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just pop in.
  • Family Fun Sessions offer space for young children and their parents to move together freely and for free. Family Fun Sessions on Tuesdays:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., September 3–December 12, 2024 (not October 8–29).

    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., September 3 to December 3, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., September 3–December 10, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., September 3–December 14, 2024 (not week 42).

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Events and
Activity Tips

  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
  • Playroom Loru on Thursday:
    - 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Loru Moves—stroller aerobics, Oodi courtyard
    - 1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Loru's Fun—the joy of doing things together for all ages with stories, music, games or art, Oodi 3rd floor
  • Events at Family Houses:
    - Family House Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly schedule can be found on the house's Facebook page.
    - Family House Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly schedule can be found on the house's Facebook page.
  • Albertin Living Room is open on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with an adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just pop in.
  • Reflektor Vuosaari sound art installation at Kallahdenniemi from Tuesday to Friday, September 17–20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Museum admission fee.
  • Apple Self-Picking at Kumpula School Vegetable Garden on Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Family Fun Sessions offer space for young children and their parents to move together freely and for free. Family Fun Sessions on Thursdays:

    - Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., September 5–December 12, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., September 5–December 12, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (school-age children), September 5–December 14, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., September 5–December 12, 2024 (not week 42).
  • Great Nature Evening at Viiki Library on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Reflektor Teurastamo sound and light art installation at Teurastamo area from Wednesday to Saturday, September 18–21, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free admission.
  • Reflektor Malmi audiovisual art festival in the Ala-Malmi area from Thursday to Sunday, September 19–22, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free admission.
  • Helsinki International Grand Market at Senate Square from Wednesday to Sunday.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Events and
Activity Tips

  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
  • Playroom Loru on Friday:
    - 10 a.m.–11 a.m. Loru's Games—games or movement for children over 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor
    - 1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Loru's Songs for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor Story Mat
    - 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Loru Creates—Loru Discovery Hunt, Oodi 3rd floor Children's Area

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

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