Pienten Helsinki
Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds activity tips and recommends family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The article's cover image is from the playground at Fallkulla Farm.
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Current highlights
- New on Pienten Helsinki: Changing tables on map article has been updated!
- Exhibition: Members of Parliament through the eyes of art school students in the Parliament library Monday through Thursday 12-18. Free admission. Security screening at the library entrance.
- Museum tips for visiting with children at Pienten Helsinki's museum theme article!
- You can borrow museum passes for the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! You can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum from Viiki Library. From Kalasatama Library, you can borrow admission tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Go ice skating at an ice hall? Public skating times are available at several ice halls.
- Adventure to Uunisaari island located off Kaivopuisto can be reached via a bridge for just under another month!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found through this link.
- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family house's Facebook page!
- Schedule for MLL's family cafes can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
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MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Alberto's Lounge is open on Mondays 9:30-14 (International Monday).
- In the Loru playground located in the Oodi Central Library, Monday's program includes:
- 13:00–13:30 Kukkuluuruu baby time session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 15:00–15:30 Kukkuluuruu baby time session, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and for free.
Family Fun Times on Mondays:
- Tapiola Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 17:00-18:30 from January 13 to April 28 (no sessions April 21).
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Alberto's Lounge Clinic Corner at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30-12.
- In the Loru playground located in the Oodi Central Library, Tuesday's program includes:
- 10:00–10:30 Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
- 13:00–13:30 I Ramsans värme - Swedish-language music play session, music, rhymes and chants for babies
- 15:00–15:30 In Loru's warmth - baby session, music and rhymes for babies - Vantaa: Happiness is Being exhibition at the Tottem Children's Culture Center (Myyrmäki) is open on Tuesdays 11-16. Free admission.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-19. A wonderful children's section with many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-19. Museum admission fee applies.
- Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 13:30-15:30. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5-3 years with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire session or just drop by.
- Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and for free.
Family Fun Times on Tuesdays:
- Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 and 16:00-18:00 from January 7 to April 24, 2025.
-Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays 16:30-18 from January 7 to April 22, 2025.Käpylä Family Fun Times are on break for the student exams from March 4-25, 2025!
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesday 17:00-18:30 from January 7 to April 24, 2025.
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays 17:00-18:30 from January 7 to April 22, 2025.
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays 17:00–18:30 from January 7 to April 24, 2025.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
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Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- In the Loru playground located in the Oodi Central Library, Wednesday's program includes:
- 10:30–11:30 In Loru's enchantment, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 13:00–14:30 In Loru's enchantment, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Alberto's Lounge is open on Wednesdays 9:30-15.
- Vantaa: Happiness is Being exhibition at the Tottem Children's Culture Center (Myyrmäki) is open on Wednesdays 10-16. Free admission.
- Experiential story time at Tapiola village courtyard on Wednesday 11:15. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-19. A wonderful children's section with many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12-19. Museum admission fee applies.
- Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and for free.
Family Fun Times on Wednesdays:
- Kurkimäki village house (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesday 9:30–11 from January 8 to April 23, 2025.
- Merilahti Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays 17-19 from January 8 to April 23, 2025.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- In the Loru playground located in the Oodi Central Library, Thursday's program includes:
- 10:30–11:00 Loru moves, gymnastics for parent and baby
- 15:00–15:30 Loru's songs, bilingual music session, for all ages, tvåspråkig musikstund för alla - Alberto's Lounge is open on Thursday 9:30-15.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10-12. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5-3 years with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire session or just drop by.
- Vantaa: Poetry Room at Pes Children's Culture Center (Tikkurila) from February 1 to May 25, 2025. Open Thursday-Friday 10-16 and during Pes evening and weekend events. Exhibition admission is always free.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-19. A wonderful children's section with many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
- University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursday 12-20. Museum admission fee applies.
- Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and for free.
Family Fun Times on Thursdays:
- Tali sports park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30-11 from January 9 to April 24, 2025.
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 17-18:30 from January 9 to April 24, 2025.
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 16:30–18 and 18:00–19:00 (school-age children) from January 7 to April 24, 2024.
- Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 17-18:30 from January 9 to April 24, 2025.
- Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 17-18:30 from February 6 to April 24, 2025.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- In the Loru playground located in the Oodi Central Library, Friday's program includes:
- 10:30–11:00 On Loru's waves, story-based play session for over 2-year-olds
- 13:30–14:00 Loru's songs, musical session for all ages
- 14:30–15:15 Loru's games, fun for over 1-year-olds - Alberto's Lounge is open on Friday 9:30-15.
- Vantaa: Poetry Room at Pes Children's Culture Center (Tikkurila) from February 1 to May 25, 2025. Open Thursday-Friday 10-16 and during Pes evening and weekend events. Exhibition admission is always free.
- University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Friday 12-16. Museum admission fee applies.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Sports Fun Times at Maunula sports hall (Maunulanmäki 3) Saturday 9:00-10:30. Sports Fun Times offer children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in varied ways and have fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule. Cash is not accepted at Maunula Sports Fun Times. Lockers operate with a 1-euro coin. Admission fee for adults €3.60, others €2.10, free admission for children under 9.
- Dance Hall's first Kids Saturday 10:00-14:00. Partially paid.
- Yay! Week family day: Superpowers and living miracles at Stoa cultural center on Saturday 12:00-15:00. Partially paid.
- Kids Saturday – garland dances and circle dances at Kannel Hall on Saturday 12:00-16:00. Free admission.
- Kids Saturday: Kirsi Kunnas theme at Maunula Hall on Saturday 12:00-17:00. Free admission.
- Espoo: Family Day at Tapiola Library on Saturday 13:00-16:00. Free admission.
- Espoo: Sea Monsters: Navy Band on an Expedition concert at Sellosaali on Saturday 15:00. Tickets €5-15.
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Music Hall Instrument Path on Sunday 10:00-14:00. Mimmi concerts at 10:00 and 11:30. Concerts are paid admission, otherwise free admission.
- Fallkulla Farm is open on Sundays 10:00-14:00. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12:00-16:00. Small admission fee.
- Mouse and Blueberry book launch celebration at Oodi on Sunday 13:00-15:00. Free admission.
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