What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The site targets families with children under ten years old.

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MONDAY 2.5.2022

Library events

Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.

The children's library bus travels around the city and stops at various locations throughout different neighborhoods, including during the strike week.

Playgrounds have activities

Helsinki's city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites.

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.

Events and activity tips

What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.

Albert's living room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's living room is open on Mondays from 9.30-14.

Art guidance: New residents of the yard trees
Art guidance for 3-5-year-olds at Anntalo on Mondays from 10-11.30 and 12.30-14. Younger siblings, babies, and toddlers can also join to experience the atmosphere of the art guidance session. The activity is free.

In Swedish! Spring festival for the Association's new children's and youth books! At Luckan (Yrjönkatu 27) on Monday from 16-18.

TUESDAY 3.5.2022

Also read: The effects of the municipal sector strike in Helsinki and ideas for strike days from Pienten Helsinki.

Library events

NOTE! The municipal sector strike affects libraries by closing a large number of libraries and canceling all library events from 3.-9.5.2022.

Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.

The Nordic Cultural Center's library (Kaisaniemenkatu 9) is open from Monday to Friday as usual.

Playgrounds have activities

Due to the municipal sector strike, playgrounds are closed from 3.-9.5.2022.

Helsinki's city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites.

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.

Events and activity tips

The municipal sector strike affects cultural services widely and closes, among others, city cultural centers and museums from 3.-9.5.2022. Check the websites of specific venues for more details.

Because of the strike, it's a good idea to ALWAYS check the latest information on all events, as impacts are widespread, including venue closures.

NOTE! I have not been able to find detailed information about whether you can access the barn at Haltiala farm during the strike. You can at least see the cows and play at Haltiala's play area in the outdoor spaces. The restaurant is closed for renovations early in the week.
Haltiala farm's barn opens to the public on Thursday 21.4.2022.
You can admire the lambs starting Thursday during these times:
- Tuesdays 9–11
- Thursdays 9–11
- Sundays 10–13
More details about visiting the barn can be found on Haltiala's website. Entry to Haltiala farm is free.

Kindergarten museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-19. Small entrance fee.

Open studio for toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa on Tuesdays from 13.30-15.30. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No registration required, free entry. You can participate for the entire time or just for a moment.

Pienten Suomi is Pienten Helsinki's little sister site, suggesting activities and experiences throughout Finland. 
Also included are many tips for nearby areas and day trips, as well as a comprehensive list of the best play areas throughout Finland. The tips map currently has over 600 locations!

WEDNESDAY 4.5.2022

Also read: The effects of the municipal sector strike in Helsinki and ideas for strike days from Pienten Helsinki.

Library events

NOTE! The municipal sector strike affects libraries by closing a large number of libraries and canceling all library events from 3.-9.5.2022.

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 take a baby to movies on Wednesdays at 12 and 14.30. BabyKino has its own Facebook group here, where the week's film is announced and you can vote on upcoming programs. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.

The Nordic Cultural Center's library (Kaisaniemenkatu 9) is open from Monday to Friday as usual.

Playgrounds have activities

Due to the municipal sector strike, playgrounds are closed from 3.-9.5.2022.

Helsinki's city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites.

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.

Events and activity tips

The municipal sector strike affects cultural services widely and closes, among others, city cultural centers and museums from 3.-9.5.2022. Check the websites of specific venues for more details.

Because of the strike, it's a good idea to ALWAYS check the latest information on all events, as impacts are widespread, including venue closures.

What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.

Albert's living room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's living room is open on Wednesdays from 9.30-15.

Art guidance: Little fat caterpillar
Art guidance for 3-5-year-olds at Myllynsiive playground (Myllypuro) on Wednesday at 10. Younger siblings, babies, and toddlers can also join to experience the atmosphere of the art guidance session. The activity is free. Pre-registration is requested for the Myllynsiive art guidance.

Fire museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Small entrance fee.

Kindergarten museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-19. Small entrance fee.

THURSDAY 5.5.2022

Also read: The effects of the municipal sector strike in Helsinki and ideas for strike days from Pienten Helsinki.

Library events

NOTE! The municipal sector strike affects libraries by closing a large number of libraries and canceling most library events from 3.-9.5.2022.

The children's library bus travels around the city and stops at various locations throughout different neighborhoods, including during the strike week.

Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.

The Nordic Cultural Center's library (Kaisaniemenkatu 9) is open from Monday to Friday as usual.

Playgrounds have activities

Due to the municipal sector strike, playgrounds are closed from 3.-9.5.2022.

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.

Helsinki's city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites.

Events and activity tips

The municipal sector strike affects cultural services widely and closes, among others, city cultural centers and museums from 3.-9.5.2022. Check the websites of specific venues for more details.

Because of the strike, it's a good idea to ALWAYS check the latest information on all events, as impacts are widespread, including venue closures.

NOTE! I have not been able to find detailed information about whether you can access the barn at Haltiala farm during the strike. You can at least see the cows and play at Haltiala's play area in the outdoor spaces. The restaurant is closed for renovations early in the week.
Haltiala farm's barn opens to the public on Thursday 21.4.2022.
You can admire the lambs starting Thursday during these times:
- Tuesdays 9–11
- Thursdays 9–11
- Sundays 10–13
More details about visiting the barn can be found on Haltiala's website. Entry to Haltiala farm is free.

Albert's living room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's living room is open on Thursdays from 9.30-15.

Open studio for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa on Thursdays from 10-12. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No registration required, free entry. You can participate for the entire time or just for a moment.

Espoo: Art play for babies at Espoo Museum of Modern Art Emma on Thursday from 12-14. Museum entrance fee applies.

Linnanmäki amusement park is open from 13-21.

For babies! Gentle baby theater performance Silk Paper Sky at Malmitalo on Thursday at 15. Free entry, but requires advance registration.

FRIDAY 6.5.2022

Also read: The effects of the municipal sector strike in Helsinki and ideas for strike days from Pienten Helsinki.

Library events

NOTE! The municipal sector strike affects libraries by closing a large number of libraries and canceling most library events from 3.-9.5.2022.

Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.

The Nordic Cultural Center's library (Kaisaniemenkatu 9) is open from Monday to Friday as usual.

Playgrounds have activities

Due to the municipal sector strike, the city's playgrounds are closed from 3.-9.5.2022.

Helsinki's city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites.

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.

Events and activity tips

The municipal sector strike affects cultural services widely and closes, among others, city cultural centers and museums from 3.-9.5.2022. Check the websites of specific venues for more details.

Because of the strike, it's a good idea to ALWAYS check the latest information on all events, as impacts are widespread, including venue closures.

What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.

Cycling week 6.–15.5.2022.

Albert's living room is celebrating Mother's Day on Friday from 9.30-15. You can come at your own pace, and cake and coffee will be served along with other activities.

For babies! Gentle baby theater performance Silk Paper Sky at Malmitalo on Friday at 10. Free entry, but requires advance registration.

Linnanmäki amusement park is open from 13-21.

MLL Kontula Spring Carnival on Friday from 16-19 at Kontulankaari 24. Free entry.

Pienten Suomi is Pienten Helsinki's little sister site, suggesting activities and experiences throughout Finland. 
Also included are many tips for nearby areas and day trips, as well as a comprehensive list of the best play areas throughout Finland. The tips map currently has over 600 locations!

SATURDAY 7.5.2022

Also read: The effects of the municipal sector strike in Helsinki and ideas for strike days from Pienten Helsinki.

Library events

NOTE! The municipal sector strike affects libraries by closing some libraries and canceling most library events from 3.-9.5.2022.

Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.

Events and activity tips

The municipal sector strike affects cultural services widely and closes, among others, city cultural centers and museums from 3.-9.5.2022. Check the websites of specific venues for more details.

Because of the strike, it's a good idea to ALWAYS check the latest information on all events, as impacts are widespread, including venue closures.

Cycling week 6.–15.5.2022.

Spot a day outdoors event on Saturday, where you count how many species you can find in your yard area during one spring day.

Espoo: Adventurous Families event at Oittaa outdoor recreation center on Saturday from 10-13. Free entry.

Järvenpää: Järvenpää Day on the pedestrian street Janne on Saturday from 10-15.

Espoo: Megamuskari at Kannasula on Saturday at 10.30. Tickets 5 €.

MLL Puistola May Event and children's musician Ville Karttinen concert at Nurka school at 10.30 and 11.45. Concert tickets 5 €/family.

WWF's cleanup day at Kaivopuisto on Saturday from 12-15.

Muddy Adventurers concert at music theater Kapsäkki on Saturday at 13 and 15. Tickets 14-20 €.

Sun & Fun event at Mäkelänrinne swimming pool on Saturday from 13-16.

What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.

SUNDAY 8.5.2022

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!

Events and activity tips

Also read: The effects of the municipal sector strike in Helsinki and ideas for strike days from Pienten Helsinki.

The municipal sector strike affects cultural services widely and closes, among others, city libraries, cultural centers, and museums from 3.-9.5.2022. Check the websites of specific venues for more details.

Because of the strike, it's a good idea to ALWAYS check the latest information on all events, as impacts are widespread, including venue closures.

Cycling week 6.–15.5.2022.

NOTE! I have not been able to find detailed information about whether you can access the barn at Haltiala farm during the strike. You can at least see the cows and play at Haltiala's play area in the outdoor spaces.
Haltiala farm's barn opens to the public on Thursday 21.4.2022.
You can admire the lambs starting Thursday during these times:
- Tuesdays 9–11
- Thursdays 9–11
- Sundays 10–13
More details about visiting the barn can be found on Haltiala's website. Entry to Haltiala farm is free.

Mother's Day event for the whole family at Paloheinä outdoor recreation hut from 11-13.30. Free entry.

Kite flying group's traditional Mother's Day kite flying on Sunday at Suomenlinna's Kustaanmiekka battlements from 12.30-16.

Family Mother's Day trip to Viik arboretum and Keinumäki bird tower on Sunday from 14-16. Starting point is at Viik Gardenia courtyard (Koetilantie 1). Bring your own snacks!

What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.

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