Where to take children in summery Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds activity ideas and recommends family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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  • Skidimarket is open on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi market hall for the time being.
  • 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 website!
  • You can borrow a museum ticket to the Natural History Museum or entrance tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viik library you can borrow an entrance ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama library you can borrow an entrance ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Albert's Living Room is open again on Monday from 9:30 AM–2 PM (International Monday).
  • At Loru Playground on Monday:
    - 10:30–11:15 AM Loru's Games – games or movement for children over 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1:00–1:30 PM Kukkuluuruu baby session for children under 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 3:00–3:30 PM Kukkuluuruu baby session for children under 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Family House activities:
    - Family House Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
    - Family House Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

  • At Loru Playground on Tuesday:
    - 10:00–10:30 AM Loru moves – gentle movement with your baby, Oodi 3rd floor
    - 1:00–1:30 PM In Loru's warmth – songs, rhymes and rhythm for babies, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Family Hulinat offers children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Tuesdays, Family Hulinat are held:

    - At Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM from September 3–December 12, 2024 (not October 8–29).

    - At Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 5:00–6:30 PM from September 3–December 3, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays 5:00–6:30 PM from September 3–December 10, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays 5:00–6:30 PM from September 3–December 14, 2024 (not week 42).

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

  • Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM–3 PM.
  • Napero Cinema at Annantalo on Wednesday at 10 AM. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12–4 PM. Small admission fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12–7 PM. Small admission fee.
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • At Loru Playground on Wednesday:
    - 10:30–11:30 AM In Loru's charm – varying themes with experiences for different senses (sensory world, play, movement, music…) The session also includes a guided section, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1:00–2:30 PM In Loru's charm, Oodi 3rd floor event space.
  • Family House activities:
    - Family House Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
    - Family House Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
  • Family Hulinat offers children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Wednesdays, Family Hulinat are held:

    - At Kurkimäki cottage block (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays 9:30–11 AM from September 4–November 27, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Merilahti Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays 5:00–7 PM from September 4–December 11 (not week 42).

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

  • Family Hulinat offers children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Thursdays, Family Hulinat are held:

    - At Tali sports park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30–11 AM from September 5–December 12, 2024 (not week 42).

    - At Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 5:00–6:30 PM from September 5–December 12, 2024 (not week 42).

    - At Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 4:30–6 PM and 6:00–7 PM (school-aged children) from September 5–December 14, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Pukinmäki Arc Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5:00–6:30 PM from
    September 5–December 12, 2024 (not week 42).

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Albert's Living Room is open on Friday from 9:30 AM–3 PM.
  • At Loru Playground on Friday:
    - 10:00–11:00 AM Loru's Games – games or movement for children over 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor
    - 1:00–1:30 PM Loru's songs for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor Story Mat
    - 2:30–3:30 PM Loru creates – Loru finds a treasure hunt session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninimäki is open on Friday from 12–4 PM. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Kannel House Art Club for children on Fridays from 1–3 PM. Free admission.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

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