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What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Current highlights
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
- Did you know that Children's Traffic City outside operating hours (weekdays 8am-4pm) you can scooter around on your own, even with your own kick scooter? The area gates are open and the traffic lights are working. And it's free :)
- New exhibition! Remarkable Skidipeli at Media Museum and Archive Merkki May 8–October 27, 2024. Free admission.
- New exhibition! Kirsi Kunnas: Poetry Living Room - interactive exhibition about poems and stories at Annantalo Gallery May 10–August 24, 2024. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. The exhibition is part of Kirsi Kunnas's 100th birthday celebration.
- Espoo: Happiness is Being - play space and exhibition at Children's Cultural Center Aurora. Exhibition open:
April 30–May 29, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat May 4, 11, 18, and 25, 10am-2pm and during events. Closed on Ascension Day May 9. Free admission. - Vantaa: Tuntupolku - experience space for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Pessi (Tikkurila) April 5–June 30, 2024. Open Wed-Fri 10am–4pm and during Pessi's evening and weekend events. Free admission.
- Skidimarket is open on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall throughout May!
- Museum tips for children can be found in Little Helsinki's theme article!
- You can also borrow museum tickets from the library!
From Viikki Library you can borrow admission tickets to the Natural History Museum: a family ticket (2 adults, 4 children) or a single ticket. The borrowing period is 7 days. Admission tickets cannot be reserved in advance. - Art in the middle of the city! Kim Simonsson's Moss Giants can be visited at Lasispalace Square and Bio Rex Terrace until October. Impressive, moving and delightful for children too.
MONDAY MAY 20, 2024
Events and activity tips
- Skidimarket at Hakaniemi Market Hall's 2nd floor is urgently looking for staff!
- Dance and Play workshops for toddlers and their parents at cultural center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) in the Maissi room Mondays at 9:15am and 10:15am. The Dance and Play workshop inspires and guides Helsinki parents and children to create and experience dance art together. You can participate in the workshop when it suits you, at all sessions or just some. Choose a time that works for you and arrive on time. No pre-registration, places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Room for 12 people first. Free admission.
- Albertin Living Room is open Mondays 9:30am–2pm (International Monday).
- New Hakaniemi Bridge opening ceremony Monday at 12pm. There will be dancing and probably plenty of big machinery spotting too. Meeting at Hakaniemenranta, on Merihaan Street leading to the new bridge. Free admission.
- Kirsi Kunnas: Poetry Living Room - interactive exhibition about poems and stories at Annantalo Gallery May 10–August 24, 2024. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. The exhibition is part of Kirsi Kunnas's 100th birthday celebration.
- Espoo: Happiness is Being - play space and exhibition at Children's Cultural Center Aurora. Exhibition open:
April 30–May 29, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat May 4, 11, 18, and 25, 10am-2pm and during events. Free admission.
What's happening in playgrounds on Monday
- Playgrounds: Playground indoor facilities are open to families on weekdays mostly 9am-12pm, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. More detailed information from the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds inform about their programs in the City of Helsinki events calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Playground Loru on Monday:
10:30-11:15am Loru's Games - games or movement for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event room
1-1:30pm Kukkuluuruu - baby session for under 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event room
3-3:30pm Kukkuluuruu - baby session for under 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event room
- Family Centers have activities:
- Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
- Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
- MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more from the center's website!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
What's happening in libraries on Monday
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
(Due to Helmet website updates, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.)
TUESDAY MAY 21, 2024
Events and activity tips
- Skidimarket at Hakaniemi Market Hall's 2nd floor is urgently looking for staff!
- Baby Coffee Meetup Tuesday at the following locations:
- Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo 9:30am
- Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello 9:30am. Including maternity physiotherapist Tuula Luhtavila.
- Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Jugend 10am
- Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi 1pm, with a breastfeeding support volunteer. - Health Center Parking Tuesdays 9:30am–1:00pm in the lower lobby of Kamppi Family Center. Free admission.
- Tip for June! Dinner Under the Stars at Espa June 12, 2024 - Table reservations start at www.illallinentaivaanalla.fi Tuesday at 12:00pm!
- Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12pm-7pm. Small admission fee.
- Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 1:30pm-3:30pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can join the workshops for the full time or just for a bit at a time.
What's happening in playgrounds on Tuesday
- Playgrounds: Playground indoor facilities are open to families on weekdays mostly 9am-12pm, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. More detailed information from the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds inform about their programs in the City of Helsinki events calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Playground Loru on Tuesday:
11am Stroller Gym, Oodi outdoor area
3pm Loru's Warmth - baby session for under 1-year-olds - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more from the center's website!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
What's happening in libraries on Tuesday
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
(Due to Helmet website updates, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.)
WEDNESDAY MAY 22, 2024
Events and activity tips
- Skidimarket at Hakaniemi Market Hall's 2nd floor is urgently looking for staff!
- MLL Laajasalo Family Coffee at Cafe Hieka Wednesdays 9am-10:30am.
- Espoo: Culture Day at Children's Culture Center Aurora Wednesday 9am-12:30pm. Free admission.
- MLL Lauttasaari Family Coffee at youth center Apaja 9:30am-11:30am.
- Albertin Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30am–3pm.
- Vantaa: Tuntupolku - experience space for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Pessi (Tikkurila) April 5–June 30, 2024. Open Wed-Fri 10am–4pm and during Pessi's evening and weekend events. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja rescue station is open Wednesdays 12pm-4pm. Small admission fee.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12pm-7pm. Small admission fee.
What's happening in playgrounds on Wednesday
- Playgrounds: Playground indoor facilities are open to families on weekdays mostly 9am-12pm, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. More detailed information from the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds inform about their programs in the City of Helsinki events calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Playground Loru on Wednesday:
10:30am-12pm Loru Creates – crafts for all ages at Oodi 3rd floor
1:30pm-3pm Loru Creates – crafts for all ages at Oodi 3rd floor
2pm and 2:45pm Story Time with HelsinkiMission, Oodi 3rd floor - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more from the center's website!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
What's happening in libraries on Wednesday
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
(Due to Helmet website updates, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.)
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THURSDAY MAY 23, 2024
Events and activity tips
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- Story Songs at Maunula House Thursday 9:30am and 10:10am. Free admission.
- Albertin Living Room is open Thursdays 9:30am–3pm.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10am-12pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can join the workshops for the full time or just for a bit at a time.
- Vantaa: Tuntupolku - experience space for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Pessi (Tikkurila) April 5–June 30, 2024. Open Wed-Fri 10am–4pm and during Pessi's evening and weekend events. Free admission.
- University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open Thursday 12pm–8pm. Museum admission fee.
- Kauniainen: Grani Day Thursday 5pm-8pm. Free admission.
What's happening in playgrounds on Thursday
- Playgrounds: Playground indoor facilities are open to families on weekdays mostly 9am-12pm, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. More detailed information from the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds inform about their programs in the City of Helsinki events calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Playground Loru on Thursday:
11:00am–11:30am Loru's Warmth – baby session for under 1-year-olds
2:30pm–3:15pm Loru's Games – activities for over 1-year-olds - Family Centers have activities
- Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
- Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page. - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more from the center's website!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
What's happening in libraries on Thursday
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
(Due to Helmet website updates, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.)
FRIDAY MAY 24, 2024
Events and activity tips
- What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days from Little Helsinki!
- Skidimarket at Hakaniemi Market Hall's 2nd floor is urgently looking for staff!
- Vantaa: Spring Music Workshops for Little Artists at Children's Cultural Center Pessi Friday 9:30am and 10:30am. Free admission.
- Albertin Living Room is open Fridays 9:30am–3pm.
- MLL Pasila Family Coffee at Tripla shopping center's Fokus area Fridays 10am-12pm.
- Vantaa: Tuntupolku - experience space for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Pessi (Tikkurila) April 5–June 30, 2024. Open Wed-Fri 10am–4pm and during Pessi's evening and weekend events. Free admission.
- Safety Day 2024 event at Railway Square Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. Free admission.
- Guard Parade with the Guard Band departs from Senate Square, marching via Market Square to the Guard House, and from there back via Esplanade to Barracks Square.
- University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open Friday 12pm–4pm. Museum admission fee.
What's happening in playgrounds on Friday
- Playgrounds: Playground indoor facilities are open to families on weekdays mostly 9am-12pm, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. More detailed information from the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds inform about their programs in the City of Helsinki events calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Playground Loru on Friday:
10:45am-12:15pm Loru's Spring Festival, Oodi 1st floor Maija Hall - Family Centers have activities
- Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
- Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page. - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more from the center's website!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
What's happening in libraries on Friday
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
(Due to Helmet website updates, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.)
SATURDAY MAY 25, 2024
Events and activity tips
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
(Due to Helmet website updates, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.) - Remarkable Skidipeli at Media Museum and Archive Merkki May 8–October 27, 2024. Free admission.
- Skidimarket at Hakaniemi Market Hall's 2nd floor is urgently looking for staff!
- Safety Day 2024 event at Railway Square Saturday 10am-3pm. Free admission.
- Medieval Festival at South Haaga Library and its surroundings Saturday 10am-3pm. Free admission.
- Flea Market! Rantakartanontie (Puotila) Spring Cleaning Day Yard Flea Market Saturday 10am-4pm.
At the same time: Vintage Market at Puotila Manor area Saturday 10am-5pm. Free admission.
- Kumpula Village Festival Saturday from 10am. Free admission.
Children's Festival Area at Playground Intia, celebrating its 70th anniversary, Saturday 10am-2:30pm.
- Espoo: Hello Kitty's Friend Party at Museum Play Saturday 10am-5pm. Museum admission fee.
- Classic Car Parade & Car Show at Kaivopuisto and Senate Square Saturday 11am-4pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open at Håkansbölen Manor area Saturdays and Sundays 11am–4pm. Free admission.
- World Village Festival at Suvilahti Saturday 11am–9pm and Sunday 11am–7pm. Free admission.
- Children's Saturdays at Comics Center (Herttoniemenranta) Saturday 12pm-3pm. Free admission.
- In Sederholm's Time - children's event at Helsinki City Museum Saturday 2pm-4pm. Free admission.
- Espoo: Beach Trail Day at Espoo Beach Trail Saturday 2pm–6pm. Free admission.
SUNDAY MAY 26, 2024
Events and activity tips
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
- Espoo: Family Fun Runs at Espoo Center Kirkkojarvi Sunday 10am-2pm. Free admission.
- Flea Market! Summer Flea Market around Oil Tank 468 at Kruunuvuorenranta Sunday 10am-3pm.
- Espoo: Children's Sunday at Manor Museum Glims Sunday 10am-5pm. Museum admission fee.
- Flea Market! Vallila Large Courtyards Flea Market Day Sunday 11am-3pm.
- Remarkable Skidipeli at Media Museum and Archive Merkki May 8–October 27, 2024. Free admission.
- Big Band Marathon at Espa Stage Sunday 11am-3pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open at Håkansbölen Manor area Saturdays and Sundays 11am–4pm. Free admission.
- World Village Festival at Suvilahti Sunday 11am–7pm. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja rescue station is open Sundays 12pm-4pm. Small admission fee.
- What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days from Little Helsinki!
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