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Hello little Helsinki friend 
I've decided to continue making the "Where to go this week" posts throughout spring, as I know they bring joy to children through quality time together. Since normalizing children's lives is now important, I want to do this and I hope it will also help the cultural sector that has been struggling. Making these posts has also been important to me—I've felt empty without them.
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What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsingin weekly "Where to go this week" series seeks activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website's target audience is families with children under ten years old.
The cover image is from the renovated library in Jätkäsaari, which focuses on children's and young adults' books and comfort. At the library you can also make peace doves as a self-guided activity.
MONDAY 21.3.2022
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children on Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. More detailed information can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room, a wonderful meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Layers – Traffic Week 21.-26.3.2022 in the downstairs gallery of Annantalo.
Traffic week launches in the Layers exhibition, and during that time you'll find cars and other games in the space. In the exhibition space, you can zoom along the science tracks made there. Bring your own car or borrow one from the space. Open during exhibition hours.
Art Clinic: Rainbow Fish's Friend
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Maunula House on Monday from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Smaller family members, babies, and toddlers can also join to experience the Art Clinic atmosphere. The activity is free.
Art Clinic: White, Cold and Hardening
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Smaller family members, babies, and toddlers can also join to experience the Art Clinic atmosphere. The activity is free.
Tuusula: Ski Week - Children's Culture Week in Tuusula 21.3.-26.3.2022.
Exhibitions for children
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover with Friends exhibition until 30.4.2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO world at Malmitalo 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition / Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanasaari Cultural Center until 27.3.2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
While you're there, you should also check out the Hanasaari art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on neighboring Karhusaari on nice weather days.
TUESDAY 22.3.2022
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. More detailed information can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Tuusula: Ski Week - Children's Culture Week in Tuusula 21.3.-26.3.2022.
Family Frolics in the indoor hall at Pallomylly in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move with their own adult onto soft artificial grass. Free play, gymnastics, running, or even learning to walk. Family frolics on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. until 28.4.2022.
Layers – Traffic Week 21.-26.3.2022 in the downstairs gallery of Annantalo.
Traffic week launches in the Layers exhibition, and during that time you'll find cars and other games in the space. In the exhibition space, you can zoom along the science tracks made there. Bring your own car or borrow one from the space. Open during exhibition hours.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12:00-7:00 p.m. Small admission fee.
Open studio for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the whole time or just for a bit each time.
Children's and family circus at Stoa on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Free admission, mandatory pre-registration required.
Family Frolics at Sakarinmäki primary school in Östersundom on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 p.m. until 26.4.2022. Family Frolics offers self-directed and free sports activities for families with preschool-age children.
HKO Junior Concert at Music Hall on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tickets from 5.50 €/ 9.50 €.
Exhibitions for children
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover with Friends exhibition until 30.4.2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO world at Malmitalo 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/ Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanasaari Cultural Center until 27.3.2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
While you're there, you should also check out the Hanasaari art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on neighboring Karhusaari on nice weather days.
WEDNESDAY 23.3.2022
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can enjoy movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own group can be found on Facebook here, where the week's film is published and votes are held for upcoming programs. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Children's library mobile travels around the city and stops at various neighborhoods at multiple stops.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. More detailed information can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room, 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 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuusula: Ski Week - Children's Culture Week in Tuusula 21.3.-26.3.2022.
Layers – Traffic Week 21.-26.3.2022 in the downstairs gallery of Annantalo.
Traffic week launches in the Layers exhibition, and during that time you'll find cars and other games in the space. In the exhibition space, you can zoom along the science tracks made there. Bring your own car or borrow one from the space. Open during exhibition hours.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12:00-7:00 p.m. Small admission fee.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway at Tapiola in the Länsituuli shopping center is open on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:00 p.m. More detailed location instructions can be found on the Alpine Railway enthusiasts' website.
Sign language event: Spring event for the whole family at playground Orava in Herttoniemi on Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event is particularly aimed at families with hearing-impaired or deaf children aged 4-9.
Exhibitions for children
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover with Friends exhibition until 30.4.2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO world at Malmitalo 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/ Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanasaari Cultural Center until 27.3.2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
While you're there, you should also check out the Hanasaari art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on neighboring Karhusaari on nice weather days.
THURSDAY 24.3.2022
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children on Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. More detailed information can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Tram Museum in Töölö opens its doors again on 24.3.2022 after a long break, newly renovated. Free admission.
Tuusula: Ski Week - Children's Culture Week in Tuusula 21.3.-26.3.2022.
Layers – Traffic Week 21.-26.3.2022 in the downstairs gallery of Annantalo.
Traffic week launches in the Layers exhibition, and during that time you'll find cars and other games in the space. In the exhibition space, you can zoom along the science tracks made there. Bring your own car or borrow one from the space. Open during exhibition hours.
Albert's Living Room, 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 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Family Frolics at Tali sports park basketball hall on Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. until 28.4.2022. Family Frolics offers self-directed and free sports activities for families with preschool-age children.
Open studio for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the whole time or just for a bit each time.
Family Frolics in the indoor hall at Pallomylly in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move with their own adult onto soft artificial grass. Free play, gymnastics, running, or even learning to walk. Family frolics on Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Exhibitions for children
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover with Friends exhibition until 30.4.2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO world at Malmitalo 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/ Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanasaari Cultural Center until 27.3.2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
While you're there, you should also check out the Hanasaari art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on neighboring Karhusaari on nice weather days.
FRIDAY 25.3.2022
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children on Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. More detailed information can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Tram Museum in Töölö opens its doors again on 24.3.2022 after a long break, newly renovated. Free admission.
Tuusula: Ski Week - Children's Culture Week in Tuusula 21.3.-26.3.2022.
Layers – Traffic Week 21.-26.3.2022 in the downstairs gallery of Annantalo.
Traffic week launches in the Layers exhibition, and during that time you'll find cars and other games in the space. In the exhibition space, you can zoom along the science tracks made there. Bring your own car or borrow one from the space. Open during exhibition hours.
Mosa village pub opening on Friday from 2:00-7:00 p.m.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway at Tapiola in the Länsituuli shopping center is open on Fridays from 3:30-6:00 p.m. More detailed location instructions can be found on the Alpine Railway enthusiasts' website.
Little Finland is Little Helsinki's little sister, offering activity tips and experiences throughout Finland. Also includes plenty of tips for the nearby area and day trips as well as a comprehensive list of the best playgrounds throughout Finland!
Exhibitions for children
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO world at Malmitalo 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover with Friends exhibition until 30.4.2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanasaari Cultural Center until 27.3.2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
While you're there, you should also check out the Hanasaari art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on neighboring Karhusaari on nice weather days.
SATURDAY 26.3.2022
Earth Hour day
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children on Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Events and activity tips
Tram Museum in Töölö opens its doors again on 24.3.2022 after a long break, newly renovated. Free admission.
Tuusula: Ski Week - Children's Culture Week in Tuusula 21.3.-26.3.2022.
Sports Frolics at Maunula sports hall on Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, children under 9 can frolic for free. You can arrive on your own schedule. Maunula sports hall has lockers that work with euro coins.
Layers – Traffic Week 21.-26.3.2022 in the downstairs gallery of Annantalo.
Traffic week launches in the Layers exhibition, and during that time you'll find cars and other games in the space. In the exhibition space, you can zoom along the science tracks made there. Bring your own car or borrow one from the space. Open during exhibition hours.
Roihuvuori book fair with some program for children and children's own library mobile on site. Free admission.
In the Magic of Animation family day at Malmitalo on Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free admission.
Little Grandpa's Orchestra at Music Theater Kapsäkki on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Tickets 14 € / 20 €.
East Helsinki Music Institute instrument bicycle day at activity center Iirix on Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free admission.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway at Tapiola in the Länsituuli shopping center is open on Saturday
from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m. More detailed location instructions can be found on the Alpine Railway enthusiasts' website.
Children's Saturday: Manga! at the Comic Center (Laivalahden puistotie 7, Herttoniemenranta) on Saturday from 12:00-3:00 p.m. The activity is suitable for children of all ages, with younger children participating with an adult. Free admission.
Earth Hour Observatory event on Saturday from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Admission fee, but on the theme day two tickets for the price of one.
Espoo: Spring Larks at Children's Cultural Center Aurora in Espoo on Saturday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Free admission, Mimmies concert is paid.
Cinema Helios: Encanto (7) film at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets 7.50 €.
Klaukkala: Maltti and Valtti and the Helsinki Police Band in a big treasure hunt at Monikko Hall on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets from 14 €.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: Toy Friends' Singing Club virtual event can be watched free of charge from 26.3.-8.4.2022.
Exhibitions for children
Exhibition: Anne Vasko's illustration exhibition: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo gallery from 26.3.-30.4.2022. Open according to Kanneltalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO world at Malmitalo 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover with Friends exhibition until 30.4.2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/ Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanasaari Cultural Center until 27.3.2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
While you're there, you should also check out the Hanasaari art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on neighboring Karhusaari on nice weather days.
SUNDAY 27.3.2022
Daylight saving time begins—clocks move forward one hour
Events and activity tips
Helmet library events for children on Sunday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Tram Museum in Töölö opens its doors again on 24.3.2022 after a long break, newly renovated. Free admission.
Last of the spring! Sports Frolics at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:45 a.m. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, children under 9 can frolic for free. You can arrive on your own schedule. Liikuntamylly has lockers that work with euro coins.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Small admission fee.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: Toy Friends' Singing Club virtual event can be watched free of charge from 26.3.-8.4.2022.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Exhibitions for children
Exhibition: Anne Vasko's illustration exhibition: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo gallery from 26.3.-30.4.2022. Open according to Kanneltalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: ATTILAND-LEGO world at Malmitalo 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Exhibition/ Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanasaari Cultural Center until 27.3.2022. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
While you're there, you should also check out the Hanasaari art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on neighboring Karhusaari on nice weather days.
