What can you do or where can you go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series looks for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and surrounding areas.

The article cover image is from Haltiala Farm, where the petting zoo is open to the public again on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. More detailed information in the daily tips.

Current highlights

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall!
  • 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 loan period is 7 days. Admission tickets cannot be reserved in advance.

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024

Read Week April 22–28, 2024

Events and activity
tips

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall and is looking for staff!
  • Dance and Play workshops for toddlers and their parents at the Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) in the Maissi room on Mondays at 9:15 am and 10:15 am.
    The Dance and Play workshop inspires and guides Helsinki families and children to create and experience dance together. You can participate whenever it suits you, at all sessions or just some. Choose a time that works for you and arrive on time. No pre-registration required, places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A maximum of 12 participants. Free admission.
  • Last week! Family Fun sessions provide a space for preschool children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Mondays:

    - Family Fun at Tapanila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 5–6:30 pm from January 8 to April 22, 2024.

Playgrounds events on Monday

  • Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly 9 am–12 pm, afternoons are reserved for school children. For more information, see the playgrounds' own pages. Playgrounds inform about their programs on the City of Helsinki's events calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • At Playground Loru on Monday:
    10:30–11:00 am Loru's Games - activity session for children over 1 year
    1:00–1:30 pm Kukkuluuruu - baby session for children under 1 year
    3:00–3:30 pm Kukkuluuruu - baby session for children under 1 year
  • Family Centers:
    - Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Family Center Sahram (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 aged 0–12. Read more on the family center's pages!

Library events on Monday

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
    (Due to Helmet website updates, daily event links are no longer available.)
  • Last week! Skidi game at Itäkeskus Library April 13–28, 2024. Free admission.
    Game available:
    Monday to Thursday 2–8 pm
    Friday 2–6 pm
    Saturday 10 am–4 pm
    Sunday 12–6 pm
    On weekdays 9 am–2 pm the game is reserved for school classes.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024

Read Week April 22–28, 2024

Events and activity
tips

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall and is looking for staff!
  • Metropolia HyMy Village Family Café at Metropolia's Myllypuro premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays 9–11 am. Each session also includes varying programs for families. Free admission.
  • Clinic Park Tuesdays 9:30 am–1 pm in the lower hall of Kamppi Family Center. Free admission.
  • Haltiala Farm's petting zoo can be visited to watch sheep and lambs on Tuesdays 10 am–2 pm until mid-May. Haltiala Farm is open daily 7 am–10 pm. Cows in the pasture, sausage grilling opportunities (bring your own wood), a nice playground and a café-restaurant on the farm. Near Haltiala you'll also find Niskala Arboretum, where spring is slowly awakening. Free admission to Haltiala Farm.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 pm. Workshops suit children aged 1.5–3 years together with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can participate for the whole time or just drop in.
  • A Day as a Doctor - family workshop event at Science Corner on Tuesday 4–7 pm. Free admission.
  • Last week! Family Fun sessions provide a space for preschool children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Tuesdays:

    - Ball Mill indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 am and 4–6 pm from January 9 to April 23, 2024.

    - Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays 5–6:30 pm from January 9 to April 23, 2024

    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 5–6:30 pm from January 9 to April 23, 2024.

    - Vuosaari at Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) on Tuesdays 5–6:30 pm from January 9 to April 23, 2024.

Playgrounds events on Tuesday

  • Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly 9 am–12 pm, afternoons are reserved for school children. For more information, see the playgrounds' own pages. Playgrounds inform about their programs on the City of Helsinki's events calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • At Playground Loru on Tuesday:
    11 am–11:30 am Stroller Gym on Oodi's courtyard
    3–3:30 pm Loru's Warmth - baby session for children under 1 year
  • MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0–12. Read more on the family center's pages!

Library events on Tuesday

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
    (Due to Helmet website updates, daily event links are no longer available.)
  • Last week! Skidi game at Itäkeskus Library April 13–28, 2024. Free admission.
    Game available:
    Monday to Thursday 2–8 pm
    Friday 2–6 pm
    Saturday 10 am–4 pm
    Sunday 12–6 pm
    On weekdays 9 am–2 pm the game is reserved for school classes.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024

Read Week April 22–28, 2024

Events and activity
tips

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall and is looking for staff!
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12–7 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Merkki Evening: The Case of the Missing Reading Caterpillar at Museum Merkki 5–6:30 pm. Author Veera Salmi, Editor-in-Chief of Donald Duck Aki Hyyppä, and Head of Operations at the Reading Center Emmi Jäkkö discuss what reading skills and reading joy should entail at the April Merkki evening. Free admission to the discussion event.
  • Last week! Family Fun sessions provide a space for preschool children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Wednesdays:

    - Kurkimäki Block Building (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays 9:30–11 am from January 10 to April 24, 2024.

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Runonlaulajantie 40) on Wednesdays 5–6 pm from January 10 to April 24, 2024. Cancelled!

Playground events on Wednesday

  • Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly 9 am–12 pm, afternoons are reserved for school children. For more information, see the playgrounds' own pages. Playgrounds inform about their programs on the City of Helsinki's events calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • At Playground Loru on Wednesday:
    10:30 am–12 pm Loru Creates – crafts for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event room
    1:30–3 pm Loru Creates – crafts for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event room
    2–2:30 pm Story Time with HelsinkiMission, Oodi 3rd floor
    2:45–3:15 pm Story Time with HelsinkiMission, Oodi 3rd floor
  • MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0–12. Read more on the family center's pages!

Library events on Wednesday

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
    (Due to Helmet website updates, daily event links are no longer available.)
  • Last week! Skidi game at Itäkeskus Library April 13–28, 2024. Free admission.
    Game available:
    Monday to Thursday 2–8 pm
    Friday 2–6 pm
    Saturday 10 am–4 pm
    Sunday 12–6 pm
    On weekdays 9 am–2 pm the game is reserved for school classes.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024

Read Week April 22–28, 2024

Events and activity
tips

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall and is looking for staff!
  • Haltiala Farm's petting zoo can be visited to watch sheep and lambs on Thursdays 10 am–2 pm until mid-May. Haltiala Farm is open daily 7 am–10 pm. Cows in the pasture, sausage grilling opportunities (bring your own wood), a nice playground and a café-restaurant on the farm. Near Haltiala you'll also find Niskala Arboretum, where spring is slowly awakening. Free admission to Haltiala Farm.
  • Alberto's Living Room is open on Thursdays 9:30 am–3 pm.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10 am–12 pm. Workshops suit children aged 1.5–3 years together with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can participate for the whole time or just drop in.
  • Vantaa: Tuntupolku - experience space for babies and toddlers at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) April 5–June 30, 2024. Open Wed–Fri 10 am–4 pm and at Pessi's evening and weekend events. Free admission.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Star Hill is open Thursday 12–8 pm. Museum admission fee.
  • Last week! Family Fun sessions provide a space for preschool children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Thursdays:

    - Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30–11 am from January 11 to April 25, 2024.

    - Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 5–6:30 pm from January 11 to April 25, 2024.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 5–6:30 pm from January 11 to April 25, 2024.

    - Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 5:30–6:30 pm from January 11 to April 25, 2024.

    - Pukinmäenkaarе Primary School Mirror Hall (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5–6:30 pm from January 11 to April 25, 2024.

Playground events on Thursday

  • Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly 9 am–12 pm, afternoons are reserved for school children. For more information, see the playgrounds' own pages. Playgrounds inform about their programs on the City of Helsinki's events calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • At Playground Loru on Thursday:
    11–11:30 am Loru's Warmth – baby session for children under 1 year
    2:30–3:15 pm Loru's Games – activity session for children over 1 year
  • Family Centers
    - Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Family Center Sahram (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 aged 0–12. Read more on the family center's pages!

Library events on Thursday

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
    (Due to Helmet website updates, daily event links are no longer available.)
  • Last week! Skidi game at Itäkeskus Library April 13–28, 2024. Free admission.
    Game available:
    Monday to Thursday 2–8 pm
    Friday 2–6 pm
    Saturday 10 am–4 pm
    Sunday 12–6 pm
    On weekdays 9 am–2 pm the game is reserved for school classes.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024

Read Week April 22–28, 2024

Events and activity
tips

Playground events on Friday

  • Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly 9 am–12 pm, afternoons are reserved for school children. For more information, see the playgrounds' own pages. Playgrounds inform about their programs on the City of Helsinki's events calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • At Playground Loru on Friday:
    10:30–11 am Loru Finds - May Day treasure hunt, Oodi 3rd floor
    1–1:30 pm Loru's Songs - singing session for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor
    3–3:30 pm Loru's Enchanted World – session with rotating themes including games, movement or stories for children over 2 years, Oodi 3rd floor
  • Family Centers
    - Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Family Center Sahram (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 aged 0–12. Read more on the family center's pages!

Library events on Friday

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
    (Due to Helmet website updates, daily event links are no longer available.)
  • Last week! Skidi game at Itäkeskus Library April 13–28, 2024. Free admission.
    Game available:
    Monday to Thursday 2–8 pm
    Friday 2–6 pm
    Saturday 10 am–4 pm
    Sunday 12–6 pm
    On weekdays 9 am–2 pm the game is reserved for school classes.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024

National Veterans Day

Read Week April 22–28, 2024

Events and activity
tips

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
    (Due to Helmet website updates, daily event links are no longer available.)
    - Lauttasaari Library May Day event on Saturday 11 am–3 pm.
  • Last week! Skidi game at Itäkeskus Library April 13–28, 2024. Free admission.
    Game available:
    Monday to Thursday 2–8 pm
    Friday 2–6 pm
    Saturday 10 am–4 pm
    Sunday 12–6 pm
    On weekdays 9 am–2 pm the game is reserved for school classes.
  • Children's Saturday at Playground Linja 2–5 pm. Free admission, activity proceeds go to daycare Kalevan children's recreation activities.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024

Read Week April 22–28, 2024

Events and activity
tips

  • Find all of Little Helsinki's playground tips behind this link.
  • Family Fun at Tapuli Sports Center's gymnastics room on Sundays 9–11 am. Tickets €5/family (payment in cash, card, or MobilePay on-site).
  • Haltiala Farm's petting zoo can be visited to watch sheep and lambs on Sunday 10 am–2 pm until mid-May. Haltiala Farm is open daily 7 am–10 pm. Cows in the pasture, sausage grilling opportunities (bring your own wood), a nice playground and a café-restaurant on the farm. Near Haltiala you'll also find Niskala Arboretum, where spring is slowly awakening. Free admission to Haltiala Farm.
  • Tuusula: Spring Carnival at Tuusula Sports Center on Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Free admission.
    Spring Carnival stage program:
    10 am Aarne Alligator
    11:30 am Hevisaurus
    12:30 pm Pinkku Pinsku
    1 pm SHRTY
    2:30 pm VIIVI
    4 pm STIG
    At the Meet & Greet booth, you can also encounter the wonderful characters from Group Hau.
  • Family Spring Event at Mäkitorppa Playground in Oulunkylä on Sunday 11 am–2 pm. Free admission.
  • Family Walk: Särkkäniemi Reptiles and Amphibians Walk on Sunday 12–2 pm. Free admission, no pre-registration required.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Last day! Skidi game at Itäkeskus Library April 13–28, 2024. Free admission.
    Game available:
    Monday to Thursday 2–8 pm
    Friday 2–6 pm
    Saturday 10 am–4 pm
    Sunday 12–6 pm
    On weekdays 9 am–2 pm the game is reserved for school classes.
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