Where to go with children in summery Helsinki? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and surrounding areas.

The cover image of this article is from the computer-themed playground in Ruoholahti that opened last week.

Current highlights

  • Museum tips for visiting with children in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
  • Being Happy is Being exhibition at Annantalo's 2nd floor glass pavilion from 7.9.-19.10.2024. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
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  • Art in the heart of the city! Kim Simonsson's Peat Giants can be found in Lasispaltssi square and at Bio Rex terrace until October. Impressive, thought-provoking, and delightful for children too.
  • Things happening in family centers:
    - Perhetalo Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Perhetalo Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
  • MLL family café schedules can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
  • MLL Perhetalo Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family center's website!
  • You can borrow a museum ticket to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viiki library you can borrow admission to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama library you can borrow admission to Korkeasaari Zoo.

MONDAY 23.9.2024

Events and activity
suggestions

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Dance and play workshop for toddlers (1–3 years) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 9.15 am and 10.15 am. Free admission, capacity 12 first come.
  • Albertin living room is open on Monday 9.30–14 (International Monday).
  • Loru Playground on Monday:
    - 10.30–11.15 Loru's games-play or movement for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space                  
    - 13–13.30 Kukkuluuruu baby time for under 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 15–15.30 Kukkuluuruu baby time for under 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space

TUESDAY 24.9.2024

Events and activity
suggestions

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Loru Playground on Tuesday:
    - 10–10.30 Loru moves - gentle movement with baby, Oodi 3rd floor
    - 13-13.30 Loru's warmth - songs, nursery rhymes and rhythm for babies, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Metropolia HyMy Village Family Circle Metku at Metropolia UAS Myllypuro premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11 am. Each session also features varied programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health and culture students. Free admission. 
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-19 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Baby café on Tuesday at the following locations (Note! New times!)
    - Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo at 13
    - Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello at 13
    - Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi at 13
    - Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Jugend at 15
  • Art for toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1.30 pm-3.30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the whole time or just drop by.
  • Family Hustle provides preschool children and their parents with a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Tuesdays Family Hustle is held:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 am and 4-6 pm from 3.9.–12.12.2024 (not 8.10.–29.10.).

    - Sakarinmäki primary school (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 5-6.30 pm from 3.9.-3.12.2024 (not week 42).

    - Kannelmäki primary school (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays 5-6.30 pm from 3.9.–10.12.2024 (not week 42).

    - Malminkartano elementary school (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays 5–6.30 pm from 3.9.–14.12.2024 (not week 42).

WEDNESDAY 25.9.2024

Events and activity
suggestions

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Loru Playground on Wednesday:
    - 10.30–11.30 Loru's charms - with varying themes. The session also includes a guided section, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1 pm-2.30 pm Loru's charms, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Kolibrí Festival 14.-28.9.2024. Partially paid. 
  • Albertin living room is open on Wednesdays 9.30 am–3 pm.
  • Naperokino at Annantalo on Wednesday at 10 am. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Errotaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12-4 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12-7 pm. Small admission fee.
  • For babies and parents! Baby Cinema at Kalasatama library on Wednesday at 1 pm. Free admission.
  • Family Hustle provides preschool children and their parents with a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Wednesdays Family Hustle is held:

    - Kurkimäki neighborhood house (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays 9.30-11 am from 4.9. –27.11.2024 (not week 42).

    - Merilahti primary school in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays 5-7 pm from 4.9.–11.12. (not week 42).

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THURSDAY 26.9.2024

Events and activity
suggestions

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • MLL family café schedules can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
  • Loru Playground on Thursday:
    - 10-10.30 am Loru moves - stroller gymnastics, Oodi courtyard
    - 1-1.30 pm Loru's fun - the joy of doing things together for all ages through stories, music, play or art, Oodi 3rd floor 
  • Albertin living room is open on Thursday 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 are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the whole time or just drop by.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursday 12–8 pm. Museum admission fee.
  • Apple picking at Kumpula school garden on Thursday 3–6.30 pm.
  • Family Hustle provides preschool children and their parents with a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Thursdays Family Hustle is held:

    - Tali sports park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9.30-11 am from 5.9.–12.12.2024 (not week 42).

    - Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 5-6.30 pm from 5.9.–12.12.2024 (not week 42).

    - Malminkartano elementary school (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 4.30–6 pm and 6–7 pm (school-age children) from 5.9.–14.12.2024 (not week 42).

    - Pukinmäenkaari primary school (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5-6.30 pm from 5.9.-12.12.2024 (not week 42).

FRIDAY 27.9.2024

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SATURDAY 28.9.2024

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SUNDAY 29.9.2024

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