Where to go with children in 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 recommends family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

The article cover image is from the Puotila Winter Magic event, which is open for its final week.

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MONDAY 24.2.2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Albertin living room is open on Mondays 9:30–14 (International Monday).
  • In the Loru playground located in the Central Library Oodi on Monday:
    - 10:30–11 Loru's Fun, physical play for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 13–13:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 15–15:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Snow Queen Days at the Winter Garden on Monday 10–16. Free admission.
  • Light for Ukraine event at Senate Square on Monday at 18:00.
  • Family Fun Sessions provide space for young children and their parents to move together freely and at no cost.
    Family Fun Sessions on Mondays:

    - Tapiola elementary school (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 17–18:30 from 13.1.–28.4. (no sessions week 8 and 21.4.).

TUESDAY 25.2.2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Pienten Helsinki recommends! Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Circle Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9–11. Each session also includes varied programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health care and culture students. 
  • Albertin living room's Healthcare Clinic at Kampi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30–12.
  • In the Loru playground located in the Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
    - 10–10:30 Loru moves, gentle movement with baby, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft
    - 13–13:30 In Loru's warmth, musical baby session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft
  • Vantaa: Happy to Be exhibition at Totemi Children's Culture Center (Myyrmäki) is open on Tuesdays 11–16. Free admission.
  • Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–19. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12–19. Museum admission fee.
  • For babies and parents! Baby café on Tuesday at the following locations:
    – Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo at 13:00
    – Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello at 13:00
    – Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi at 13:00
  • For babies and parents! Baby Art Play at Museum Center Emma, Espoo Museum of Modern Art on Tuesday 13–15. Museum admission fee.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 13:30–15:30. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just drop by.
  • Model Railroad Enthusiasts model railroad exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 15–18 and Saturdays 11–17 at Red shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, across from Synzam. Free admission. Final opening day 1.3.2025.
  • Family Fun Sessions provide space for young children and their parents to move together freely and at no cost.
    Family Fun Sessions on Tuesdays:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 and 16–18 from 7.1.–24.4.2025 (no sessions week 8).

    - Käpylä elementary school (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays 16:30–18 from 7.1.–22.4.2025 (no sessions week 8).

    - Sakarinmäki elementary school (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesday 17–18:30 from 7.1.–24.4.2025 (no sessions week 8).

    - Kannelmäki elementary school (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays 17–18:30 from 7.1.–22.4.2025 (no sessions week 8).

    - Malminkartano elementary school (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays 17–18:30 from 7.1.–24.4.2025 (no sessions week 8).

WEDNESDAY 26.2.2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • In the Loru playground located in the Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
    - 10:30–11:30 In Loru's magic, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 13–14:30 In Loru's magic, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Albertin living room is open on Wednesdays 9:30–15.
  • Vantaa: Happy to Be exhibition at Totemi Children's Culture Center (Myyrmäki) is open on Wednesdays 10–16. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12–16. Small admission fee.
  • Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–19. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12–19. Museum admission fee.
  • Espoo: Model Railroad Enthusiasts' model railroad exhibition at Espoo's Niittykumpu, in Niitty shopping center, is open on Wednesdays and Fridays 15–18 and Saturdays 12–18. The space is a small shop located between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission. Final opening day 23.4.2025.

  • Family Fun Sessions provide space for young children and their parents to move together freely and at no cost.
    Family Fun Sessions on Wednesdays:

    - Kurkimäki courtyard house (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesday 9:30–11 from 8.1. –23.4.2025 (no sessions week 8).

    - Merilahti elementary school in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays 17–19 from 8.1. –23.4.2025 (no sessions week 8).

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THURSDAY 27.2.2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • In the Loru playground located in the Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
    - 15–15:30  Loru's songs, bilingual musical session for all ages Oodi 3rd floor children's area
  • Albertin living room is open on Thursday 9:30–15.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10–12. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just drop by.
  • Vantaa: Poetry living room at Totemi Children's Culture Center in Pessissä (Tikkurila) from 1.2.–25.5.2025. Open Th–Fr 10–16 and during Pessissä evening and weekend events. Exhibition entry is always free.
  • Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–19. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursday 12–20. Museum admission fee.
  • Model Railroad Enthusiasts model railroad exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 15–18 and Saturdays 11–17 at Red shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, across from Synzam. Free admission. Final opening day 1.3.2025.
  • Family Fun Sessions provide space for young children and their parents to move together freely and at no cost.
    Family Fun Sessions on Thursdays:

    - Tali sports park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30–11 from 9.1.–24.4.2025 (no sessions week 8).

    - At Kampi sports center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 17–18:30 from 9.1.–24.4.2025 (no sessions week 8).

    - Malminkartano elementary school (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 16:30–18 and 18–19 (school-age children) from 7.1.–24.4.2024 (no sessions week 8).

    - Pukinmäki arc elementary school (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 17–18:30 from
    9.1.–24.4.2025 (no sessions week 8).

    - Porolahti elementary school (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 17–18:30 from 6.2.–24.4. (no sessions week 8).

FRIDAY 28.2.2025

Kalevala Day

Events and 
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • In the Loru playground located in the Central Library Oodi on Friday:
    - 10:30–11 Loru's waves, story play session for over 2-year-olds
    - 13–13:45 Loru's play, for over 1-year-olds
    - 15–15:30 Loru's songs, musical session for all ages
  • Albertin living room is open on Friday 9:30–15. 
  • Vantaa: Poetry living room at Totemi Children's Culture Center in Pessissä (Tikkurila) from 1.2.–25.5.2025. Open Th–Fr 10–16 and during Pessissä evening and weekend events. Exhibition entry is always free.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open on Friday 12–16. Museum admission fee.
  • Espoo: Model Railroad Enthusiasts' model railroad exhibition at Espoo's Niittykumpu, in Niitty shopping center, is open on Wednesdays and Fridays 15–18 and Saturdays 12–18. The space is a small shop located between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission. Final opening day 23.4.2025.

SATURDAY 1.3.2025

Events and 
activity tips

SUNDAY 2.3.2025

Carnival Sunday

Events and 
activity tips

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