Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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  • Want to go skating in the fall? Our wish story about public skating times at ice halls in the metro area has been updated! Oulunkylä's artificial ice rink is also now open!
  • MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family house's Facebook page!
  • MLL's family café schedule can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
  • All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link!
    New! Haakoninlahdenpuisto playground in Kruunuvuorenranta and Säätytalon puistikon playground in Kruunuhaka are now open!
  • Museum tips can be read in Pienten Helsinki's theme article about visiting museums with children!
  • Museum tickets to the Museum of Natural History or admission tickets to Korkeasaari can also be borrowed from the library! You can borrow an admission ticket to the Museum of Natural History from Viiki library. From Kalasatama library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
  • Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidetehdas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall opening hours. Free admission.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Monday:
    - 10:30–11:15 am Loru games for children over 1 year old
    - 1–1:30 pm Kukkuluuruu baby session
    - 3–3:30 pm Kukkuluuruu baby session
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
  • Dance and play workshop for toddlers (1–3 years old) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 9:15 am and 10:15 am. Free admission, first 12 to arrive can participate.
  • Note! Albert's living room Monday hours have ended!
  • Winter wonderland - a family music adventure at Viiki library on Monday at 6 pm. Free admission.
  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move around together independently and free of charge. The activities are open to all, and pre-registration is not required.
    Mondays Family fun sessions are held at:
    - PNV sports center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30–2 pm during September 1 – December 8, 2025
    - Malmink Elementary School (Talvelantie 1) 4:30–6 pm during September 1 – December 8, 2025 (not December 8)
    - Tapaila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 6–6:30 pm during September 1 – December 8, 2025
  • Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays include the Mark and Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO and Amos Rex. More museum tips for activities with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
    - 10:30–11 am Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
    - 1–1:30 pm Loru in warmth baby session
    - 3–3:30 pm I Ramsan's warmth, music, rhymes and verses for babies
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
  • Metropolia's HyMy-village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9–11 am. Each session also includes changing programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, healthcare and culture students. 
  • Albert's living room Clinic Clinic at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30 am–12 pm.
  • Art for toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just drop by.
  • Free evening at the Architecture and Design Museum on Tuesday 4–8 pm.
  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move around together independently and free of charge. The activities are open to all, and pre-registration is not required.
    Tuesdays Family fun sessions are held at:
    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5–6:30 pm during September 2 – November 25, 2025 (not December 4)
    - Käpylä Primary School (sports hall) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5–6:30 pm during September 2 – December 9, 2025.
    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 5–6:30 pm during September 2 – December 9, 2025.
    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 5–6:30 pm during September 2 – December 8, 2025.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
    - 10 am–12 pm Art workshop Kipinä's babies' color bath tasting and footprint pressing
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
  • Note changed opening hours! Albert's living room is open from November 17 – December 4, 2025 on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30 am–3 pm.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Espoo: Finland's largest Miniature Railway can be seen in Espoo's Tapiola, in shopping center Länsituuli in shopping center Ainoa's shopping center on the 1st floor. Open Wednesdays and Fridays 2–6 pm, Saturdays 11 am–5 pm. Free admission.
  • Christmas gingerbread decoration workshops at Hotel and Restaurant Museum at Kaapelitehdas on Wednesday 4–8:30 pm. Cable Museum free evening, free admission for all.
  • Peppi's Birthday at Vuosaari library on Wednesday 5–6:30 pm. Free admission.
  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move around together independently and free of charge. The activities are open to all, and pre-registration is not required.
    Wednesdays Family fun sessions are held at:
    - Kurkimäki village house (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30–11 am during September 3 – November 26, 2025
    - Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 5–7 pm during September 3 – December 10, 2025

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
    - 10:30–11 am Loru moves, gymnastics and dancing with parent and baby
    - 1–1:30 pm Loru's songs, music session for all ages (fi-sve)
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
  • Note changed opening hours! Albert's living room is open from November 17 – December 4, 2025 on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30 am–3 pm.
  • Art for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10 am–12 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just drop by.
  • Evening at the museum: Dinosaurs at the Museum of Natural History on Thursday 5–8 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move around together independently and free of charge. The activities are open to all, and pre-registration is not required.
    Thursdays Family fun sessions are held at:
    - Tali sports center soccer hall (Purotie 8) 9:30–11 am during September 4 – December 11, 2025.
    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 4:30–6 pm and 6–7 pm (school-age children) during September 4 – December 11, 2025 (not December 4)
    - Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) 5–6:30 pm during September 4 – December 11, 2025.
    - Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5–6:30 pm during September 4 – December 11, 2025.
    - Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 5–6:30 pm during September 4 – December 11, 2025.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Friday:
    - 10:30–11 am Loru's waves, storytelling play session for children over 2 years old
    - 2–2:30 pm Loru's songs, music session for all ages
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
  • Note! Albert's living room Friday hours have ended!
  • Tuomas Markets at Senate Square from November 28 – December 22, 2025. This year the markets also feature a free carousel! Free admission.
  • Espoo: Finland's largest Miniature Railway can be seen in Espoo's Tapiola, in shopping center Länsituuli in shopping center Ainoa's shopping center on the 1st floor. Open Wednesdays and Fridays 2–6 pm, Saturdays 11 am–5 pm. Free admission.
  • Julvaka at Swedish-language Workers' Institute Arbis in Etu-Töölö on Friday 4:30–8 pm. Free admission, some stations have a material fee.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Christmas gingerbread decoration workshops at Hotel and Restaurant Museum at Kaapelitehdas on Saturday 12–3 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Vantaa: Soivat Christmas Markets at Cultural Center Orvoki on Saturday 12–3 pm. Free admission.
  • Tree candy in the chamber at Ruiskumestarin talo in Kruunuhaka on Saturday 2–3 pm. Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Porvoo's Grand Christmas Opening on Saturday 11 am–7 pm. Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Porvoo's Christmas trail brings joy to the downtown area with fun carousels and interesting vendors as well as experiences from November 29 – December 21, 2025. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11 am–7 pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidetehdas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open 11 am–4 pm on All Saints' Day. Free admission.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Want to go skating in October? Our wish story about public skating times at ice halls in the metro area has been updated!
  • Season's last session! Sports fun sessions at Sports Mill in Myllypuro next to the metro station on Sundays 9–10:45 am. Admission fee for adults 3.60 €, others 2.10 €, free admission for children under 9.
    Sports fun sessions offer children under 9 and their families an opportunity to move around in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there is space for strollers in the entrance hall and you should bring your own lock for the locker room.
  • Espoo: Träskändan Christmas event in the manor park area on Sunday 10 am–4 pm. Free admission.
  • Break SM 2025 Championships at Tiivistämö in Suvilahti on Sunday 10 am–7 pm. Tickets 10 €, free admission for children under 18.
  • Christmas bazaar! Christmas bazaar at Meilahti Primary School on Sunday 11 am–2 pm.
  • Christmas bazaar! Strömberg School Christmas bazaar on Sunday 11 am–2 pm.
  • Tuomas Markets at Senate Square from November 28 – December 22, 2025. This year the markets also feature a free carousel! Free admission.
  • Christmas bazaar! Vallila Primary School's traditional Christmas bazaar on Sunday 12–3 pm.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Get in the Christmas mood at Oodi on Sunday 12–4 pm. Free admission.
  • Mismatched socks parade at Mark Museum on Sunday 2–4 pm. Also don't forget the wonderful Pippi Longstocking exhibition! Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Porvoo's Christmas trail brings joy to the downtown area with fun carousels and interesting vendors as well as experiences from November 29 – December 21, 2025. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11 am–7 pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidetehdas spaces from September 12, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall opening hours. Free admission.

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