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Event tips for week 13
What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with small children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Small Helsinki's weekly series looks for activity tips and recommends child-friendly places in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets children under school age and families with children.
Where to go this week -article continues with a slightly revised concept. The article lists the highlights of the week's events and the week's most interesting activity tips. It also includes highlights from Small Helsinki's new articles, news, and as new each week, a rotating "Have you ever visited" place. The site's future is still open, but we'll continue with this concept through spring.
New in Small Helsinki:
- Check out what Päivälehden Museum's new Pekka Töpöhäntä exhibition looks like!
- Spring children's clothing and supply flea markets in the capital region are listed at one link.
NEW: Families' Helsinki group on Facebook is a place for discussion about families' life in Helsinki: daycare spots, hobbies, getting around, everyday tips and ideas. Things that families encounter in daily life. The group is a place to celebrate but also to raise issues in family matters. The group is also a place to share news and announcements related to families' lives. You can join the group here.
Helsinki Day production grant application is now open! This year, the Helsinki Day panel also includes a city resident particularly enthusiastic about children's events, so now is the time to apply for production grants for children's events. More information on the Helsinki Day website.
This week's "Have you ever visited" place is Töölönlahti's newest playground opposite the Finlandia Hall, which differs from other city playgrounds: here you climb and hang. The playground is suitable for slightly older players, rock climbing enthusiasts and other daredevils. A great place to stop by on a city walk!
A Loru playground is also coming to the Oodi courtyard, but Small Helsinki hasn't been able to get the park's plans. So let's hope the rumor of an unfenced playground isn't true.
Article cover image from the outdoor recreation area at the southern tip of Lauttasaari. A trip here is definitely worth it to explore signs of spring and play in the playground.
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MONDAY 25.3.2019
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at playgrounds
Playground events can now be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Monday's events can be found here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open on Monday 9:30-15. A dedicated article about this place is coming to Small Helsinki soon, as the PH background team fell in love with it! Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
MLL Dad Cafe at playground Iso-Antti in Itäkeskus on Mondays 10-12. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Art Clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 and 12:30. This week at the art clinic, small performances will be created in the spirit of a goblin and a sunbeam. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or occasionally, but you should arrive on time. No pre-registration required. Read more about Art Clinic activities on Annantalo's website.
Terra Unknown – an island built from clay, unexplored is a communal clay sculpture and it is built starting 18.3. into the southern glass gable of Annantalo's second floor. The public can follow the construction of the work and admire the finished green island as follows:
18.3.–5.4. building the work and sowing work
8.4.–28.4. the nature of the work grows and lives
More information on Annantalo's website.
Helsinki Skaters ry's Ice Adventure Robin Hood is shown at Helsinki Ice Hall on Monday at 10. Tickets 13 €. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Puppet Theater Music Class at Sampo's foyer gallery on Monday at 10 and 11. Paid (8€/session or 80€/whole season). Read more from Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex and Päivälehden Museum.
The end of the article contains Remember also these tips for exhibitions and more link tips!
TUESDAY 26.3.2019
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at playgrounds
Playground events can now be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Monday's events can be found here.
Events and activity tips
Family ball play at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 play on soft artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or learning to walk. Family ball play on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 and 16-18. Free entry for morning ball play, afternoon ball play costs adults Pallomylly's entrance fee (3.50 €). Read more in Small Helsinki's Helsinki moves - tips for children article.
In Espoo: Toy Museum Horseshoe's new Game Play special exhibition opens on Tuesday 26.3.2019 at 11. Museum entrance fee applies.
WEDNESDAY 27.3.2019
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Wednesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 and 14:30. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where for example the week's movie is published and voting for upcoming programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events at playgrounds
Playground events can now be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Monday's events can be found here.
Events and activity tips
Mll Goes Oodi Dad Cafe at central library Oodi on Wednesday 9:30-11:30. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open on Wednesdays 9:30-15. A dedicated article about this place is coming to Small Helsinki soon, as the PH background team fell in love with it! Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
In Vantaa: Little art mornings at children's culture center Toteem starting at 9:30. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla farm is open to the public on Wednesday 10-18. Free entry.
Helsinki Fire Department's Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Entrance fee 2 €, under 15-year-olds free. Read more on the City of Helsinki's website.
Kindergarten Museum is open for play on Wednesdays 12-18. Museum entrance fee 4 €, under 16-year-olds free.
Free entry to Cable Factory museums on Wednesday 17-20. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
THURSDAY 28.3.2019
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at playgrounds
Playground events can now be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Monday's events can be found here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open on Thursday 9:30-15. A dedicated article about this place is coming to Small Helsinki soon, as the PH background team fell in love with it! Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Fallkulla farm is open to the public on Thursday 10-18. Free entry.
Family ball play at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 play on soft artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or learning to walk. Family ball play on Thursdays 16-17. Afternoon ball play costs adults Pallomylly's entrance fee (3.50 €). Read more in Small Helsinki's Helsinki moves - tips for children article.
Fathers and children sports group at Puotila elementary school gym on Thursdays 17-18. Event organized by MLL Uusimaa. Free entry. Read more from MLL father activities Facebook page.
FRIDAY 29.3.2019
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at playgrounds
Playground events can now be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Monday's events can be found here.
Events and activity tips
Naperokino at Annantalo on Fridays at 10. Age recommendation: 0–3 years old with an adult, older children also welcome. Movies are free. More information from Annantalo's website.
Fallkulla farm is open to the public on Friday 10-18. Free entry.
SATURDAY 30.3.2019
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Sports fun in Maunula on Saturday mornings 9-10:30 at Maunula sports hall. Entry fee for adults 3.50 €, children under 9 play for free. You can arrive on your own schedule. Read more in Small Helsinki's Helsinki moves - tips for children article.
MLL's family cafe at Central Library Oodi on Saturday 10-12. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Flea market! MLL Munkkiniemi children's clothing and supply flea market at Munkkivuori youth center on Saturday 10-12. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Flea market! MLL Kannelmäki children's clothing and supply flea market at Kanneltalo on Saturday 10-12:30. More information from Kanneltalo's website.
Flea market! MLL Herttoniemi children's clothing and supply flea market at Herttoniemi Church on Saturday 10-13. More detailed information from the event's Facebook page.
Kindergarten Museum's Saturday events at 10-13 feature water. Water play, water sounds, underwater life - in Kindergarten Museum's family event, the world of water is explored in different ways. The museum has free entry on event day. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Children's museum festivals' Traffic Jams at WeeGee House museums on Saturday and Sunday 10-17. The event has lots to do and experience for all ages. Museum entrance fee, under 18-year-olds free. Read more about the event on the museum's website.
East Helsinki Music Institute's Instrument Walk Day - a family event at Iiris Center 10:30-14:30. Free entry. Read more from the music institute's website.
MLL's Family Floorball at Pukinmäenkaari elementary school gym on Saturday 10:30-12. Free family floorball is aimed at fathers and mothers as well as approximately 3-6 year-old children. Participation does not require pre-registration. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Jazz for kids - family jazz session at Espoo Cultural Center's piano foyer (in Tapiola) at 11. Free entry. More information on Espoo Culture's website.
For parents: Living Room Tent on Family Policy at Maunula House on Saturday at 11. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Open doors at Northwest Helsinki Music Institute on Saturday 11-14. Music classes, instrument walk and mini concerts. Free entry. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Check out what the Päivälehden Museum's new Pekka Töpöhäntä exhibition looks like! The exhibition is open on Saturday 11-17.
The Ship is Loaded - puppet theater concert at Puppet Theater Sampo on Saturday at 12. Tickets 12 €. Tickets and more information from Sampo's website.
Comic Center's Saturday Children's Events this time feature dark monsters on Saturday 12-16. Free entry. Read more on Comic Center's website.
Cantti with us! - A performance about Minna Canth at Töölö Library on Saturday at 13. The performance is recommended for children over 5. Read more from Töölö Library's website.
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo 14-15. The class is suitable for all 3-12 year-olds with their own adult, regardless of disability or no disability. Read more about DanceAbility classes on Annantalo's website. Free entry.
Doctor Zeiffal, Doctor Zeigal and the hippopotamus that was never caught - performance at Kanneltalo on Saturday at 14. Tickets 6 €. Read more from Kanneltalo's website.
Malmitalo's Kino Helios shows Risto Räppääjä and the Inflater (permitted) on Saturday at 14. Tickets 6 €. More information from Malmitalo's website.
ToPo's Toddler Club at Munkkiniemi Co-ed School gym on Saturday 14:30-16. In the event open to all, there's sure to be activity, games, obstacle courses and ball games. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Spring Tickle -disco at Children's Culture Center Pikku-Aurora on Saturday 15-17. Disco is free entry. Read more from Pikku-Aurora's website.
Spring children's clothing and supply flea markets in the capital region are listed at one link.
SUNDAY 31.3.2019
Daylight saving time begins, clocks are moved one hour towards summer (forward). The Hau group thus starts earlier ;)
Events and activity tips
Flea market in Espoo! MLL Tapiola Spring Flea Market at Toppelunn School on Sunday 10-12:30. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Flea market in Porvoo! MLL Porvoo's legendary Great Children's Supply Flea Market at S-market Näsi parking hall on Sunday 10-13. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla farm is open to the public on Sunday 10-15. Free entry.
Espoo: Children's museum festivals' Traffic Jams at WeeGee House museums on Saturday and Sunday 10-17. The event has lots to do and experience for all ages. Museum entrance fee, under 18-year-olds free. Read more about the event on the museum's website.
Helsinki Fire Department's Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12-16. Entrance fee 2 €, under 15-year-olds free. Read more on the City of Helsinki's website.
Sunday meetings: The Journey of Unaja and Untamo at Annantalo on Sunday at 13. Tickets 12 €/ 10 €, under 1-year-olds free. Tickets and more information from Annantalo's website.
Remember also
Exhibition: Check out what Päivälehden Museum's new Pekka Töpöhäntä exhibition looks like!
Exhibition: Nature Walk -installation beckons to all children and adults fascinated by forests. The installation is on display in Annantalo's 2nd floor south glass gable 6.2.-31.3.2019.
Exhibition: Future Laboratory at Annantalo 1.3.-31.12.2019. The exhibition is open according to Annantalo's opening hours. Read more from Annantalo's website.
Exhibition: Rosamaría Bolomin Joy is a Child's Right - Rights for All! -exhibition at Culture Center Caisa 7.-28.3.2019. More information from Caisa's website.
Children's art festival Spring Tickle in Espoo 17.3.-4.5.2019.
Helsinki Places article is a lifesaver for boring days with children!
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