Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series finds tips and recommends family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026

Events and 
activity tips

  • This Monday's program in the Loru playground located in the Central Library Oodi :
    - 10:30–11:15 am Loru Games, play and movement for ages 1+
    - 1:00–1:30 pm Kukkuluuruu Baby Session, interactive music session
    - 3:00–3:30 pm Kukkuluuruu Baby Session, interactive music session
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Family Hustle provides preschool-aged children and their parents a space where they can move together on their own initiative and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no advance registration is required for the sessions.

    Family Hustle is held on Mondays at:
    - PNV Sports Center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30–2:00 pm, January 12–April 20 (no sessions February 16 and April 6)
    - Malmi Primary School (Talvelantie 1) 4:30–6:00 pm, January 12–April 20, 2026 (no sessions February 16 and April 6)
    - Tapanila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 6:00–6:30 pm, January 12–April 20 (no sessions February 16 and April 6)
  • Helsinki's museums open on Mondays include Museum Merkki, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO, and Amos Rex.
    More museum tips for visiting with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026

Events and 
activity tips

  • Spring season begins! Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Metropolia UAS in Myllypuro (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays 9–11 am. Each session also features varied programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health, and culture students. The campus café Aspretta offers breakfast at 5.50 € for family group participants.
  • Albert's Living Room is open during spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:30 am–3:00 pm. Free admission. Exceptionally closed on Tuesday.
  • This Tuesday's program in the Loru playground located in the Central Library Oodi :
    - 10:30–11:00 am Loru Moves, gentle movement for parents and babies (0-9 months)
    - 1:00–1:30 pm Loru's Warmth Baby Session
    - 2:00–2:30 pm I Ramsans värme, musik, rim och ramsor för bebisar
  • Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Culture Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years old together with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate in workshops for the whole session or just drop by.
  • Free Evening at the Architecture and Design Museum on Tuesday 4:00–8:00 pm.
  • Family Hustle provides preschool-aged children and their parents a space where they can move together on their own initiative and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no advance registration is required for the sessions.

    Family Hustle is held on Tuesdays at:
    - Myllypuro Pallomylly (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) 9:30–11:30 am and 4:00–6:00 pm, January 13–April 21 (no sessions February 17)
    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5:00–6:30 pm, January 13–April 21 (no sessions February 17)
    - Käpylä Primary School (gym) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5:00–6:30 pm, January 13–April 21, 2026 (no sessions February 17 or March 3–31)
    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 5:00–6:30 pm, January 13–April 21 (no sessions February 17)
    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 5:00–6:30 pm, January 13–April 21, 2026 (no sessions February 17)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026

Events and 
activity tips

  • Albert's Living Room is open during spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:30 am–3:00 pm. Free admission.
  • This Wednesday's program in the Loru playground located in the Central Library Oodi :
    - 10:30–11:30 am Loru Enchanted, play and sensory experiences for all ages
    - 1:00–2:30 pm Loru Enchanted, play and sensory experiences for all ages
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Fallkulla Farm's indoor facilities are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10 am–2 pm. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at the Errottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Family Hustle provides preschool-aged children and their parents a space where they can move together on their own initiative and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no advance registration is required for the sessions.

    Family Hustle is held on Wednesdays at:
    - Kurkimäki Courtyard House (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30–11:00 am, January 14–April 22, 2026 (no sessions February 18)
    - Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 5:00–7:00 pm, January 14–April 22 (no sessions February 18)

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026

Events and 
activity tips

  • Albert's Living Room is open during spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:30 am–3:00 pm. Free admission.
  • This Thursday's program in the Loru playground located in the Central Library Oodi :
    - 10:30–11:00 am Loru Moves, gymnastics and dancing for parents and babies
    - 1:00–1:30 pm Loru Songs, bilingual music session for all ages (Finnish-Swedish)
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Culture Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10 am–12 pm. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years old together with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate in workshops for the whole session or just drop by.
  • Fallkulla Farm's indoor facilities are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10 am–2 pm. Free admission.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursday 12–8 pm. Museum admission fee.
  • Family Hustle provides preschool-aged children and their parents a space where they can move together on their own initiative and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no advance registration is required for the sessions.

    Family Hustle is held on Thursdays at:
    - Tali Sports Center Soccer Hall (Purotie 8) 9:30–11:00 am, January 15–April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19)
    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 4:30–6:00 pm and 6:00–7:00 pm (school-age children), January 15–April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 12 and 19)
    - Kampi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 5:00–6:30 pm, January 15–April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19 and April 2)
    - Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5:00–6:30 pm, January 15–April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19)
    - Pukinmäenkääri Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 5:00–6:30 pm, January 15–April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026

Events and 
activity tips

  • This Friday's program in the Loru playground located in the Central Library Oodi :
    - 10:30–11:00 am Loru on the Waves, narrative play session for ages 2+
    - 2:00–2:30 pm Loru Songs, music session for all ages
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Fallkulla Farm's indoor facilities are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10 am–2 pm. Free admission.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open on Fridays 12–4 pm. Museum admission fee.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026

Events and 
activity tips

  • Töölö Sports Hall Movement Hustle on Saturday 9–10:30 am. Tickets €3.60/adults, €2.10/children, under 9-year-olds free.
    Movement Hustle offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in varied ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the lobby, and you should bring your own lock for the locker room.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026

Events and 
activity tips

  • Movement Hustle at Liikuntamylly (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday 9–10:45 am, January 18–March 15, 2026.
    Movement Hustle offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in varied ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the lobby, and you should bring your own lock for the locker room. Tickets €3.60 adults, others €2.10, under 9-year-olds free.
  • Fallkulla Farm's indoor facilities are open to the public on Sunday 10 am–2 pm. Free admission.
  • Klaukkala: Ali-Olli's Alpaca Farm Winter Day is celebrated on Sunday 10 am–3 pm. Free admission, activities are fee-based.
  • Espoo: The Badger's Forest Fairy Tale Moment at Villa Elfvik on Sunday at 11 am. Free admission.
  • Winter Fun at Furuvik in Laajasalo on Sunday 12–3 pm. Organized by Santahaminan School Grade 4. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at the Errottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.

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