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What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki during Halloween week?
Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds activity tips and suggests family-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website's target audience is families with children under ten years old.
Find more tips for the weekend in Pienten Helsinki's Halloween activities article!
NOTE! Always check the latest information and guidelines
on the organizer's website; sudden cancellations are also
possible due to the current situation.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020
Library events
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature exhibition at Central Library Oodi's Brygga space until the end of November.
Playground events
Monday playground events can be found in the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open Mondays 9:30 am–3 pm, taking the exceptional circumstances into account. Find the latest information about Albert's Living Room's exceptional circumstances operating model on their Facebook page.
Art Advisory: Hello, Hello Birds
Art Advisory for 3–6-year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 am and 12:30 pm. You can participate in the Art Advisory weekly or just occasionally, but arrive on time. Pre-registration is required during this exceptional period.
Exhibition: Crossroads to Ecology exhibition at Annantalo's Art Gallery until January 31, 2021. Open during Annantalo's opening hours.
Puppet Theater Music School in Sampo's entrance gallery on Mondays at 10:30 am. Music class fee 8 €/session.
Story Wall in Music House's lower ground floor October 10–November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Virtual event: For Babies! Art Hall's Baby Monday art tips encourage experimenting and creating art together.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020
Library events
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature exhibition at Central Library Oodi's Brygga space until the end of November.
Playground events
Tuesday playground events can be found in the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Family Ball Play in the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move around a soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, exercises, running, or even learning to walk. Family ball play Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 am and 4–6 pm. Morning ball play is free for everyone; evening ball play costs adults a Pallomylly day pass.
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12–7 pm. Small admission fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Cultural Center Caisa on Tuesdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Tuesdays: group 1 at 1:30–2:30 pm and group 2 at 2:30–3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with a guardian. No pre-registration required, free admission.
Family Fun at Sakarenmäki Primary School in Östersundom on Tuesdays 5–6:30 pm from September 8–December 8, 2020. Family Fun is aimed at families moving together and offers children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and for free.
Story Wall in Music House's lower ground floor October 10–November 10, 2020. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020
Library events
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can bring your baby to movies on Wednesdays at 12 pm and 2:30 pm. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where, for example, the week's film is published and votes are held for upcoming programs. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Ode to Nature exhibition at Central Library Oodi's Brygga space until the end of November.
Playground events
Wednesday playground events can be found in the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30 am–3 pm, taking the exceptional circumstances into account. Find the latest information about Albert's Living Room's exceptional circumstances operating model on their Facebook page.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Rescue Station is open Wednesdays 12–4 pm. Small admission fee; children under 15 free.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays 12–7 pm. Small admission fee.
Family Fun at Käpylä Primary School (September 2–December 9, 2020) and Pukinmäki Ring Primary School (September 2–December 9, 2020) on Wednesdays 5–6:30 pm. Family Fun is aimed at families moving together and offers children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and for free.
Dads' After Work with kids - Fathers and children park meetup at playground Iso-Antti Wednesdays 5–7 pm.
Free admission to Cable Factory museums Wednesday 5–8 pm.
Story Wall in Music House's lower ground floor October 10–November 10, 2020. Free admission.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020
Library events
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature exhibition at Central Library Oodi's Brygga space until the end of November.
Playground events
Thursday playground events can be found in the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open Thursdays 9:30 am–3 pm, taking the exceptional circumstances into account. Find the latest information about Albert's Living Room's exceptional circumstances operating model on their Facebook page.
Family Ball Play at Tali Sports Park's soccer hall Thursdays 9:30–11 am. In family ball play, all children under 9 move around a soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, exercises, running, or even learning to walk. You can pick up a tool kit from the supervisor when your turn starts and return it to the same place when your turn ends. No guided activities. Free admission.
Art Adventure for children and adults at Kannelmäki Youth Center's Workshop on Thursday at 10 am. Free admission to the art course of the North Helsinki Art School. The recommended age for children is 3–6 years and you can participate in one or more sessions.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Cultural Center Caisa on Thursdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Thursdays: group 1 at 10–11 am and group 2 at 11 am–12 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with a guardian. No pre-registration required, free admission.
Puppet Theater Sampo presents: Fly Fly Ladybug performance at Malmitalo on Thursday at 10 am. Suitable for the family's youngest. Tickets 12 €.
Family Ball Play in the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move around a soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, exercises, running, or even learning to walk. Family ball play Thursdays 4–5 pm. Evening ball play costs adults a Pallomylly day pass.
Family Fun at Kamppi Sports Center's sports hall from September 3–December 10, 2020 on Thursdays 5–6:30 pm. Family Fun is aimed at families moving together and offers children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and for free.
Puppet Theater Sampo presents: Jay Makes a Stew puppet theater concert at Stoa on Thursday at 6 pm. Suitable for the family's youngest. Tickets 12 €.
Family Fun at Malminkartano Primary School on Thursdays 6–7:30 pm from September 3–December 10, 2020. Family Fun is aimed at families moving together and offers children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and for free.
Story Wall in Music House's lower ground floor October 10–November 10, 2020. Free admission.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020
Library events
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature exhibition at Central Library Oodi's Brygga space until the end of November.
Playground events
Friday playground events can be found in the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Napero Cinema at Annantalo's celebration hall on Friday at 10 am. Napero Cinema is aimed at stay-at-home parents and grandparents and child care providers, for 0–3-year-olds with an adult; older children are also welcome. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open Fridays 9:30 am–3 pm, taking the exceptional circumstances into account. Find the latest information about Albert's Living Room's exceptional circumstances operating model on their Facebook page.
Halloween Party at Annantalo's celebration hall on Friday at 4 pm. Free admission.
Vantaa: Light Path — a community light art installation around Cultural Center Martinuksen from October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
Päivälehti Museum features The Seven Puppies exhibition June 1–December 31, 2020. Free admission; also open on Mondays.
Story Wall in Music House's lower ground floor October 10–November 10, 2020. Free admission.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2020
All Saints' Day, Halloween
Library events
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Saturday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature exhibition at Central Library Oodi's Brygga space until the end of November.
Events and activity tips
Find more tips for the weekend in Pienten Helsinki's Halloween activities article!
Spooky for Kids event at Cultural Center Stoa on Saturday 12–4 pm.
This year you must register in advance for the event, so it's worth booking your spot in this classic event that has gained great popularity quickly. Free admission. Stoa has taken extensive measures to make a visit to the cultural center as safe as possible. Read more: www.stoa.fi/fi/koronainfo
Children's All Saints' Day at Latokartano Square and Malmi Cemetery on Saturday 4–7 pm.
Espoo: Strange Celebrations X Roboday at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday 5–8 pm. Free admission.
MLL's Reflector Orienteering in Jätkäsaari on Saturday starting at 5:30 pm. Free admission.
Vantaa: Light Path — a community light art installation around Cultural Center Martinuksen from October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
Helsinki Places article takes you on an independent adventure around the city!
Story Wall in Music House's lower ground floor October 10–November 10, 2020. Free admission.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Events and activity tips
Fire Museum at Erottaja Rescue Station is open Sundays 12–4 pm. Small admission fee; children under 15 free.
Stick Horse Riding Event at Annala Estate's grounds on Sunday at 1 pm. Free admission.
Virtual event: Mud Rogues Concert live broadcast on Helsinki Channel on Sunday at 3 pm. Free admission.
Vantaa + virtual event: Pikkupappu Orchestra and Satu Tuomisto Project: Dancing Backyard performance at Cultural Center Martinuksen on Sunday at 3 pm. Tickets 10 € / 15 €. You can also watch the performance via livestream from your home sofa; virtual event tickets 6.50 €.
Story Wall in Music House's lower ground floor October 10–November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Vantaa: Light Path — a community light art installation around Cultural Center Martinuksen from October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
Ode to Nature exhibition at Central Library Oodi's Brygga space until the end of November.
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