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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
The cover image of this article is from Kruunuvuorenlahti during autumn colors.
MONDAY 26.9.2022
Events and activity tips
Kolibrí Festival September 22 - October 1, 2022 in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays from 9:30 am to 2 pm (International Monday's).
Dance and Play workshop for toddlers, children and their guardians at the Caisa cultural center on Monday at 10 am and 11 am. Free admission, no pre-registration required, spaces filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Art Clinic: Castle Walls Rising
Art clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Anntalo on Mondays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 2 pm. Younger family members, babies and toddlers, can also participate in experiencing the art clinic atmosphere. Free admission.
Family Fun at Tapanila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 5 pm to 6:30 pm from September 5 to December 12, 2022. Free admission.
Skidipeli in the Malmitalo lobby from September 24 to October 8, 2022. On weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm the game is used by 4th grade classes, but in the evenings and on weekends everyone can play independently.
The Titmouse Time exhibition at the Daily News Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Admission to the Daily News Museum is free.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee applies.
Activities in playgrounds on Monday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season has started. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Monday
Helmet libraries' children's events for Monday can be found on the Helmet events page.
TUESDAY 27.9.2022
Tree Day
Events and activity tips
Kolibrí Festival September 22 - October 1, 2022 in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Museum tickets to borrow? You can now borrow tickets to the Natural History Museum from Viikin library, more information on the museum's website. Also read Pienten Helsinki's article about the Natural History Museum.
Family Fun in the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial turf with an adult. Free play, gymnastics, running or even practicing walking. Family Fun on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 4 pm to 6 pm from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not in weeks 41 and 42). Free admission.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 pm to 7 pm. Small admission fee.
Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at the Caisa cultural center on Tuesdays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can attend the workshops for the entire duration or just drop by for a bit at a time.
Opening of the renovated Kirsikkapuisto in Roihuvuori on Tuesday from 4 pm to 7 pm. At the event, the City of Helsinki will plant a wild cherry tree in the park, dedicated to children born in 2022 and those to be born. Free admission.
Family Fun at Kankarepuisto Primary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays from 5 pm to 6 pm from
September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not in week 42). Free admission.
Family Fun at Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5 pm to 6:30 pm from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not in week 42). Free admission.
Skidipeli in the Malmitalo lobby from September 24 to October 8, 2022. On weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm the game is used by 4th grade classes, but in the evenings and on weekends everyone can play independently.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee applies.
Activities in playgrounds on Tuesday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season has started. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Tuesday
Helmet libraries' children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
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WEDNESDAY 28.9.2022
Events and activity tips
Kolibrí Festival September 22 - October 1, 2022 in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12 pm to 4 pm. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12 pm to 7 pm. Small admission fee.
Junnusoppa, free football for children and young people at Töölö ball field at 3 pm. Suitable for ages 9 and up. Free admission.
Ask the bridge construction pop-up event at Kruunuvuorenranta on Wednesday from 5 pm to 6 pm. The Kruunusillat construction site, which proudly promotes itself as child-friendly, invites big and small to marvel at the large bridge construction site and ask tricky questions about bridge building. Free admission.
Family Fun at Käpylä Primary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays from 5 pm to 6:30 pm from September 7 to December 14, 2022. Free admission.
Free admission to Cable Museums on Wednesday from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Skidipeli in the Malmitalo lobby from September 24 to October 8, 2022. On weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm the game is used by 4th grade classes, but in the evenings and on weekends everyone can play independently.
The Titmouse Time exhibition at the Daily News Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Admission to the Daily News Museum is free.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee applies.
Activities in playgrounds on Wednesday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season has started. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Library activities on Wednesday
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can take your baby to the 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 the upcoming program is voted on. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Helmet libraries' children's events for Wednesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
THURSDAY 29.9.2022
Events and activity tips
Kolibrí Festival September 22 - October 1, 2022 in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Family Fun at Kurkimäki block building (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11 am from September 8 to December 1 (not in week 42). Free admission.
Family Fun at Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11 am from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at the Caisa cultural center on Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can attend the workshops for the entire duration or just drop by for a bit at a time.
Family Fun in the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial turf with an adult. Free play, gymnastics, running or even practicing walking. Family Fun on Thursday from 4 pm to 5 pm from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not in weeks 41 and 42). Free admission.
Family Fun at Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5 pm to 6:30 pm from September 22 to December 16, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5 pm to 6:30 pm from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 5 pm to 6:30 pm from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5 pm to 6:30 pm from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
The Titmouse Time exhibition at the Daily News Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Admission to the Daily News Museum is free.
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event in the Koivukylä area from September 29 to October 2, 2022. Free admission.
Skidipeli in the Malmitalo lobby from September 24 to October 8, 2022. On weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm the game is used by 4th grade classes, but in the evenings and on weekends everyone can play independently.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee applies.
Activities in playgrounds on Thursday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season has started. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Thursday
Helmet libraries' children's events for Thursday can be found on the Helmet events page.
FRIDAY 30.9.2022
Baby Day
Events and activity tips
Kolibrí Festival September 22 - October 1, 2022 in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
For babies and parents! Baby Day is celebrated, for example, in playgrounds, at the Zoo field, at the Music Hall and also in remote events. More information about Baby Day can be found on the Baby Finland website.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
Skidipeli in the Malmitalo lobby from September 24 to October 8, 2022. On weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm the game is used by 4th grade classes, but in the evenings and on weekends everyone can play independently.
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event in the Koivukylä area from September 29 to October 2, 2022. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee applies.
Activities in playgrounds on Friday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season has started. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Friday
Helmet libraries' children's events for Friday can be found on the Helmet events page.
SATURDAY 1.10.2022
Events and activity tips
Library activities on Saturday
Kallio Library celebrates its 110th birthday on Saturday, October 1, 2022!
Päistikka duo at Hakunila Library on Saturday at 10:30 am.
Mikko Mallikka and Viikin's renovated library birthday party on Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm.
Helmet libraries' children's events for Saturday can be found on the libraries' events page
Kolibrí Festival September 22 - October 1, 2022 in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Espoo: Children's Weekend is celebrated throughout Espoo on Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2, 2022.
LOTS of paid and free programs for different ages.
Espoo: Haltia's Saturday Adventure on Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm. Free admission to Haltia Nature Center from 5 pm to 9 pm.
MLL Pihlajamäki 30th Birthday Party at Pihlajamäki Youth Center on Saturday at 11 am. Free admission.
Family Day at Vuotalo on Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm. The program includes, among other things, Minipunttis and Skidi Disco. Free admission.
Helsinki Ski Jumpers' Open House Day in the Herttoniemi jump hill area on Saturday starting at 11 am. Free admission.
Mikkeli Market for the whole family at Rudolf Steiner School on Lehtikuudentie (Ruskeasuo) on Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm.
Kolibrí Day at Anntalo on Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Free admission.
Children's Saturday at Theater Sture on Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm. Free admission.
Kontula Light Festival at Kelkkaspark (Porttitie 5) on Saturday at 6 pm. Free admission.
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event in the Koivukylä area from September 29 to October 2, 2022. Free admission.
Skidipeli in the Malmitalo lobby from September 24 to October 8, 2022. On weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm the game is used by 4th grade classes, but in the evenings and on weekends everyone can play independently.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee applies.
SUNDAY 2.10.2022
Events and activity tips
Stadin Herring Market at Market Square from October 2-8, 2022.
Sports Fun at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9 am to 10:45 am. You can arrive on your own schedule, there is parking space for trolleys in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker room. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.
Espoo: Children's Weekend is celebrated throughout Espoo on Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2, 2022.
LOTS of paid and free programs for different ages.
Espoo: MLL Tapiola Autumn Flea Market at Tapiola School on Sunday from 10 am to 12:30 pm.
MLL Haaga Autumn Adventure at Isonnevan playground on Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm. Free admission.
MLL Pasila Children's Clothing Recycling Event at Focus-area in Triple shopping mall on Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm. Small admission fee.
Mikko Mallikka's Birthday Party in the Oodi Central Library's children's area on Sunday from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Touch Music - Children's Concert at East Helsinki Music Institute on Sunday at 1 pm and 3 pm. Free admission, but advance registration is required.
Henna&Superheroes - Children's Music Concert at Pakinkylä Community Hall on Sunday at 3 pm. Free admission.
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event in the Koivukylä area from September 29 to October 2, 2022. Free admission.
The Titmouse Time exhibition at the Daily News Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Admission to the Daily News Museum is free.
Skidipeli in the Malmitalo lobby from September 24 to October 8, 2022. On weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm the game is used by 4th grade classes, but in the evenings and on weekends everyone can play independently.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee applies.
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