Where to go this week? January 27 - February 2, 2025

Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pientenhelsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

The cover image is from the Music Centre, where a free Family Day for the whole family will be held on Saturday.

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Museum tips for visiting with children in Pientenhelsinki's themed article!
Museum passes to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari can also be borrowed from the library! From Viik Library you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library, you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.

Ice skating at ice halls? Public skating sessions are organized at several ice halls.
Artificial ice rinks in the capital region, Tapiola Ice Garden and some other outdoor skating spots are open!
Ice rink skating times can be found on the cities' own websites, and information about skating rinks and ski trails at Ulkoliikunta.fi website.

LEGO Masters winning work on display and LEGO building at the Museum of Technology. Museum admission fee applies.

Adventures to Uunisaari located off Kaivopuisto can be reached via a bridge!

All of Pientenhelsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
- Also renovated playgrounds at Filpus in Malmi and Ruoholahti have opened!
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MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family house's website!
MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.

MONDAY 27.1.2025

Events and activity tips

Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays 9:30–14 (International Monday).
In the Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi program on Monday:
- 10:30–11 Loru's Fun, physical play for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 13–13:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 15–15:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
Family Fun Sessions provide pre-school children and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun Sessions on Mondays:

- Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 17-18:30 from 13.1.-28.4. (no activity in week 8 and 21.4.).
Lighthouse Keeper's Route in Suomenlinna 29.11.2024-30.1.2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from Suomenlinna's visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.

TUESDAY 28.1.2025

Events and activity tips

Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS facilities (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays 9-11. Each meeting also features changing programs for families led by early childhood education, social welfare, health, and culture students. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room's Health Center Clinic at Kamppi Family Center Tuesdays 9:30-12.
In the Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi program on Tuesday:
- 10–10:30 Loru Moves, gentle movement with baby, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft
- 13–13:30 Loru's Warmth, musical baby session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft
- 15–15:30 Loru's Warmth, musical baby session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft
Vantaa: Being Happy exhibition at Children's Culture Center Toteemi (Myyrmäki) is open Tuesdays 11-16. Free admission.
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12-19. Museum admission fee applies.
For babies and parents! Baby Café on Tuesdays at:
– Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo at 13
– Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello at 13
– Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi at 13
Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Centre Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 13:30-15:30. 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 full session or just drop by.
Alppirautatieharrastajien model railway exhibition is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 15-18 and Saturdays 11-17 at Red shopping centre in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsam. Free admission.

Free Evening at Architecture and Design Museum on Tuesday 16-20.

Family Fun Sessions provide pre-school children and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun Sessions on Tuesdays:

- Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 and 16-18 from 7.1.–24.4.2025 (no week 8).

- Käpylä Elementary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) Tuesdays 16:30-18 from 7.1.-22.4.2025 (no activity in week 8).

- Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) Tuesday 17-18:30 from 7.1.–24.4.2025 (no week 8).

- Kannelmäki Elementary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) Tuesdays 17-18:30 from 7.1.-22.4.2025 (no activity in week 8).

- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Tuesdays 17–18:30 from 7.1.-24.4.2025 (no activity in week 8).
Lighthouse Keeper's Route in Suomenlinna 29.11.2024-30.1.2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from Suomenlinna's visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.

WEDNESDAY 29.1.2025

Events and activity tips

Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
In the Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi program on Wednesday:
- 10:30–11:30 Loru's Enchantment, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 13–14:30 Loru's Enchantment, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30–15.
Vantaa: Being Happy exhibition at Children's Culture Center Toteemi (Myyrmäki) is open Wednesdays 10-16. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12-19. Museum admission fee applies.
Espoo: Model railway exhibition by Alppirautatieharrastajien at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 15-18 and Saturdays 12-18. The space is a small retail unit between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.
Family Fun Sessions provide pre-school children and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun Sessions on Wednesdays:

- Kurkimäki courtyard house (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesday 9:30–11 from 8.1. –23.4.2025 (no week 8).

- Merilahti Elementary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) Wednesdays 17-19 from 8.1. –23.4.2025 (no week 8).
Lighthouse Keeper's Route in Suomenlinna 29.11.2024-30.1.2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from Suomenlinna's visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.

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THURSDAY 30.1.2025

Events and activity tips

Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
In the Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi program on Thursday:
- 10:30–11 Loru Moves, stroller fitness Oodi courtyard on the Citizens' Square side
- 13–13:30 Loru's Songs, bilingual musical session for all ages Oodi 3rd floor children's area
Albert's Living Room is open Thursday 9:30–15.
Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Centre Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10-12. 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 full session or just drop by.
University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Thursday 12–20. Museum admission fee applies.
Alppirautatieharrastajien model railway exhibition is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 15-18 and Saturdays 11-17 at Red shopping centre in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsam. Free admission.
Evening at the Museum: Underwater World at the Natural History Museum Thursday 17-20. Museum admission fee applies.

Family Fun Sessions provide pre-school children and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun Sessions on Thursdays:

- Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays 9:30-11 from 9.1.-24.4.2025 (no activity in week 8).

- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays 17-18:30 from 9.1.-24.4.2025 (no activity in week 8).

- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays 16:30–18 and 18–19 (school-age children) from 7.1.-24.4.2024 (no activity in week 8).

- Pukinmäenkaar Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays 17-18:30 from
9.1.-24.4.2025 (no activity in week 8).
Lighthouse Keeper's Route in Suomenlinna 29.11.2024-30.1.2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from Suomenlinna's visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.

FRIDAY 31.1.2025

Events and activity tips

Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
In the Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi program on Friday:
- 10:30–11 Loru's Waves, narrative play session for over 2-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
- 13–14 Loru's Games for over 1-year-olds at Oodi, 3rd floor children's area
- 15–15:30 Loru's Songs, musical session for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
Albert's Living Room is open Friday 9:30–15.
University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Friday 12–16. Museum admission fee applies.
Espoo: Model railway exhibition by Alppirautatieharrastajien at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 15-18 and Saturdays 12-18. The space is a small retail unit between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.

SATURDAY 1.2.2025

Events and activity tips

Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
Vantaa: Children's Saturday: Chickadee Festival at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) Saturday 10-12. Free admission, concert requires advance registration.
Vantaa: Poetry Room at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) from 1.2.–25.5. Open Thu-Fri 10–16 and at Pessi evening and weekend events. The exhibition is always free to enter.
Järvenpää: Whole Family Festival at Järvenpää City Library Saturday 10-13. Free admission.
Espoo: Ball Play sensory space for babies and toddlers and Light Bath for babies and toddlers at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 10-14. Free admission.
Music Centre Free Day Saturday 10-16. Lots of programs for children! Free admission.
Alppirautatieharrastajien model railway exhibition is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 15-18 and Saturdays 11-17 at Red shopping centre in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsam.
Espoo: Model railway exhibition by Alppirautatieharrastajien at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 15-18 and Saturdays 12-18. The space is a small retail unit between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.
Espoo: Mimmit Duo: Important - concert at Kannusali Saturday at 14. Tickets 13 €.
In Swedish: Mimmit in Swedish: Important - concert at Kannuskali Saturday at 15:30. Tickets 13 €.

SUNDAY 2.2.2025

Events and activity tips

Sports Fun Sessions at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro Sunday 9-10:45.
Sports Fun Sessions provide children under 9 and their families with the opportunity to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule, there is room for strollers in the hall and you should bring your own lock for the locker room. Tickets 3.60 € adults, others 2.10 €, children under 9 free.
Klaukkala: Ali-Ollin Alpaca Farm Winter Day Sunday 10-16. Free admission, activities charged separately.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee.