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Highlights of the week's children's events
What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki? Where to go with small children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly places in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the website is pre-school children and families with children.
Where to go this week -article continues with a slightly modified concept. The article lists the week's event highlights and the most interesting activity tips of the week. It also includes highlights from Pienten Helsinki's news and new stories, as well as a new "Have you ever visited" place that changes weekly. The future of the site is still open, but we will continue with this concept for the spring.
Pienten Helsinki's new year "Children in restaurants" challenge has been published!
Pienten Helsinki challenges all families looking for a lunch spot with children or hunting for a good child-friendly restaurant to share their best tips with others facing the same challenges. The dream is to create a comprehensive list of cafes and restaurants that have proven to be truly good or at least functional with children, accessible through one link, and to make life easier for many other families.
Upcoming events in spring 2019 -list is currently being updated. Thank you to everyone who has suggested upcoming events!
This week's "Have you ever visited" place is playground Santahamina. The military island also has its own city-maintained playground where activities open to everyone are organized. To access the playground, you must notify your arrival to the Santahamina gate in advance, but this can be arranged through the playground instructors by phone - preferably two days before. Those over 15 also need an ID card. More detailed instructions can be found on the playground's website. Visit, for example, a Tuesday baby-toddler morning to meet families living in Santahamina!
The article's cover image is from Annantalo's Valofavela exhibition, which is on display until 31.1.2019.
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MONDAY 28.1.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Monday events here.
Events and activity tips
Art clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10:00 and 12:30. This week the art clinic features children's mindfulness exercises in the festive hall. The art clinic can be attended weekly or occasionally, but you should arrive on time. No pre-registration required. Read more about Art clinic activities on Annantalo's website.
MLL Dad Cafe in the Iso-Antis playground in Itäkeskus on Mondays 10-12. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
FOR BABIES: Baby Monday at Art Hall 1-3 PM. The event introduces Paul Osipow's exhibition under the guidance of art educators Liini Laes and Iisa Juva. All babies under one year old and their parents are welcome to Baby Monday. There is a special color play session for babies. Tickets 12 € / 8 € / Museum card. For more information, see Art Hall's website.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City as well as Päivälehti Museum.
Annantalo's Valofavela exhibition is on display until 31.1.2019. Free admission, open according to Annantalo's hours.
Albertin olohuone is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open on Monday 9:30-15. There's going to be its own article on Pienten Helsinki too, as the PH background team fell in love with the place! Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.
Current cross-country ski and ice skating rink conditions can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service. Despite the cold, venturing onto sea or lake ice is not recommended due to weak ice.
TUESDAY 29.1.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Tuesday events here.
Events and activity tips
Family ball play in Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move on a 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 4-6 PM. Morning ball play has free admission for everyone, afternoon ball play costs Pallomylly's single admission fee (3.50 €) for adults. Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki on the move -article.
Annantalo's Valofavela exhibition is on display until 31.1.2019. Free admission, open according to Annantalo's hours.
Current cross-country ski and ice skating rink conditions can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service. Despite the cold, venturing onto sea or lake ice is not recommended due to weak ice.
WEDNESDAY 30.1.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for 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 12:00 and 2:30 PM. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where for example this week's film is published and voting takes place for upcoming programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Wednesday events here.
Events and activity tips
Grandma Vara from Pikku Kakkainen brings a children's musical to Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki on Wednesday at 9:00 and 10:30 AM. Tickets 12 €/22 €. Tickets and more information on Kapsäkki's website.
Albertin olohuone is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open on Wednesdays 9:30-15. There's going to be its own article on Pienten Helsinki too, as the PH background team fell in love with the place! Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.
Kindergarten Museum is open 12-18. Small entrance fee.
Current cross-country ski and ice skating rink conditions can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
Annantalo's Valofavela exhibition is on display until 31.1.2019. Free admission, open according to Annantalo's hours.
THURSDAY 31.1.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Thursday events here.
Events and activity tips
Annantalo's Valofavela exhibition is on display until 31.1.2019. Free admission, open according to Annantalo's hours.
Albertin olohuone is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open on Thursday 9:30-15. There's going to be its own article on Pienten Helsinki too, as the PH background team fell in love with the place! Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.
Art clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Kanneltalo on Thursday at 10:00 AM. This week's art clinic features paper puppet play. The art clinic can be attended weekly or occasionally, but you should arrive on time. No pre-registration required. Read more about Art clinic activities on Kanneltalo's website.
Toddler drop-in workshops at Contemporary Art Museum Kiasma on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM-1 PM until 16.2.2019. The workshop is aimed at 1-4 year-olds and the adults accompanying them. You can participate in the workshops by paying the museum's entrance fee and can drop in according to your own schedule. Read more on Kiasma's website.
Family ball play in Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or learning to walk. Family ball play on Thursdays 4-5 PM. Afternoon ball play costs Pallomylly's single admission fee (3.50 €) for adults. Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki on the move -article.
Fathers and children's exercise group in Puotila Elementary School gym on Thursdays 5-6 PM. The event is organized by MLL Uusimaa. Free admission. Read more on MLL father activities' Facebook page.
Children's science questions LIVE at Science Corner 5-6:30 PM. The Helsinki Sanomien favorite column Children's science questions comes to the audience and you can follow the event in person or via the internet. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Current cross-country ski and ice skating rink conditions can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
FRIDAY 1.2.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Friday events here.
Events and activity tips
Naperokino at Annantalo on Fridays at 10:00 AM. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, older children are also welcome. Movies are free. For more information, see Annantalo's website.
Toddler drop-in workshops at Contemporary Art Museum Kiasma on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM-1 PM until 16.2.2019. The workshop is aimed at 1-4 year-olds and the adults accompanying them. You can participate in the workshops by paying the museum's entrance fee and can drop in according to your own schedule. Read more on Kiasma's website.
OODI for tulips in the lobby of Central Library Oodi on Friday 10 AM-1 PM. The smallest members of the family are especially welcome. For more details, see the event's Facebook page.
Current cross-country ski and ice skating rink conditions can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
SATURDAY 2.2.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
MLL's family café at Central Library Oodi starts on Saturday 2.2.2019 at 10-12 AM and on the first occasion, in addition to free socializing and play, the baby will be danced with. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Grandma Vara from Pikku Kakkainen brings a children's musical to Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki on Saturday at 10 AM and 12 PM. Tickets 12 €/22 €. Tickets and more information on Kapsäkki's website.
Toddler drop-in workshops at Contemporary Art Museum Kiasma on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM-1 PM until 16.2.2019. The workshop is aimed at 1-4 year-olds and the adults accompanying them. You can participate in the workshops by paying the museum's entrance fee and can drop in according to your own schedule. Read more on Kiasma's website.
Family Saturday: In the Earl's time at the Nordic Culture Centre library on Saturday 10 AM-2 PM. There will be at least exhibition openings, stories and treasure hunting. For more information, see the Nordic Culture Centre's website.
Children's Saturday and Winter fun fill Kanneltalo on Saturday 10 AM-2 PM. The family event features workshops, music, story and saying sessions with winter themes. Admission to the event is free. The full program can be found on Kanneltalo's website.
In Espoo: Espoo: Pikku-Aurora's Saturday workshop this week features Heinämäki events 10 AM-2 PM. Read more on Aurora's website.
MLL's Family floorball in Pukinmäen arc's elementary school gym on Saturday 10:30 AM-12 PM. Free family floorball is aimed at fathers and mothers as well as approximately 3-6 year-old children. Participation does not require pre-registration. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
In Espoo: Angry Birds Go Snow in Oittaa on Saturday 11 AM-2 PM. Read more on Suomen Latu's Facebook page.
In Uutela cottage cottage friends and prepared food on Saturday 12-3 PM.
In Espoo: Winter nature day at Nature Centre Haltia 12-4 PM. There's also activities and things to do for the little ones. Admission to the event is free, but some programs are in exhibition spaces which have Haltia's entrance fee (Haltia's exhibition is also fun with children! Museum card works!). For more information, see Haltia's website.
In Vantaa: Baby hints exhibition family day at Children's Culture Center Toteem in Myyrmäki on Saturday 1-3 PM. Read more on Toteem's Facebook page.
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo 2-3 PM. The class is suitable for all 3-12 year-olds with their own adult, regardless of disability. Read more about DanceAbility classes on Annantalo's website. Free admission.
ToPo's Toddler club in Munkkiniemi Secondary School gym on Saturday 2:30-4 PM. The event open to everyone offers things to do, games, obstacle courses and ball games. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Pienten Helsinki articles can be found in Finnish, Swedish and English on the My Helsinki tourism website. The latest article takes you to Helsinki of Experiences!
Places in Helsinki -article is the rescue for boring days with children!
Current cross-country ski and ice skating rink conditions can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
SUNDAY 3.2.2019
Events and activity tips
Sports games at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings 9-10:45 AM. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, children under 9 play for free. You can arrive according to your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the lobby and you should pack your own lock for the locker. Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki on the move -article.
Exercise tip for Espoo: Sunday's stick-free public skating session at Metro Arena on Sundays 9 AM-12 PM. Read more on Espoo city's website. You can also find other Espoo city public skating times on the same page. Free admission. Also Tapiola ice garden is open (small entrance fee)!
Helmi games at Suutarila Elementary School on Sunday 10 AM-1 PM. Entertainment and activities for the whole family, the event also features a flea market. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Moomintroll's winter spree at Maunutla cottage on Sunday 10 AM-2 PM. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
In Espoo: Badger forest's story time at Villa Elfvik nature house on Sunday at 11 AM. For more information, see Elfvik's website.
In Uutela cottage cottage friends and prepared food on Sunday 12-3 PM.
Future gatherings at Annantalo on Sunday 1-3:30 PM. The event is suitable for the whole family. Read more about the event on Annantalo's website.
Current cross-country ski and ice skating rink conditions can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
Also remember
Pienten Helsinki articles can be found in Finnish, Swedish and English on the My Helsinki tourism website. The latest article takes you to Helsinki of Experiences!
Places in Helsinki -article is the rescue for boring days with children!
Let's go to the neighbor -exhibition at Malmitalo 24.1.-16.2.2019. The exhibition is based on Riina Katajavuori and Salla Savolainen's book of the same name for children. Read more on Malmitalo's website. Free admission.
Janusz Grabian's fairy tale illustrations of famous fairy tales including Thumbelina's travels with wild geese at Kanneltalo 15.1.-8.2.2019. The exhibition is open according to Kanneltalo's hours. Free admission. For more information, see Kanneltalo's website.
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