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Halloween and other November events
What kid-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki? Where to go with small children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Small Helsinki's weekly series looks for activity tips and highlights child-friendly places in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience is preschool children and families with young children.Where to go this week? Small Helsinki’s tips for the first week of November will take you to chilling Halloween atmospheres, All Saints’ Day events, numerous costume parties, classic events, Glow nights and album release concerts as well as nature events. Another busy week of children’s events is ahead! Small Helsinki’s Where to go this week article suggests all the activities happening in the city for families with preschool children.
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MONDAY 29.10.2018
Library events:
Story time at Puistola Library at 10 a.m.Playpark events:
Playparks, please tip special event days directly to Small Helsinki!Family cafes:
MLL family cafe at Itäkatu family center on the first floor on Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m.Tip for Espoo: Family cafe at Tapiola Library on Mondays 2-4 p.m.
The MLL family cafes list maintained by Small Helsinki is still waiting for updates…
Other events:
Puppet theater music class at Sampo's aula gallery on Monday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Paid (€8/session or €80/entire fall). Read more at Puppet Theater Sampo's pages.Art clinic for 3-6 year olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This week at the art clinic, chalks are used to the fullest. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you should be there on time. No pre-registration required. Read more about Art clinic activities at Annantalo’s pages.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children’s City, Päivälehti Museum as well as Amos Rex.
TUESDAY 30.10.2018
Library events:
Story time at Kallio Library at 9:30 a.m. Story time at Malmi Library at 9:30 a.m. Story time at Herttoniemi Library at 9:45 a.m. Story time at North Haaga Library at 10 a.m. Story time at Kannelmäki Library at 10 a.m. Story time at Töölö Library at 10:15 a.m. Halloween craft workshop at Kontula Library 1:30-3 p.m.Playpark events:
Playparks, please tip special event days directly to Small Helsinki!Family cafes:
Family group at Itäkatu family center on the first floor on Tuesdays 1:30-3 p.m.Tip for Espoo: International family cafe at Sello Library on Tuesdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
The MLL family cafes list maintained by Small Helsinki is still waiting for updates…
Other events:
Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on the soft artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or even learning to walk. Family ball games on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Morning ball games are free for everyone, evening ball games cost adults Pallomylly's entry fee (€3.50). Read more in Small Helsinki's Helsinki on the Move tips.Art for toddlers - Open Studio for Toddlers workshop for 1.5-3 year olds (with their own adult) at Caisa cultural center on Tuesday 10-11:30 a.m. More information at the event’s Facebook page.
In the depths of Seven Lakes, persian music and poems for 5-6 year olds at Caisa cultural center on Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Information and registration at Caisa’s pages.
WEDNESDAY 31.10.2018
Halloween!
Library events:
Story time at Arabianranta Library at 9:30 a.m. Circus room workshop at Kontula Library at 9:30 a.m. Story time at Roihuvuori Library at 9:45 a.m. Story time at Lauttasaari Library at 10 a.m. Story time at Pukinmäki Library at 10:15 a.m. Story hour at Oulunkylä Library at 5 p.m.For babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can bring your baby to movies on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino’s own group can be found on Facebook here, where for example the week’s film is published and you vote on the upcoming program.
Playpark events:
Playparks, please tip special event days directly to Small Helsinki!Family cafes:
The MLL family cafes list maintained by Small Helsinki is still waiting for updates...Other events:
In the depths of Seven Lakes, persian music and poems for 5-6 year olds at Caisa cultural center on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Information and registration at Caisa's pages.Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12-6 p.m. Small entrance fee.
Free entry to Kaapelitehdas museums on Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Read more about the museums at the event’s Facebook page.
Halloween! Halloween torch walk for families on Wednesday 5:30-7 p.m. at Paloheinä sports park. More details at the event’s Facebook page. Bring your own headlamp.
Rumor has it that at Hietalahti waterfront you can watch fireworks on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. The show is organized by the Hampton Bay restaurant.
Halloween! Tip: Spooky ideas for Halloween refreshments can be found, for example, at Meillä kotona website.
THURSDAY 1.11.2018
Library events:
Kallio Kakarakino at Kallio Library at 9:30 a.m. Story time at Suutarila Library at 9:30 a.m. Story time at Tapiola Town Library at 9:30 a.m. Circus room workshop at Kontula Library at 9:30 a.m. Story time at Vallila Library at 6 p.m. Piki - Lightning Hero puppet show at Suutarila Library at 6 p.m.Playpark events:
Playparks, please tip special event days directly to Small Helsinki!Family cafes:
MLL family cafe in Kruunuhaka at Krunan mesta (Meritullinkatu 6) on Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. MLL family cafe at Kurkimäki tenement (Musikantit entrance) on Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Almost every week the family group has a music and movement session open to everyone by Hupsansaa association at 10 a.m. MLL family cafe in Töölö at Ruusulankatu (Ruusulankatu 10, side building) on Thursdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tip for Espoo: MLL Leppävaara family cafe at Sello Library's Children's Land on Thursdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m.The MLL family cafes list maintained by Small Helsinki is still waiting for updates…
Other events:
To the exhibition! Light Benders light art exhibition at Stoa Cultural Center Gallery 1.11.-1.12.2018. Open during Stoa's opening hours. Read more at Stoa's pages.Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on the soft artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or even learning to walk. Family ball games on Thursdays 4-5 p.m. Evening ball games cost adults Pallomylly’s entry fee (€3.50). Read more in Small Helsinki’s Helsinki on the Move tips.
In the depths of Seven Lakes, persian music and poems for 5-6 year olds at Caisa cultural center on Thursday at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Information and registration at Caisa’s pages.
Halloween! Halloween event at Vuosaari Sports Hall on Thursday 5-8 p.m. More information about the family event program can be found at Visit Vuosaari website.
Fathers and children sports group at Puotila elementary school gymnasium on Thursdays 6-7 p.m. Organized by MLL Uusimaa. Free entry. Read more at MLL Uusimaa district pages.
FRIDAY 2.11.2018
Library events:
Sesame's Journey - Story improvisation session at Kontula Library at 9:30 a.m.Toddler session at Malmi Library at 10 a.m. FOR BABIES: Babies’ nursery rhyme session at South Haaga Library at 10 a.m. FOR BABIES: Baby rhyme session at Malmi Library at 11 a.m.
Tip for Vantaa: Singing together with children at Tikkurila Library at 10 a.m.
Playpark events:
Halloween costumes in style at Etupellot playpark (Oulunkylä) starting at 10 a.m. Read more at the event's Facebook page.Halloween party at Rudolf playpark (Laajasalo) on Friday starting at 10:30 a.m. Read more at Rudolf’s pages.
Families’ Halloween disco and concert at Tuoriniemi playpark (Herttoniemenranta) on Friday at 10:30 a.m. More information at the event’s Facebook page.
Little families’ costume disco at Puuskankulma playpark (Jollas) on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Read more at the event’s Facebook page.
Playparks, please tip special event days directly to Small Helsinki!
Family cafes:
MLL family cafe at Itäkatu family center on Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m.The MLL family cafes list maintained by Small Helsinki is still waiting for updates…
Other events:
Art clinic for 3-6 year olds at Lamma playpark (Kontula) on Friday at 10 a.m. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you should be there on time. No pre-registration required. Read more about Art clinic activities at Stoa's pages.Colorful everyday workshop at Stoa on Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The workshop is open to everyone. Read more at Stoa’s pages.
Naperon cinema at Annantalo on Fridays at 10 a.m. Age recommendation: 0-3 years with adult, older children also welcome. Movies are free to enter. This week’s theme is technology and machines. More information at Annantalo’s pages.
Small Helsinki recommends: Glow night at the Children’s Traffic City on Friday 5-7 p.m. There will be fire, police and concrete trucks, pedal car rides and the Police Band’s new children’s group Lionpatrol at 5 p.m. and Magician Pelle PeeKoo at 5:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Read more at the event’s Facebook page.
Halloween! Halloween party for families at Traktori playpark (Malmi) on Friday 6-8 p.m. Organized by MLL Malmi. Read more at the event’s Facebook page.
Halloween! City Gardener’s Lost Pumpkin Hunt event on the grounds of Herttoniemi Manor on Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m. More details at the event’s Facebook page.
Halloween! Tip for Porvoo: Night of Ghosts in Old Porvoo on Friday 5-8 p.m. Read more at the event’s Facebook page.
SATURDAY 3.11.2018
All Saints' DayLibrary events:
Other events:
Sports fun continues on Saturday mornings 9-10:30 a.m. at Maunula sports hall. Entry fee for adults €3.50, children under 9 participate free of charge. You can arrive on your own schedule. Read more in Small Helsinki's Helsinki on the Move tips.Flea market! Flea market event at Herttoniemi waterfront elementary school on Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More information at the event’s Facebook page.
MLL Konala autumn event at Ristipelto sports center on Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Read more at the organizer’s pages.
Halloween! Family day at Kaapelitehdas museums in ghost spirit on Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Entry fee €12, children under 18 free (museum card venue). Read more about the ghost party at the event’s Facebook page.
Halloween! Steiner Kindergarten Sunshine (Pikku-Huopalahti) Bonfire Night on Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. More information at the event’s Facebook page.
Halloween! Maunula Bonfire at Maunula House on Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Music (Mimi and Kuku!), workshops and bonfire atmosphere for the whole family. Read more at Maunula House pages.
Halloween! Small Helsinki recommends: Scares for Tykes - Really horrible fun! Music, activities, experiences and lots of fun for kids of all ages at Stoa cultural center on Saturday 12-3 p.m. Free entry. Read more at Stoa’s pages.
Halloween! Viapori Bonfire takes over Suomenlinna with family-friendly activities as well. The full Viapori Bonfire program can be found here, and for example the Little Bonfire at Suomenlinna Hostel can be read about more at the event’s Facebook page. Bonfire witch burning at Varvilahti waterfront at 7 p.m. The event is free to enter, some of the program may be paid. Read more about the fourth time organized event at Viapori Bonfire’s pages.
Halloween! Teurastamo Children’s Halloween at the Teurastamo area on Saturday 2-6 p.m. Read more at the event’s Facebook page.
ToPo Toddler Group at Munkkiniemi Joint School gym on Saturday 2:30-4 p.m. The open event promises activities, games, obstacle courses and ball games. More information at the event’s Facebook page.
Halloween! Family Halloween party at Myllynsiipet playpark (Myllypuro) on Saturday 3:30-6 p.m. Organized by MLL Myllypuro and catering operates on a bring-your-own-dish basis. Read more at the event’s Facebook page.
Halloween! Halloween fun at Footlights dance center downtown at 4-7 p.m. More information at the event’s Facebook page.
Halloween! MLL Puistola Flashlight Hike at Kalkkikallio nature reserve on Saturday 5-7 p.m. More details can be found at the event’s Facebook page.
Halloween! Halloween at Korkeasaari 3.-4.11.2018. Entry fee. Read more at Korkeasaari’s pages.
Tip for Espoo: Children’s Saturday: Children’s Music Orchestra Ammuu concert at Sellosaali on Saturday at 1 p.m. (3 p.m. sold out). Tickets €12. More information at Sellosaali’s pages.
Tip for Espoo: Haltia Nature Center’s Exciting Things learn about nature’s own exciting phenomena and things. Part of the program requires entry to the nature center. Read more at Haltia’s pages.
Halloween! Tip for Espoo: Dream Spook Festival at Pikku-Aurora children’s cultural center 5-7:30 p.m. Read more about the Spook Festival at Aurora’s pages.
Tip for Espoo: Family spooky adventures at Oittaa outdoor recreation center on Saturday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Read more about spooky adventures at the event’s Facebook page.
Tip for Lohja: Tytyr Experience Mine’s Halloween tours 3.-4.11.2018. Entry fee. More information at Tytyr’s pages.
SUNDAY 4.11.2018
Other events:
Sports fun continues at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings 9-10:45 a.m. Entry fee for adults €3.50, children under 9 participate free of charge. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's room for strollers in the hall and you should bring your own padlock for the locker room. Read more in Small Helsinki's Helsinki on the Move tips.Halloween! Halloween at Korkeasaari 3.-4.11.2018. Entry fee. Read more at Korkeasaari’s pages.
To the exhibition! Rosamaría Bolomn Joy is a Child’s Right. Rights for All! paper sculpture exhibition is on display at Annantalo art gallery 4.11.2018-16.12.2018. Read more at Annantalo’s pages.
Annantalo’s Sunday Meetings Story Time workshop on Sunday at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. The workshop is related to the Rosamaría Bolomn Joy is a Child’s Right paper sculpture exhibition on display at Annantalo. More information at Annantalo’s pages.
In Swedish: Children’s Sundays at Kino Engel at 1 p.m. Children’s film screenings at Kino Engel in Swedish. Tickets €10.50. Read more and see the program at Kino Engel’s pages.
Ventriloquist Sari and friends at Pakila Youth Center on Sunday at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets €5. Tickets and more information at the event’s Facebook page. Organized by MLL Pakila association.
Käpylehmä Orchestra album release concert at Maunula House on Sunday at 4 p.m. Entry to the concert is free. More information at Maunula House pages.
Tip for Vantaa: Flamingo’s 10th birthday is celebrated with Ryhmä Hau’s Sampo and Vainu on Sunday at 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Read more at Flamingo’s pages.
Tip for Järvenpää: Big Moomin Concert at Järvenpää House on Sunday at 12 p.m. Tickets €20. More information at Järvenpää House pages.
Remember these too:
To the exhibition! Light Benders light art exhibition at Stoa Cultural Center Gallery 1.11.-1.12.2018. Open according to Stoa's opening hours. Read more at Stoa's pages.To the exhibition! Rosamaría Bolomn Joy is a Child’s Right. Rights for All! paper sculpture exhibition is on display at Annantalo art gallery 4.11.2018-16.12.2018. Read more at Annantalo’s pages.
Helsinki Places article is a lifesaver on boring days! Kalasatama Free City shopping mall REDI invites you to hang out, play, eat your own snacks or just chill. Free City can be found on the 2nd floor of the shopping mall. Read more at Vapaakaupunki’s Facebook page.
Skidilä, a new child-friendly cafe at Annantalo invites you to visit and spend a delicious moment with buns!
Remember also: Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu.
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