Pienten Helsinki
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 looks for activity ideas and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the website is families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always check the latest event information and any changes on the organizer's website.
MONDAY 29.11.2021
Things happening in libraries
Helmet library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Open early childhood education activities (=playgrounds and family centers) are open and the indoor facilities of the parks, playground areas, fixed play equipment and outdoor toys are available for children and families. More information on the city's website.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity ideas
Ice skating? The first outdoor ice rinks have opened and you can ice skate at Oulunkylä and Käpylä ice rinks and on the Espoo side at Tapiola Ice Garden and several other ice rinks. Free admission.
Albert's Lounge, a wonderful meeting place for families with children and seniors, is located in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Lounge is open on Mondays from 9.30-14.
Art Clinic: Charcoal Dust
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays from 10-11.30 and 12.30-14. The family's younger children, babies and toddlers, can also participate in experiencing the art clinic atmosphere. The activity is free.
Family fun sessions at Tapiola Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 17-18.30 from 25.10.-13.12.2021 (not 6.12.). Family fun sessions offer free, self-directed physical activity for families with children under school age.
Fortress Christmas and Fortress Elf Route in Suomenlinna 27.11.2021 - 6.1.2022.
St. Thomas Market at Market Square 27.11.—22.12.2021. The market delights children this year too with a traditional carousel. Free admission.
Christmas mail for seniors campaign until 7.12.2021. Cards can be delivered to, for example, most libraries.
Christmas season sales and markets - list can be found here!
TUESDAY 30.11.2021
Things happening in libraries
Helmet library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Open early childhood education activities (=playgrounds and family centers) are open and the indoor facilities of the parks, playground areas, fixed play equipment and outdoor toys are available for children and families. More information on the city's website.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity ideas
MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia UAS HyMy Village family café at Myllypuro Metropolia facilities (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays from 9-11. Each time also includes a program organized by Metropolia social and health students for families. Free admission.
Puppet Theatre Sytkyt: The Nutcracker puppet show at the Winter Garden (Hammarskjöldintie 1 A) on Tuesday at 9.30 and 10.30. Free admission.
Family ball games at the Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move in the company of their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunt activities, running or even learning to walk. Family ball games on Tuesdays from 9.30-11.30 and 16-18. Morning ball games are free for everyone, afternoon games cost adults a Pallomylly entry fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-19. Small admission fee.
Family fun sessions at Sakarinmäki Primary School in Östersundom on Tuesdays from 17-18.30 from 26.10.–14.12.2021. Family fun sessions offer free, self-directed physical activity for families with children under school age.
Fortress Christmas and Fortress Elf Route in Suomenlinna 27.11.2021 - 6.1.2022.
St. Thomas Market at Market Square 27.11.—22.12.2021. The market delights children this year too with a traditional carousel. Free admission.
Christmas mail for seniors campaign until 7.12.2021. Cards can be delivered to, for example, most libraries.
Christmas season sales and markets - list can be found here!
WEDNESDAY 1.12.2021
Things happening in libraries
Helmet library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Open early childhood education activities (=playgrounds and family centers) are open and the indoor facilities of the parks, playground areas, fixed play equipment and outdoor toys are available for children and families. More information on the city's website.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity ideas
Albert's Lounge, a meeting place for families with children and seniors, is located in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Lounge is open on Wednesdays from 9.30-14.
Children's Stage: Mamma Mu and the Crow Celebrate Christmas show at Malmitalo on Wednesday at 10. Free admission, advance registration required.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-19. Small admission fee.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Tapiola at Länsituuli shopping center is open on Wednesdays from 15-18. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railway Enthusiasts' website.
Let's make art: Scratch, Scribble, Scrape
Let's make art workshops at Annantalo on Wednesdays at 17. The program is aimed at 6–10-year-old children with their own adult. Free admission.
Family fun sessions at Käpylä Primary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays from 17-18.30 from 27.10.-15.12.2021. Family fun sessions offer free, self-directed physical activity for families with children under school age.
Fortress Christmas and Fortress Elf Route in Suomenlinna 27.11.2021 - 6.1.2022.
St. Thomas Market at Market Square 27.11.—22.12.2021. The market delights children this year too with a traditional carousel. Free admission.
Christmas mail for seniors campaign until 7.12.2021. Cards can be delivered to, for example, most libraries.
Christmas season sales and markets - list can be found here!
THURSDAY 2.12.2021
Things happening in libraries
Children's library bus travels around the city and stops in different neighborhoods on its own schedule.
Children's library bus travels around the city and stops in different neighborhoods on its own schedule.
Helmet library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Open early childhood education activities (=playgrounds and family centers) are open and the indoor facilities of the parks, playground areas, fixed play equipment and outdoor toys are available for children and families. More information on the city's website.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity ideas
Albert's Lounge, a meeting place for families with children and seniors, is located in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Lounge is open on Thursdays from 9.30-14.
Family fun sessions at Tali sports park soccer hall on Thursdays from 9.30-11 from 7.10.-16.12.2021. Family fun sessions offer free, self-directed physical activity for families with children under school age.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Christmas comes jolly show at Malmitalo on Thursday at 10. Tickets 12 €.
Art Clinic: Art Clinic Painting Laboratory
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Malmitalo on Thursday from 10-11.30. The family's younger children, babies and toddlers, can also participate in experiencing the art clinic atmosphere. The activity is free, and the Malmitalo art clinic requires advance registration.
Ice skating? The first outdoor ice rinks have opened and you can ice skate at Oulunkylä and Käpylä ice rinks and on the Espoo side at Tapiola Ice Garden and several other ice rinks. Free admission.
Family ball games at the Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move in the company of their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunt activities, running or even learning to walk. Family ball games on Thursdays from 16-17. Afternoon games cost adults a Pallomylly entry fee.
Family fun sessions at Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 17-18.30 from 11.11.-9.12.2021 (not 2.12.2021). Family fun sessions offer free, self-directed physical activity for families with children under school age.
Family fun sessions at Kamppi Sports Center on Thursdays from 17-18.30 from 7.10.-16.12.2021. Family fun sessions offer free, self-directed physical activity for families with children under school age.
Fortress Christmas and Fortress Elf Route in Suomenlinna 27.11.2021 - 6.1.2022.
St. Thomas Market at Market Square 27.11.—22.12.2021. The market delights children this year too with a traditional carousel. Free admission.
Christmas mail for seniors campaign until 7.12.2021. Cards can be delivered to, for example, most libraries.
Christmas season sales and markets - list can be found here!
FRIDAY 3.12.2021
Things happening in libraries
Helmet library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Open early childhood education activities (=playgrounds and family centers) are open and the indoor facilities of the parks, playground areas, fixed play equipment and outdoor toys are available for children and families. More information on the city's website.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity ideas
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Tapiola at Länsituuli shopping center is open on Fridays from 15-18. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railway Enthusiasts' website.
Ice skating? The first outdoor ice rinks have opened and you can ice skate at Oulunkylä ice rink and on the Espoo side at Tapiola Ice Garden. Free admission.
Fortress Christmas and Fortress Elf Route in Suomenlinna 27.11.2021 - 6.1.2022.
St. Thomas Market at Market Square 27.11.—22.12.2021. The market delights children this year too with a traditional carousel. Free admission.
Christmas mail for seniors campaign until 7.12.2021. Cards can be delivered to, for example, most libraries.
Christmas season sales and markets - list can be found here!
SATURDAY 4.12.2021
Things happening in libraries
Helmet library children's events for the weekend can be found on Helmet's events page.
Events and activity ideas
Sports fun sessions at Maunula sports hall on Saturday mornings from 9-10.30. Adults 3.50 €, children under 9 hustle for free. You can arrive on your own schedule, lockers at Maunula sports hall take one-euro coins.
Espoo: Stick People workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora in Espoo on Saturday from 10-14. Free admission.
Christmas season sales and markets - list can be found here!
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Tapiola at Länsituuli shopping center is open on Saturday from 11-17. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railway Enthusiasts' website.
Whole family circus show at Oulunkylä Library at 14. Free admission.
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo on Saturday at 14. The class is suitable for all children with their own adult, regardless of disability or non-disability. Advance registration required!
Uutela Star Path is again available on Uutela's waterfront trail! This year the Star Path checkpoints are guided by a mobile map, so there are no checkpoint markers on the ground.
Bravery Jar children's theatre show at Cultural Center Caisa on Saturday at 15. Free admission, but requires obtaining a ticket.
Tuhkimo Park Christmas event in Roihuvuori on Saturday from 15.30-17.30.
Espoo: Haltia Nature Center all services are open until 21 on Saturday, free admission to exhibitions from 17-21. The program also includes a festive nature path at Haltia's surrounding nature to the Aarnitulen fireplace (approx. 800 m route from Haltia), where there is a Christmas café.
Fortress Christmas and Fortress Elf Route in Suomenlinna 27.11.2021 - 6.1.2022.
St. Thomas Market at Market Square 27.11.—22.12.2021. The market delights children this year too with a traditional carousel. Free admission.
Ice skating? The first outdoor ice rinks have opened and you can ice skate at Oulunkylä and Käpylä ice rinks and on the Espoo side at Tapiola Ice Garden and several other ice rinks. Free admission.
Also remember! Little Finland is Little Helsinki's sister site, which suggests things to do and experience throughout Finland. Also includes many tips for the surrounding area and day trips as well as a comprehensive list of the best playgrounds throughout Finland!
Christmas mail for seniors campaign until 7.12.2021. Cards can be delivered to, for example, most libraries.
SUNDAY 5.12.2021
Events and activity ideas
Christmas season sales and markets - list can be found here!
Helmet library children's events for the weekend can be found on Helmet's events page.
Sports fun sessions at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9-10.45. Adults 3.50 €, children under 9 hustle for free. You can arrive on your own schedule, strollers can be left in the hall and it's good to bring your own lock for the locker. Read more about the Little Helsinki Helsinki on the move tips.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
Uutela Star Path is again available on Uutela's waterfront trail! This year the Star Path checkpoints are guided by a mobile map, so there are no checkpoint markers on the ground.
Aurinkolahti Christmas Party around Kampela café on Sunday from 12-18.
Celebrating Independence Day at Kallio Library on Sunday from 13-15.45.
Malmitalo Independence Day Eve on Sunday from 13-16. Free admission.
Central Library Oodi 3 years on Sunday from 14-19. Free admission.
St. Thomas Market at Market Square 27.11.—22.12.2021. The market delights children this year too with a traditional carousel. Free admission.
Fortress Christmas and Fortress Elf Route in Suomenlinna 27.11.2021 - 6.1.2022.
Ice skating? The first outdoor ice rinks have opened and you can ice skate at Oulunkylä and Käpylä ice rinks and on the Espoo side at Tapiola Ice Garden and several other ice rinks. Free admission.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Christmas mail for seniors campaign until 7.12.2021. Cards can be delivered to, for example, most libraries.
