Where to go this week? 29.9.-5.10.2025

Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds tips on activities and family-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

The article's cover image is from the Herring Markets in the 1970s. Photo from a family archive.
The Herring Markets start again on Sunday at Market Square.

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Ice skating in autumn already? The wish list article about public skating times at ice rinks in the metropolitan area has been updated!

Skidimarket Ateljee runs 5.9.-25.10.2025 in the Annatalo South Gallery. Open during Annatalo's opening hours. Free entrance.

Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Taidetehdas facilities from 12.9.205-13.1.2026. Open during the Art Hall's opening hours. Free entrance.

MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family home's Facebook page!
Schedule for MLL's family cafés can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.

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Museum tips can be read in Pienten Helsinki's theme article on visiting museums with children!
On the Glass Palace square, around the Amos Rex museum's hills, you can experience Yinka Ilori's Transparent Happiness artwork, which emphasizes play, interaction, and togetherness. You can bring your own basketball or table tennis paddles, as play is allowed in this artwork. Game equipment is also available for loan from the Amos Rex museum during opening hours in exchange for a deposit. The artwork can be experienced until 12.10.20205. Free entrance.
You can also borrow a museum ticket to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari 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.
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MONDAY 29.9.2025

Events and activity tips

Program at the Loru playground in the Oodi Central Library on Monday:
- 1:00-1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session
- 3:00-3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session
Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
Albertin lounge is open on Mondays 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Monday).
See good in time family café at Family Home Unikko on Monday 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Family hubbub provides children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together on a self-directed basis and free of charge. The activity is open to all and no pre-registration is needed.
On Mondays Family hubbub is held at:
- PNV sports center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30–2 p.m. from 1.9.–8.12.2025 (except 13.10.)
- Malmi primary school (Talvelantie 1) 4:30–6 p.m. from 1.9.–8.12.2025 (except 13.10 and 8.12.)
- Tapiola elementary school (Veljestenpiha 2) 6–6:30 p.m. from 1.9.–8.12.2025 (except 13.10)
Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays include the Mark and Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, and Amos Rex. More museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
Skidimarket Ateljee runs 5.9.-25.10.2025 in the Annatalo South Gallery. Open during Annatalo's opening hours. Free entrance.

TUESDAY 30.9.2025

Events and activity tips

Program at the Loru playground in the Oodi Central Library on Tuesday:
- 10:30–11 a.m. Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
- 1–1:30 p.m. In Loru's warmth baby session
- 3–3:30 p.m. In Ramsans warmth, music, rhymes and stories for babies
Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Metropolia UAS facilities in Myllypuro (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11 a.m. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health and culture students.
Albertin lounge's Health Clinic Park at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free evening at Architecture and Design Museum on Tuesday 4:20 p.m.
Family hubbub provides children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together on a self-directed basis and free of charge. The activity is open to all and no pre-registration is needed.
On Tuesdays Family hubbub is held at:
- Kannelmäki primary school (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5–6:30 p.m. from 2.9.–25.11.2025 (except 14.10 and 4.12.)
- Käpylä primary school (sports hall) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5–6:30 p.m. from 2.9.–9.12.2025 (except 9.9.–7.10.) Note: In Käpylä, family hubbub is also held on 14.10..
- Malminkartano elementary school (Puustellintie 6) 5–6:30 p.m. from 2.9.–9.12.2025 (except 14.10.)
- Sakarinmäki primary school (Knutersintie 924) 5–6:30 p.m. from 2.9.–8.12.2025 (except 14.10)

WEDNESDAY 1.10.2025

Miina Sillanpää's Day

Events and activity tips

Program at the Loru playground in the Oodi Central Library on Wednesday:
- 10:30–11:30 a.m. In Loru's magic, play and sensory experiences for all ages
- 1–2:30 p.m. In Loru's magic, play and sensory experiences for all ages
Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
Albertin lounge is open on Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Family hubbub provides children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together on a self-directed basis and free of charge. The activity is open to all and no pre-registration is needed.
On Wednesdays Family hubbub is held at:
- Kurkimäki block house (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30-11 a.m. from 3.9.–26.11.2025
- Merilahti primary school (Jaluspolku 3) 5–7 p.m. from 3.9.–10.12.2025 (except 15.10.)
Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Taidetehdas facilities from 12.9.205-13.1.2026. Open during the Art Hall's opening hours. Free entrance.

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THURSDAY 2.10.2025

Events and activity tips

Program at the Loru playground in the Oodi Central Library on Thursday:
- 10:30–11 a.m. Loru moves, stroller exercise on Oodi square on the Citizens' Square side
- 1–1:30 p.m. Loru's songs, bilingual sing-along for all ages (fi-swe)
Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
Albertin lounge is open on Thursday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Family hubbub provides children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together on a self-directed basis and free of charge. The activity is open to all and no pre-registration is needed.
On Thursdays Family hubbub is held at:
- Talin sports center football hall (Purotie 8) 9:30-11 a.m. from 4.9.–11.12.2025 (except 16.10.)
- Malminkartano elementary school (Puustellintie 6) 4:30–6 p.m. and 6–7 p.m. (school-age) from 4.9.–11.12.2025
(except 16.10, 30.10, 4.12.)
- Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) 5–6:30 p.m. from 4.9.–11.12.2025 (except 16.10.)
- Porolahti primary school (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5–6:30 p.m. from 4.9.–11.12.2025 (except 18.10.)
- Pukinmäenkaari primary school (Kenttäkuja 12) 5–6:30 p.m. from 4.9.–11.12.2025 (except 17.10)
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event at Korso Ankkapuisto and Lumosali from Thursday to Sunday 6–10 p.m. Free entrance.

FRIDAY 3.10.2025

Events and activity tips

Program at the Loru playground in the Oodi Central Library on Friday:
- 10:30–11 a.m. Loru on Waves, storytelling play session for over 2-year-olds
- 1–1:30 p.m. Loru's songs, music session for all ages
- 2:30–3 p.m. Loru's fun, physical play for over 2-year-olds (fi-swe)
Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
Albertin lounge is open on Friday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Kiasma Free Day is celebrated on Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event at Korso Ankkapuisto and Lumosali from Thursday to Sunday 6–10 p.m. Free entrance.

SATURDAY 4.10.2025

Cinnamon roll day

Events and activity tips

Ice skating in October? The wish list article about public skating times at ice rinks in the metropolitan area has been updated!

Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
Töölö ice hall's Sports Hubbub on Saturday 9–10:30 a.m. Tickets €3.60/adults, €2.10/children and under 9s free.
Sports hubbub offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in various ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the foyer, and it's a good idea to bring your own lock for the locker room.
Flea market! MLL Munkkiniemi children's clothes and supplies flea market at Munkkivuori youth center on Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Flea market! MLL Kontula children's clothes and supplies flea market at Kontulankaari 24 on Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Espoo: Bird's winter home art workshop at Aurora Children's Culture Center on Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entrance.
SYK Autumn Markets at Finnish School in Helsinki on Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Taidetehdas facilities from 12.9.205-13.1.2026. Open during the Art Hall's opening hours. Free entrance.
Month's Starry Sky presentation at Tiedemuseo Liek's planetarium on Saturday 1 p.m. The presentation is suitable for children over four years old. Tickets €4.
Flea market! MLL Pihlajamäki children's clothes and supplies flea market at Pihlajamäki elementary school on Saturday 2–4 p.m.
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event at Korso Ankkapuisto and Lumosali from Thursday to Sunday 6–10 p.m. Free entrance.
Umbra - circus and light art event in Kalasatama, under Kulosaarensilla bridge, between Redi and Capella park roads on Saturday 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Free entrance.

SUNDAY 5.10.2025

Events and activity tips

Ice skating in October? The wish list article about public skating times at ice rinks in the metropolitan area has been updated!
Sports hubbub at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro next to the metro station on Sundays 9–10:45 a.m. Tickets €3.60/adults, €2.10/children and under 9s free.
Sports hubbub offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in various ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the foyer, and it's a good idea to bring your own lock for the locker room.
Stadin Herring Markets at Market Square 5.-11.10.2025. Free entrance.
Flea market! Espoo: MLL Tapiola flea market at Tapiola school (entrance from Menninkäisenpolu side, school cafeteria doors) on Sunday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Flea market! MLL Pihlajamäki children's clothes and supplies flea market at Pihlajamäki elementary school on Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
MLL Haaga Autumn Adventure at Isoneva playground on Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free entrance.
Crafty Martha's The Joy of Making event at Oodi Central Library's Maija Hall on Sunday 12–3 p.m. Programs for children too. Free entrance.
Mismatched Socks Parade workshop in the spirit of Pippi Longstocking at Mark Museum on Sunday 2–4 p.m. Free entrance.
Herttoniemi Jazzfest: Ahmatien orkesteri at Hertsika Pump on 3 p.m. Free entrance.
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event at Korso Ankkapuisto and Lumosali from Thursday to Sunday 6–10 p.m. Free entrance.
Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Taidetehdas facilities from 12.9.205-13.1.2026. Open during the Art Hall's opening hours. Free entrance.