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What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events in Helsinki and surrounding areas. The website targets families with pre-school-aged children.
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MONDAY 3.2.2020
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Monday can be found at Helmet event calendar.
Central Library Oodi events can be found in Oodi's own calendar.
Playpark Events
Playpark events can now also be found in the Helsinki city event calendar in addition to the playparks' own communication channels. You can browse Monday events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open again on Mondays from 9:30 am-3 pm. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
MLL's Dad Cafe at Iso-Anto playpark on Mondays at 10 am. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Puppet Theater Music Class at Sampo's foyer gallery on Monday at 10 am and 11 am. Paid (8€/session or 80€/entire autumn). Read more from Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Art Clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 am and 12:30 pm. You can participate in the Art Clinic weekly or occasionally, but you should arrive on time. No advance registration required. Read more about Art Clinic activities from Annantalo's website.
For babies, toddlers and parents: Creative Parents at Pasila Community Hall on Monday at 12:45 pm. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex (admission fee), Tram Museum, and Newspaper Museum.
TUESDAY 4.2.2020
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Tuesday can be found at Helmet event calendar.
Central Library Oodi events can be found in Oodi's own calendar.
Playpark Events
Playpark events can now also be found in the Helsinki city event calendar in addition to the playparks' own communication channels. You can browse Tuesday events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Espoo: Puppet Theater Sampo: Circus Sampo at Espoo Cultural Center on Tuesday at 9:30 am and 10:30 am. Tickets from 6 €. Read more from Espoo Cultural Center's website.
Family Ball Sports at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball sports, all children under 9 play with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running or practicing walking. Family Ball Sports on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 am and 4-6 pm. Free admission for morning ball sports; evening ball sports costs adults Pallomylly's single-visit fee (3.50 €). Really easy and low-threshold physical activity for the family's youngest!
WEDNESDAY 5.2.2020
Runeberg Day
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Wednesday can be found at Helmet event calendar.
Central Library Oodi events can be found in Oodi's own calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 pm and 2:30 pm. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where for example the week's film is published and voting takes place for the upcoming program. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Playpark Events
Playpark events can now also be found in the Helsinki city event calendar in addition to the playparks' own communication channels. You can browse Wednesday events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 am-5 pm. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Espoo: For Baby Families: Together! Baby Families' Own Set at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Wednesday at 9:30 am. Tickets 5 €. For more information, see Aurora's website.
The Ship is Loaded performance at Puppet Theater Sampo on Wednesday at 10 am. Tickets 12 €. The performance is suitable for all ages. For more information, see Sampo's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Wednesdays from 10 am-6 pm. Free admission.
For babies: New Mothers and Babies' Craft Circle on Wednesday from 12-2 pm at Verstas247 - Craftgym space on Toinen Linja. Single visit 6 €. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 pm. Admission 2 €, children under 15 free. For more information, see the museum's website.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-6 pm. Small admission fee.
Children's Science Questions LIVE at Science Corner from 5-6:30 pm. Helsinki Newspaper's favorite column Children's Science Questions comes to the audience and the event can be followed in person or online. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: For Baby Families: Evening Color Bath at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Wednesday at 6 pm. Tickets 8 €. For more information, see Aurora's website.
THURSDAY 6.2.2020
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Thursday can be found at Helmet event calendar.
Central Library Oodi events can be found in Oodi's own calendar.
Playpark Events
Playpark events can now also be found in the Helsinki city event calendar in addition to the playparks' own communication channels. You can browse Thursday events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Thursdays from 9:30 am-3 pm. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
The Ship is Loaded performance at Puppet Theater Sampo on Thursday at 10 am. Tickets 12 €. The performance is suitable for all ages. For more information, see Sampo's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Thursdays from 10 am-6 pm. Free admission.
For older children: Harry Potter Book Night events at several libraries throughout the city. Read more from Helmet libraries' website.
Family Ball Sports at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball sports, all children under 9 play with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running or practicing walking. Family Ball Sports on Thursdays from 4-5 pm. Free admission for children, adults pay Pallomylly's single-visit fee (3.50 €). Really easy and low-threshold physical activity for the family's youngest!
Espoo: Finland's Largest Model Railroad at shopping center Ainoa, 2nd floor on Thursday from 4-7 pm. Voluntary admission fee. For more information, see the Alpine Railroad Enthusiasts' website.
Family Hullabaloo at Porolahti Elementary School on Thursdays at 5 pm. Free admission. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Family Hullabaloo at Malminkartano Elementary School on Thursdays at 6 pm. Free admission. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
FRIDAY 7.2.2020
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Friday can be found at Helmet event calendar.
Central Library Oodi events can be found in Oodi's own calendar.
Playpark Events
Playpark events can now also be found in the Helsinki city event calendar in addition to the playparks' own communication channels. You can browse Friday events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Fridays from 9:30 am-3 pm. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
BabyKino Special Screening with a Moomins theme at Annantalo's Grand Hall on Friday at 10 am. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, but older children are also welcome. Entry to the film is free. For more information, see Annantalo's website.
Children's Fridays at Alppila Church on Fridays from 10 am-12 pm. The entire autumn program can be found on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Fridays from 10 am-6 pm. Free admission.
Tuusula: Ice Carnival 2020 at Hyrylä Square from Friday to Saturday. The event area is open on Friday from 5:30-9:30 pm. On Friday, you can see a fireworks display at 8:30 pm. Read more from the event's website.
SATURDAY 8.2.2020
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Saturday can be found at Helmet event calendar.
Central Library Oodi events can be found in Oodi's own calendar.
Events and Activity Tips
Skateboarding School from babies to grandparents at Kontula skate hall, also known as Luuppi Skate, on Saturday from 10 am-12 pm. Course fee. For more information, registration and course times, see Helride's website.
Espoo: Winter Yard Event at Children's Culture Center Aurora's courtyard on Saturday from 10 am-2 pm. Free admission. Read more from Aurora's website.
Nordic Winter Day 2020 - Nordisk vinterdag 2020 at Arbis premises in Töölö on Saturday from 10 am-3 pm. Fun program for all ages. Free admission. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Ateneum's Children's Saturday: Sketch Cat and Painters' Journey on Saturday from 10 am-3 pm. Museum admission fee; children under 18 free. For more detailed information, see Ateneum's website.
Espoo: Tapiola Winter Fest is celebrated in the Tapiola Center area on Saturday from 10 am-4 pm. Read more from the organizer's website.
For babies and parents: BabyTango Performance at KokoTeatterissa on Saturday at 12 pm. Tickets 15 € (includes 1 adult, 1 senior and 1 baby). Seats must be reserved in advance. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Tuusula: Ice Carnival 2020 at Hyrylä Square from Friday to Saturday. The event area is open on Saturday from 11 am-4 pm. On Saturday, Mimi and Kuku perform at 1 pm and Pikku Panu's Orchestra at 2 pm. Read more from the event's website.
Espoo: Finland's Largest Model Railroad at shopping center Ainoa, 2nd floor on Saturday from 11 am-5 pm. Voluntary admission fee. For more information, see the Alpine Railroad Enthusiasts' website.
Espoo: Friendly Skating at Tapiola Ice Garden on Saturday from 5-8 pm. Free admission. For more information, see the event's website.
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SUNDAY 9.2.2020
Events and Activity Tips
Central Library Oodi events can be found in Oodi's own calendar.
Sports Hullabaloo at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9-10:45 am. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €; children under 9 can hullabaloo for free. You can arrive on your own schedule, strollers have space in the hallway and you should bring your own lock for the locker. Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki Moves article.
Winter Fun at Arabia playpark yard on Sunday from 10 am-1 pm. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Winter Fun 2020 at Siltamäki Sports Park on Sunday from 10 am-1 pm. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Family Winter Fun at Playpark Mustakivi (Vuosaari) on Sunday from 10 am-2 pm. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Korso's Myräkkä at Lumon outdoor area on Sunday from 10 am-2 pm. Lots of programs for little ones. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Sundays from 10 am-3 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Hike in Winter Forest in Villa Elfvik's landscape on Sunday at 11 am. The hike works best for children over 5 accompanied by an adult. We depart from the nature house courtyard. Read more from Elfvik's website.
Cinema Vuotalo: Henähattu, Vilttitossu ja ärhäkkä koululainen (S) film at Vuotalo on Sunday at 11:35 am. Tickets 10 €. For more information, see Vuotalo's website.
Sign Language Day at Oodi with circus theme on Sunday from 12-3 pm. All children and children at heart are welcome, whether they use sign language or spoken language. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-4 pm. Admission 2 €, children under 15 free. For more information, see the museum's website.
Espoo: Finland's Largest Model Railroad at shopping center Ainoa, 2nd floor on Sunday from 12-4 pm. Voluntary admission fee. For more information, see the Alpine Railroad Enthusiasts' website.
Sunday Meetings: Everything at Home Workshop: Told by Drawing at Annantalo on Sunday from 1-3 pm. Read more from Annantalo's website.
Children's Flamenco Biennial at Oodi on Sunday from 3-6 pm. For more information, see the event's Facebook page.
Evening Story Hour at Oodi on Sunday at 5 pm.
Also Remember
Ice Skating is available at several city artificial ice rinks. Small admission fee for artificial ice rinks. Read more about admission fees and opening hours on Helsinki City's website. A new artificial ice rink has been opened at Laajasalo Sports Park, which has no admission fee and no reserved times, but there are separate stick times. You can also skate at Ice Park at Rautatienta Square and Tapiola Ice Garden (free admission to Ice Garden, as it is to all Espoo artificial ice rinks).
Current ice conditions can be found in the ulkoliikunta.fi service (change activity to skating).
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