Pienten Helsinki
What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and highlights child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website's target audience is families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always verify the latest information and any
possible changes on the organizer's website.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021
Cinnamon roll day
Library events
Viikin Library opening week October 1-8, 2021. Lots of programming for children too.
Helmet Library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Playground activities
Helsinki City playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings at the outdoor areas. For more details, check the individual playground websites.
Tips for the best play areas and Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is open again after a long break. A wonderful meeting place for families with children and seniors located in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33.
Albert's Living Room is open Mondays from 9:30-14.
Herring market at Market Square October 3-9, 2021.
Art Clinic: Whispering Poetry Theater
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. Pre-registration required!
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park October 1-31, 2021. Admission fee.
The Newspaper Museum features a Celebration of Reading! Donald Duck Magazine in Finland for 70 years exhibition aimed at children. Free admission.
Exhibition! Hello, can the forest hear? An interactive electronic art work by Kati Hyypä and Käsityökoulu Robot on display at Annantalo's 2nd floor glass end October 10, 2021 - December 11, 2021. The exhibition is recommended for school-age children and older.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021
Library events
Viikin Library opening week October 1-8, 2021. Lots of programming for children too.
Helmet Library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Playground activities
Helsinki City playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings at the outdoor areas. For more details, check the individual playground websites.
Tips for the best play areas and Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, activities, running, or practice walking. Family ball games on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 and 4-6 pm. Morning ball games have free entry for everyone; evening ball games cost adults Pallomylly's entrance fee.
Herring market at Market Square October 3-9, 2021.
Annantalo A.Stage autumn music program on Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Register to participate!
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays from 12-19. Small admission fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Cultural Center Caisa on Tuesdays weeks 37-47 (not fall break week 42) from 1:30-3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3 year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission.
You can join the workshops for the whole time or just for a bit.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park October 1-31, 2021. Admission fee.
Exhibition! Hello, can the forest hear? An interactive electronic art work by Kati Hyypä and Käsityökoulu Robot on display at Annantalo's 2nd floor glass end October 10, 2021 - December 11, 2021. The exhibition is recommended for school-age children and older.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021
Library events
Viikin Library opening week October 1-8, 2021. Lots of programming for children too.
Helmet Library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Playground activities
Helsinki City playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings at the outdoor areas. For more details, check the individual playground websites.
Tips for the best play areas and Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is open again after a long break. A wonderful meeting place for families with children and seniors located in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33.
Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays from 9:30-14.
Herring market at Market Square October 3-9, 2021.
Baby and family Pop Up space and events at Kiseleff House at Aleksanterinkatu 28. Wednesday's program includes a story time at 9-10 (pre-registration required), otherwise the space is open for free use from 10-15. More information about Monday, Wednesday, and Friday programming on Tuplamatkalla blog.
The event is part of Torikorttelit and Ping Helsinki's Space Takeover project.
Art Clinic: Autumn Forest Stories
Art Clinic for 3-5 year-olds at Stoa on Wednesday from 9:30-11:30. The family's younger children, babies and toddlers, can also participate in experiencing the art clinic atmosphere. The activity is free. Pre-registration required!
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays from 12-19. Small admission fee.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park October 1-31, 2021. Admission fee.
Porvoo: Culture Kiosk at Aatos Café on Wednesdays from 10-13. You can pop by the kiosk for just a moment or stay longer. Some programming may have an admission fee or require pre-registration.
Exhibition! Hello, can the forest hear? An interactive electronic art work by Kati Hyypä and Käsityökoulu Robot on display at Annantalo's 2nd floor glass end October 10, 2021 - December 11, 2021. The exhibition is recommended for school-age children and older.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021
Library events
Viikin Library opening week October 1-8, 2021. Lots of programming for children too.
Helmet Library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Playground activities
Helsinki City playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings at the outdoor areas. For more details, check the individual playground websites.
Tips for the best play areas and Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is open again after a long break. A wonderful meeting place for families with children and seniors located in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33.
Albert's Living Room is open Thursdays from 9:30-14.
Herring market at Market Square October 3-9, 2021.
Baby and family Pop Up space and events at Kiseleff House at Aleksanterinkatu 28 throughout October. For more information about Tuesday and Thursday programming, check the Onnenkuplia blog (note possible pre-registration requirement).
The event is part of Torikorttelit and Ping Helsinki's Space Takeover project.
Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, activities, running, or practice walking. Family ball games on Thursdays from 4-5 pm. Evening ball games cost adults Pallomylly's entrance fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Cultural Center Caisa on Thursdays weeks 37-47 (not fall break week 42) from 10-12. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3 year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission.
You can join the workshops for the whole time or just for a bit.
Reflektor Espoo light art event October 7-10, 2021 at Kera halls in Espoo and Kauniainen train station. Open on event days from 6-11 pm. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park October 1-31, 2021. Admission fee.
Exhibition! Hello, can the forest hear? An interactive electronic art work by Kati Hyypä and Käsityökoulu Robot on display at Annantalo's 2nd floor glass end October 10, 2021 - December 11, 2021. The exhibition is recommended for school-age children and older.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021
Library events
Viikin Library opening week October 1-8, 2021. Lots of programming for children too.
Helmet Library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Playground activities
Helsinki City playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings at the outdoor areas. For more details, check the individual playground websites.
Tips for the best play areas and Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Herring market at Market Square October 3-9, 2021.
Baby and family Pop Up space and events at Kiseleff House at Aleksanterinkatu 28. Friday's program includes a story time at 9-10 (pre-registration required), otherwise the space is open for free use from 10-15. More information about Monday, Wednesday, and Friday programming on Tuplamatkalla blog.
This ongoing October event is part of Torikorttelit and Ping Helsinki's Space Takeover project.
Reflektor Espoo light art event October 7-10, 2021 at Kera halls in Espoo and Kauniainen train station. Open on event days from 6-11 pm. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park October 1-31, 2021. Admission fee.
The Newspaper Museum features a Celebration of Reading! Donald Duck Magazine in Finland for 70 years exhibition aimed at children. Free admission.
Exhibition! Hello, can the forest hear? An interactive electronic art work by Kati Hyypä and Käsityökoulu Robot on display at Annantalo's 2nd floor glass end October 10, 2021 - December 11, 2021. The exhibition is recommended for school-age children and older.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021
Library events
Helmet Library children's events for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Events and activity tips
Herring market at Market Square October 3-9, 2021.
The Newspaper Museum features a Celebration of Reading! Donald Duck Magazine in Finland for 70 years exhibition aimed at children. Free admission.
Vantaa / Sipoo: Sipoonkorpi National Park turns 10! The 10th anniversary of Sipoonkorpi National Park is celebrated in Kuusijärvi on Saturday from 11-15.
The national park is also being celebrated that same day at the Korvenportin parking area opening from 12:30-15
Espoo: Jazz For Kids: Riikka Keränen & Juho Valjakka. Children's own jazz concert at Espoo Cultural Center (Tapiola) on Saturday at 11 am. Free admission.
Espoo: Tapiola Sinfonietta: Lost Key children's concert at Espoo Cultural Center on Saturday at 3 pm. Tickets 10€ / 6€.
Sunday's Traditional Sailing Ship Day begins partly on Saturday, when traditional sailing ships sail the Tervasaari Barrel-named traditional sailing race. The starting gun is fired at sea off Helsinki's coast and the finish line is located south of the Kaivopuisto-Katajanokka line. The starting time and route are determined based on wind conditions, with arrival at the finish aimed for between 3-4 pm. After the race, the vessels group together for the Parade of Sails, which brings the sailing ships sailing in a parade procession to the South Harbor. The parade is followed by the ships assembling at the South Harbor, attached to the Cholera Basin and its surroundings for Sunday's traditional Sailing Ship Day. The best viewing spots for following the race finish and the Parade of Sails are the shores of Kaivopuisto and Katajanokka.
Reflektor Espoo light art event October 7-10, 2021 at Kera halls in Espoo and Kauniainen train station. Open on event days from 6-11 pm. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park October 1-31, 2021. Admission fee.
Also remember! Pienten Suomi is the little sister site to Pienten Helsinki, which gives activity tips throughout Finland. Also includes lots of tips for nearby areas and day trips, as well as a comprehensive list of the best playgrounds around Finland!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021
Aleksis Kivi and Finnish Literature Day
Events and activity tips
Sports fun at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9-10:45. Admission for adults is 3.50€, children under 9 can participate free of charge. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's room for strollers in the lobby and bringing your own padlock for the changing room is recommended. Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki on the move tips article.
Traditional Sailing Ship Day at Market Square on Sunday from 10-16. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kalasatama Light Celebration on Sunday at 6:30 pm. Free admission.
Reflektor Espoo light art event October 7-10, 2021 at Kera halls in Espoo and Kauniainen train station. Open on event days from 6-11 pm. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park October 1-31, 2021. Admission fee.
Theme tip for Aleksis Kivi and Finnish Literature Day:
Aleksis Kivi's Death Cottage can be visited in Tuusula (voluntary admission fee). The Tuusula Lake area also has other wonderful museum attractions as well as Fjällbon Park near the cottage, which features a playground, grilling facilities, and beautiful outdoor trails in a national landscape.
Tips for the best play areas and Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
