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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds activity tips and highlights child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The cover image of this article is from Oil Tank 468 at Kruunuvuorenranta, where light art illuminates the grey November.
What's on right now
- Ice skating at the ice hall? Public skating sessions are held at several ice halls.
- Museum tips for visiting with children in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found at this link.
- Also renovated playgrounds at Filpus Malmi and Ruoholahti have been opened! - Pienten Suomi - over 800 reasons to explore Finland with children!
- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more on the family house website!
- MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
- You can also borrow a museum ticket to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viiki library you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
MONDAY 4.11.2024
Events and
activity tips
- Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
- Ski market on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi market hall—still time to play Monday and Tuesday during hall opening hours!
- Dance and Play workshop for toddlers (1–3 years old) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Free entry, first 12 to arrive.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Monday from 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Monday).
- Korkeasaari free admission day Monday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (zoo closes at 4 p.m.).
- Play area Loru on Monday:
10:00–10:30 a.m. Introduction to the world of infant massage
10:45–11:15 a.m. Introduction to the world of infant massage
1:00–1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
3:00–3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Family Fun sessions offer young children and their parents a space to move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Mondays:
- Tapiola Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 5:00–6:30 p.m. 4.11.–9.12.2024.
TUESDAY 5.11.2024
Events and
activity tips
- Ski market on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi market hall—still time to play Monday and Tuesday during hall opening hours!
- Metropolia HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS facilities (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Each session also features varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health and culture students. Free entry.
- Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
- Play area Loru on Tuesday:
10:00–10:30 a.m. Loru moves - gentle movement with baby, Oodi 3rd floor
1:00–1:30 p.m. In Loru's warmth - songs, rhymes and rhythm for babies, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12 p.m.–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
- For babies and parents! Baby Café on Tuesday at the following locations:
- Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo at 1 p.m.
- Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello at 1 p.m.
- Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi at 1 p.m. - Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free entry. You can participate for the full time or just drop by.
- Family Fun sessions offer young children and their parents a space to move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Tuesdays:
- Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 4:00–6:00 p.m. 3.9.–12.12.2024.
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) Tuesdays 5:00–6:30 p.m. 3.9.–3.12.2024.
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) Tuesdays 5:00–6:30 p.m. 3.9.–10.12.2024.
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Tuesdays 5:00–6:30 p.m. 3.9.–14.12.2024.
WEDNESDAY 6.11.2024
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Events and
activity tips
- Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
- Play area Loru on Wednesday:
- 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. In Loru's world - with a changing theme. The session also includes a guided section, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 1:00–2:30 p.m. In Loru's world, Oodi 3rd floor event space. - Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Napero Cinema at Annantalo on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Free entry.
- For babies and parents! Baby Cinema at Kalasatama library on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Free entry.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja rescue station is open Wednesdays 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12 p.m.–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Family Fun sessions offer young children and their parents a space to move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Wednesdays:
- Kurkimäki cottage building (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesdays 9:30–11 a.m. 4.9.–27.11.2024.
- Merilahti Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) Wednesdays 5:00–7 p.m. 4.9.–11.12.
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THURSDAY 7.11.2024
Events and
activity tips
- Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
- Play area Loru on Thursday:
- 10:00–10:30 a.m. Loru moves - pram jumping, Oodi courtyard
- 1:00–1:30 p.m. Loru fun - joy of doing things together with people of all ages through stories, music, play or art, Oodi 3rd floor - Albert's Living Room is open Thursday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free entry. You can participate for the full time or just drop by.
- Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Thursday 12 p.m.–8 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Craft Thursdays at Rikhardinkatu library Thursdays 2 p.m.–8 p.m. Free entry.
- Family Fun sessions offer young children and their parents a space to move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun sessions on Thursdays:
- Tali sports park football hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays 9:30–11 a.m. 5.9.–12.12.2024.
- Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays 5:00–6:30 p.m. 5.9.–12.12.2024.
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays 4:30–6 p.m. and 6:00–7 p.m. (school-age children) 5.9.–14.12.2024.
- Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays 5:00–6:30 p.m.
5.9.-12.12.2024.
FRIDAY 8.11.2024
Events and
activity tips
- Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
- Play area Loru on Friday:
10:00–11 a.m. Loru games for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space
1:00–1:30 p.m. Loru songs for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor story mat
2:30–3:30 p.m. Loru creates - Loru finds: crafts for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor children's area - Albert's Living Room is open Friday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Friday 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Kanneltalo art club for children Fridays 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Free entry.
- Father's Day card workshop at Kalasatama Vapaakaupunki (Redi shopping center) Friday 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
- Kekri Festival in the Kääntöpaikka area (Intiankatu 1) and Arabianranta beach park Friday 5 p.m.–8 p.m. Free entry.
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found at this link.
SATURDAY 9.11.2024
Events and
activity tips
- Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's event page.
- Sports Fun at Maunula sports hall (Maunulanmäki 3) Saturday 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Sports Fun offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule. Cash is not accepted at Maunula sports fun. Lockers work with a 1-euro coin. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.
- Espoo: Game design workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free entry.
- Vantaa: Non-fiction fans family day at Science Center Heureka Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Science center admission fee. The event is part of the Non-fiction Fans project, made possible by the Alfred Kordelin Foundation
- Annantalo art Saturday: In the Footsteps of Ghosts at Annantalo Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Free entry.
- In Swedish! Espoo: Arne Alligator and the Jungle Drum concert at Kannusala Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets from 18 €.
- Espoo: Museum Play's Father's Day weekend with varied programming. Museum admission fee.
- Pelehyppy SM Championship Show at Pirkkola swimming hall Saturday at 5 p.m. Tickets 12 € / 18 €.
- Reflector hunt around Rusthollar playground Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Free entry, paid café on site.
SUNDAY 10.11.2024
Father's Day
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Events and
activity tips
- Sports Fun at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro Sunday 9 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Sports Fun offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, prams can be stored in the entrance hall and remember to bring your own lock for the locker. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9. - Espoo: Museum Play's Father's Day weekend with varied programming. Museum admission fee.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja rescue station is open Sundays 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Father's Day movie: Lilo & Stitch at Kalasatama Vapaakaupunki (Redi shopping center) Sunday at 1 p.m. Free entry.
- Father's Day at Children's Etnosoi! at Malmitalo Sunday at 2 p.m. Free entry.
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