Pienten Helsinki
What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and highlights family-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 verify the latest information and
any changes on the organizer's website.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Events at libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families on playground outdoor areas in the mornings. More detailed information is available on the playgrounds' own websites and more information about the activities themselves can be found on the playground activity website.
Tips for the best play areas and showcases of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Art Counseling: Art Counseling painting laboratory
Art Counseling for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Monday from 10-11:30 am and 12:30-2 pm. Younger siblings, babies, and toddlers from the family can also participate in the art counseling experience. The activity is free. Pre-registration required!
Theater de Spiegel: Caban - installation for the family's youngest at Annantalo on Monday at 1 pm. Age recommendation: under 3 years old. Tickets €10.
Exhibition! Kalliolla exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Kaneli, pallo ja sello Helsinki Comic Festival exhibition at Malmitalo, August 26 - September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Helsinki Biennial visual art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Events at libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families on playground outdoor areas in the mornings. More detailed information is available on the playgrounds' own websites and more information about the activities themselves can be found on the playground activity website.
Tips for the best play areas and showcases of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Jussi's forest tales - participatory story adventure in the forest on Tuesday at 9:15 am and 10:30 am. Location: forest behind Itäkeskus swimming hall. Age recommendation: 3-7-year-olds. Pre-registration required!
Art Counseling: Paradise birds
Art Counseling for 3-5-year-olds at Kanneltalo on Tuesday from 10-11:30 am. Younger siblings, babies, and toddlers from the family can also participate in the art counseling experience. The activity is free. Pre-registration required!
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesday from 12-7 pm. Small admission fee.
Theater de Spiegel: Caban - installation for the family's youngest at Annantalo on Tuesday at 1:30 pm and 5 pm. Age recommendation: under 3 years old. Tickets €10.
Helsinki Biennial visual art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Kaneli, pallo ja sello Helsinki Comic Festival exhibition at Malmitalo, August 26 - September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kalliolla exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Events at libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families on playground outdoor areas in the mornings. More detailed information is available on the playgrounds' own websites and more information about the activities themselves can be found on the playground activity website.
Tips for the best play areas and showcases of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
The magic of circus! - circus course for 0-2-year-olds at cultural center Stoa on Wednesday from 9-9:45 am.
The magic of circus! - circus course for 3-4-year-olds at cultural center Stoa on Wednesday from 10:15-11 am.
Free admission to courses. Pre-registration is required!
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 pm. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12-7 pm. Small admission fee.
Wednesday unhurried gallery workshops: Wild animals - printmaking workshop at Vuotalo's lobby on Wednesday at 4 pm. The workshop is suitable for both adults and children.
Helsinki Biennial visual art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Kaneli, pallo ja sello Helsinki Comic Festival exhibition at Malmitalo, August 26 - September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kalliolla exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours.
Virtual event for parents! The world's largest early childhood education parent evening on Wednesday at 5:50 pm.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Events at libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families on playground outdoor areas in the mornings. More detailed information is available on the playgrounds' own websites and more information about the activities themselves can be found on the playground activity website.
Tips for the best play areas and showcases of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Jussi's forest tales - participatory story adventure in the forest on Thursday at 9:15 am and 10:30 am. Location: Uutela forest. Age recommendation: 3-7-year-olds. Pre-registration required!
Theater de Spiegel: Caban - installation for the family's youngest at Annantalo on Thursday at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Age recommendation: under 3 years old. Tickets €10.
At the Newspaper Museum there is a child-oriented Celebration of reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland for 70 years exhibition. Also open on Mondays! Free admission.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Kaneli, pallo ja sello Helsinki Comic Festival exhibition at Malmitalo, August 26 - September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kalliolla exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours.
Helsinki Biennial visual art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
From Pienten Helsinki's Animals in the city article you can find the best tips on where in Helsinki and neighboring cities to find sheep, chickens, cows, and other farm animals. Also check out Pienten Suomi's farm animal parks on our tip map!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Events at libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families on playground outdoor areas in the mornings. More detailed information is available on the playgrounds' own websites and more information about the activities themselves can be found on the playground activity website.
Tips for the best play areas and showcases of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
HDW Children's Design Week September 10-19, 2021. The downtown center is filled with a series of showcase window installations, where the installations are created before the audience's eyes and are freely visible around the clock throughout Helsinki Design Week.
Theater de Spiegel: Caban - installation for the family's youngest at Annantalo on Friday at 10 am. Age recommendation: under 3 years old. Tickets €10.
Night of the Cats at Korkeasaari on Friday and Saturday, September 10-11, 2021. Admission fee.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Kaneli, pallo ja sello Helsinki Comic Festival exhibition at Malmitalo, August 26 - September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Helsinki Biennial visual art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
Events at libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events and activity tips
Cozy thing event in Munkkiniemi with a musical story for children by Tuuli Paasola in front of Tarina café on Saturday at 10:30 am. Free admission.
HDW Children's Design Week September 10-19, 2021. The downtown center is filled with a series of showcase window installations, where the installations are created before the audience's eyes and are freely visible around the clock throughout Helsinki Design Week.
Children's orienteering courses in Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä, and Luukki terrains until the end of September.
Kirkkonummi: Country markets in the spirit of local food day at Kirkkotori on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.
Tuusula: Juhani Aho's birthday at Aho House on Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission and birthday cake coffee available.
Tuusula: Koiramäki willow stable features pumpkins and other autumn atmosphere (carnivals are not held this year). Summer sheep and chickens are in the farmyard until the end of September.
Night of the Cats at Korkeasaari on Friday and Saturday, September 10-11, 2021. Admission fee.
At the Newspaper Museum there is a child-oriented Celebration of reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland for 70 years exhibition. Free admission.
Helsinki Biennial visual art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
Tips for the best play areas and showcases of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Events and activity tips
Helsinki Workers' Institute's Long Impro Helsinki group presents: Improv for children on Sunday at 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm in the institute's grand hall (2nd floor, address Helsinginkatu 26). Children's performances are aimed at 3-10-year-olds with their parents.
Children's orienteering courses in Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä, and Luukki terrains until the end of September.
HDW Children's Design Week September 10-19, 2021. The downtown center is filled with a series of showcase window installations, where the installations are created before the audience's eyes and are freely visible around the clock throughout Helsinki Design Week.
Children's island adventure on Hara island on Sunday from 12-2 pm. The excursion explores archipelago nature through immersion and adventure. Adventures are designed for 4-10-year-old children accompanied by adults. Free admission, ferry ride (departure dock at Kaivopuisto near Cafe Ursula) to Hara is paid.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays from 12-4 pm. Small admission fee.
Helsinki Biennial visual art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
Remember also! Pienten Suomi is Pienten Helsinki's little sister, which offers tips for things to do and experiences throughout Finland. Also included are lots of tips for nearby areas and day trips as well as a comprehensive list of the best play areas around Finland!
