Where to go with children in summery Helsinki? 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.

Cover image: Sailing Ship Day is celebrated on Sunday around Market Square, and beautiful sailing ships can be seen in the harbor and at sea already on Saturday afternoon. You can also see fishing vessels at the Herring Markets.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library children's events can be found at Helmet's events page.
  • Dance and Play workshop for toddlers (ages 1–3) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 9:15 and 10:15 a.m. Free admission, space for 12 first arrivals.
  • Family library mornings on Puistokatu on Monday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A wonderful meeting place for children and parents in Kaivopuisto inviting you to enjoy and play. Pienten Helsinki recommends!
  • Albertin Living Room is open on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (International Monday).
  • Korkeasaari free day on Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (zoo closes at 4 p.m.).
  • Play Forest Loru on Monday:
    - 10:30–11:15 a.m. Loru's games - play or movement for children over 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1–1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby time for children under 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 3–3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby time for children under 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
At Korkeasaari's Monday free day you can also see dinosaurs!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library children's events can be found at Helmet's events page.
  • Play Forest Loru on Tuesday:
    - 10–10:30 a.m. Loru moves - gentle movement with a baby, Oodi 3rd floor
    - 1–1:30 p.m. In Loru's warmth - songs, rhymes, and rhythm for babies, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Metropolia's HyMy-kylä Family Circle Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday from 9–11 a.m. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health, and culture students. Free admission.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12–7 p.m.. Small admission fee.
  • For babies and parents! Baby Café on Tuesday at the following locations (Note! New times!)
    - 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.
    - Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Jugend at 3 p.m.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with their own adult. No registration required, free admission. You can participate for the full time or just drop by.
  • Family Fun Times provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together at their own pace and free of charge. On Tuesdays, Family Fun Times are held at:

    - Ball Mill indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 a.m. and from 4–6 p.m. during September 3–December 12, 2024 (Note! Not held October 8–29.).

    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 p.m. during September 3–December 3, 2024 (not in week 42).

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 p.m. during September 3–December 10, 2024 (not in week 42).

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 p.m. during September 3–December 14, 2024 (not in week 42).

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library children's events can be found at Helmet's events page.
  • Play Forest Loru on Wednesday:
    - 10:30–11:30 a.m. Loru's enchantment - varying themes. The session also includes a guided section, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1–2:30 p.m. Loru's enchantment, Oodi 3rd floor event space.
  • Albertin Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Migrating Birds - Bird Guidance at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free admission.
  • Naperokino at Annantalo on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
  • For babies and parents! Baby Cinema at Kalasatama Library on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12–7 p.m. Small admission fee.

  • Family Fun Times provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together at their own pace and free of charge. On Wednesdays, Family Fun Times are held at:

    - Kurkimäki courtyard building (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays from 9:30–11 a.m. during September 4–November 27, 2024 (not in week 42).

    - Merilahti Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays from 5–7 p.m. during September 4–December 11 (not in week 42).

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024

Aleksis Kivi Day

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library children's events can be found at Helmet's events page.
  • Play Forest Loru on Thursday:
    - 10–10:30 a.m. Loru moves - stroller gymnastics, Oodi courtyard
    - 1–1:30 p.m. Loru's joy - fun of doing together for all ages with stories, music, play, or art, Oodi 3rd floor
  • Albertin Living Room is open on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with their own adult. No registration required, free admission. You can participate for the full time or just drop by.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursday from 12–8 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Craft Thursdays at Richarinkatu Library on Thursdays from 2–8 p.m. Free admission.
  • Family Fun Times provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together at their own pace and free of charge. On Thursdays, Family Fun Times are held at:

    - Tali Sports Park Soccer Hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30–11 a.m. during September 5–December 12, 2024 (not in week 42).

    - Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5–6:30 p.m. during September 5–December 12, 2024 (not in week 42).

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 4:30–6 p.m. and 6–7 p.m. (school-age children) during September 5–December 14, 2024 (not in week 42).

    - Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5–6:30 p.m. during
    September 5–December 12, 2024 (not in week 42).

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024

Events and
activity tips

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024

Events and
activity tips

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Sports Fun Times at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9–10:45 a.m. 
    Sports Fun Times offer children under 9 and their families an opportunity to move in varied ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there is space for strollers in the lobby, and you should bring your own lock for the changing room. Admission fee for adults €3.50, others €2, children under 9 free.
  • Family Rushes at Tapuli Sports Center on Sunday from 9–11 a.m. Admission fee €5 per family.

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