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What to do or where to go with children? 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 suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website is aimed at families with children under ten years old.
The article's cover photo is from Helsinki's newest playground, Kruunuvuorenranta Sports Park.
MONDAY 7.11.2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays from 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (International Mondays).
Dance and Play workshop for toddlers, children and their guardians at culture center Caisa on Monday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Free admission, no advance registration required. Places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Art Clinic: Leaving a Mark
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Younger siblings, babies and toddlers in the family can also participate in the Art Clinic atmosphere. Free admission.
Korkeasaari free day on Monday.
Family Fun Activities at Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 5-6:30 p.m. until 12.12.2022. Free admission.
Tuusula: Ski Week 7.-13.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers workshop exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Monday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs on the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until 23.12.2022 as staff are covering daycare staffing shortages. #world'smostfunctioningcity
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Monday
Helmet library events for children on Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY 8.11.2022
Events and activity tips
Family Fun Activities at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, obstacle courses, running or learning to walk. Family Fun Activities on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. until 16.12.2022. Free admission.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Family Fun Activities at Kankarepuisto Elementary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. until 16.12.2022. Free admission.
Tuusula: Ski Week 7.-13.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers workshop exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Tuesday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs on the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until 23.12.2022 as staff are covering daycare staffing shortages. #world'smostfunctioningcity
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Tuesday
City Orchestra at your library: Myllypuro Library on Tuesday at 12 p.m.
Helmet library events for children on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY 9.11.2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Art Clinic: Painting Fun at Kannelmäki playground on Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m. Free admission, a maximum of 10 adult-child pairs.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-7 p.m. Small admission fee.
For babies and parents! Baby Cinema screening: My Dear Sea Captain at Malmitalo on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Tickets 7.50 €.
Wednesday Relaxed Gallery Workshops at Vuotalo lobby on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Käpylä Elementary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. until 14.12.2022. Free admission.
Let's Make Art: Shine in the Windows at Annantalo on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. Recommended for 6-10-year-old children with an adult. Free admission.
Tuusula: Ski Week 7.-13.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers workshop exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Wednesday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs on the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until 23.12.2022 as staff are covering daycare staffing shortages. #world'smostfunctioningcity
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Wednesday
City Orchestra at your library: Paloheinan Library on Wednesday at 12 p.m.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to the movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where, for example, the week's film is published and you can vote on future programs. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Helmet library events for children on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY 10.11.2022
Events and activity tips
Family Fun Activities at Kurkimäki terrace house (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. until 1.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. until 15.12.2022. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Art Clinic: Story Island at Malmitalo on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free admission, participation requires advance registration.
Family Fun Activities at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, obstacle courses, running or learning to walk. Family Fun Activities on Thursday from 4-5 p.m. until 16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. until 16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Pukinmäenkaari Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. until 15.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. until 15.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Kampi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. until 15.12.2022. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Ghost Adventure in the environment of Children's Culture Center Pyykitupa (Kartanontie 1) on Thursday 10.11.2022 from 6-8 p.m.
Tuusula: Ski Week 7.-13.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers workshop exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Thursday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs on the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until 23.12.2022 as staff are covering daycare staffing shortages. #world'smostfunctioningcity
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Thursday
Helmet library events for children on Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY 11.11.2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Children and parents joint painting session at resident center Ankkuri (Herttoniemenranta) on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Buildings as Art in Kalasatama on Friday and Saturday from 4-8 p.m. Free admission.
The exact event location can be found at Antareksenkatu 3 and Junonkatu 4.
Tuusula: Ski Week 7.-13.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers workshop exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Everything Made of Glass exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.
Exhibition: Square / Cube exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Friday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs on the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until 23.12.2022 as staff are covering daycare staffing shortages. #world'smostfunctioningcity
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Friday
City Orchestra at your library: Pukinmäki Library on Friday at 12 p.m.
Helmet library events for children on Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY 12.11.2022
Events and activity tips
Sports Fun at Maunula Sports Hall on Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. You can arrive on your own schedule. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.
Flea market! MLL Pakila Children's Clothing and Accessory Flea Market at Helsinki NMKY Pakila Activity Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Espoo: Whole Family Mystery Factory at children's culture center Aurora from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Flea market! Big Children's Flea Market at Herttoniemenranta School on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Espoo: Tapiola Christmas Opening on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lots of programs for children. Free admission.
Tuusula: Ski Week 7.-13.11.2022.
Father's Day Evenings - family event at the Museum of Technology on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. On the event day it's Pay What You Want day, so you can decide the price of your admission ticket yourself!
Kino Helios: My Friend the Crocodile film (G) at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets 7.50 €.
Buildings as Art in Kalasatama on Friday and Saturday from 4-8 p.m. Free admission.
The exact event location can be found at Antareksenkatu 3 and Junonkatu 4.
Exhibition: Layers workshop exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Everything Made of Glass exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.
Exhibition: Square / Cube exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Library activities on Saturday
Mikko Mallikas 50th Birthday Celebration at Rikhardinkatu Library on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ski Game playable at Oulunkylä Library until 19.11.2022.
Helmet library events for children on Saturday can be found on the library event page.
SUNDAY 13.11.2022
Father's Day
Pienten Helsinki wishes everyone a wonderful Father's Day!
Events and activity tips
Helmet library events for children on Sunday can be found on the library event page.
Ski Game playable at Oulunkylä Library until 19.11.2022.
Sports Fun at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9-10:45 a.m. You can arrive on your own schedule, bikes can be left in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.
Whole Family Sports Festivals at Pallomylly (Myllypuro) on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Etnosoi! Family Day at Malmitalo on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Free admission.
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Exhibition: Layers workshop exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Everything Made of Glass exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.
Exhibition: Square / Cube exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
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