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What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website's target audience is families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always check the latest information and instructions
from the organizer's website, as sudden cancellations are also
possible due to the current situation.
Article cover image: The traditional Christmas story window at Stockmann department store in downtown Helsinki has already been opened.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Events at Libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events at Playgrounds
Monday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open Mondays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., taking the exceptional circumstances into account. You can find the latest Albert's Living Room operations model during the exceptional period on Facebook.
Dad Cafe at Iso-Antinleikkipuisto playground Mondays at 10 a.m.
Art Consultation: Stylishly on Foot
Art Consultation for ages 3-6 at Annantalo on Monday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You can participate in the art consultation weekly or just occasionally, but you should arrive on time. Pre-registration is required during the exceptional period.
Exhibition: Paths to Ecology exhibition at Annantalo Art Gallery until January 31, 2021. Open during Annantalo's regular hours.
Puppet Theater Music Class at Sampo foyer gallery Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Music class fee 8 €/session.
Mini Opera: The Gold of the Rainbow at the Opera House's balcony foyer on Monday at 3 p.m. Tickets 10 €.
Story Wall in the lower foyer of the Music Center October 10–November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Suomenlinna Star Route is available for self-guided exploration November 8–27, 2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — a community light art work around Kulttuuritalo Martinus October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Events at Libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events at Playgrounds
Tuesday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and Activity Tips
Family Ball Games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuron sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, fun activities, running or even practicing walking. Family ball games Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. Morning ball games are free for everyone, evening ball games cost adults a Pallomylly entry fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Caisa Cultural Center Tuesdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Tuesdays: group 1 at 1:30–2:30 p.m. and group 2 at 2:30–3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with a guardian. No pre-registration, free admission.
Mini Opera: The Gold of the Rainbow at the Opera House's balcony foyer on Tuesday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets 10 €.
Family Fun Events at Sakarinmäki Primary School in Östersundom Tuesdays 5–6:30 p.m. September 8 – December 8, 2020. Family Fun Events are designed for families to move together, and the activities provide a space for children under school age and their guardians to move independently and free of charge.
Story Wall in the lower foyer of the Music Center October 10–November 10, 2020. Free admission.
At the Newspaper Museum there is an exhibition of The Seven Dog Brothers June 1 – December 31, 2020. Free admission, also open Mondays.
Suomenlinna Star Route is available for self-guided exploration November 8–27, 2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — a community light art work around Kulttuuritalo Martinus October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Events at Libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
For babies and parents! Baby Cinema at Kallio Library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Baby Cinema's own Facebook group can be found here, where, for example, the week's film is published and voting takes place on upcoming programs. More information can also be found on Baby Cinema's Facebook page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events at Playgrounds
Wednesday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., taking the exceptional circumstances into account. You can find the latest Albert's Living Room operations model during the exceptional period on Facebook.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee, children under 15 free.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays 12–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Family Fun Events at Käpylä Primary School (September 2 – December 9, 2020) and Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (September 2 – December 9, 2020) Wednesdays 5–6:30 p.m. Family Fun Events are designed for families to move together, and the activities provide a space for children under school age and their guardians to move independently and free of charge.
Suomenlinna Star Route is available for self-guided exploration November 8–27, 2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — a community light art work around Kulttuuritalo Martinus October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Events at Libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events at Playgrounds
Thursday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open Thursdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., taking the exceptional circumstances into account. You can find the latest Albert's Living Room operations model during the exceptional period on Facebook.
Family Ball Games at Tali sports park football hall Thursdays 9:30–11 a.m. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, fun activities, running or even practicing walking. You can pick up a equipment kit from the supervisor at the beginning of the session and return it to the same place at the end of the session. No organized activities. Free admission.
Art Adventure for children and adults at Kannelmäki Youth Center's Värkkäämö workshop Thursday at 10 a.m. Free admission to the North Helsinki Art School's art courses. The recommended age for children is 3–6 years and you can participate in just one or multiple sessions.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Caisa Cultural Center Thursdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Thursdays: group 1 at 10–11 a.m. and group 2 at 11 a.m.–12 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with a guardian. No pre-registration, free admission.
For babies! Espoo: Babies' Art Play at Emma, Museum of Modern Art in Espoo on Thursday at 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1 p.m. No pre-registration, art play is included in the museum admission price.
Family Ball Games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuron sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, fun activities, running or even practicing walking. Family ball games Thursdays 4–5 p.m. Evening ball games cost adults a Pallomylly entry fee.
Family Fun Events at Kamppi Sports Center gym September 3 – December 10, 2020 Thursdays 5–6:30 p.m. Family Fun Events are designed for families to move together, and the activities provide a space for children under school age and their guardians to move independently and free of charge.
Family Fun Events at Malminkartano Primary School Thursdays 6–7:30 p.m. September 3 – December 10, 2020. Family Fun Events are designed for families to move together, and the activities provide a space for children under school age and their guardians to move independently and free of charge.
Suomenlinna Star Route is available for self-guided exploration November 8–27, 2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — a community light art work around Kulttuuritalo Martinus October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Children's Music Day
Events at Libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events at Playgrounds
Friday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and Activity Tips
Skidi Cinema: Turilas and Jäärä (G) at Annantalo festive hall Friday at 9:30 a.m. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open Fridays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., taking the exceptional circumstances into account. You can find the latest Albert's Living Room operations model during the exceptional period on Facebook.
Virtual event: Children's Music Day Gala Concert Friday 10–11 a.m. at lastenmusiikki.net and lastenomaradio.fi.
Virtual event: On the evening of Children's Music Day, the Jellona Gala will be seen from 6–7 p.m., which reviews the past children's music year and honors distinguished artists. In previous years, the Jellona Awards have been presented at a separate gala ceremony for children's music professionals, but this year's gala program is intended for everyone interested in children's music. The broadcast will also feature this year's remote concerts and music classes. The Jellona Gala can be seen at lastenmusiikki.net and lastenomaradio.fi.
Virtual event: Mud Rangers - concert recording has been released and is available for free viewing through December 31, 2020.
Suomenlinna Star Route is available for self-guided exploration November 8–27, 2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — a community light art work around Kulttuuritalo Martinus October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020
Events at Libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Saturday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events and Activity Tips
Vantaa: Cukkoo Art Festival for babies and toddlers November 14–21, 2020.
Vantaa: Cukkoo! Art Friends opening event at Myyrmäki House Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Some of the opening events require pre-registration.
Espoo: Saturday Workshop: Bug Jams at Aurora Children's Cultural Center Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Maunula House Science Day Saturday 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Maunula House's three-day science event culminates Saturday in a family science day. The program includes Pop-up Heureka science shows "Electricity in the Air," workshops, and science adventures.
Helios Cinema: Moomintroll and Comet - movie (G) at Malmitalo Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets 7 €.
Vuotalo's Light Festival at Vuotalo and its surroundings Saturday 4–7 p.m.
Suomenlinna Star Route is available for self-guided exploration November 8–27, 2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — a community light art work around Kulttuuritalo Martinus October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Events and Activity Tips
Vantaa: Cukkoo Art Festival for babies and toddlers November 14–21, 2020.
Vantaa: Cukkoo! Clowning and circus workshop for baby families at Taidetalo Pessi Sunday at 11 a.m. Tickets 10 €/family.
Kerava: Sinkka's Children's Sunday and including Käpylehmä Orchestra children's concert at Art and Museum Center Sinkka Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Children free, adults admission at museum admission price.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee, children under 15 free.
Vuosaari Light Festival in the old shopping center courtyard and at Ilveskoven park Sunday at 2 p.m.
Also available virtually! Järvenpää: Little Grandpa's Orchestra Christmas Concert at Järvenpää House Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets for live concert 19 €, virtual concert tickets 10 €.
Suomenlinna Star Route is available for self-guided exploration November 8–27, 2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/tahtireitti
Vantaa: Light Path — a community light art work around Kulttuuritalo Martinus October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
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