What kid-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki? Where to go with children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Little Helsinki's weekly series searches for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with preschool-age children.

Where to Go This Week article continues with a slightly modified concept. The article lists highlights of the week's events and the week's most interesting activity tips. Also includes picks from Little Helsinki articles and news. The future of the page is very open. If you want your advertisement to reach this target audience excellently, read more here.

New at Little Helsinki: The Big Playground Story!

Family City Routes
In the coming months, Little Helsinki will publish a new type of city tourism concept as restaurant management student Heidi Säynätkari creates city routes for families to several neighborhoods in Helsinki as her final project. The publication of family city routes was delayed due to server issues and the routes will be published as soon as possible!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Events at Libraries

Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.

Events at Playgrounds

Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Monday's events can be browsed here.

Events and Activity Tips

Children's Design Week in Annantalo September 9-15, 2019.

Helsinki Design Week September 5-15, 2019.

Children's HDW: Vehmas City Self-Guided Workshop at Helsinki City Museum September 5-15, 2019.

Last week! Pekka Töpöhäntä Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum until September 15, 2019.

Albert's Lounge, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.

MLL's Dad Cafe at Iso-Antti playground on Mondays at 10 a.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.

Puppet Theater Music Lesson at Sampo's foyer gallery on Monday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Paid (€8/time or €80/whole fall). Read more on Puppet Theater Sampo's website.

Museums open on Mondays are Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex, Newspaper Museum and Haltia Nature Center in Espoo (seasonal).

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Events at Libraries

Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.

Events at Playgrounds

Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Tuesday's events can be browsed here.

Events and Activity Tips

Children's Design Week in Annantalo September 9-15, 2019.

Helsinki Design Week September 5-15, 2019.

Children's HDW: Vehmas City Self-Guided Workshop at Helsinki City Museum September 5-15, 2019.

Last week! Pekka Töpöhäntä Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum until September 15, 2019.

Family Ball Games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuron sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 years old move around on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or even practicing walking. Family ball games on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Morning ball games are free for everyone, evening games cost adults Pallomylly's per-use fee (€3.50). Read more in Little Helsinki's Helsinki on the Move article.

Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops on Tuesday at Caisa Cultural Center at 2 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with a guardian. You can come for the whole time or just for a moment. No pre-registration required, free entry. More information on Caisa's website.

Espoo: Ella and Friends Story Concert at Sello Hall on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Tickets €12. More information on Sello Hall's website.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Events at Libraries

Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Wednesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.

Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where for example this week's movie is published and the future program is voted on. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.

Events at Playgrounds

Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Wednesday's events can be browsed here.

Events and Activity Tips

Children's Design Week in Annantalo September 9-15, 2019.

Helsinki Design Week September 5-15, 2019.

Children's HDW: Vehmas City Self-Guided Workshop at Helsinki City Museum September 5-15, 2019.

Last week! Pekka Töpöhäntä Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum until September 15, 2019.

Albert's Lounge, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.

Fallkulla Farm Animals is open Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free entry.

Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12-4 p.m. Admission €2, under 15-year-olds free. More information on the museum's website.

Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays 12-6 p.m. Small admission fee. At the same time, the All the World's Happy Shapes event is being held at the Kindergarten Museum.

Leisurely Wednesday Gallery Workshop at Vuotalo Gallery at 4 p.m. Read more about the workshop suitable for all ages on Vuotalo's website.

Habitare Fair & Habi Kids at Messukeskus September 11-15, 2019. Tickets €19/€12, children under 7 free. More information on the fair's website.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Events at Libraries

Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.

Events at Playgrounds

Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Thursday's events can be browsed here.

Events and Activity Tips

Children's Design Week in Annantalo September 9-15, 2019.

Helsinki Design Week September 5-15, 2019.

Children's HDW: Vehmas City Self-Guided Workshop at Helsinki City Museum September 5-15, 2019.

Last week! Pekka Töpöhäntä Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum until September 15, 2019.

MLL's Family Café at Krunus Mesta (Meritullinkatu 6) on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30 a.m. More information on the family café's Facebook group.

Albert's Lounge, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.

Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops on Thursday at Caisa Cultural Center at 10 a.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with a guardian. You can come for the whole time or just for a moment. No pre-registration required, free entry. More information on Caisa's website.

Open Doors at the Presidential Palace Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More information on the President's Office website.
Please note that strollers are not allowed in the palace, but a supervised stroller parking is provided for prams and strollers.

Fallkulla Farm Animals is open Thursdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free entry.

Family Ball Games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuron sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 years old move around on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or even practicing walking. Family ball games on Thursdays 4-5 p.m. Evening games cost adults Pallomylly's per-use fee (€3.50). Read more in Little Helsinki's Helsinki on the Move article.

Habitare Fair & Habi Kids at Messukeskus September 11-15, 2019. Tickets €19/€12, children under 7 free. More information on the fair's website.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Events at Libraries

Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.

Events at Playgrounds

Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Friday's events can be browsed here.

Events and Activity Tips

Children's Design Week in Annantalo September 9-15, 2019.

Helsinki Design Week September 5-15, 2019.

Children's HDW: Vehmas City Self-Guided Workshop at Helsinki City Museum September 5-15, 2019.

Last week! Pekka Töpöhäntä Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum until September 15, 2019.

Albert's Lounge, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.

Naperokino at Annantalo on Fridays at 10 a.m. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, older children also welcome. Movie admission is free. More information on Annantalo's website.

Children's Fridays at Alppila Church on Fridays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The program for the whole fall can be found on the event's Facebook page.

Open Doors at the Presidential Palace Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More information on the President's Office website.
Please note that strollers are not allowed in the palace, but a supervised stroller parking is provided for prams and strollers.

Fallkulla Farm Animals is open Fridays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free entry.

Espoo: Espoo Visual Festival Friday to Sunday September 13-15, 2019. More information on the event's website.

Habitare Fair & Habi Kids at Messukeskus September 11-15, 2019. Tickets €19/€12, children under 7 free. More information on the fair's website.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Events at Libraries

Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.

Events and Activity Tips

Children's Design Week in Annantalo September 9-15, 2019.

Helsinki Design Week September 5-15, 2019.

Children's HDW: Vehmas City Self-Guided Workshop at Helsinki City Museum September 5-15, 2019.

Last weekend! Pekka Töpöhäntä Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum until September 15, 2019.
On Saturday and Sunday, the exhibition also hosts the A Little Facelift in Monni's Basement event in the spirit of HDW.

HDW: All the World's Happy Shapes Event at the Kindergarten Museum on Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free entry to the event. More information on the event's Facebook page.

Flea Market! MLL Pakila Children's Clothing and Supplies Flea Market at HNMKY Pakila Activity Center on Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.

Flea Market! Vantaa: MLL Hakunila Children's Clothing Flea Market at Hakunila Church on Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.

Open Doors at the Presidential Palace Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More information on the President's Office website.
Please note that strollers are not allowed in the palace, but a supervised stroller parking is provided for prams and strollers.

Open House events are also being held at the Government Palace and the House of Estates on Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More information on the Government's website.

Government's 100-Year Constitution Street Café at the Market Square on Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More information on the Government's website.

Martha's Market at Senate Square on Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuusula: Pumpkin Carnival at Tuusula at Koiramäki Willow Farm on Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Read more on the farm's website.

Also in Swedish: Bokbio at the Nordic Culture Center's foyer at Kaisaniemenkatu on Saturday at 11 a.m. More information on the culture center's website.

Haltia Farm Animals is practically always open and the animals spend the summer in outdoor pastures. Stop by to say hello to the farm animals and play at Haltia's playground.

Grand Story Concert at Music Theater Kapsäkki on Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets €15/€10. More information on the music theater's website.

DanceAbility Dance Class at Annantalo 2-3 p.m. The class is suitable for all 3-12-year-olds with their own adult, regardless of disability or non-disability. Read more about DanceAbility classes on Annantalo's website. Free entry.

Espoo: Light Play Workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday 4-7 p.m. More information on the culture center's website.

Espoo: Espoo Visual Festival Friday to Sunday September 13-15, 2019. More information on the event's website.

Vantaa: Tatu and Patu Eating! Theater Performance at Martinuksentalo Cultural Center on Saturday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets €13/€10. More information on the event's Facebook page.

Habitare Fair & Habi Kids at Messukeskus September 11-15, 2019. Tickets €19/€12, children under 7 free. More information on the fair's website.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Events and Activity Tips

Children's Design Week in Annantalo September 9-15, 2019.

Helsinki Design Week September 5-15, 2019.

Children's HDW: Vehmas City Self-Guided Workshop at Helsinki City Museum September 5-15, 2019.

Last weekend! Pekka Töpöhäntä Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum until September 15, 2019.
On Saturday and Sunday, the exhibition also hosts the A Little Facelift in Monni's Basement event in the spirit of HDW.

Espoo: Children's ExtremeRun at Leppävaara Sports Park on Sunday 10-1 p.m. The event is paid. More information on the event's website.

Espoo: Forest Adventures at Villa Elfvik on Sunday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The walk is at the children's pace. Bring along snacks and dress appropriately for the weather. The Fairy School adventure walk also works for those with strollers. More information on Elfvik's website

Fallkulla Farm Animals is open Sundays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entry.

Family Paloheinä Sounds Event at Paloheinä Elementary School on Sunday 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free entry. More information on the event's website.

Haltia Farm Animals is practically always open and the animals spend the summer in outdoor pastures. Stop by to say hello to the farm animals and play at Haltia's playground.

Tuusula: Pumpkin Carnival at Tuusula at Koiramäki Willow Farm on Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Read more on the farm's website.

Flea Market! Aleksis Kiven Street Sunday Flea Market starting at 11 a.m.!

Mushroom Exhibition at the Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden September 15–16, 2019, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The event organized by Luomus and the Finnish Mushroom Society is free and the botanical garden has free admission during the event. Read more on the botanical garden's website.

Harvest Festival at Herttoniemi Manor on Sunday 12-3 p.m. More information on the manor's website.

Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12-4 p.m. Admission €2, under 15-year-olds free. More information on the museum's website.

Malmitalo 25 Years! Gingerbread Peppermints at Malmitalo on Sunday 2-5 p.m. The program includes at least giant soap bubbles, art workshops, face painting and sock creatures, plus BabySauna Loiske Ensemble for music lovers, Ammuu Orchestra and Maukka, Väykkä theater performance. The program is free, except for the Maukka and Väykkä performance (tickets €6). More details on Malmitalo's website.

Sampo Sundays and Freija Band on the Puppet Theater Sampo stage on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets €12. More information on the puppet theater's website.

Espoo: Espoo Visual Festival Friday to Sunday September 13-15, 2019. More information on the event's website.

Habitare Fair & Habi Kids at Messukeskus September 11-15, 2019. Tickets €19/€12, children under 7 free. More information on the fair's website.

Also Remember

Helsinki Design Week September 5-15, 2019.

Helsinki Places article is the rescue for boring days with children!

Animals in the City article compiles the best tips for the best places in Helsinki and the surrounding area to see farm animals.

In Espoo: Toy Museum at the Horseshoe sets off on a journey in the Board Game Play special exhibition. The museum has an admission fee.

Exhibition: Take a peek at what's on at the Newspaper Museum's Pekka Töpöhäntä Exhibition!

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