Where to go this weekend?

The move took longer than expected and the computer charger disappeared into a sea of boxes. For this reason, the Where to go this week article was not published for the first time in the entire history of Little Helsinki. I apologize for this exceptional week and will do my best to return to the regular schedule as soon as possible. Here, however, are some tips and event highlights for the first weekend of October.

Children's flea markets this weekend

  • MLL Kannelmäki children's flea market at Kanneltalo on Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
  • MLL Lauttasaari children's flea market at Myllykallion Elementary School on Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
  • MLL Haaga Autumn Adventure also includes a children's flea market. The event is held at Isonneva Playground on Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
  • MLL Tapiola autumn flea market at Toppelunte School on Sunday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
  • MLL Nöykkiö children's flea market at Nöykkiönlaakso School (Espoo) on Sunday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
  • MLL Sipoo All-purpose flea market at the Söderkulta S-market parking hall on Sunday 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
  • MLL North Kirkkonummi children's flea market at Veikkola School in Kirkkonummi on Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
  • MLL Vihti children's flea market at Kuoppanummi School Center in Vihti on Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More details on the event's Facebook page.

Events and tips on Saturday

Music House Open Day welcomes music lovers of all ages to the Music House on Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Plenty of programs for the little ones too. Read more on the Music House website.

Harvest Festival is celebrated at Hakaniemi Market Hall on Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The detailed program for the day can be found on the hall’s Facebook page.

Maunula’s Excellent Music Class at Maunula House at 10:30 a.m. The whole family music class is free to attend. More information on the Maunula House website.

Autumn Markets at Helsinki’s Finnish School (SYK) on Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. More details on the event’s Facebook page.

Elias School Mikkel Markets on Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Read more on the event’s Facebook page.

Kiasma Saturday Workshops continue and are open to all museum ticket holders and suitable for children over 3 years old. Read more about Kiasma’s workshop activities on the museum’s website. Museum admission fee applies.

Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Field Sept 28-Oct 28, 2018. Ticket prices and more information available at the circus’s website.

Last weekend! Oil Tank 468 in Kruunuvuorenranta is open to the public again and this unique site and a new perspective on Helsinki can be explored once more this weekend. The oil tank is open on Saturday 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The event has been popular with children in previous years and children are welcome to freely explore, for example, the tank’s fascinating soundscapes. You can easily get to the place with strollers and you can also push them into the tank. Free admission. Read more on the event’s Facebook page.

Espoo: Book Adventure for Children – litterärt äventyr för barn at Hanasaari on Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is free to attend. From Koivusaari metro station (on the Helsinki side) there is free transport to Hanasaari. Read more on the cultural center’s website.

Espoo: Kutitus - Children’s Art Festival continues until Sunday at Espoo Cultural Center and Children’s Cultural Center Pikku-Aurora. The festival program features many wonderful performances. The event is partially paid. Read more on the festival’s own website.

Espoo: Haltia Nature Center’s October nature Saturdays feature the theme of local excursions 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More information on the event’s Facebook page.

Espoo: Oittaa Family Day introduces straw running and forest parkour as sports for the whole family on Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Read more on the event’s Facebook page.

Espoo: Great Snadi - a whole family miniature railway exhibition, doll house and doll markets, toy markets and Nordic Challenge miniature model event at Espoo’s Otahall on Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets €12/€7, free for children under 7. More information on the event’s own website.

Events and tips on Sunday

Exercise Fun continues at the Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday morning 9 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Entry fee for adults €3.50, children under 9 exercise for free. Read more in Little Helsinki's Helsinki on the Move tips.

City Herring Markets open at Market Square on Sunday at 9 a.m. In addition to market hustle and bustle, much other programming is organized around Market Square. More information and schedules on the Herring Markets’ own website.

MLL Haaga Autumn Adventure at Isonneva Playground on Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More information on the event’s Facebook page.

Elias School Mikkel Markets on Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Read more on the event’s Facebook page.

Colibrí Festival SyysFiesta at Malmitalo on Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. More information and the event’s detailed schedule can be found on the Malmitalo website.

Helsinki City Museum’s Herring Markets Event Once Upon a Time has programming for the whole family on Sunday 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Read more on the city museum’s website.

Thanksgiving Celebration at Paki House on Sunday 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Read more about the family event on the Facebook page.

Pate and the Wonderful Uncle - a musical play at the music theater Kapsäkki on Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets €14.40/€22.50. More information and ticket reservations on the Kapsäkki website.

Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Field Sept 28-Oct 28, 2018. Ticket prices and more information available at the circus’s website.

Last weekend! Oil Tank 468 in Kruunuvuorenranta is open to the public again and this unique site and a new perspective on Helsinki can be explored once more this weekend. The oil tank is open on Sunday 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The event has been popular with children in previous years and children are welcome to freely explore, for example, the tank’s fascinating soundscapes. You can easily get to the place with strollers and you can also push them into the tank. Free admission. Read more on the event’s Facebook page.

Espoo: Kutitus - Children’s Art Festival continues until Sunday at Espoo Cultural Center and Children’s Cultural Center Pikku-Aurora. The festival program features many wonderful performances. The event is partially paid. Read more on the festival’s own website.

Espoo: Great Snadi - a whole family miniature railway exhibition, doll house and doll markets, toy markets and Nordic Challenge miniature model event at Espoo’s Otahall on Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets €12/€7, free for children under 7. More information on the event’s own website.

Other tips

Skidilä, a new child-friendly café in Annankatu, invites you to visit and spend a delicious pastry break!

To the mushroom forest! An adventure in the mushroom forest is an experience. The capital region also has several easily accessible forest trails where you can search for mushrooms and other signs of autumn with your children.

An autumn trip to Lammassaari and Kuusiluoto is a perfect way to spend a sunny fall day.

Amos Rex’s opening rush is easing and TeamLab’s art experience can be seen for a few more months.

Suomenlinna is at its best in spring and fall. Go fly a kite or marvel at the waves.

 

[caption id=“attachment_5608” align=“aligncenter” width=“881”]Amos Rex is an experience even for a small museum friend. Amos Rex is an experience even for a small museum friend.[/caption]