Events and Activity Tips for Week 15, 2026
Where to go with kids in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki’s weekly “Where to this week” series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding areas.
Cover photo: Can you find the squirrel in the picture adventuring in the Winter Garden?
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- An adventure to Uunisaari, located off Kaivopuisto, is accessible via a bridge until April 14, 2026!
- Exhibition: Sanna Pelliccioni: Onni on olla exhibition at Kanneltalo gallery from March 12 to April 25, 2026. Free admission.
- MLL Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family house’s FB page!
- MLL Family Cafe schedules can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
- Swedish-language family cafes are organized by, for example, LillaLuckan in Helsinki.
- Going skating? A requested article about public skating sessions at ice rinks in the capital region can be found on Pienten Helsinki!
- Museum tips for visiting with kids can be read in the Pienten Helsinki theme article!
- Museum passes for the Natural History Museum or entry tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo can also be borrowed from the library! Viikki Library offers entry passes for the Natural History Museum. Meanwhile, Kalasatama and Tikkurila libraries offer entry tickets for Korkeasaari Zoo.
TUESDAY 7.4.2026
- Metropolia HyMy-kylä Family Club Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Each session features a rotating program for families led by students of early childhood education, social services, health, and culture. Campus cafe Aspretto offers breakfast for family club participants for €5.50.
- The sheepfold at Haltiala Farm is open for visits from March 31 to May 3, 2026. The sheepfold is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. 23 lambs have been born at Haltiala Farm this spring! Free admission.
- Albert’s Living Room is open during the 2026 spring season on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Free admission.
- The program for Tuesday at Playground Loru, located in the Central Library Oodi:
- 10:30 AM – 11 AM Loru moves: gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
- 1 PM – 1:30 PM In Loru’s warmth: baby session
- 2 PM – 2:30 PM I Ramsans värme: music, rhymes, and jingles for babies (in Swedish)
- Children’s events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Centre Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years together with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate for the full duration or just drop in.
- Family Frolics (Perhehulinat) offer a space for children under school age and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no pre-registration is required.
On Tuesdays, Family Frolics are held at:
- Myllypuro Pallomylly (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 4 PM – 6 PM during 13.1.–21.4.2026.
- Kannelmäki Comprehensive School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 13.1.–21.4.2026.
- Käpylä Comprehensive School (gym) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 13.1.–21.4.2026.
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 13.1.–21.4.2026.
- Sakarinmäki Comprehensive School (Knutersintie 924) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 13.1.–21.4.2026.
WEDNESDAY 8.4.2026
- Albert’s Living Room is open during the 2026 spring season on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Free admission.
- The program for Wednesday at Playground Loru, located in the Central Library Oodi:
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Encounters on the loft: Chatting about baby’s sleep
- Children’s events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Fallkulla Domestic Animal Farm indoor facilities are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
- Family Frolics offer a space for children under school age and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no pre-registration is required.
On Wednesdays, Family Frolics are held at:
- Kurkimäki Neighborhood House (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30 AM – 11 AM during 14.1.–22.4.2026.
- Merilahti Comprehensive School (Jaluspolku 3) 5 PM – 7 PM during 14.1.–22.4.2026.
- Hippo Family Adventure at Alakivenpuisto in Myllypuro on Wednesday at 6 PM. Free admission.
THURSDAY 9.4.2026
Mikael Agricola Day
- The sheepfold at Haltiala Farm is open for visits from March 31 to May 3, 2026. The sheepfold is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. 23 lambs have been born at Haltiala Farm this spring! Free admission.
- Albert’s Living Room is open during the 2026 spring season on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Free admission.
- The program for Thursday at Playground Loru, located in the Central Library Oodi:
- 1 PM – 1:30 PM Loru’s songs: bilingual music session for all ages (fi-swe)
- Children’s events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Centre Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10 AM to 12 PM. The workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years together with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate for the full duration or just drop in.
- Fallkulla Domestic Animal Farm indoor facilities are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
- Family Frolics offer a space for children under school age and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no pre-registration is required.
On Thursdays, Family Frolics are held at:
- Tali Sports Center Football Hall (Purotie 8) 9:30 AM – 11 AM during 15.1.–23.4.2026
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 4:30 PM – 6 PM and 6 PM – 7 PM (school-age) during 15.1.–23.4.2026
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 15.1.–23.4.2026.
- Porolahti Comprehensive School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 15.1.–23.4.2026
- Pukinmäenkaari Comprehensive School (Kenttäkuja 12) 5 PM – 6:30 PM during 15.1.–23.4.2026
FRIDAY 10.4.2026
- Vantaa: Pessi’s Little Ones’ Art Mornings in Tikkurila on Friday at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Free admission.
- Ateneum Free Admission Day on Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
- The program for Friday at Playground Loru, located in the Central Library Oodi:
- Playground Loru visits Playground Lahnalahti
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Friends’ Nature Adventure 2 – music theater performance, Playground Lahnalahti, Lauttasaarentie 40 a
- Children’s events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Fallkulla Domestic Animal Farm indoor facilities are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
- Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra: Junior Concert at Musiikkitalo on Friday at 7 PM. Tickets €3.50–€27.50. Before the main concert, a Little Overture will be performed in the Musiikkitalo main foyer at 6 PM, which has free admission.
SATURDAY 11.4.2026
- Children’s events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Sports Frolics (Liikuntahulinat) at Maunula Sports Hall (Maunulanmäki 3) on Saturday from 9 AM to 10:30 AM during 7.3.–11.4.2026. Sports Frolics offer children under 9 years old and their families the opportunity for versatile movement and fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule. Cash is not accepted at Maunula Sports Frolics. Lockers require a 1 euro coin. Entry fee: adults €3.60, others €2.10, free for children under 9.
- Children’s Bird Guiding in Viikki at Hakala observation platform on Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Free admission.
- Flea market! MLL Kannelmäki children’s clothing flea market at Kanneltalo on Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM.
- Common Responsibility Spring Fair at Lauttasaari Church on Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Free admission.
- The sheepfold at Haltiala Farm is open for visits from March 31 to May 3, 2026. The sheepfold is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. 23 lambs have been born at Haltiala Farm this spring! Free admission.
- Cable Factory Museums Family Day on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free for those under 18, museum admission fee for adults.
- Dance House Children’s Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Partially paid. Pre-booking is recommended for the toddler workshop.
- Diaper Nation Carnivals at Malmitalo on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Partially paid and some programs require pre-registration.
- In Swedish: Barnfest at Annantalo on Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Free admission, but some programs require picking up a free ticket in advance from LillaLuckan or on the event day at the Annantalo door.
- Espoo: Hanami Celebration at Museum Leikki on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Museum entry fee.
- ToPo Toddler Club at Munkkiniemi Community School gym on Saturday from 12:30 PM to 2 PM. Free admission.
- Concert for the whole family: Pentti Rasinkangas at Kumpula Village Space on Saturday at 3 PM. Free admission.
- Kirkkonummi: Spring Carnivals at Kirkkonummi Library Fyyr on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
- Vihti: Vihti VPK 100th Anniversary Event at the village square on Saturday from 12 PM to 2 PM. Free admission.
- Porvoo: The Enchanted Clock Ice Show at Porvoo Ice Hall on Saturday at 10 AM and 3 PM. Tickets €11–€20.
- Tuusula: Sleeping Beauty Ice Show at Tuusula Ice Hall on Saturday at 10:15 AM and 2 PM. Tickets €5–€10.
SUNDAY 12.4.2026
- The sheepfold at Haltiala Farm is open for visits from March 31 to May 3, 2026. The sheepfold is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. 23 lambs have been born at Haltiala Farm this spring! Free admission.
- Fallkulla Domestic Animal Farm indoor facilities are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
- Espoo: Welcome Back – bird excursion for the whole family at Villa Elfvik on Sunday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Free admission.
- Shipyard Day at Suomenlinna Viapori dockyard on Sunday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Tickets €20 adults, €10 children.