Where to Go on All Saints' Weekend? 1.-3.11.2024

Due to my illness, the beginning of the week's Where to Go this week article was not published as an exception. My apologies!
t. Mari / Little Helsinki

Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki on All Saints' Day and during Halloween? Little 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.

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MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more from the family house website!
Schedule for MLL's family cafés can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
You can also borrow a museum pass to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viiki library you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.

FRIDAY 1.11.2024

Events and
activity tips

On Wihuri Day on Friday, the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation offers free admission to Ateneum, Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum, and Sinebrychoff Art Museum.

Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
At Playroom Loru on Friday:
10-11 Loru's songs for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor Story Mat
13-13.30 Loru's songs for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor Story Mat
14.30-15.30 Loru creates - Loru finds: crafts for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
Halloween-themed parties and events are held on Friday at many playgrounds!
Albert's living room is open on Friday from 9.30–15.
Helsinki University Observatory on Observatory Hill is open Friday from 12–16. Museum admission charge applies.
Kannel Hall art club for children on Fridays 13-15. Free admission.
Vantaa: Halloween at the Aviation Museum on Friday 15-20. Museum admission charge applies.
Tuusula: Tuusula Halloween Trail in Hyrylä Riverside Park from Friday to Sunday 16-21. Tickets 5 €, under 4s free.

SATURDAY 2.11.2024

All Saints' Day

Events and
activity tips

Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
Sports Hullabaloo at Maunula Sports Hall (Maunulanmäki 3) on Saturday 9-10.30. Sports Hullabaloo offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to exercise in various ways and have fun. You can arrive at your own pace. Cash is not accepted as a payment method at Maunula hullabaloos. Lockers with locks work with 1 euro coins. Admission charge adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.
Winter Garden on the edge of Töölönlahti often has decorations suited to the All Saints' Day theme during this time. Winter Garden is open Saturday and Sunday 10-16. Free admission.
Vantaa: Children's Halloween at Heureka Science Center on Saturday 10-18. Normal Heureka admission charge applies.
Rescue Vessels' All Saints' Day Parade on Saturday 12-14.30. The vessel parade departs from the tip of Hernesaari led by the rescue cruiser Jenny Wihuri and makes a flag salute at the Sailors' Memorial on Eira shore at 12.10. At the same time, representatives of maritime organizations lay wreaths at the Sailors' Memorial on Ursinus rock. The vessels continue their journey to South Harbour, where they are open to the public 13-14.30.
Sinister Plants drama tour at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden on Saturday at 12, 13 and 14. Tickets 10 € for children, normal greenhouse admission charge for adults.
Stockmann's Helsinki city center department store's traditional fairy tale window opening is celebrated on Keski street on Saturday at 14.
Skidit Halloween Party at Post Bar on Saturday 15-18. Tickets 15 €.
Child-friendly All Saints' Day events at Helsinki cemeteries on Saturday.
Vantaa: All Saints' Day events at Vantaa cemeteries can be found on Vantaa Church website.
Spooks for Little Ones event at Stoa Cultural Center on Saturday 16-19. Free admission.
Raseborg (Loviisa): Strömfors Mill's Kekri on Saturday 16-20. Parking charge applies, otherwise free admission.
Tuusula: Tuusula Halloween Trail in Hyrylä Riverside Park from Friday to Sunday 16-21. Tickets 5 €, under 4s free.
Viapori Kekri on Suomenlinna for the eighth time on Saturday 16-22. The event is mostly free admission, some programs are paid and require advance registration. It's a good idea to bring your own flashlight to Suomenlinna.

SUNDAY 3.11.2024

Events and
activity tips

Sports Hullabaloo at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday 9-10.45.
Sports Hullabaloo offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to exercise in various ways and have fun. You can arrive at your own pace, there is space for strollers in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker. Admission charge adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.
Winter Garden on the edge of Töölönlahti often has decorations suited to the All Saints' Day theme during this time. Winter Garden is open Saturday and Sunday 10-16. Free admission.

Espoo: Badger's Forest Story Time at Villa Elfvik on Sunday at 11. Free admission.
Kaivopuisto raking work party on Sunday 11-15. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12-16. Small admission charge.
Espoo: Karmiva's Fascinating Nature Adventure at Villa Elfvik on Sunday 13-15. Free admission.
Tuusula: Tuusula Halloween Trail in Hyrylä Riverside Park from Friday to Sunday 16-21. Tickets 5 €, under 4s free.
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