What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Small Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

Current highlights

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi market hall!
  • Did you know that at Children's Traffic Town, outside opening hours (weekdays 8am-4pm), you can scoot around on your own, even on your own scooter? The area gates are open and the traffic lights are operational during the day. And it's free! :)

MONDAY 25.3.2024

Events and activity tips

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi market hall!
  • Winter Garden has Easter events! Free admission.
    Winter Garden is open during Easter week Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm and from Good Friday to Easter Monday (Monday 1.4.) 10am-4pm.
  • Dance and Play workshops for toddlers and their parents at the Caisa cultural centre (Kaikukatu 4 B) in the Maissi space on Mondays at 9.15am and 10.15am.
    The Dance and Play workshop inspires and guides Helsinki parents and children to create and experience dance art together. You can participate in the workshop instruction whenever it suits you, at all times or just some. Choose a time that suits you and arrive on time. No pre-registration required, places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 12 people maximum. Free admission.
  • Family Playtimes provide space for children under school age and their parents to move together on their own and free of charge. On Mondays Family Playtimes are held:

    - Last week! Family Playtimes at Tapiola primary school (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 5-6.30pm 8.1.–25.3.2024.

Activities at playgrounds on Monday

  • Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly 9am-12pm, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • Playroom Loru on Monday:
    10.30-11.00 Loru Games - an activity session for over 1-year-olds
    1.00-1.30pm Kukkuluuruu - a baby session for under 1-year-olds
    3.00-3.30pm Kukkuluuruu - a baby session for under 1-year-olds
  • Activities at Family Homes:
    - Family Home Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the home's Facebook page.
    - Family Home Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the home's Facebook page.

    - MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more on the family home's website!

Library activities on Monday

TUESDAY 26.3.2024

Events and activity tips

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi market hall!
  • Winter Garden has Easter events! Free admission.
    Winter Garden is open during Easter week Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm and from Good Friday to Easter Monday (Monday 1.4.) 10am-4pm.
  • Metropolia's HyMy Village family café at Myllypuro Metropolia premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays 9am-11am. Each time also includes varying programs for families. Free admission.
  • Clinic Playground on Tuesdays 9.30am–1pm in the lower hall of Kamppi Family Center. Free admission.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa cultural centre (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1.30pm-3.30pm. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can attend the workshops for the full time or just for a while at a time.
  • Family Playtimes provide space for children under school age and their parents to move together on their own and free of charge. On Tuesdays Family Playtimes are held:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am and 4-6pm 9.1.–23.4.2024.

    - Käpylä primary school (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays 5-6.30pm 9.1.–23.4.2024
    (NOT on weeks 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14).

    - Sakarinmäki primary school (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 5-6.30pm 9.1.–23.4.2024.

    - At Merilahti primary school in Vuosaari (Jaluspolku 3) on Tuesdays 5–6.30pm 9.1.–23.4.2024.

Activities at playgrounds on Tuesday

  • Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly 9am-12pm, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • Playroom Loru on Tuesday:
    11am-11.30am Stroller aerobics, Oodi courtyard
    3-3.30pm Loru Warmth - a baby session for under 1-year-olds
  • MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more on the family home's website!

Library activities on Tuesday

WEDNESDAY 27.3.2024

Events and activity tips

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi market hall!
  • Winter Garden has Easter events! Free admission.
    Winter Garden is open during Easter week Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm and from Good Friday to Easter Monday (Monday 1.4.) 10am-4pm.
  • Family Playtimes provide space for children under school age and their parents to move together on their own and free of charge. On Wednesdays Family Playtimes are held:

    - Kurkimäki courtyard house (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays 9.30-11am 10.1.–24.4.2024.

    - Kannelmäki primary school (Runonlaulajantie 40) on Wednesdays 5-6pm 10.1.–24.4.2024.

Activities at playgrounds on Wednesday

  • Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly 9am-12pm, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • Playroom Loru on Wednesday:
    10.30am-12pm Loru Creates - crafts for all ages
    1.30pm-3.30pm Loru Creates - crafts for all ages
  • MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more on the family home's website!

Library activities on Wednesday

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THURSDAY 28.3.2024

Maundy Thursday

Events and activity tips

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi market hall!
  • Winter Garden has Easter events! Free admission.
    Winter Garden is open during Easter week Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm and from Good Friday to Easter Monday (Monday 1.4.) 10am-4pm.
  • Alberto's Living Room is open on Thursdays 9.30am–3pm.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa cultural centre (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10am-12pm. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can attend the workshops for the full time or just for a while at a time.
  • Easter Witch Caisa's Vegetable Greenhouses - drama tour at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden on Thursday at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Tickets €10/child. An adult can participate as the child's companion on the adventure with the greenhouse admission fee.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open on Maundy Thursday 12pm–4pm. Museum admission fee.

  • Family Playtimes provide space for children under school age and their parents to move together on their own and free of charge. On Thursdays Family Playtimes are held:

    - Tali sports park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9.30-11am 11.1.–25.4.2024.

    - At Kampi sports center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 5-6.30pm 11.1.–25.4.2024.

    - Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 5-6.30pm 11.1.–25.4.2024.

    - Porolahti primary school (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm 11.1.–25.4.2024.

    - Pukinmäenkaar primary school mirror hall (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5-6.30pm 11.1.-25.4.2024.

Activities at playgrounds on Thursday

  • Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays mainly 9am-12pm, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • Playroom Loru on Thursday:
    11am–11.30am Loru Warmth – baby session for under 1-year-olds
    2.30–3.15pm Loru Games – activity session for over 1-year-olds
  • Activities at Family Homes
    - Family Home Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the home's Facebook page.
    - Family Home Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the home's Facebook page.
  • MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more on the family home's website!

Library activities on Thursday

FRIDAY 29.3.2024

Good Friday

Events and activity tips

  • Winter Garden has Easter events! Free admission.
    Winter Garden is open during Easter week Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm and from Good Friday to Easter Monday (Monday 1.4.) 10am-4pm.

Activities at playgrounds on Friday

  • Playgrounds: Playground indoor spaces are closed on Good Friday, but you can play on the grounds on your own whenever you want!
  • Family Homes are closed on Good Friday!
  • MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is closed on Good Friday.

Library activities on Friday

  • Libraries are closed on Good Friday.

SATURDAY 30.3.2024

Easter Saturday

Events and activity tips

  • Skidimarket has opened its doors again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi market hall!
  • Winter Garden has Easter events! Free admission.
    Winter Garden is open during Easter week Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm and from Good Friday to Easter Monday (Monday 1.4.) 10am-4pm.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja rescue station is open on Easter Saturday 12pm-4pm. Small admission fee.
  • Seurasaari Easter Bonfires burn on Saturday 6.30pm-10pm. Children are encouraged to dress up as witches and can also perform songs or poems of their choice at the event. Free admission.
    Note that there is limited parking around Seurasaari, so please keep this in mind. Additional traffic is operated on route 24S directly from Kampi terminal to Seurasaari via Mechelininkatu.

SUNDAY 31.3.2024

Easter Sunday

Events and activity tips

  • Winter Garden has Easter events! Free admission.
    Winter Garden is open during Easter week Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm and from Good Friday to Easter Monday (Monday 1.4.) 10am-4pm.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja rescue station is open on Sundays 12pm-4pm. Small admission fee.
    Note! Please confirm the opening hours from the museum as there was no complete certainty about Easter Sunday opening hours.
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MONDAY 1.4.2024

Easter Monday
April Fools' Day

  • Winter Garden has Easter events! Free admission.
    Winter Garden is open during Easter week Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm and from Good Friday to Easter Monday (Monday 1.4.) 10am-4pm.

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