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Event tips for week 14J
What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with small children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series looks for event tips and suggests child-friendly places in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the site is pre-school children and families with children.
Where to go this week -article continues with a slightly revised concept. The article lists the highlights of the week's events and the week's most interesting tips. It also includes highlights from Pienten Helsinki's new stories, news, and a new weekly changing "Have you ever visited" location. The future of the page remains open, but this concept will continue into spring.
New in Pienten Helsinki:
- Easter in Helsinki!
NEW: Families in Helsinki group on Facebook is a place for discussion about Helsinki for families with children: daycare spots, hobbies, transportation, everyday tips and ideas. Things that families encounter in their daily lives. The group is also a place to share news and information related to family life. You can join the group here.
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MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019
April Fools' Day
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Monday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Monday events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is a meeting place open to families with children and seniors in Kampi. Open Monday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. This place is also getting its own article in Pienten Helsinki, as the PH team fell in love with it! Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.
MLL Dad Café at the Iso-Antsi playground in Itäkeskus on Mondays 10 a.m.–12 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Art Clinic for ages 3-6 in Annantalo on Monday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This week at the art clinic, sand and paint are mixed. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you should arrive on time. No pre-registration required. Read more about Art Clinic activities on Annantalo's website.
Terra Unknown – an unknown island built from clay is a community clay artwork that will be built starting March 18 in the southern glass end of Annantalo's second floor. The public can follow the construction and view the finished greenish island as follows:
March 18 – April 5: artwork construction and sowing work
April 8–28: the artwork's nature grows and lives
More information on Annantalo's website.
Puppet theater music class at Sampo's aula gallery on Monday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Paid (€8/time or €80/entire season). Read more on Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex, and Daily Paper Museum.
You'll find the "Remember also these" tips at the end of the article for exhibitions and more link tips!
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2019
International Children's Book Day
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Tuesday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Monday events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Family ball games at Pallomulli indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or even learning to walk. Family ball games on Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. Morning ball games are open to everyone, afternoon ball games cost adults Pallomulli's entrance fee (€3.50). Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves article.
Espoo: MIAU! Easter at the puppet theater -show at Sellosaali on Monday at 10:15 a.m. Tickets €12. Tickets and more information on Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Wednesday can be found at 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. The BabyKino group on Facebook can be found here, where for example the week's film is published and you vote on future programming. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Monday events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Vantaa: MIAU! Easter at the puppet theater -show at Vernissa on Wednesday at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tickets €12. Tickets and more information on Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
MLL Goes to Oodi Dad Café at the Oodi central library on Wednesday 9:30–11:30 a.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Albert's Living Room is a meeting place open to families with children and seniors in Kampi. Open Wednesday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. This place is also getting its own article in Pienten Helsinki, as the PH team fell in love with it! Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.
Little Art Mornings at children's culture center Toteem in Vantaa starting at 9:30 a.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm Animals is open to the public Wednesday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free admission.
Helsinki Fire Department Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12–4 p.m. Admission €2, children under 15 free. Read more on City of Helsinki's website.
Kindergarten Museum has free play on Wednesdays 12–6 p.m. Museum admission €4, children under 16 free.
Malmitalo Kino Helioksessa shows Risto Räppääjä and the Pastry Chef film (rated) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Tickets €6. More information on Malmitalo's website.
Espoo: Närpiäiset musical at Louhisali in Espoo Cultural Center on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets €6–12. Tickets and more information from Espoo cultural center website.
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Thursday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Monday events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is a meeting place open to families with children and seniors in Kampi. Open Thursday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. This place is also getting its own article in Pienten Helsinki, as the PH team fell in love with it! Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.
MIAU! Easter at the puppet theater -show at Kanneltalo on Thursday at 10 a.m. Tickets €12. Tickets and more information on Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Theater Horseshoe's Pippuridino -show at Annantalo on Thursday at 10 a.m. Tickets €11.50. Tickets and more information on Annantalo's website.
Fallkulla Farm Animals is open to the public Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free admission.
Bank Museum open doors at Aleksanterinkatu 36 B on the first Thursday of the month 3–5 p.m. Free admission to the museum. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Family ball games at Pallomulli indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or even learning to walk. Family ball games on Thursdays 4–5 p.m. Afternoon ball games cost adults Pallomulli's entrance fee (€3.50). Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves article.
Fathers and sons sports group at Puotila Elementary School gym on Thursdays 5–6 p.m. Organized by MLL Uusimaa. Free admission. Read more on MLL father activities Facebook page.
Spring Joy - Spring concert by Vuosaari High School and Vuoniitty Elementary School at Vuotalo on Thursday at 5 p.m. Admission is free. More information on Vuotalo's website.
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Friday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Monday events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Nalle Koplan concert at Alppila Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Admission is free. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Napperkino at Annantalo on Fridays at 10 a.m. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, older children also welcome. Movies are free admission. More information on Annantalo's website.
Vantaa: MIAU! Easter at the puppet theater -show at Lumosaali on Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets €12. Tickets and more information on Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Colorful Everyday workshop at Stoa on Friday 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The workshop is open to everyone. Read more on Stoa's website.
Fallkulla Farm Animals is open to the public Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free admission.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Saturday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Secondhand shop in Vantaa: MLL Korso-Koivukylä's big spring secondhand shop at Lumo multipurpose center on Saturday 9 a.m.–12 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Sports romps in Maunula on Saturday mornings 9–10:30 a.m. at Maunula sports hall. Admission €3.50 for adults, children under 9 romp for free. You can arrive on your own schedule. Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves article.
Espoo: Little Aurora Saturday Studio Musicians' workshop and Robotti school of crafts open day 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Read more on Aurora's website.
Espoo: Spring-Kutitus disco at children's culture center Kannusali on Saturday 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Admission is free. Read more on Kulttuuriespoo website.
Vantaa: Puppet animals family day at children's culture center Pessis 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Free admission, no pre-registration required. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Family day with geocaching at Oittaa on Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission is free. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Elias School Spring Markets on Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Take a look at what the Daily Paper Museum's Pekka Töpöhäntä new exhibition looks like! The exhibition is open Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Family Saturday Art Workshop at Sinebrychoff Art Museum on Saturday 12–2 p.m. The workshop is best suited for children over 3 years old. Museum admission, children under 18 free. More information on the museum's website.
Old Market Hall Spring Event on Saturday 12–3 p.m. Special programming for children too. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Tatu and Patu Family Day at Itäkeskus Library on Saturday 12–3 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Puluboin and Poni Day at Malmitalo on Saturday 1–3 p.m. Admission is free. Read more on Malmitalo's website.
Puluboin and Poni Songs - a splashy and bubbly musical concert! At Malmitalo at 3 p.m. Tickets €6. Tickets and more information on Malmitalo's website.
Climate march departs from Senate Square around 2:30 p.m.
Spring children's clothing and supply secondhand shops in the capital region are listed under one link.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019
Events and activity tips
Secondhand shop in Espoo: MLL Nöykkiö Children's clothing and supply secondhand shop at Nöykkiönlaakso School on Sunday 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Secondhand shop in Espoo: Spring secondhand shop at Ruusutorp School on Sunday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Secondhand shop in Kirkkonummi: MLL Kirkkonummi Children's clothing and supply secondhand shop at Veikkola School on Sunday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Family sports day at Mankka School on Sunday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm Animals is open to the public Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Free admission.
Longinoja Day at Fallkulla Farm Animals on Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Badger's Forest Story Time at Villa Elfvik Nature Center in Espoo on Sunday at 11 a.m. More information on Elfvik's website.
Elias School Spring Markets on Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Helsinki Fire Department Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12–4 p.m. Admission €2, children under 15 free. Read more on City of Helsinki's website.
The Circus comes to town - a family event at KOM Theater on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets €10/€5, family ticket €25. The event is organized by the kindergarten Vironniemi's preschoolers. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Kindergarten Eira's Penguin Splashes on Sunday 2–5 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Remember also
In Espoo: Toy Museum Horseshoe new Game Play exhibition. Museum admission required.
Exhibition: Take a look at what the Daily Paper Museum's Pekka Töpöhäntä new exhibition looks like!
Exhibition: Future Laboratory at Annantalo March 1 – December 31, 2019. The exhibition is open according to Annantalo's opening hours. Read more on Annantalo's website.
Children's art festival Spring-Kutitus in Espoo March 17 – May 4, 2019.
Helsinki Places article is a lifesaver for boring days with kids!
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