Pienten Helsinki
Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity ideas and recommends family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Current Tips
- Museum tips for visiting with children from Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
- You can also borrow museum tickets to the Natural History Museum or entrance tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viikki Library you can borrow an entrance ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library, you can borrow an entrance ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Ice skating at the ice hall? Open public skating sessions are held at several ice halls.
- Outdoor ice rinks in the capital region, Tapiola's ice garden and some other outdoor skating venues are open!
Ice rink schedules can be found on the cities' own websites and ice rink and ski trail condition information at Ulkoliikunta.fi website.
- Adventure on Uunisaari island in front of Kaivopuisto is accessible via a bridge!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
- Also renovated playgrounds at Filpus in Malmi and Ruoholahti have been opened! - Pienten Suomi - over 800 reasons to adventure with children in Finland!
- MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family home's Facebook pages!
- MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
MONDAY, FEB 10, 2025
Events and
Activity Ideas
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Albertin Living Room is open Mondays from 9:30 AM–2 PM (International Monday).
- Family Library Mornings at Puistokatu Monday 10 AM-12 PM. A wonderful meeting place for children and parents in Kaivopuisto for enjoying time and playing.
- At playground Loru in Central Library Oodi, Monday program:
- 10:30–11 AM Loru's Fun, active play for children over 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 1–1:30 PM Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 3–3:30 PM Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Family Fun Activities provide children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge.
Family Fun Activities on Mondays:
- Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 5–6:30 PM from Jan 13-Apr 28 (no activities week 8 and Apr 21).
TUESDAY, FEB 11, 2025
Events and
Activity Ideas
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Circle Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) Tuesday 9-11 AM. Each session also features varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social, health, and culture field students.
- Albertin Living Room's Health Clinic Parking at Kamppi Family Center Tuesdays 9:30 AM-12 PM.
- At playground Loru in Central Library Oodi, Tuesday program:
- 10–10:30 AM Loru moves, gentle exercise with baby, Oodi 3rd floor children's area mezzanine
- 1–1:30 PM Loru's warmth, musical baby session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area mezzanine
- 3–3:30 PM Loru's warmth, musical baby session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area mezzanine - Vantaa: Happiness is Being exhibition at Children's Culture Center Toteem (Myyrmäki) is open Tuesdays 11 AM-4 PM. Free admission.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 12-7 PM. Wonderful children's section with many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained in exchange for an ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12-7 PM. Tuesday also features Valentine's evening program. Museum admission fee applies.
- For babies and parents! Baby Café Tuesday at the following locations:
– Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo 1 PM
– Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello 1 PM
– Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi 1 PM - Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 PM. Workshops suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate for the whole time or just drop by.
- Alppirautatieharrastajat miniature railway exhibition is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-6 PM and Saturdays 11 AM-5 PM at shopping center Redi in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Redi, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa. Free admission. Last opening day March 1, 2025.
- Espoo: West Uusimaa Rescue Department's 112 Day Event at shopping center Sello Tuesday 2-6 PM. Free admission.
- Opening celebration of Kontula's new fire station Tuesday 4-8 PM. Free admission.
- Family Fun Activities provide children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge.
Family Fun Activities on Tuesdays:
- Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 AM and 4-6 PM from Jan 7-Apr 24, 2025 (no week 8).
- Käpylä Elementary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) Tuesdays 4:30-6 PM from Jan 7-Apr 22, 2025 (no week 8).
- Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) Tuesday 5-6:30 PM from Jan 7-Apr 24, 2025 (no week 8).
- Kannelmäki Elementary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) Tuesdays 5-6:30 PM from Jan 7-Apr 22, 2025 (no week 8).
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Tuesdays 5–6:30 PM from Jan 7-Apr 24, 2025 (no week 8).
WEDNESDAY, FEB 12, 2025
Events and
Activity Ideas
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- At playground Loru in Central Library Oodi, Wednesday program:
- 10:30–11:30 AM Loru's Magic, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 1–2:30 PM Loru's Magic, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Albertin Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30 AM–3 PM.
- Natural History Museum free admission day.
- Vantaa: Happiness is Being exhibition at Children's Culture Center Toteem (Myyrmäki) is open Wednesdays 10 AM-4 PM. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 12-7 PM. Wonderful children's section with many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained in exchange for an ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12-7 PM. Wednesday also features Valentine's evening program. Museum admission fee applies.
- Espoo: Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, shopping center Niitys, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 3-6 PM and Saturdays 12-6 PM. The venue is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission. Last opening day is Apr 23, 2025.
- Family Fun Activities provide children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge.
Family Fun Activities on Wednesdays:
- Kurkimäki courtyard building (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesday 9:30–11 AM from Jan 8-Apr 23, 2025 (no week 8).
- Merilahti Elementary School at Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) Wednesdays 5-7 PM from Jan 8-Apr 23, 2025 (no week 8).
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THURSDAY, FEB 13, 2025
Events and
Activity Ideas
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- At playground Loru in Central Library Oodi, Thursday program:
- 3-3:30 PM Loru's Songs, bilingual musical session for all ages Oodi 3rd floor children's area - Albertin Living Room is open Thursday 9:30 AM–3 PM.
- Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10 AM-12 PM. Workshops suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate for the whole time or just drop by.
- Vantaa: Poetry Room at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) from Feb 1-May 25, 2025. Open Thurs-Fri 10 AM–4 PM and during Pessi's evening and weekend events. Exhibition is always free to enter.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 12-7 PM. Wonderful children's section with many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained in exchange for an ID.
- Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitorninimäki is open Thursday 12–8 PM. Museum admission fee applies.
- Alppirautatieharrastajat miniature railway exhibition is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-6 PM and Saturdays 11 AM-5 PM at shopping center Redi in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Redi, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa. Free admission. Last opening day March 1, 2025.
- Family Fun Activities provide children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge.
Family Fun Activities on Thursdays:
- Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays 9:30-11 AM from Jan 9-Apr 24, 2025 (no week 8).
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays 5-6:30 PM from Jan 9-Apr 24, 2025 (no week 8).
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays 4:30–6 PM and 6–7 PM (school-age children) from Jan 7-Apr 24, 2024 (no week 8).
- Pukinmäki Circle Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays 5-6:30 PM from
Jan 9-Apr 24, 2025 (no week 8).
- Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) Thursdays 5-6:30 PM from Feb 6-Apr 24 (no week 8).
FRIDAY, FEB 14, 2025
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Events and
Activity Ideas
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- At playground Loru in Central Library Oodi, Friday program:
- 10:30–11 AM Loru's Waves, a story-based play session for children over 2 years old
- 1:30–3 PM Loru's Valentine's Party - dancing, play and face painting! - Albertin Living Room is open Friday 9:30 AM–3 PM. Friday the living room celebrates friendship.
- Finnish Defence Forces equipment exhibition and military home sales booths at Senate Square Friday 10 AM-3 PM. Military oath ceremonies also take place at the same time, mostly closed events.
- Vantaa: Poetry Room at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) from Feb 1-May 25, 2025. Open Thurs-Fri 10 AM–4 PM and during Pessi's evening and weekend events. Exhibition is always free to enter.
- Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitorninimäki is open Friday 12–4 PM. Museum admission fee applies.
- Valentine's Day Jewelry Workshop at Kalasatama's Vapaakaupunki Living Room (shopping center Redi) Friday 1-3 PM. Free admission.
- Espoo: Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, shopping center Niitys, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 3-6 PM and Saturdays 12-6 PM. The venue is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission. Last opening day is Apr 23, 2025.
- Porvoo: Porvoo Lights 2025 light festival Friday and Saturday 6-9 PM. Free admission.
SATURDAY, FEB 15, 2025
Events and
Activity Ideas
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Espoo: Diamond Me Workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 10 AM-2 PM. Free admission.
- Tuusula: Lotta Museum's 112 Day Saturday 10 AM-3 PM. Free museum admission during the event.
- MI-I READ! Children's book launches at Kaisa's Rosebud shop 11 AM-1 PM. Free admission.
- Alppirautatieharrastajat miniature railway exhibition is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-6 PM and Saturdays 11 AM-5 PM at shopping center Redi in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Redi, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa. Free admission. Last opening day March 1, 2025.
- Espoo: Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, shopping center Niitys, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 3-6 PM and Saturdays 12-6 PM. The venue is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission. Last opening day is Apr 23, 2025.
- Winter Wonderland - whole family music adventure at Central Library Oodi Saturday 2 PM. Free admission.
- Espoo: Moomins' Song Journey at Espoo Cultural Center (Tapiola) Saturday 3 PM. Tickets from €12.90.
- Porvoo: Porvoo Lights 2025 light festival Friday and Saturday 6-9 PM. Free admission.
SUNDAY, FEB 16, 2025
Events and
Activity Ideas
- Winter break tips article has lots of suggestions for spending the week.
- Sports Fun at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro Sunday 9-10:45 AM.
Sports Fun offers children under 9 and their families a chance to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's room for strollers in the lobby and you should bring your own padlock for the locker room. Tickets €3.60 adults, others €2.10, under 9-year-olds free. - Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.
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