Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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  • Adventure to Uunisaari island located in front of Kaivopuisto park - you can access it via a bridge!
  • Artificial ice rinks in the capital region, Tapiola Ice Garden and some other outdoor skating places are open!
    Ice rink schedules can be found on the cities' own websites and ice rink and ski trail condition information is available on the Ulkoliikunta.fi website.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna November 29, 2024 - January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Albertin olohuone is open on Mondays 9:30–14 (International Monday).
  • Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Monday:
    - 10:30–11 Loru's Fun Activities, physical play for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 13–13:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 15–15:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Family Fun Sessions provide a space for children under school age and their parents to move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Family Fun Sessions are held on Mondays at:

    - Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 17-18:30 from January 13 - April 28 (no activities week 8 and April 21).

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna November 29, 2024 - January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Albertin olohuone's Nursing Station at Kamppi Family Center, Tuesdays 9:30 am-12 pm.
  • Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
    - 10–10:30 Loru moves, gentle movement with baby, Oodi 3rd floor children's area mezzanine
    - 13–13:30 Loru's Warmth, musical baby session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area mezzanine
    - 15–15:30 Loru's Warmth, musical baby session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area mezzanine
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12 pm-7 pm. Small admission fee.
  • For babies and parents! Baby Cafe on Tuesdays at the following locations:
    – Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo at 1 pm
    – Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello at 1 pm
    – Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi at 1 pm
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1:30 pm-3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 together with an adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just drop in.
  • Alpine Railway Enthusiasts' model railway exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 pm-6 pm and Saturdays 11 am-5 pm at the Red shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa. Free admission.
  • Family Fun Sessions provide a space for children under school age and their parents to move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Family Fun Sessions are held on Tuesdays at:

    - Indoor hall at Pallomylly Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays 9:30 am-11:30 am and 4-6 pm from January 7 – April 24, 2025 (no activities week 8).

    - Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) Tuesdays 4:30 pm-6 pm from January 7-April 22, 2025 (no activities week 8).

    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) Tuesday 5-6:30 pm from January 7 – April 24, 2025 (no activities week 8).

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) Tuesdays 5-6:30 pm from January 7-April 22, 2025 (no activities week 8).

    - Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Tuesdays 5–6:30 pm from January 7-April 24, 2025 (no activities week 8).

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna November 29, 2024 - January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
    - 10:30–11:30 Loru's Magic, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 13–14:30 Loru's Magic, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Albertin olohuone is open on Wednesdays 9:30 am–3 pm.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12 pm-4 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12 pm-7 pm.  Small admission fee.
  • Espoo: Alpine Railway Enthusiasts' model railway exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open on Wednesdays and Fridays 3 pm-6 pm and Saturdays 12 pm-6 pm. The space is a small store located between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.

  • Family Fun Sessions provide a space for children under school age and their parents to move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Family Fun Sessions are held on Wednesdays at:

    - Kurkimäki Court House (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesday 9:30–11 am from January 8 – April 23, 2025 (no activities week 8).

    - Merilahti Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) Wednesdays 5-7 pm from January 8 – April 23, 2025 (no activities week 8).

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna November 29, 2024 - January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
    - 10:30–11 Loru moves, stroller aerobics, Oodi courtyard on the Citizen's Square side
    - 13–13:30 Loru's Songs, musical session for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
  • Albertin olohuone is open on Thursday 9:30 am–3 pm.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10 am-12 pm. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 together with an adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just drop in.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitornimäki is open on Thursday 12 pm–8 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Alpine Railway Enthusiasts' model railway exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 pm-6 pm and Saturdays 11 am-5 pm at the Red shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa. Free admission.
  • Family Fun Sessions provide a space for children under school age and their parents to move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Family Fun Sessions are held on Thursdays at:

    - Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays 9:30 am-11 am from January 9-April 24, 2025 (no activities week 8).

    - Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays 5-6:30 pm from January 9-April 24, 2025 (no activities week 8).

    - Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays 4:30–6 pm and 6–7 pm (school-age children) from January 7-April 24, 2024 (no activities week 8).

    - Pukinmäenkaarι Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays 5-6:30 pm from January 9-April 24, 2025 (no activities week 8).

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna November 29, 2024 - January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Friday:
    - 10 Baby på bibban
    - 10:30–11 Loru on the Waves, a story-based play session for over 2-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
    - 13–14 Loru's Play for over 1-year-olds at Oodi, 3rd floor children's area
    - 15–15:30 Loru's Songs, musical session for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
  • Albertin olohuone is open on Friday 9:30 am–3 pm.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitornimäki is open on Friday 12 pm–4 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Espoo: Alpine Railway Enthusiasts' model railway exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open on Wednesdays and Fridays 3 pm-6 pm and Saturdays 12 pm-6 pm. The space is a small store located between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Winter Wonders: Wreaths and Flower Balls! at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Friday 5-7 pm. Free admission.
  • HKO – Ella and Friends in Concert at the Music Center on Friday at 6:30 pm. Tickets €4 - €26.50.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna November 29, 2024 - January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Vantaa: Kids' Saturday and Happiness is for Living exhibition opening at Toteemi Children's Cultural Center (Myyrmäki) on Saturday 10 am-1 pm. Free admission.
    Kids' Saturday schedule:
    10 am–1 pm Happiness is for Living exhibition open
    10 am–1 pm Creating with Shadows art workshop non-stop
    10 am–1 pm Happiness orientation game non-stop
    10:30 am Happiness fairy tale time
    11:15–11:45 am and 12:15–12:45 pm Happiness portraits
  • Espoo: Winter Wonders: Wreaths and Flower Balls! at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday 10 am-1 pm. Free admission.
  • Flea market! Pasila Library flea market event on Saturday 11 am-2 pm.
  • Espoo: Assembly Gaming Day Espoo, a family gaming event, at Espoo Cultural Center (Tapiola) on Saturday 1 pm-6 pm. Free admission.
  • Alpine Railway Enthusiasts' model railway exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 pm-6 pm and Saturdays 11 am-5 pm at the Red shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa.
  • Espoo: Alpine Railway Enthusiasts' model railway exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open on Wednesdays and Fridays 3 pm-6 pm and Saturdays 12 pm-6 pm. The space is a small store located between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Sports Fun Sessions at Liikuntamylly (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday 9 am-10:45 am.
    Sports Fun Sessions provide children under 9 and their families with the opportunity to exercise in a variety of ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, strollers fit in the entrance area and remember to bring your own padlock for the changing room. Tickets €3.60 adults, others €2.10, under 9-year-olds free.
  • Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna November 29, 2024 - January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays 12 pm-4 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Family Film Concert: Peter Krasinski at the Music Center on Sunday 4 pm-5:30 pm. Tickets €12.50–€36.

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