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 searches for activity ideas and tips on family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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  • MLL's Perhetalo Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family center's Facebook page!
  • MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025

Events and 
Activity Ideas

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Albertin olohuone is open on Mondays from 9:30–14 (International Monday).
  • In the playroom Loru located in the Central Library Oodi, Monday program includes:
    - 10:30–11:00 Loru's fun, play for children over 1 year old
    - 13:00–13:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi's 3rd floor event space
    - 15:00–15:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi's 3rd floor event space
  • Family Fun Sessions provide preschool-age children and their parents with a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
    On Mondays, Family Fun Sessions are held at:

    - Tapanil Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 17-18:30 from January 13 to April 28 (no activity April 21).

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025

Events and 
Activity Ideas

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Club Metku in Myllypuro Metropolia UAS facilities (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays 9-11. Each session also features varying programs for families led by students from early childhood education, social services, health, and culture.
  • Haltialan farm's petting farm is open on Tuesday from 9-13 from April 1 to May 4, 2025. Free admission.
  • Albertin olohuone's Health Center Park at Kampin Family Center on Tuesdays from 9:30-12.
  • Vantaa: Håkansböle Manor Park music classes on Tuesday at 9:30 and 10:30. Free admission.
  • In the playroom Loru located in the Central Library Oodi, Tuesday program includes:
    - 10:00–10:30 Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0–9 months)
    - 15:00–15:30 Ramsans värme - Swedish-language music play session, music, rhymes and songs for babies
  • Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12-19. Beautiful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages for borrowing. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can obtain with an ID.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesday from 12-19. Museum admission fee.
  • Espoo: Art Play for Babies at Espoo Museum of Modern Art EMMA on Tuesday from 1-3 PM. Museum admission fee.
  • Art for Toddlers (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM. The workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate for the full session or just drop by.
  • Family Fun Sessions provide preschool-age children and their parents with a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
    On Tuesdays, Family Fun Sessions are held at:

    - Ballroom Hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 and 16-18 from January 7 to April 24, 2025.

    - Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays from 4:30-6 PM from January 7 to May 13, 2025.

    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesday from 5-6:30 PM from January 7 to April 24, 2025.

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 PM from January 7 to April 22, 2025.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 PM from January 7 to April 24, 2025.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025

Events and 
Activity Ideas

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • In the playroom Loru located in the Central Library Oodi, Wednesday program includes:
    10:30–11:30 Loru enchanted, play and sensory experiences for all ages
    13:00–14:00 Loru enchanted, play and sensory experiences for all ages
  • Albertin olohuone is open on Wednesdays from 9:30–15.
    Albertin olohuone's Easter event at Albertin olohuone on Wednesday from 9:30–12.
  • Experiential story time at Tapanila Village Farm on Wednesday at 11:15. Easter crafts follow the session. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
  • Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12-19. Beautiful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages for borrowing. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can obtain with an ID.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12-19. Easter preparations with Museum Friends from 3-5 PM. Museum admission fee.

  • Family Fun Sessions provide preschool-age children and their parents with a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
    On Wednesdays, Family Fun Sessions are held at:

    - Kurkimäki Block House (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesday from 9:30–11 from January 8 to April 23, 2025.

    - Merilahti Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays from 5-7 PM from January 8 to April 23, 2025.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025

Maundy Thursday

Events and 
Activity Ideas

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Haltialan farm's petting farm is open on Tuesday from 9-13 from April 1 to May 4, 2025. Free admission.
  • In the playroom Loru located in the Central Library Oodi, Thursday program includes:
    - 10:30–11:00 Loru moves, Stroller aerobics in Oodi's courtyard
    - 15:00–15:30 Loru songs for all ages
  • Albertin olohuone is open on Thursday from 9:30–15.
  • Vantaa: Håkansböle Manor Park music classes on Thursday at 9:30 and 10:30. Free admission.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10-12. The workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate for the full session or just drop by.
  • Vantaa: Poetry Lounge at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) from February 1 to May 25, 2025. Open Thursday-Friday from 10–16 and at Pessi's evening and weekend events. Always free admission to the exhibition.
  • Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12-19. Beautiful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages for borrowing. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can obtain with an ID.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Maundy Thursday from 12–16. Museum admission fee.
  • Family Fun Sessions provide preschool-age children and their parents with a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
    On Thursdays, Family Fun Sessions are held at:

    - Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30-11 from January 9 to April 24, 2025.

    - Kampi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 PM from January 9 to April 24, 2025. Cancelled on Maundy Thursday.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 4:30–6 PM and 6–7 PM (school-age children cancelled on Maundy Thursday) from January 7 to April 24, 2024.

    - Pukinmäki Arc Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 PM from January 9 to April 24, 2025.

    - Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 PM from February 6 to April 24, 2025.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025

Events and 
Activity Ideas

Good Friday

Pienten Helsinki's Easter theme article suggests activities and experiences in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area.

  • On Good Friday, libraries are closed.
  • On Good Friday, playgrounds do not have organized activities and indoor facilities are not open. However, you can still play outside!
  • Fallkulla farm animals and the farm's indoor facilities as well as the café are open on Easter days daily from April 18-21, 2024 from 10-2 PM. Free admission.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025

Easter Saturday

Events and 
Activity Ideas

Pienten Helsinki's Easter theme article suggests activities and experiences in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2025

Easter Day
Evacuees' Flag Day

Events and 
Activity Ideas

Pienten Helsinki's Easter theme article suggests activities and experiences in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area.

MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025

Easter Monday

Events and 
Activity Ideas

Pienten Helsinki's Easter theme article suggests activities and experiences in Helsinki and the greater Helsinki area.

  • Fallkulla farm animals and the farm's indoor facilities as well as the café are open on Easter days daily from April 18-21, 2024 from 10-2 PM. Free admission.

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