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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 tips and highlights family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
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- Ice skating in September? The wish article about public skating times at ice halls in the metropolitan area has been updated!
- Skidimarket Ateljee September 5 - October 25, 2025 in Annantalo's South Gallery. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidetehdas spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall opening hours. Free admission.
- 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 page!
- Schedule for MLL's family cafés can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
- Kumpula outdoor swimming pool is closed for the year, but Uimastadion is open until September 21, 2025 and Leppävaara outdoor swimming pool on the Espoo side until October 12, 2025.
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- All Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link!
- Museum tips for visiting with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
- At Lasipalatsi square, in the environment of the Amos Rex museum hills, you can experience Yinka Ilori's Transparent Happiness work, which emphasizes play, interaction and togetherness. You can bring your own basketball or table tennis rackets, as this work allows play. Game equipment is also available to borrow from Amos Rex museum in exchange for a deposit during its opening hours. The work is available until October 12, 2025. Free admission.
- Museum tickets to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari can also be borrowed from the library! From Viikki library you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- The playroom Loru at Central Library Oodi has the following program on Monday:
- 1:00 PM–1:30 PM Kukkuluuruu baby session
- 3:00 PM–3:30 PM Kukkuluuruu baby session - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Skidimarket Ateljee September 5 - October 25, 2025 in Annantalo's South Gallery. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Albertin Living Room is open on Mondays from 9:30 AM–2 PM (International Monday).
- Family Celebrations offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no advance registration is required for sessions.
On Mondays Family Celebrations are held at:
- PNV sports center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30 PM–2 PM from September 1 - December 8, 2025 (not October 13)
- Malmi Primary School (Talvelantie 1) 4:30 PM–6 PM from September 1 - December 8, 2025 (not October 13 and December 8)
- Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 6 PM–6:30 PM from September 1 - December 8, 2025 (not October 13) - Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays include the Mark and Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum and Amos Rex. More museum tips for visiting with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- The playroom Loru at Central Library Oodi has the following program on Tuesday:
- 1 PM–1:30 PM Loru in warmth - baby session
- 3 PM–3:30 PM In Ramsa's warmth, music, rhymes and songs for babies - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Metropolia's HyMy-kylä Family Group Metku in Myllypuro Metropolia UAS spaces (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9 AM–11 AM. Each session also has varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social, health and culture students.
- Albertin Living Room's Health Station at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30 AM–12 PM.
- Family Celebrations offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no advance registration is required for sessions.
On Tuesdays Family Celebrations are held at:
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 2 - November 25, 2025 (not October 14 and December 4)
- Käpylä Primary School (sports hall) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 2 - December 9, 2025 (not September 9–October 7) Note: In Käpylä, Family Celebrations are also held on October 14.
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 2 - December 9, 2025 (not October 14)
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 2 - December 8, 2025 (not October 14) - Forest Sprite's Musical Journey performance at Kontula Library on Tuesday at 6 PM. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidetehdas spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall opening hours. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- The playroom Loru at Central Library Oodi has the following program on Wednesday:
- 10:30 AM–11:30 AM Crafts for all ages
- 1 PM–2:30 PM Crafts for all ages - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Albertin Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM–3 PM.
- Experiential story session at Tapanila village square on Wednesday at 11:15 AM. Free admission.
- For babies and parents! Espoo: Baby Art Play at Espoo Museum of Modern Art EMMA on Wednesday 1 PM–3 PM. Museum admission fee applies.
- Family Celebrations offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no advance registration is required for sessions.
On Wednesdays Family Celebrations are held at:
- Kurkimäki Block House (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30 AM–11 AM from September 3 - November 26, 2025
- Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 5 PM–7 PM from September 3 - December 10, 2025 (not October 15.)
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- The playroom Loru at Central Library Oodi has the following program on Thursday:
- 10:30 AM–11 AM Loru moves, stroller exercise at Oodi's courtyard on the Citizens' Square side
- 1 PM–1:30 PM Loru's songs, bilingual song session for all ages (Finnish-Swedish) - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Albertin Living Room is open on Thursday from 9:30 AM–3 PM.
- Family Celebrations offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and no advance registration is required for sessions.
On Thursdays Family Celebrations are held at:
- Tali Sports Center Football Hall (Purotie 8) 9:30 AM–11 AM from September 4 - December 11, 2025 (not October 16.)
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) 4:30 PM–6 PM and 6 PM–7 PM (school-age children) from September 4 - December 11, 2025
(not October 16, October 30, December 4)
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 4 - December 11, 2025 (not October 16.)
- Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 4 - December 11, 2025 (not October 18.)
- Pukinmäenkaaranta Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 4 - December 11, 2025 (not October 17) - Espoo: Who would comfort Nyyti concert at Children's Cultural Center Aurora in Espoo on Thursday at 6 PM. Tickets from €10.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- The playroom Loru at Central Library Oodi has the following program on Friday:
- 10:30 AM–11 AM Loru's waves, storytelling play session for over 2-year-olds
- 1 PM–1:30 PM Loru's songs, music session for all ages - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Albertin Living Room is open on Friday from 9:30 AM–3 PM.
- Skidimarket Ateljee September 5 - October 25, 2025 in Annantalo's South Gallery. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Kapsäkki visits: Resonant Story Tunes concert at Redissä shopping center on Friday at 5 PM. Free admission.
- Moonlight swimming at Uimastadion on Friday. Admission open until 11 PM. Uimastadion admission fee applies; 7–19-year-old Helsinki youth free with Helsinki Youth Services Jässäri card.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
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Events and
activity tips
- Ice skating in September? The wish article about public skating times at ice halls in the metropolitan area has been updated!
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Play and Movement event at Kannelmäki Primary School TAMME (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22, entrance C) on Saturday 9:30 AM–12 PM. Free admission.
- Espoo: Sculpting Together workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora in Espoo on Saturday 10 AM–2 PM. Free admission.
Commercial collaboration: - Vantaa: Kolibrí Festival Family Day at Children's Cultural Center Pessi in Vantaa on Saturday 11 AM–5 PM. Free admission.
- Tramtastic! event at the Tram Museum on Saturday 12 PM–3 PM. Free admission.
- Children's Detective Festival at Kallio Library on Saturday 12 PM–3:30 PM. Free admission.
- Flea market! MLL Ruoholahti-Jätkäsaari large flea market at Cruselli (Ruoholahti) School (Santakatu 6, entrance from the canal/yard side) on Saturday 12:30 PM–2:30 PM.
- Espoo: Music Circus Key Lost at Sellosali in Espoo on Saturday at 3 PM. Tickets from €14.50.
- Comic Book Festival at Cable Factory on Saturday and Sunday. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidetehdas spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall opening hours. Free admission.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Ice skating in September? The wish article about public skating times at ice halls in the metropolitan area has been updated!
- Espoo: Fairy School in the Villa Elfvik grounds on Sunday 10:30 AM–12:30 PM. Free admission.
- Children's Comic Fest at Cable Factory in Merikaapihallin loft on Sunday 11 AM–6 PM. Free admission.
- Comic Book Festival at Cable Factory on Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. - Vantaa: Ancient Park Day at Jokiniemi ancient park on Sunday 12 PM–3 PM. Free admission.
- Munkin Sunday at Munkkivuori Church on Sunday 12:15 PM–2:30 PM. Free admission.
- Hauk's Sea Adventure concert at Töölö Library on Sunday at 2 PM. Free admission.
- Mismatched Socks Parade workshop in the spirit of Pippi Longstocking at Museum Mark on Sunday 2 PM–4 PM. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidetehdas spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall opening hours. Free admission.
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