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 seeks tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

Current highlights

  • Final week! Food for All exhibition is open for its final week at Science Museum Merkki! Open Tuesday to Sunday. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Final week! Skidimarket Ateljee September 5 - October 25, 2025 at Annantalo's South Gallery. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025

Events and
tips

  • Program at Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi on Monday:
    - 10:30–11:15 Loru's games, fun play for children over 1 year old
    - 13:00–13:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session
    - 15:00–15:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Dance and play workshop for toddlers (ages 1–3) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 9:15 and 10:15. Free admission, space for 12 first arrivals.
  • Albert's Living Room is open Mondays 9:30–14 (International Monday).
  • Final week! Skidimarket Ateljee September 5 - October 25, 2025 at Annantalo's South Gallery. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
  • Family Fun Time offers children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Activities are open to all, no advance registration required.
    Mondays Family Fun Time is held at:
    - PNV Sports Centers (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30–14 September 1 - December 8, 2025
    - Malmi Primary School (Talvelantie 1) 16:30–18 September 1 - December 8, 2025 (not December 8)
    - Tapiola Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 18-18:30 September 1 - December 8, 2025
  • Vantaa: Håkansböl's Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" light artworks in the manor garden, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansböl manor garden Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 18-21. Free admission.
  • HELSINKI MUSEUMS open on Mondays include Merkki and the Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO, and Amos Rex. More museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025

Events and
tips

  • Program at Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
    - 10:30–11 Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
    - 13:00–13:30 In Loru's warmth baby session
    - 15:00–15:30 I Ramsan's warmth, music, rhymes and nursery rhymes for babies
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Circle Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS facilities (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11. Each session also features varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social, health, and culture students. 
  • Albert's Living Room Health Clinic Stop at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30-12.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 13:30-15:30. Workshops are suitable for children ages 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate for the whole time or just drop by.
  • Open doors at the National Library: Engel Library 180 years on Tuesday 15:45-19. Free admission.
  • Children's jazz concert – Luoto Band at Central Library Oodi's Maija Hall on Tuesday at 17:00. Free admission.
  • Family Fun Time offers children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Activities are open to all, no advance registration required.
    Tuesdays Family Fun Time is held at:
    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 17-18:30 September 2 - November 25, 2025 (not December 4)
    - Käpylä Primary School (sports hall) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 17-18:30 September 2 - December 9, 2025 (not September 9–October 7).
    - Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) 17-18:30 September 2 - December 9, 2025.
    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 17-18:30 September 2 - December 8, 2025.
  • Vantaa: Håkansböl's Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" light artworks in the manor garden, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansböl manor garden Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 18-21. Free admission.
  • Final week! Food for All exhibition is open for its final week at Science Museum Merkki! Open Tuesday to Sunday. Museum admission fee applies.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025

Events and
tips

  • Program at Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
    - 13:00–13:30 Baby dances, joyful movement for parents and babies, bilingual fi-swe
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30–15.
  • Fire Museum at the Erota Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
  • Spooky plants - drama guided tour for children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden Wednesday to Saturday at 13:00 and 14:00. Tickets 10 €, regular admission for adults.
  • Family Fun Time offers children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Activities are open to all, no advance registration required.
    Wednesdays Family Fun Time is held at:
    - Kurkimäki block building (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30-11 September 3 - November 26, 2025
    - Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 17-19 September 3 - December 10, 2025.
  • Vantaa: Håkansböl's Glow: Alexander Reichstein's "They Were Here" light artworks in the manor garden, carousel (paid) and other programs at Håkansböl manor garden Thursday to Wednesday, October 16-22, 2025 18-21. Free admission.
  • Reflektor - light art event at Teurastamo Wednesday to Saturday, October 22-25, 2025 18-22. Free admission.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025

Events and
tips

  • Program at Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
    - 10:30–11 Loru moves, stroller exercise on Oodi grounds on the Kansalaistore side
    - 14:30–15 Toy Friends sing-along, participatory musical theater performance for under school-age children, Veera and Johanna Musical Theater from Kapsäkki
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Albert's Living Room is open Thursday 9:30–15.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10-12. Workshops are suitable for children ages 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate for the whole time or just drop by.
  • Spooky plants - drama guided tour for children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden Wednesday to Saturday at 13:00 and 14:00. Tickets 10 €, regular admission for adults.
  • Family Fun Time offers children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together on their own initiative and free of charge. Activities are open to all, no advance registration required.
    Thursdays Family Fun Time is held at:
    - Tali Sports Center football hall (Purotie 8) 9:30-11 September 4 - December 11, 2025.
    - Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) 16:30–18 and 18–19 (school-age children) September 4 - December 11, 2025 (not October 30 and December 4)
    - Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 17-18:30 September 4 - December 11, 2025.
    - Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 17-18:30 September 4 - December 11, 2025.
    - Pukinmäki Circular Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 17-18:30 September 4 - December 11, 2025.
  • Annala Garden light event (Hämeentie 154) Thursday 17:00-21:30. Free admission.
  • Reflektor - light art event at Teurastamo Wednesday to Saturday, October 22-25, 2025 18-22. Free admission.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025

UN Day

Events and
tips

  • Program at Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi on Friday:
    - 10:30–11:00 On Loru's waves, a story-based play session for children over 2 years old
    - 13:00–13:30 Loru's songs, a music session for all ages
    - 14:30-15:00 Loru's fun, physical play for children over 2 years old (fi-swe)
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Albert's Living Room is open Friday 9:30–15.
  • Spooky plants - drama guided tour for children at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden Wednesday to Saturday at 13:00 and 14:00. Tickets 10 €, regular admission for adults.
  • Halliween event at Hakaniemi Market Hall Friday and Saturday. Free admission.
  • Reflektor - light art event at Teurastamo Wednesday to Saturday, October 22-25, 2025 18-22. Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Night of Spirits in Porvoo's old town Friday 17-22. Free admission.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025

Events and
tips

  • Ice skating in October? The wish article about public skating hours at ice rinks in the capital region has been updated!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025

Events and
tips

  • Ice skating in October? The wish article about public skating hours at ice rinks in the capital region has been updated!
  • Sports Fun Time at Sports Mill next to Myllypuro metro station Sundays 9-10:45. Tickets 3.60 €/adults, 2.10 €/children, under 9 free.
    Sports Fun Time offers children under 9 and their families opportunities to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the lobby, and remember to bring your own lock for the locker. 
  • Flea market! MLL Lauttasaari children's clothing and accessories flea market at Myllykallion Elementary School Sunday 10-12:30.
  • Fire Museum at the Erota Fire Station is open Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee.
  • Final week! Food for All exhibition is open for its final week at Science Museum Merkki! Open Tuesday to Sunday. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.

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