Where to go with children in summery Helsinki? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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  • Final week! Remarkable Skidipeli at Media Museum and Archives Merkkiin May 8–October 27, 2024. Free admission.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Dance and Play Workshop for Toddlers (ages 1-3) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Free admission, space for 12 first arrivals.
  • Family Library Mornings on Puistokatu on Monday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A wonderful meeting place for children and parents in Kaivopuisto that invites you to hang out and play. Pienten Helsinki recommends!
  • Albertin Living Room is open on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (International Monday).
  • Playroom Loru on Monday:
    - 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Baby Sling Association pop-up event, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session for under 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 3 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session for under 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Playroom Loru on Tuesday:
    10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Loru in Motion - gentle movement with baby, Oodi 3rd floor
    1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. In Loru's Warmth - songs, rhymes, and rhythm for babies, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Small admission fee.
  • For babies and parents! Baby Café on Tuesday at the following locations (Note! New times!)
    - Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo at 1 p.m.
    - Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello at 1 p.m.
    - Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi at 1 p.m.
    - Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Jugend at 3 p.m.
  • Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5-3 together with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the full time or just drop by.
  • Family Play Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Family Play Sessions on Tuesdays are held at:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. September 3–December 12, 2024 (Note! Not held October 8-29.).

    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. September 3–December 3, 2024.

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. September 3–December 10, 2024.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. September 3–December 14, 2024.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Playroom Loru on Wednesday:
    - 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. In Loru's Magic - changing theme. The session includes a guided section, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. In Loru's Magic, Oodi 3rd floor event space.
  • Albertin Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Napero Cinema at Annantalo on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
  • For babies and parents! Baby Cinema at Kalasataman Library on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
  • HKO – Celebrations in Music Land Concert at Musiikkitalo on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Tickets €4 - €26.50.

  • Family Play Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Family Play Sessions on Wednesdays are held at:

    - Kurkimäki Community House (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. September 4–November 27, 2024.

    - Merilahti Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. September 4–December 11.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Playroom Loru on Thursday:
    - 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Loru in Motion - stroller exercise, Oodi courtyard
    - 1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Loru's Fun - the joy of doing things together for all ages through stories, music, play, or crafts, Oodi 3rd floor 
  • Albertin Living Room is open on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5-3 together with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the full time or just drop by.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Museum admission fee.
  • Craft Thursdays at Rikhardinkatu Library on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
  • Family Play Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Family Play Sessions on Thursdays are held at:

    - Tali Sports Park Football Hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. September 5–December 12, 2024.

    - Kampi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. September 5–December 12, 2024.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (school-age children) September 5–December 14, 2024.

    - Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. September 5–December 12, 2024.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Playroom Loru on Friday: 
    10 a.m.–11 a.m. Loru's Games - play or movement for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor
    10 a.m.–11 a.m. Småtting på bibban
    1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Loru's Songs for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor Story Mat
    2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Loru Creates - Loru Discovers: search activity for over 2-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
  • Albertin Living Room is open on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Espoo: Spooky Party at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mostly free admission, Theatre ILMI Ö: Forest Mosaic performance is paid.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open on Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Museum admission fee.
  • Kanneltalo Art Club for children on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Ghosts' Night in old Porvoo on Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024

Events and
activity tips

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Sports Play Sessions at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. 
    Sports Play Sessions offer children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in many different ways and have fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule; there is space for strollers in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker. Admission fee €3.50 for adults, €2 for others, free for children under 9.

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