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Where to take children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Cover image for the article: Vinkski vonkski – Pippi Longstocking 80 years -exhibition at Museo Merkki from April 11 – December 30, 2025.
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- You can also borrow museum passes to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viiki Library you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Go ice skating at the ice hall? Public skating sessions are held at several ice halls.
- MLL's Perhetalo Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more from the family home's Facebook page!
- MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
TUESDAY APRIL 22, 2025
National Play Week April 21-27, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Club Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays 9-11. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by early education, social, health and culture students.
- Haltiala farm petting zoo is open on Tuesday 9 am-1 pm from April 1 - May 4, 2025. Free entry.
- Alberto's Living Room Clinic Parkki at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30 am-12 pm.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor Park Music Classes on Tuesday at 9:30 am and 10:30 am. Free entry.
- At the Loru play area in the Central Library Oodi, Tuesday program:
- 10–10:30 am Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
- 1–1:30 pm I Ramsan's warmth, music, rhymes and nursery rhymes for babies
- 3–3:30 pm Loru's warmth baby session - Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-7 pm. Wonderful children's section with many borrowable children's books in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card which can be obtained with an ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-7 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
- For babies and parents! Baby Café on Tuesday 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 1:30-3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free entry. You can participate in the workshops for the whole time or just drop by.
- Last week! Family Hulis provides preschool children and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and for free.
Family Hulis on Tuesdays are held at:
- Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am and 4-6 pm from January 7 – April 24, 2025.
- Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays 4:30-6 pm from January 7 - May 13, 2025.
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesday 5-6:30 pm from January 7 – April 24, 2025.
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays 5-6:30 pm from January 7 - April 22, 2025.
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays 5–6:30 pm from January 7 - April 24, 2025.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 2025
National Play Week April 21-27, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- At the Loru play area in the Central Library Oodi, Wednesday program:
10:30–11:30 am Loru's enchantment, play and sensory experiences for all ages - Alberto's Living Room is open on Wednesdays 9:30 am–3 pm.
- Fallkulla Farm Animals and the farm's indoor facilities are open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am-2 pm. Free entry.
- Fire Museum at the Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12-4 pm. Small admission fee applies.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-7 pm. Wonderful children's section with many borrowable children's books in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card which can be obtained with an ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12-7 pm. Let's Play Outside! -event at the museum courtyard on Wednesday 3-5 pm. Free entry to the courtyard event, admission fee applies to enter the museum.
- Play Day Network Play Day on Wednesday 4-5 pm at Helsinki Central Library Oodi.
- Last week! Family Hulis provide preschool children and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and for free.
Family Hulis on Wednesdays are held at:
- Kurkimäki Block House (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesday 9:30–11 am from January 8 – April 23, 2025.
- Merilahti Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays 5-7 pm from January 8 – April 23, 2025.
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THURSDAY APRIL 24, 2025
National Play Week April 21-27, 2025
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Events and
activity tips
- Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Haltiala farm petting zoo is open on Tuesday 9 am-1 pm from April 1 - May 4, 2025. Free entry.
- At the Loru play area in the Central Library Oodi, Thursday program:
- 10:30–11 am Loru moves, Stroller gym at Oodi courtyard
- 3–3:30 pm Loru's songs bilingual music session for all ages, tvåspråkig musikstund - Alberto's Living Room is open on Thursday 9:30 am–3 pm.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor Park Music Classes on Thursday at 9:30 am and 10:30 am. Free entry.
- Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10 am-12 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free entry. You can participate in the workshops for the whole time or just drop by.
- Fallkulla Farm Animals and the farm's indoor facilities are open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am-2 pm. Free entry.
- Vantaa: Poetry Lounge at Children's Culture Center Pesä (Tikkurila) from February 1 – May 25, 2025. Open Thu-Fri 10 am–4 pm and at Pesä evening and weekend events. Free entry to the exhibition.
- Järvenpää: Singing Forest Trail at Ainola on Thursday and Friday 10 am-4 pm. Free entry.
- Ateneum Art Museum free day on Thursday 10 am-8 pm.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-7 pm. Wonderful children's section with many borrowable children's books in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card which can be obtained with an ID.
- University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursday 12–8 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
- Mural Opening at Pasila Library children's section on Thursday at 4 pm. Free entry.
- Evening at the Museum: Spider Safari at the Natural History Museum on Thursday 5-8 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
- Last week! Family Hulis provide preschool children and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and for free.
Family Hulis on Thursdays are held at:
- Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30-11 am from January 9 - April 24, 2025.
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 5-6:30 pm from January 9 - April 24, 2025.
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 4:30–6 pm and 6–7 pm (school-age children) from January 7 - April 24, 2024.
- Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5-6:30 pm from January 9 - April 24, 2025.
- Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 5-6:30 pm from February 6 – April 24, 2025.
FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2025
National Play Week April 21-27, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- At the Loru play area in the Central Library Oodi, Friday program:
- 10:30–11 am Loru's waves, narrative play session for children over 2 years old
- 1:30–1 pm Loru's songs, music session for all ages Alberto's Living Room is open on Friday 9:30 am–3 pm.Closed on Friday exceptionally.- Fallkulla Farm Animals and the farm's indoor facilities are open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am-2 pm. Free entry.
- Vantaa: Poetry Lounge at Children's Culture Center Pesä (Tikkurila) from February 1 – May 25, 2025. Open Thu-Fri 10 am–4 pm and at Pesä evening and weekend events. Free entry to the exhibition.
- Järvenpää: Singing Forest Trail at Ainola on Thursday and Friday 10 am-4 pm. Free entry.
- University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Friday 12–4 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
SATURDAY APRIL 26, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Family Art Carnival at Kalliola Settlement House on Saturday 10 am-1 pm. Free entry.
- Children's Own Work Day at Kruunuvuori Waterfront Spring Cleaning at Kruunuvuori Sports Park on Saturday 10 am-1 pm. Free entry.
- Haltiala farm petting zoo is open on Saturday 10 am-2 pm from April 1 - May 4, 2025. Free entry.
- Töölö Family Street Sport event at Hesperia Esplanade, on the sandy field next to Taivallahti playground on Saturday 10 am–2 pm. Free entry.
- Espoo: Nature Works! -event for the whole family at Villa Elfvik on Saturday 10 am-2 pm. Free entry.
- National Defense Event at Citizen's Square on Saturday 10 am–4 pm. Free entry.
- Klaukkala: Goblin Forest Opening at Ali-Olli's Alpaca Farm on Saturday 10 am-4 pm. Admission €7, family ticket €20.
- Nature League Spring Monitoring Launch at Myllypuro Library on Saturday 11 am-3 pm. Family Spring Monitoring Trip 12-1 pm. Free entry.
- Children's Non-Fiction Day: Kerttu Rahikka & Hannu Laakso at Central Library Oodi on Saturday 12-4 pm. Free entry.
- Children's Saturday: Culture Carnival at Maunula Hall on Saturday 12:30-4 pm. Free entry.
SUNDAY APRIL 27, 2025
National Veterans Day
National Play Week April 21-27, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Fallkulla Farm Animals and farm indoor facilities and café are open on Sunday 10 am-2 pm. Free entry.
- Haltiala farm petting zoo is open on Sunday 10 am-2 pm from April 1 - May 4, 2025. Free entry.
- Särkkäniemi Reptiles and Amphibians Nature Walk for Families in Uutela on Sunday 12-2 pm. Starting point: Uutela Cottage Field (Särkkäniemi 5). Free entry.
- Vantaa: Jokileijonakävely Outdoor Event along the Kerava River in Tikkurila on Sunday 12-3 pm. The route starts from the theaters plaza, Tikkurilantie 44 and goes to the Påkaks homestead. The route includes nature-themed questions and lots of programs. Free entry, also paid event locations.
- Tringa's Bird Guidance at Hakala Viewing Tower on Sunday 1-3 pm. Free entry.
- Tale Adventure - Improvised Children's Play at Kumpula Village House on Sunday at 2 pm and 3 pm. Performance duration about 40 minutes and is aimed at 3-10-year-olds. Free entry
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