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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go" series finds activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
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- Ice skating? Find public skating times at ice halls in the capital region in this Pienten Helsinki feature!
- Current conditions for all outdoor skating rinks in the capital region can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi map service. Skating at artificial ice rinks is free during the 2025-2026 season! And if previous years are any indication, maintenance of Helsinki's natural ice rinks ends at the end of February.
- MLL Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Find out more on the family house's Facebook page!
- MLL family café schedule can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
- Swedish-language family cafés are organized by, for example, LillaLuckan in Helsinki.
- Museum tips can be read in our Pienten Helsinki feature article!
- You can also borrow museum passes to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! Viikin library has admission tickets to the Natural History Museum available for loan. Kalasataman library, on the other hand, offers admission tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo for loan.
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MONDAY 23.2.2026
Events and
activity tips
- Program at the Loru playground in the Central Library Oodi on Monday:
- 10:30–11 Story massage for children over 1 year
- 13–13:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, interactive music session
- 15–15:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, interactive music session - Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Family Celebrations offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and no advance registration is required.
Family Celebrations on Mondays are held at:
- PNV Sports Center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30–14 from 12.1.–20.4. (no sessions on 6.4.)
- Malmi Primary School (Talvelantie 1) 16:30–18 from 12.1.-20.4.2026 (no sessions on 6.4.)
- Tapanila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 18-18:30 from 12.1.–20.4. (no sessions on 6.4.) - Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays include Museum Merkki, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO and Amos Rex (closed on Tuesdays!). Haltia Nature Center in Espoo is exceptionally open on Monday during week 9.
More museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's feature article!
TUESDAY 24.2.2026
Events and
activity tips
- Cancelled!
Metropolia HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by students of early childhood education, social services, health and culture. The campus café Aspretto offers breakfast to family group members at 5.50 €.
- Albertin Lounge is open during spring term 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30–15. Free entry.
- Program at the Loru playground in the Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
- 10:30–11 Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
- 13–13:30 In Loru's warmth - baby session
- 13:30-15 Babyfamilshandledning, welcome and meet other baby families and discuss baby care
- Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 13:30-15:30. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration required, free entry. You can participate for the whole time or just drop in.
- Free evening at the Architecture and Design Museum on Tuesday 16-20.
- Light for Ukraine event at Senate Square on Tuesday at 17.
- Family Celebrations offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and no advance registration is required.
Family Celebrations on Tuesdays are held at:
- Myllypuro Pallomylly (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) 9:30–11:30 and 16–18 from 13.1.–21.4.
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 17-18:30 from 13.1.–21.4.
- Käpylä Primary School (sports hall) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 17-18:30 from 13.1. –21.4.2026 (no sessions 3.–31.3.)
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 17-18:30 from 13.1.–21.4.
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 17-18:30 from 13.1.–21.4.2026
WEDNESDAY 25.2.2026
Events and
activity tips
- Albertin Lounge is open during spring term 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30–15. Free entry.
- Program at the Loru playground in the Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
- 10:30–11 Loru's songs, bilingual music session for all ages (fi-swe) - Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Fallkulla Farm's indoor areas are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays 10-14. Free entry.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
- Espoo: Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition at Sello shopping center, 3rd floor (at the end of the corridor near RAX pizza restaurant and Tokmann store). Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 15-19 and Saturdays 11-17. Free entry.
- Family Celebrations offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and no advance registration is required.
Family Celebrations on Wednesdays are held at:
- Kurkimäki Block House (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30-11 from 14.1-22.4.2026
- Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 17-19 from 14.1. –22.4
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THURSDAY 26.2.2026
Events and
activity tips
- Albertin Lounge is open during spring term 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30–15.
Free entry.
- Program at the Loru playground in the Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
- 10:30–11 Loru moves, jumping and dancing for parents and babies
- 13–13:30 Loru's songs, bilingual music session for all ages (fi-swe) - Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10-12. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration required, free entry. You can participate for the whole time or just drop in.
- Fallkulla Farm's indoor areas are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays 10-14. Free entry.
- Helsinki University Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursdays 12–20. Museum admission fee.
- Espoo: For babies and parents! Baby Art Play at EMMA Espoo Museum of Modern Art on Thursday 13-15. Museum admission fee.
- Evening at the Museum: Home in the Forest at the Natural History Museum on Thursday 17-20. Museum admission fee.
- Family Celebrations offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and no advance registration is required.
Family Celebrations on Thursdays are held at:
- Talin Sports Center football hall (Purotie 8) 9:30-11 from 15.1. –23.4.2026
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 16:30–18 and 18–19 (school-aged) from 15.1.–23.4.2026
- Kampi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 17-18:30 from 15.1.-23.4.2026 (no sessions on 2.4.)
- Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 17-18:30 from 15.1. –23.4.2026
- Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 17-18:30 from 15.1. –23.4.2026
FRIDAY 27.2.2026
Events and
activity tips
- Program at the Loru playground in the Central Library Oodi on Friday:
- 10:30–11 Friends' Nature Adventure, music theater performance for all ages at Family House Kuuti (Katajanokka)
- 14–14:30 Loru's songs, music session for all ages - Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Fallkulla Farm's indoor areas are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays 10-14. Free entry.
- Helsinki University Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Fridays 12–16. Museum admission fee.
- Espoo: Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition at Sello shopping center, 3rd floor (at the end of the corridor near RAX pizza restaurant and Tokmann store). Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 15-19 and Saturdays 11-17. Free entry.
SATURDAY 28.2.2026
Kalevala Day
Events and
activity tips
- Töölö Ice Hall Sports Celebrations on Saturday 9-10:30. Tickets 3.60 €/ adults, 2.10 €/ children and under 9s free.
Sports Celebrations offer children under 9 with their families the opportunity to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive at your own pace, there's space for strollers in the lobby and it's recommended to bring your own lock for the changing room.
- Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Vantaa: Children's Saturday at Children's Cultural Center Pesis (Vernisskatu 4) on Saturday 10-13. Partly paid.
- Espoo: Saturday Workshop: The Magic of the Sea - Graphics at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday 10-13. Free entry.
- Winter Fun on Oulunkylä artificial ice rink on Saturday 10-14. Free entry.
- Espoo: Winter Fun at Leppävaara Sports Park on Saturday 10-14. Free entry.
- Espoo: Jazz for Kids: Aili Ikonen & Antti Kujanpää at Espoo Cultural Center (Tapiola) on Saturday at 11. Free entry.
- Espoo: Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition at Sello shopping center, 3rd floor (at the end of the corridor near RAX pizza restaurant and Tokmann store). Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 15-19 and Saturdays 11-17. Free entry.
- Helsinki University Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Saturdays 12–16. Museum admission fee.
- Tuusula: Winter Lights on Lake Tuusula on Saturday 18-20:30. Free entry.
SUNDAY 1.3.2026
Events and
activity tips
- Sports Celebrations at Liikuntamylly (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday 9-10:45 from 18.1.–15.3.2026.
Sports Celebrations offer children under 9 with their families the opportunity to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive at your own pace, there's space for strollers in the lobby and it's recommended to bring your own lock for the changing room. Tickets 3.60 € adults, others 2.10 €, under 9s free. - Vantaa: Winter Event at Rautkallio Park field on Sunday 10–13. Free entry.
- Fallkulla Farm's indoor areas are open to the public on Sunday 10-14. Free entry.
- Espoo: Badger's Forest Story Time at Villa Elfvik on Sunday at 11. Free entry.
- Big Spring Event at Laajasalo Beach on Sunday 1.3.2026 at 11-14. Free entry.
- Family Fun at Keinutie Primary School on Sunday 12-15. Free entry.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee.
- Children's Helsinki Noir at Rikhardinkatu Library on Sunday 13-16. Free entry.
- Espoo: Risto Räppääjä and the Double (S) at Kannusala on Sunday at 14. Free entry.
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