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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds tips for activities and suggests family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Exhibition tips with children
- Museum tips with children can be found in Little Helsinki's museum theme story!
- The Natural History Museum's "Celebrations in the Forest" exhibition celebrates the museum's hundred-year history and is perfect for visiting with children.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023
Events and activity tips
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- Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 23-29, 2023. Partially paid.
- Dance and play workshops at the Caisa Cultural Centre (Kaikukatu 4 B) in the Maissi room on Mondays. Toddlers (1-3 years) dance with their own adult at 9.15 am and play-age children (3-5 years) at 10.15 am.
The Dance and Play workshop inspires and guides Helsinki parents and children to create and experience dance art together. You can participate in the workshop instruction whenever it suits you, at all sessions or just some. Choose a time that works for you and arrive on time. No pre-registration required; places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Space for 12 first arrivals. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays from 9.30 am–2 pm (International Monday).
- Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Mondays, Family Fun Sessions are held:
- Family Fun Sessions at Tapanil Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 5-6.30 pm on October 2–December 11, 2023 (not in week 42).
- Odd things happen at Suomenlinna's dry dock in week 43, when wooden heritage ships move to Suomenlinna's unique dry dock for winter maintenance. The event can be followed from the viewing platform on Susisaari.
Playgrounds on Monday
- Playgrounds and family houses are open again normally. Playgrounds' indoor spaces are open for families on weekdays mainly from 9 am-12 pm; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more detailed information, see the playgrounds' and family houses' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground on Monday:
- 10.30–11.00 Loru Moves – movement session for ages 2+
- 1.00–1.30 pm Cuckoo Cuckoo – baby session for under 1 year olds
- 3.00–3.30 pm Cuckoo Cuckoo – baby session for under 1 year olds
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Monday
- Helmet Library children's events for Monday can be found on the Helmet events page.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023
Events and activity tips
- Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 23-29, 2023. Partially paid.
- MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia HyMy Village family coffee at Myllypuro Metropolia premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday from 9-11 am. Each time also features varying programs for families. Free admission.
- Health Check Park on Tuesdays from 9.30 am–1 pm in the lower hall of Kamppi Family Centre. Free admission.
- Story Tuesday for families, dancing stories at Kurkimäki block house on Tuesday at 10 am. Free admission.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-7 pm. Small admission fee.
- Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Centre (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1.30-3.30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the whole duration or just for a moment at a time.
- Fanni's Dream Adventure event at Kattilahalli on Tuesday from 4-7 pm. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room evening hangout on Tuesdays from 4.30–6.30 pm.
- Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Tuesdays, Family Fun Sessions are held:
- In Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays from 9.30-11.30 am and 4-6 pm from September 5–December 12, 2023.
- At Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays from 5-6.30 pm from September 5–December 12, 2023.
- At Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5-6.30 pm from September 5–November 28, 2023.
- In Vuosaari at Merilahdek Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) on Tuesdays from 5–6.30 pm.
- Odd things happen at Suomenlinna's dry dock in week 43, when wooden heritage ships move to Suomenlinna's unique dry dock for winter maintenance. The event can be followed from the viewing platform on Susisaari.
Playgrounds on Tuesday
- Playgrounds and family houses are open again normally. Playgrounds' indoor spaces are open for families on weekdays mainly from 9 am-12 pm; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more detailed information, see the playgrounds' and family houses' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground on Tuesday:
- 11.00–11.30 am Stroller aerobics, Oodi courtyard
- 3.00–3.30 pm Loru Songs – singing session for all ages
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Tuesday
- Helmet Library children's events for Tuesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023
Events and activity tips
- Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 23-29, 2023. Partially paid.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9.30 am–3 pm.
- Napero Cinema: Friends and Family at Annantalo on Wednesday from 10 am-12 pm. Free admission.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12-7 pm. Small admission fee.
- Garden of Horrors at Kumpula School Botanical Garden on Wednesday from 5.30-8 pm. Free admission. The event is suitable for primary school-age and older children; it is not recommended for younger school-age children.
- Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Wednesdays, Family Fun Sessions are held:
- At Kurkimäki block house (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays from 9.30-11 am from September 6–November 29, 2023.
- At Kannelmäki Primary School (Runonlaulajantie 40) on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm from September 6–December 13, 2023 (not in week 49).
- Odd things happen at Suomenlinna's dry dock in week 43, when wooden heritage ships move to Suomenlinna's unique dry dock for winter maintenance. The event can be followed from the viewing platform on Susisaari.
Playgrounds on Wednesday
- Playgrounds and family houses are open again normally. Playgrounds' indoor spaces are open for families on weekdays mainly from 9 am-12 pm; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more detailed information, see the playgrounds' and family houses' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground on Wednesday:
- from 11 am–1 pm Loru Creates – crafts for all ages
- from 2–3.30 pm Loru Creates – crafts for all ages
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Wednesday
- Helmet Library children's events for Wednesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023
Events and activity tips
- Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 23-29, 2023. Partially paid.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Thursdays from 9.30 am–3 pm.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Centre (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10 am-12 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the whole duration or just for a moment at a time.
- Itäkeskus Swimming Hall 30 years on Thursday from 11 am-6 pm. In addition to the program, the hall has free admission for the celebration day.
- Family Fun Sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Thursdays, Family Fun Sessions are held:
- At Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9.30-11 am from September 21–December 14, 2023.
- At Kamppi Sports Centre (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5-6.30 pm from September 7–December 14, 2023.
- At Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 5-6.30 pm from September 7–December 14, 2023 (not in week 44).- At Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5-6.30 pm from September 7–December 14, 2023 (not in week 42).Cancelled for the fall season!
- At Porolahdek Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5.30-6.30 pm from September 7–December 14, 2023.
- Odd things happen at Suomenlinna's dry dock in week 43, when wooden heritage ships move to Suomenlinna's unique dry dock for winter maintenance. The event can be followed from the viewing platform on Susisaari.
Playgrounds on Thursday
- Playgrounds and family houses are open again normally. Playgrounds' indoor spaces are open for families on weekdays mainly from 9 am-12 pm; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more detailed information, see the playgrounds' and family houses' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground on Thursday:
- from 11–11.30 am Move with baby
- from 3–3.30 pm Loru Moves – movement session for ages 1+
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Thursday
- Helmet Library children's events for Thursday can be found on the Helmet events page.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023
Events and activity tips
- What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days on Little Helsinki!
- Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 23-29, 2023. Partially paid.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Fridays from 9.30 am–3 pm.
- Porvoo: Night of Ghosts in Porvoo's Old Town on Friday from 5-10 pm.
- Kōyō - Festival of Falling Leaves at Roihuvuori's Japanese-style garden on Friday from 7-9 pm. Free admission.
Playgrounds on Friday
- Playgrounds and family houses are open again normally. Playgrounds' indoor spaces are open for families on weekdays mainly from 9 am-12 pm; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more detailed information, see the playgrounds' and family houses' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground on Friday:
- from 11 am–12 pm Loru Finds - search session for ages 2+
- from 1–1.30 pm In Loru's Warmth - baby session for under 1 year olds
- from 3–3.30 pm In Loru's Warmth - baby session for under 1 year olds
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Friday
- Helmet Library children's events for Friday can be found on the Helmet events page.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023
Events and activity tips
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- Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 23-29, 2023. Partially paid.
- Halliween - Spooky Shenanigans at Hakaniemi Hall on Saturday. Free admission.
- Espoo: Jazz for Kids: Nina Mya & Varre Vartiainen in the Foyer Hall of Espoo Cultural Centre (Tapiola) on Saturday at 11 am. Free admission.
- Espoo: Moomins at Ainoa shopping centre at 10 am, 11 am, and 1 pm. Free admission.
Halloween events at libraries on Saturday:
- Children's Halloween at Viiki Library from 10.30 am-3 pm.
- Kekri event at Lauttasaari Library from 11 am-3 pm.
- Family Saturday: Halloween at Tapanil Library from 1-3 pm.
- Halloween Party at Espoo's Lippulaiva Library from 4-6 pm.
- In Swedish: Halloween Party for Brave Children at Rikhardinlkatu Library from 5-7 pm.
- Helmet Library children's events for Saturday can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Espoo: Museum Play's Pumpkin Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Museum admission fee applies.
- Eerie Plants - drama tour at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden on Saturday at 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm. Tickets: €5 / 5–12-year-olds (+ admission fee). An adult can participate as an accompanying guide in the adventure with the greenhouse admission fee. Tickets available in advance.
- Children's Halloween Party: Alice in Horror Land at Ilmaisukoulu Tuikki (Viertolantie 2-4b) on Saturday from 12-2 pm. Tickets €8.
- Children's Saturdays at the Comic Centre from 12-3 pm. Free admission.
- Technology Museum's Halloween Party for Children on Saturday from 12-5 pm. Admission to the event is on a "pay what you wish" basis, meaning the customer gets to decide the admission amount.
- Molly's 10th Birthday at Oodi on Saturday from 1-3 pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Cultural Centre Martinuk's Halloween on Saturday from 1-4.30 pm. Partially paid.
- Veikko Wants Out - musical theatre performance at Jätkäsaari Library on Saturday at 2 pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Halloween Party Goes Dia de Muertos at Vantaa International School on Saturday from 2-6 pm. Free admission, programs available for purchase.
- Paloheinä Halloween at Pakila detour school courtyard (Paloheinäntie 40) on Saturday from 4-8 pm. Free admission.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2023
Events and activity tips
- What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days on Little Helsinki!
- Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 23-29, 2023. Partially paid.
- Helmet Library children's events for Sunday can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Sports Fun Sessions at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9-10.45 am.
Sports Fun Sessions offer children under 9 years old and their families the opportunity to move in varied ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule; there is space for strollers in the foyer and you should pack your own lock for the changing room. Admission fee for adults €3.50, others €2, free for children under 9.
- Family Fun at Tapuli Sports Centre on Sunday from 9-11 am. Admission fee €5 / family.
- Espoo: Museum Play's Pumpkin Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Museum admission fee applies, children under 18 free.
- Eerie Plants - drama tour at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden on Sunday at 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm. Tickets: €5 / 5–12-year-olds (+ admission fee). An adult can participate as an accompanying guide in the adventure with the greenhouse admission fee. Tickets available in advance.
- In Kulosaar Blue Villa Halloween on Sunday from 5-8 pm. The villa at Hopeasalmenranta 3 is decorated with a Halloween atmosphere, with performances every half hour starting at 5.30 pm. Free admission; Horror Café also available on site. Weather permitting; if it rains, the event will be rescheduled to another time.
- Helsinki's Secrets story reveals little and big secrets in Helsinki!
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