Pienten Helsinki
What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series looks for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the site is families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always check the latest information and any changes on the organizer's website.
MONDAY 27.9.2021
Events at libraries
Helmet library events for children this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings in the outdoor areas of the parks. For more details, check the individual playgrounds' websites.
Tips for the best play places and a showcase of Helsinki's newest play places can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Art Clinic: Darker than dark
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays 10-11.30 and 12.30-14. Younger family members, babies and toddlers, can also participate and experience the art clinic atmosphere. The activity is free. Pre-registration required!
At the Newspaper Museum there is an exhibition aimed at children: Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland 70 years. Free admission.
Children's trail courses in Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä and Luukki forests until the end of September.
Exhibition! Hello, can you hear the forest? An interactive electronic art installation by Kati Hyyppä and Käsityökoulu Robotti on display on the 2nd floor glass wall at Annantalo 10.9.2021-11.12.2021. The exhibition is recommended for school-age children and older.
From Pienten Helsinki's Animals in the City article you can find the best tips for where to find sheep, chickens, cows and other farm animals in Helsinki and neighboring cities. Also check out Pienten Suomi's farm animals on the tip map!
TUESDAY 28.9.2021
Events at libraries
Jussi Ollila's Story Sessions at Itäkeskus library on Tuesday at 9.30. Age recommendation: under 7 years old. Pre-registration required!
Jussi Ollila's Story Sessions at Vuosaari library on Tuesday at 10.30. Age recommendation: under 7 years old. Pre-registration required!
Helmet library events for children this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings in the outdoor areas of the parks. For more details, check the individual playgrounds' websites.
Tips for the best play places and a showcase of Helsinki's newest play places can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Art Clinic: Dance Shawl Swirl
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Kanneltalo on Tuesday 10-11.30. Younger family members, babies and toddlers, can also participate and experience the art clinic atmosphere. The activity is free. Pre-registration required!
Annantalo's A.lava autumn music day on Tuesday at 10. Register to participate!
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-19. Small admission fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops at Cultural Center Caisa on Tuesdays in weeks 37-47 (not autumn break week 42) 13.30-15.30. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration needed, free admission.
You can join the workshops for the entire time or just for a moment.
Children's trail courses in Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä and Luukki forests until the end of September.
Exhibition! Hello, can you hear the forest? An interactive electronic art installation by Kati Hyyppä and Käsityökoulu Robotti on display on the 2nd floor glass wall at Annantalo 10.9.2021-11.12.2021. The exhibition is recommended for school-age children and older.
WEDNESDAY 29.9.2021
Events at libraries
Helmet library events for children this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings in the outdoor areas of the parks. For more details, check the individual playgrounds' websites.
Tips for the best play places and a showcase of Helsinki's newest play places can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Teatteri Rollo: Rexi & Vaxi theater performance at Malmitalo on Wednesday at 10.
Tickets 12 €/ 7 €.
Children's trail courses in Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä and Luukki forests until the end of September.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays 12-19. Small admission fee.
Porvoo: Cultural kiosk at Aatos Café on Wednesdays 10-13. You can stop by the kiosk for just a moment or stay longer. Some programs may be paid or require pre-registration.
Exhibition! Hello, can you hear the forest? An interactive electronic art installation by Kati Hyyppä and Käsityökoulu Robotti on display on the 2nd floor glass wall at Annantalo 10.9.2021-11.12.2021. The exhibition is recommended for school-age children and older.
THURSDAY 30.9.2021
Events at libraries
Helmet library events for children this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings in the outdoor areas of the parks. For more details, check the individual playgrounds' websites.
Tips for the best play places and a showcase of Helsinki's newest play places can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Cirko & Agit-Cirk: Missing – contemporary circus performance at Stoa on Thursday at 10. Age recommendation: over 5 years old. The performance is live programming from the spring 2021 Bravo! festival that has been moved to autumn. Free admission for weekday morning performances.
Teatteri Rollo: Rexi & Vaxi theater performance at Annantalo's festival hall on Thursday at 10.
Tickets 12 €/ 7 €.
Art Clinic: Dream-weighed boy
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Malmitalo on Thursday 10-11.30. Younger family members, babies and toddlers, can also participate and experience the art clinic atmosphere. The activity is free. Pre-registration required!
Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops at Cultural Center Caisa on Thursdays in weeks 37-47 (not autumn break week 42) 10-12. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration needed, free admission.
You can join the workshops for the entire time or just for a moment.
Reflektor Vantaa-light art event 30.9.-3.10.2021 in Viherpuisto park in Martinlaakso. Open on event days 18-23. Free admission.
Pienten Helsinki occasionally seeks different and out-of-the-ordinary activity tips for children. Now follows what is surely one of the most unusual activity tips in the site's history:
Opening ceremony of the Helsinki outhouse will be held on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. at Pornaistenniemi, next to Sheep Island.
Children's trail courses in Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä and Luukki forests until the end of September.
Exhibition! Hello, can you hear the forest? An interactive electronic art installation by Kati Hyyppä and Käsityökoulu Robotti on display on the 2nd floor glass wall at Annantalo 10.9.2021-11.12.2021. The exhibition is recommended for school-age children and older.
FRIDAY 1.10.2021
Events at libraries
Viikin library opening week 1.-8.10.2021. Lots of programming for children too.
Helmet library events for children this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings in the outdoor areas of the parks. For more details, check the individual playgrounds' websites.
Tips for the best play places and a showcase of Helsinki's newest play places can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Cirko & Agit-Cirk: Missing – contemporary circus performance at Stoa on Friday at 10. Age recommendation: over 5 years old. The performance is live programming from the spring 2021 Bravo! festival that has been moved to autumn. Free admission for weekday morning performances.
Teatteri Rollo: Rexi & Vaxi theater performance at Annantalo's festival hall on Friday at 10.
Tickets 12 €/ 7 €.
Reflektor Vantaa-light art event 30.9.-3.10.2021 in Viherpuisto park in Martinlaakso. Open on event days 18-23. Free admission.
At the Newspaper Museum there is an exhibition aimed at children: Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland 70 years. Free admission.
Exhibition! Hello, can you hear the forest? An interactive electronic art installation by Kati Hyyppä and Käsityökoulu Robotti on display on the 2nd floor glass wall at Annantalo 10.9.2021-11.12.2021. The exhibition is recommended for school-age children and older.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park 1.-31.10.2021. Admission fee.
SATURDAY 2.10.2021
Events at libraries
Viikin library opening week 1.-8.10.2021. Lots of programming for children too.
Helmet library events for children this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events and activity tips
Espoo: Children's Weekend at Espoo cultural centers 2.-3.10.2021. Some programming is paid, there is also remote programming available.
Cirko & Agit-Cirk: Missing – contemporary circus performance at Stoa on Saturday at 1 p.m. Age recommendation: over 5 years old. The performance is live programming from the spring 2021 Bravo! festival that has been moved to autumn. Tickets 6 €.
Teatteri Rollo: Rexi & Vaxi theater performance at Annantalo's festival hall on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Tickets 12 €/ 7 €.
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo on Saturday at 2 p.m. The class is suitable for all children with their own adult, regardless of ability or disability. Pre-registration required!
ToPo's Little Ones Club at Munkkiniemi Yhteiskoulu gym on Saturday 2.30-4 p.m. The open event promises fun, games, obstacle courses and ball games.
Reflektor Vantaa-light art event 30.9.-3.10.2021 in Viherpuisto park in Martinlaakso. Open on event days 18-23. Free admission.
At the Newspaper Museum there is an exhibition aimed at children: Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland 70 years. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park 1.-31.10.2021. Admission fee.
Vantaa: Tikkurila countryside market at Tikkurila square on Saturday and Sunday.
Also remember! Pienten Suomi is Pienten Helsinki's sister site, which offers activity tips and experiences all over Finland. Also included are lots of tips for nearby areas and day trips, plus a comprehensive list of the best play places across Finland!
SUNDAY 3.10.2021
Events and activity tips
Baltic herring market at Market Square 3.-9.10.2021.
Espoo: Children's Weekend at Espoo cultural centers 2.-3.10.2021. Some programming is paid, there is also remote programming available.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee.
Reflektor Vantaa-light art event 30.9.-3.10.2021 in Viherpuisto park in Martinlaakso. Open on event days 18-23. Free admission.
Vantaa: Tikkurila countryside market at Tikkurila square on Saturday and Sunday.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park 1.-31.10.2021. Admission fee.
Tips for the best play places and a showcase of Helsinki's newest play places can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
