Where to go this week? November 3-9, 2025

Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series looks for fun tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

The cover image is from Kruunuvuorenranta, from the opening of Haakonilandenpu Park's playground, which was celebrated on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

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MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family house's Facebook page!
MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found here!
Museum tips can be read in Pienten Helsinki's museum guide article!
Museum passes to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo can also be borrowed 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.

Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces from September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open according to the Art Hall's hours. Free admission.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Events and activity tips

At the Play Park Loru program at Central Library Oodi on Monday:
- 10:30–11:15 Loru Games, fun play for children over 1 year old
- 1:00 PM–1:30 PM Kukkuluuruu Baby Hour
- 3:00 PM–3:30 PM Kukkuluuruu Baby Hour
Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Albertin Living Room is open on Mondays from 9:30 AM–2 PM (International Monday).
Korkeasaari Zoo free day on Monday from 10 AM–3 PM (zoo closes at 4 PM).
Family Play Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together freely and at no cost. The activity is open to everyone and no advance registration is needed.
Family Play Sessions on Mondays:
- PNV Sports Center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30 PM–2 PM from September 1–December 8, 2025
- Malmi Primary School (Talvelantie 1) 4:30 PM–6 PM from September 1–December 8, 2025 (not December 8)
- Tapiola Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 6 PM–6:30 PM from September 1–December 8, 2025
Composer Park Light Carnival in Pukinmäki from November 3–9, 2025. Free admission.
The Composer Park Light Carnival, produced by Pukinmäki art schools, is a free event open to everyone that brings joy, color, and experiences to the autumn darkness through light art, circus, and performing arts.
- Program:
- Monday, November 3, 6 PM–8 PM: Opening
- Thursday, November 6, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Friday, November 7, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Other times: The park's colored lights turn on every evening at 6 PM.
Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays include the Mark and Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO, and Amos Rex. More museum tips for visiting with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's museum guide article!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Events and activity tips

At the Play Park Loru program at Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
- 11:30 AM–3 PM Crafting with Father's Day theme
Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Family Morning at the Winksy Wonksy exhibition at Museum Mark on Tuesday 9 AM–11 AM. Free admission.
Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS facilities (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9 AM–11 AM. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by students from early education, social services, health care, and culture.
Albertin Living Room's Health Center Corner at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30 AM–12 PM.
Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Culture Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1:30 PM–3:30 PM. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration needed, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the entire duration or just pop in for a bit.
Family Play Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together freely and at no cost. The activity is open to everyone and no advance registration is needed.
Family Play Sessions on Tuesdays:
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 2–November 25, 2025 (not December 4)
- Käpylä Primary School (gymnasium) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 2–December 9, 2025 (not September 9–October 7).
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 2–December 9, 2025.
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 2–December 8, 2025.
Composer Park Light Carnival in Pukinmäki from November 3–9, 2025. Free admission.
The Composer Park Light Carnival, produced by Pukinmäki art schools, is a free event open to everyone that brings joy, color, and experiences to the autumn darkness through light art, circus, and performing arts.
- Program:
- Monday, November 3, 6 PM–8 PM: Opening
- Thursday, November 6, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Friday, November 7, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Other times: The park's colored lights turn on every evening at 6 PM.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025

Events and activity tips

At the Play Park Loru program at Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
- 10:30 AM–11:00 AM Loru's Warmth – Baby Hour
Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Albertin Living Room is open on Wednesdays 9:30 AM–3 PM.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12 PM–4 PM. Small admission fee.
Family Play Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together freely and at no cost. The activity is open to everyone and no advance registration is needed.
Family Play Sessions on Wednesdays:
- Kurkimäki Community House (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30 AM–11 AM from September 3–November 26, 2025
- Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 5 PM–7 PM from September 3–December 10, 2025
Composer Park Light Carnival in Pukinmäki from November 3–9, 2025. Free admission.
The Composer Park Light Carnival, produced by Pukinmäki art schools, is a free event open to everyone that brings joy, color, and experiences to the autumn darkness through light art, circus, and performing arts.
- Program:
- Monday, November 3, 6 PM–8 PM: Opening
- Thursday, November 6, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Friday, November 7, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Other times: The park's colored lights turn on every evening at 6 PM.
When You Wish Upon a Star – Music from Animated Films concert at Bio Rex in Lasipalatsio on Wednesday at 7 PM. Tickets 13–25 €, children under 7 free.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025

Swedish Heritage Day

Events and activity tips

At the Play Park Loru program at Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Breastfeeding Support Pop-up on Oodi's 3rd floor children's area
- 10:30 AM–11:30 AM Gently in Loru – Baby Hour and sensory play
- 1:00 PM–1:30 PM I ramsans värme, musik, rim och ramsor för bebisar
Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Albertin Living Room is open on Thursday 9:30 AM–3 PM.
Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Culture Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10 AM–12 PM. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration needed, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the entire duration or just pop in for a bit.
Family Play Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together freely and at no cost. The activity is open to everyone and no advance registration is needed.
Family Play Sessions on Thursdays:
- Tali Sports Center football hall (Purotie 8) 9:30 AM–11 AM from September 4–December 11, 2025.
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 4:30 PM–6 PM and 6 PM–7 PM (school-age children) from September 4–December 11, 2025 (not December 4)
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 4–December 11, 2025.
- Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 4–December 11, 2025.
- Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 5 PM–6:30 PM from September 4–December 11, 2025.
Composer Park Light Carnival in Pukinmäki from November 3–9, 2025. Free admission.
The Composer Park Light Carnival, produced by Pukinmäki art schools, is a free event open to everyone that brings joy, color, and experiences to the autumn darkness through light art, circus, and performing arts.
- Program:
- Monday, November 3, 6 PM–8 PM: Opening
- Thursday, November 6, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Friday, November 7, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Other times: The park's colored lights turn on every evening at 6 PM.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025

Events and activity tips

At the Play Park Loru program at Central Library Oodi on Friday:
- 10:30 AM–11:00 AM Loru's Waves, story-based play hour for children over 2 years old
- 1:00 PM–1:30 PM Loru's Songs bilingual (Finnish-Swedish), music hour for all ages
- 2:30 PM–3:00 PM Loru's Delights, movement and play for children over 2 years old Finnish-Swedish
Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Albertin Living Room is open on Friday 9:30 AM–3 PM.
Korkeasaari Zoo free day on Friday from 10 AM–3 PM (zoo closes at 4 PM).
Ateneum's free day on Friday from 10 AM–6 PM.
Kiasma's free day on Friday from 10 AM–8 PM.
Composer Park Light Carnival in Pukinmäki from November 3–9, 2025. Free admission.
The Composer Park Light Carnival, produced by Pukinmäki art schools, is a free event open to everyone that brings joy, color, and experiences to the autumn darkness through light art, circus, and performing arts.
- Program:
- Monday, November 3, 6 PM–8 PM: Opening
- Thursday, November 6, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Friday, November 7, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Other times: The park's colored lights turn on every evening at 6 PM.
Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces from September 12, 2025–January 13, 2026. Open according to the Art Hall's hours. Free admission.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025

Events and activity tips

Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Saturday for Children: Pippi Longstocking at Oulunkylä Library on Saturday 11 AM–3 PM.
Sports Play Sessions at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro next to the metro station on Saturday 9 AM–10:30 AM. Sports Play Sessions offer children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in many ways and have fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule. At Maunula Sports Play Sessions, cash is not accepted as payment. Lockers accept 1 euro coins. Admission: Adults 3.60 €, others 2.10 €, free for children under 9.
Vantaa: Saturday for Children: Music and game design at Children's Culture Center Pessi in Vantaa on Saturday 10 AM–12 PM. Partially free.

Espoo: Saturday Workshop: Little Paw and Big Paw at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday 10 AM–2 PM. Free admission.
Fair Music Day at Annantalossa on Saturday 11 AM–2 PM. Free admission.
Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces from September 12, 2025–January 13, 2026. Open on All Saints' Day 11 AM–4 PM. Free admission.
Vantaa: Game Week: Unreality Choir performs game music at Tikkurila Library on Saturday at 3 PM. Free admission.
Composer Park Light Carnival in Pukinmäki from November 3–9, 2025. Free admission.
The Composer Park Light Carnival, produced by Pukinmäki art schools, is a free event open to everyone that brings joy, color, and experiences to the autumn darkness through light art, circus, and performing arts.
- Program:
- Monday, November 3, 6 PM–8 PM: Opening
- Thursday, November 6, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Friday, November 7, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Other times: The park's colored lights turn on every evening at 6 PM.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025

Father's Day

Pienten Helsinki wishes you a happy Father's Day!

Events and activity tips

Ready to go ice skating in the fall? Our article about public skating times at ice halls in the greater Helsinki area has been updated!
Sports Play Sessions at Liikuntamylly near Myllypuro metro station on Sunday 9 AM–10:45 AM. Tickets 3.60 €/adults, 2.10 €/children, free for children under 9.
Sports Play Sessions offer children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in many ways and have fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule, strollers are welcome in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker room.
Espoo: Life in Deadwood – exhibition tour at the "Living Espoo" exhibition at Villa Elfvik Nature House on Sunday at 11 AM. Free admission.
Father's Day at the Museum of Technology – Machines and Robots on Sunday 11 AM–5 PM. Museum admission fee applies.
Espoo: Glim Workshop with changing themes: Kindling Bundle at Glim House Museum on Sunday 12 PM–2 PM. Museum admission fee applies.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sunday 12 PM–4 PM. Small admission fee.
Mr. Tossivainen's Curious Wardrobe at Museum Mark on Sunday 2 PM–4 PM. Don't forget the wonderful Pippi Longstocking exhibition! Free admission.
Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces from September 12, 2025–January 13, 2026. Open according to the Art Hall's hours. Free admission.
Composer Park Light Carnival in Pukinmäki from November 3–9, 2025. Free admission.
The Composer Park Light Carnival, produced by Pukinmäki art schools, is a free event open to everyone that brings joy, color, and experiences to the autumn darkness through light art, circus, and performing arts.
- Program:
- Monday, November 3, 6 PM–8 PM: Opening
- Thursday, November 6, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Friday, November 7, 6 PM–8 PM: Carnival Evening
- Other times: The park's colored lights turn on every evening at 6 PM.