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 searches for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

The article cover image shows the recently renovated playground at Sibelius Park. Spring calls us to playgrounds, so you can find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips behind this link!

Current highlights

  • Spring election season through children's eyes:

    - Helsinki libraries support children's civics education by organizing children's own picture book elections April 2-12, 2025.
    - Espoo: Espoo libraries support children's civics education by organizing their own elections during regional and municipal elections. All children can vote in the library, at Children's Cultural Center Aurora, and influence who will lead the future. The voting booth at Children's Cultural Center Aurora will be open:
  • Mon April 2 - Sat April 12, 2025 (no Sun April 6) 10am-2pm. Voting times at libraries April 2-13, 2025.

MONDAY MARCH 31, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Albert's Lounge is open Mondays 9:30am–2pm (International Monday).
  • At Loru playground located in Central Library Oodi, Monday's program includes:
    - 10:30am–11:00am Loru's fun, play for children over 1 year old
    - 1pm–1:30pm Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 3pm–3:30pm Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Hippo family adventure at Arabian Primary School playground (Berliininkatu 4) Monday 5:30pm–7pm. Free admission.
  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and for free.
    Family fun sessions on Mondays:

    - Tapanila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 5pm–6:30pm Jan 13–April 28 (no activities April 21).

TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2025

April Fools' Day

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS facilities (next to the metro station) Tuesdays 9am–11am. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health and culture students.
  • Albert's Lounge's Health Service Park at Kamppi Family Center Tuesdays 9:30am–12pm.
  • At Loru playground located in Central Library Oodi, Tuesday's program includes:
    - 10am–10:30am Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0–9 months)
    - 1pm–1:30pm I Ramsan's warmth - Swedish-language music play session, music, rhymes and nursery rhymes for babies
    - 3pm–3:30pm In Loru's warmth - baby session with music and rhymes for babies
  • Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12pm–7pm. Wonderful children's section with many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with an ID.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12pm–7pm. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Art for toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 1:30pm–3:30pm. Workshops are suitable for children ages 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate for the full time or just drop by.
  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and for free.
    Family fun sessions on Tuesdays:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays 9:30am–11:30am and 4pm–6pm Jan 7–April 24, 2025.

    - Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) Tuesdays 4:30pm–6pm Jan 7–April 22, 2025.

    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) Tuesday 5pm–6:30pm Jan 7–April 24, 2025.

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) Tuesdays 5pm–6:30pm Jan 7–April 22, 2025.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) Tuesdays 5pm–6:30pm Jan 7–April 24, 2025.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 2, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • At Loru playground located in Central Library Oodi, Wednesday's program includes:
    - 10:30am–11:30am Gently in rhymes, relaxation and sensory experiences for baby families
    - 1pm–2pm Gently in rhymes, relaxation and sensory experiences for baby families
  • Albert's Lounge is open Wednesdays 9:30am–3pm.
  • Experiential story time at Tapanila village square Wednesday 11:15am. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12pm–4pm. Small admission fee applies.
  • Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12pm–7pm. Wonderful children's section with many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with an ID.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12pm–7pm. Museum admission fee applies.

  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and for free.
    Family fun sessions on Wednesdays:

    - Kurkimäki neighborhood house (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesday 9:30am–11am Jan 8–April 23, 2025.

    - Merila Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) Wednesdays 5pm–7pm Jan 8–April 23, 2025.

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THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • At Loru playground located in Central Library Oodi, Thursday's program includes:
    - 10:30am–11am Loru moves, gymnastics for parent and baby
    - 3pm–3:30pm Loru's songs, bilingual music session for all ages, tvåspråkig musikstund för alla
  • Albert's Lounge is open Thursday 9:30am–3pm.
  • Art for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10am–12pm. Workshops are suitable for children ages 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate for the full time or just drop by.
  • Vantaa: Poetry Lounge at Children's Cultural Center Pessi (Tikkurila) Feb 1–May 25, 2025. Open Thu–Fri 10am–4pm and at Pessi's evening and weekend events. Free admission to the exhibition.
  • In the shelter of the tree - children's concert at Arabia Hall Thursday 10:30am. Free admission.
  • Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12pm–7pm. Wonderful children's section with many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with an ID.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Star Tower Hill is open Thursday 12pm–8pm. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together independently and for free.
    Family fun sessions on Thursdays:

    - Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays 9:30am–11am Jan 9–April 24, 2025.

    - Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays 5pm–6:30pm Jan 9–April 24, 2025.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays 4:30pm–6pm and 6pm–7pm (school-age) Jan 7–April 24, 2024.

    - Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays 5pm–6:30pm Jan 9–April 24, 2025.

    - Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) Thursdays 5pm–6:30pm Feb 6–April 24, 2025.

FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2025

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SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2025

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SUNDAY APRIL 6, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Night orchestra at Espoo Cultural Center (Tapiola) Sunday 3pm. Tickets from €14.90.

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