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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 finds activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Current highlights
- Filling of Suomenlinna's dry dock with water begins this week and the ships' out-of-dock operations will take place on Friday. The filling of the dock can be followed from the Susiski side close to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
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- You can also borrow a museum ticket to the Natural History Museum or entry tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viiki library you can borrow an entry ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatamo library you can borrow an entry ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more from the family house's Facebook page!
- MLL's family café schedule can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet libraries' events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays from 9:30–14 (International Monday).
- At the Loru Playground in the Central Library Oodi, the program on Monday includes:
- 10:30–11 Loru's fun games, play for children over 1 year old
- 13–13:30 Kukkuluuruu baby time
- 15–15:30 Kukkuluuruu baby time
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet libraries' events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Spring festival at Kurranuummi playground on Tuesday from 9-11:30. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room's Clinic Park at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays from 9:30-12.
- At the Loru Playground in the Central Library Oodi, the program on Tuesday includes:
- 10–10:30 Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
- 13–13:30 I Ramsans värme, musik, rim och ramsor för bebisar
- 15–15:30 Loru's warmth baby time - Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12-19. A wonderful children's section and 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 on Tuesdays from 12-19. Museum admission fee applies.
- Art for toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 13:30-15:30. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the whole time or just drop by.
- Family Fun Times offer pre-school age children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Family Fun Times are held on Tuesdays:
- Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays from 16:30-18 from January 7 to May 13, 2025.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet libraries' events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- At the Loru Playground in the Central Library Oodi, the program on Wednesday includes:
- 10–11:30 Crafts for all ages
- 13–14:30 Crafts for all ages - Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30–15.
- Fallkulla Farm Animals and the farm's indoor facilities are open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 10-14. Free admission.
- Military Home Heritage Day at Senaat Square on Wednesday from 10-17.
- Pytyllä on asiaa (Something to say) event at Citizens' Square on Wednesday from 11-19. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Small admission fee applies.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12-19. Museum admission fee applies.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12-19. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with an ID.
- Courtyard event at Santahami playground on Wednesday from 17. PLEASE NOTE: Access permission to Santahami military island must be requested from Santahami playground no later than Monday, May 5, 2025.
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THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet libraries' events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- At the Loru Playground in the Central Library Oodi, the program on Thursday includes:
- 10-11:30 Loru and Oodi's joint nature walk and park picnic
- 15-15:30 Loru's songs for all ages - Albert's Living Room is open on Thursday from 9:30–15.
- Art for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10-12. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the whole time or just drop by.
- Fallkulla Farm Animals and the farm's indoor facilities are open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 10-14. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Poetry Lounge at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) from February 1 to May 25, 2025. Open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10–16 and at Pessi's evening and weekend events. Always free admission to the exhibition.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12-19. A wonderful children's section and 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 at Tähtitornin hill is open on Thursday from 12–20. Museum admission fee applies.
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025
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Events and
activity tips
- Europe Day program at the Central Library Oodi on Friday. Europe Day cake and coffee at 14 on the 1st floor of Oodi.
- Helmet libraries' events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- At the Loru Playground in the Central Library Oodi, the program on Friday includes:
- 10:30–11:00 Loru on the waves, a story-based play time for children over 2 years old
- 13:00–13:30 Loru's songs, a musical session for all ages - Albert's Living Room is open on Friday from 9:30–15.
- Fallkulla Farm Animals and the farm's indoor facilities are open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 10-14. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Poetry Lounge at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) from February 1 to May 25, 2025. Open on Thursday and Friday from 10–16 and at Pessi's evening and weekend events. Always free admission to the exhibition.
- University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitornin hill is open on Friday from 12–16. Museum admission fee applies.
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Kallio Blooms event May 10-18, 2025
- Helmet libraries' events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Espoo: Leppävaara outdoor swimming pool opens for the summer season on Saturday at 9. Pool admission fee applies.
- Cancelled!
Flea market! MLL Herttoniemi children's clothing and supplies flea market at Herttoniemenranta Primary School's lower entrance on Saturday from 10-13. - Vantaa: Family spring party at Ylästö Local History House in Vantaa (Sienestäjänkuja 5) on Saturday from 10-13. Free admission.
- Lauttasaari Sports Day on Saturday from 10-14. Free admission.
- Espoo: Flower Meadow Stories workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday from 10-14. Free admission.
- Mother's Day Evening - Family Day at the Museum of Technology on Saturday from 11-18. Museum admission fee applies.
- Roihuvuori Hanami – Helsinki's Cherry Blossom Festival at Roihuvuori Cherry Park (corner of Sahaajankatu and Abraham Wetterin tie) on Saturday from 12-18. Free admission.
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025
Mother's Day
Events and
activity tips
- Kallio Blooms event May 10-18, 2025
- Uimastadion summer season begins on Sunday at 9. Admission fee applies; 7–19-year-old Helsinki residents get free access to outdoor pools during the 2025 summer season with Helsinki Youth Services' Jässäri card.
- Tringa's bird watching at Hakala viewing platform on Sunday from 10-12. Free admission.
- Fallkulla Farm Animals and the farm's indoor facilities and café are open on Sunday from 10-14. Free admission.
- Mothers – Children – Families - whole family Mother's Day at Pakila Racing Stables (Pakilantie 124) on Sunday from 11-13:30. Free admission.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Mother's Day kite flying in Suomenlinna on Sunday from 12-16.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-16. Small admission fee applies.
- Helsinki Fire Department Band's Mother's Day Concert at Temppeliaukio Church on Sunday at 18:30. Free admission.
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