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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go" series searches for fun tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The cover image shows the traditional sailing ship day, which is being held this year on Sunday at Halkosaari Pier instead of Market Square.
Current News
- The autumn break week feature article has been published on Pienten Helsinki!
- Ice skating in autumn? The wish feature about public skating times at ice rinks in the capital region has been updated!
- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family house's Facebook page!
- MLL's family café schedule can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
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- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found here!
- Museum tips for visiting with children can be read in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
- Last week! At Lasipalatsi square, in the environment of the Amos Rex museum hills, you can experience Yinka Ilori's Transparent Happiness artwork, which emphasizes play, interaction, and togetherness. You can bring your own basketball or ping-pong paddles, as this artwork invites play. Sports equipment is also available for loan from Amos Rex during museum hours. The artwork can be experienced until October 12, 2025. Free admission.
- Museum tickets to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari can also be borrowed from the library! From Viikin Library you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasataman Library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Skidimarket Ateljee running September 5 - October 25, 2025 at Annantalo's South Gallery. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helsinki Herring Market at Market Square October 5-11, 2025. Free admission.
- At the Playground Loru program at Central Library Oodi on Monday:
- 10:30–11:15 Loru's Games - fun play for ages 1+
- 13:00–13:30 Kukkuluuruu - baby session - Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Neurodiversity shelf opening ceremony at South Haaga Library on Monday 5-7 PM. - Dance and Play workshop for toddlers (ages 1–3) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 9:15 AM and 10:15 AM. Free admission, max 12 participants.
- Albert's Lounge is open Mondays 9:30 AM–2 PM (International Monday).
- Korkeasaari's free admission day on Monday 10 AM-3 PM (zoo closes at 4 PM).
- Family Sports Hours offer preschool children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Activities are open to everyone and no pre-registration is required.
Family Sports Hours on Mondays:
- PNV sports center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30–2 PM September 1 - December 8, 2025 (not October 13)
- Malminkartano Primary School (Talvelantie 1) 4:30–6 PM September 1 - December 8, 2025 (not October 13 or December 8)
- Tapanila Lower School (Veljestenpiha 2) 6–6:30 PM September 1 - December 8, 2025 (not October 13) - Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays: Sign and Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum and Amos Rex. More museum tips for visiting with children in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helsinki Herring Market at Market Square October 5-11, 2025. Free admission.
- At the Playground Loru program at Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
- 10:30–11:00 Loru Moves, gentle movement for older babies and parents (0-9 months)
- 1:00–1:30 PM In Loru's Warmth - baby session
- 3:00–3:30 PM In Ramsans värmé, musik, rim och ramsor för bebisar - Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Family Morning at Vinksin Vonksin exhibition at Sign Museum on Tuesday 9-11 AM. Free admission.
- Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Club Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (near the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11 AM. Each meeting also includes varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health care and culture students.
- Albert's Lounge Health Checkpoint at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30 AM-12 PM.
- Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 PM. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate for the whole time or just drop by.
- Family Sports Hours offer preschool children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Activities are open to everyone and no pre-registration is required.
Family Sports Hours on Tuesdays:
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5–6:30 PM September 2 - November 25, 2025 (not October 14 or December 4)
- Käpylä Primary School (sports hall) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5–6:30 PM September 2 - December 9, 2025 (not September 9 - October 7) Note: Family Sports Hours at Käpylä also held on October 14.
- Malminkartano Lower School (Puustellintie 6) 5–6:30 PM September 2 - December 9, 2025 (not October 14)
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 5–6:30 PM September 2 - December 8, 2025 (not October 14)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helsinki Herring Market at Market Square October 5-11, 2025. Free admission.
- At the Playground Loru program at Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
- 10:30–11:30 In Loru's Enchantment, play and sensory experiences for all ages
- 1:00–2:30 PM In Loru's Enchantment, play and sensory experiences for all ages - Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Albert's Lounge is open Wednesdays 9:30 AM–3 PM.
- For babies and parents! Baby Cinema at Pasila Library on Wednesday 1–3 PM. Free admission.
- Family Sports Hours offer preschool children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Activities are open to everyone and no pre-registration is required.
Family Sports Hours on Wednesdays:
- Kurkimäki courtyard house (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30–11 AM September 3 - November 26, 2025
- Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 5–7 PM September 3 - December 10, 2025 (not October 15.) - Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helsinki Herring Market at Market Square October 5-11, 2025. Free admission.
- At the Playground Loru program at Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
- 10:30–11:00 Loru Moves, baby gymnastics at Oodi's courtyard
- 1:00–1:30 PM Loru's Songs, bilingual singing session for all ages (Finnish-Swedish) - Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Albert's Lounge is open Thursday 9:30 AM–3 PM.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10 AM-12 PM. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate for the whole time or just drop by.
- Family Sports Hours offer preschool children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Activities are open to everyone and no pre-registration is required.
Family Sports Hours on Thursdays:
- Tali sports center soccer hall (Purotie 8) 9:30–11 AM September 4 - December 11, 2025 (not October 16.)
- Malminkartano Lower School (Puustellintie 6) 4:30–6 PM and 6–7 PM (school-age) September 4 - December 11, 2025 (not October 16, October 30, December 4.)
- Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) 5–6:30 PM September 4 - December 11, 2025 (not October 16.)
- Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5–6:30 PM September 4 - December 11, 2025 (not October 16.)
- Pukinmäkenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 5–6:30 PM September 4 - December 11, 2025 (not October 16)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025
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Events and
activity tips
- Helsinki Herring Market at Market Square October 5-11, 2025. Free admission.
- At the Playground Loru program at Central Library Oodi on Friday:
- 10:30–11:00 On Loru's Waves, story play for ages 2+
- 1:00–1:30 PM Loru's Songs, music session for all ages
- 2:30–3:00 PM Loru's Pleasures, active play for ages 2+ (Finnish-Swedish) - Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Albert's Lounge is open Friday 9:30 AM–3 PM.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
Girls' Day
Events and
activity tips
- The autumn break week feature article has been published on Pienten Helsinki!
- Ice skating in October? The wish feature about public skating times at ice rinks in the capital region has been updated!
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Espoo: Beneath Aurora's Oak Tree: Be Today's Aurora at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday 2–6 PM. Recommended age 3-110 years. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.
- Last day! Helsinki Herring Market at Market Square October 5-11, 2025. Free admission.
- Sunday's Traditional sailing ship day starts partly already on Saturday, when traditional sailing ships race in the Tervasaari Barrel sailing competition off the coast of Helsinki. The best viewing spots are at the tip of Katajanokka and other land areas surrounding Kruunuvuorenselkä. After the race, the ships traditionally sail in a ceremonial procession of sails towards Sunday's sailing ship day harbor, which this year is Halko Pier.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- The autumn break week feature article has been published on Pienten Helsinki!
- Ice skating in October? The wish feature about public skating times at ice rinks in the capital region has been updated!
- Sports Fun at Sports Mill at Myllypuro metro station on Sundays 9–10:45 AM. Tickets €3.60/adults, €2.10/children, under 9 free of charge.
Sports Fun offers children under 9 and their families opportunities to move in various ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, stroller space is available in the lobby, and you should pack your own lock for the locker. - Traditional sailing ship day is celebrated this year at Halko Pier on Sunday 10 AM–4 PM. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12–4 PM. Small admission fee.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in the Art Factory spaces September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open during Art Hall's opening hours. Free admission.
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