Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

Cover image for the article: Lux Helsinki is being organized around the city again this week.

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Epiphany

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • On Epiphany, playgrounds and some libraries are closed.
  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Christmas-decorated Winter Garden is open to the public on Epiphany from 10–16. Free admission.
  • Sledding hills? Tips for great sledding spots in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Albert's Living Room Parenting Clinic at Kamppi family center on Tuesdays 9:30–12.
  • Program for playroom Loru at Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
    - Program has not yet been published at the time of writing this article.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12–19. Small admission fee.
  • Model railway enthusiasts' model railway exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15–18 and Saturdays from 11–17 at shopping center Reds in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Reds, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa. Free admission.
  • Family playtime sessions provide pre-school children and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. Family playtime sessions on Tuesdays:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 and 16–18 from January 7 to April 24, 2025 (not week 8).

    - Käpylä primary school (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays 16:30–18 from January 7 to April 22, 2025 (no activity week 8).

    - Sakarinmäki primary school (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 17–18:30 from January 7 to April 24, 2025 (not week 8).

    - Kannelmäki primary school (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays 17–18:30 from January 7 to April 22, 2025 (no activity week 8).

    - Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays 17–18:30 from January 7 to April 24, 2025 (not week 8).

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lux Helsinki is held from Wednesday to Sunday, January 8–12, 2025. Works are on display this year in central Helsinki from Railway Square to the Kaivopuisto Observatory. Works can also be found at shopping center Tripla, Kannelmäki, Tapiola Park in Espoo, and in the Lux In exhibition at Kaapelitehdas. Some of the works are also on display during twilight this year. Free admission.
  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Program for playroom Loru at Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
    - Program has not yet been published at the time of writing this article.
  • Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30–15.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12–16. Small admission fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12–19. Small admission fee.
  • Espoo: Model railway enthusiasts' model railway exhibition in Niittykummu, Espoo, at shopping center Niitty, is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 15–18 and Saturdays from 12–18. The venue is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.
  • Building city dreams – Open interactive station at the Design Museum exhibition during the Lux Helsinki light festival from Wednesday to Sunday, January 8–12, 2025, 18–20. You can drop by the non-stop station at your own pace. The visit is suitable for all ages; children participate in the activity with their own adult. Museum admission fee applies; free admission for under 18s.

  • Family playtime sessions provide pre-school children and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. Family playtime sessions on Wednesdays:

    - Kurkimäki neighborhood building (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesday 9:30–11 from January 8 to April 23, 2025 (not week 8).

    - Merilahti primary school in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays 17–19 from January 8 to April 23, 2025 (not week 8).

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lux Helsinki is held from Wednesday to Sunday, January 8–12, 2025. Works are on display this year in central Helsinki from Railway Square to the Kaivopuisto Observatory. Works can also be found at shopping center Tripla, Kannelmäki, Tapiola Park in Espoo, and in the Lux In exhibition at Kaapelitehdas. Some of the works are also on display during twilight this year. Free admission.
  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Little Helsinki recommends! Night of Sciences is held on Thursday throughout the city center and partly online. Child-friendly Night of Sciences events and routes have been compiled on the University of Helsinki Geosciences and Geography Facebook page.
  • Building city dreams – Open interactive station at the Design Museum exhibition during the Lux Helsinki light festival from Wednesday to Sunday, January 8–12, 2025, 18–20. You can drop by the non-stop station at your own pace. The visit is suitable for all ages; children participate in the activity with their own adult. Museum admission fee applies; free admission for under 18s.
  • Family playtime sessions provide pre-school children and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. Family playtime sessions on Thursdays:

    - Tali sports park soccer hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30–11 from January 9 to April 24, 2025 (no activity week 8).

    - Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 17–18:30 from January 9 to April 24, 2025 (no activity week 8).

    - Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 16:30–18 and 18–19 (school-age) from January 7 to April 24, 2024 (no activity week 8).

    - Pukinmäenkaari primary school (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 17–18:30 from
    January 9 to April 24, 2025 (no activity week 8).

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lux Helsinki is held from Wednesday to Sunday, January 8–12, 2025. Works are on display this year in central Helsinki from Railway Square to the Kaivopuisto Observatory. Works can also be found at shopping center Tripla, Kannelmäki, Tapiola Park in Espoo, and in the Lux In exhibition at Kaapelitehdas. Some of the works are also on display during twilight this year. Free admission.
  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Days of Science: Free admission to the University of Helsinki Science Museum Liekki on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
  • Days of Science: Ursa Planetarium shows in the foyer of the University of Helsinki main building on Friday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. You can reserve a free show ticket starting January 8, 2025 on Ursa's website.
  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Program for playroom Loru at Central Library Oodi on Friday:
    - Program has not yet been published at the time of writing this article.
  • Albert's Living Room is open on Friday from 9:30–15.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open on Friday from 12–16. Museum admission fee.
  • Espoo: Model railway enthusiasts' model railway exhibition in Niittykummu, Espoo, at shopping center Niitty, is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 15–18 and Saturdays from 12–18. The venue is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.
  • Building city dreams – Open interactive station at the Design Museum exhibition during the Lux Helsinki light festival from Wednesday to Sunday, January 8–12, 2025, 18–20. You can drop by the non-stop station at your own pace. The visit is suitable for all ages; children participate in the activity with their own adult. Museum admission fee applies; free admission for under 18s.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lux Helsinki is held from Wednesday to Sunday, January 8–12, 2025. Works are on display this year in central Helsinki from Railway Square to the Kaivopuisto Observatory. Works can also be found at shopping center Tripla, Kannelmäki, Tapiola Park in Espoo, and in the Lux In exhibition at Kaapelitehdas. Some of the works are also on display during twilight this year. Free admission.
  • Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Days of Science: Free admission to the University of Helsinki Science Museum Liekki on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
  • Days of Science: Ursa Planetarium shows in the foyer of the University of Helsinki main building on Saturday at 12, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. You can reserve a free show ticket starting January 8, 2025 on Ursa's website.
  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Espoo: Snow White craft workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday from 10–14. Free admission.
  • Model railway enthusiasts' model railway exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15–18 and Saturdays from 11–17 at shopping center Reds in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Reds, next to Specsavers, opposite Synsa.
  • Espoo: Model railway enthusiasts' model railway exhibition in Niittykummu, Espoo, at shopping center Niitty, is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 15–18 and Saturdays from 12–18. The venue is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.
  • Squirrel, Robin, and Little Bird children's concert at Hakasalmen villa on Saturday at 2 p.m. The concert is included in the admission price (€16/€11; under 18s free).
  • Building city dreams – Open interactive station at the Design Museum exhibition during the Lux Helsinki light festival from Wednesday to Sunday, January 8–12, 2025, 18–20. You can drop by the non-stop station at your own pace. The visit is suitable for all ages; children participate in the activity with their own adult. Museum admission fee applies; free admission for under 18s.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lux Helsinki is held from Wednesday to Sunday, January 8–12, 2025. Works are on display this year in central Helsinki from Railway Square to the Kaivopuisto Observatory. Works can also be found at shopping center Tripla, Kannelmäki, Tapiola Park in Espoo, and in the Lux In exhibition at Kaapelitehdas. Some of the works are also on display during twilight this year. Free admission.
  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays from 12–16. Small admission fee.
  • Building city dreams – Open interactive station at the Design Museum exhibition during the Lux Helsinki light festival from Wednesday to Sunday, January 8–12, 2025, 18–20. You can drop by the non-stop station at your own pace. The visit is suitable for all ages; children participate in the activity with their own adult. Museum admission fee applies; free admission for under 18s.

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