Where to go with children in summery Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Small Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity ideas and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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Current highlights

  • Museum tips for visiting with children from Small Helsinki's themed article!
  • The Joy of Being! exhibition at the glass end of Annantalo's 2nd floor from September 7 to October 19, 2024. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
  • Small Finland - over 800 reasons to explore Finland with children!
  • Art in the middle of the city! Kim Simonsson's Peat Giants can be found at Lasipalatsi Square and Bio Rex terrace until October. Impressive, thought-provoking and delightful for children too.
  • 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 pages!
  • You can borrow a museum ticket to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari 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.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Events and activity
suggestions

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays from 9:30 am to 2 pm (International Monday).
  • Playhouse Loru on Monday:
    - 10:30–11:15 Loru's games - games or activities for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event room                  
    - 1–1:30 pm Kukkuluuruu - baby session for under 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event room
    - 3–3:30 pm Kukkuluuruu - baby session for under 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event room
  • Family houses have activities:
    - Family House Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
    - Family House Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Events and activity
suggestions

  • Summer Music at Annantalo's A Stage at 9:30 am and 10:40 am. Free admission.
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Playhouse Loru on Tuesday:
    - 10–10:30 am Loru moves - gentle movement with baby, Oodi 3rd floor
    - 1–1:30 pm Loru's warmth - songs, rhymes and rhythm for babies, Oodi 3rd floor event room
  • Family houses have activities:
    - Family House Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
    - Family House Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
  • Baby Café on Tuesdays at the following locations:
    - Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo at 10 am
    - Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello at 10 am
    - Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Jugend at 10 am
    - Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi at 1 pm
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12–7 pm. Small admission fee.
    Hanna's cake baking at the Kindergarten Museum on Tuesday from 12–2 pm.
  • Art for toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30–3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just pop in.
  • Family Fun Activities provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun Activities on Tuesdays:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 am and 4–6 pm from September 3–December 12, 2024 (not October 8–29).

    - Sakarinmäki primary school (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 pm from September 3–December 3, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Kannelmäki primary school (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 pm from September 3–December 10, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 pm from September 3–December 14, 2024 (not week 42).

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Events and activity
suggestions

  • Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
  • Diaper Cinema at Annantalo on Wednesday at 10 am. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12–7 pm. Small admission fee.
  • For babies and parents! Baby Cinema at Kalasatama Library on Wednesday at 1 pm. Free admission.
  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Playhouse Loru on Wednesday:
    - 10:30–11:30 am Loru's enchantment - with changing themes. The session also includes a guided part, Oodi 3rd floor event room
    - 1–2:30 pm Loru's enchantment, Oodi 3rd floor event room.
  • Family houses have activities:
    - Family House Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
    - Family House Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
  • Family Fun Activities provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun Activities on Wednesdays:

    - Kurkimäki cottage house (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays from 9:30–11 am from September 4–November 27, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Merilahti primary school in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) on Wednesdays from 5–7 pm from September 4–December 11 (not week 42).

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Events and activity
suggestions

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Albert's Living Room is open on Thursday from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
  • Playhouse Loru on Thursday:
    - 10–10:30 am Loru moves - buggy jumping, Oodi courtyard
    - 1–1:30 pm Loru's fun - the joy of doing things together for all ages with stories, music, games or art, Oodi 3rd floor 
  • Art for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10 am–12 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just pop in.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Star Tower Hill is open on Thursday from 12–8 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Family houses have activities:
    - Family House Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
    - Family House Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the house's Facebook page.
  • Family Fun Activities provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. Family Fun Activities on Thursdays:

    - Tali sports park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30–11 am from September 5–December 12, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5–6:30 pm from September 5–December 12, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 4:30–6 pm and 6–7 pm (school-age children) from September 5–December 14, 2024 (not week 42).

    - Pukinmäenkaar primary school (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5–6:30 pm from September 5–December 12, 2024 (not week 42).

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Events and activity
suggestions

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Albert's Living Room is open on Friday from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
  • Playhouse Loru on Friday: 
    - 10–11 am Loru's games - games or activities for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor
    - 1–1:30 pm Loru's songs for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor Story Mat
    - 2:30–3:30 pm Loru creates - Loru's treasure hunt, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Star Tower Hill is open on Friday from 12–4 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Kanneltalo art club for children on Fridays from 1–3 pm. Free admission.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

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