What to do and where to go during Halloween and All Saints' Day in Helsinki and the surrounding area with children?

Little Helsinki's Halloween guide lists themed activities and events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. Trick-or-treat style Halloween celebrations have arrived in Finland in recent years with great momentum, and this year this spooky festival is celebrated officially on Sunday, October 31, 2021. All Saints' Day is celebrated in Finland on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Kekri events, marking the end of the harvest season, are also being held at the end of October.

NOTE! Always check the latest information and any changes on the organizer's website.

Events and Activities

Week 43

Tip! Suomen Latu encourages going on adventures into the darkening evenings with a flashlight.

Kekri Festival around Annala Manor on Friday, October 29, 2021, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free admission.

Halloween events for children at Oodi on Saturday, October 30, 2021, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ghost Carnival at the Museum of Technology on Saturday, October 30, 2021, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free admission on opening day. More information will also be updated on the museum's website.

Halloween-themed decorated gardens on Tapanila Health Trail and Spooktacularly Delicious Halloween Café on Saturday, October 30, 2021. The café is open 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please arrive by public transport or car, and do not drive on Terveystie, where many children will be active during the event!

In Swedish! Halloween party for brave children at Rikhardinkatu Library on Saturday, October 30, 2021, 5:00 p.m.

MLL's Reflector Orienteering in Ruoholahti and Jätkäsaari parks on Saturday, October 30, 2021, starting at 5:30 p.m. Reflector checkpoints can be searched for even after the event for about a week.

Blue Villa Halloween atmosphere can be experienced in Kulosari when the villa at Hopeasalmenranta 3 is decorated with Halloween atmosphere on Friday, October 29, 2021, and Saturday, October 30, 2021, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Performances every half hour. Free admission, Horror Café also on site.

Tuusula: Halloween weekend at Little Farm Animals in Tuusula on Saturday, October 30, 2021, and Sunday, October 31, 2021, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tickets 10 € / person, tickets sold in advance.

Kekri Path at Knusback Museum Space on the grounds of Herttoniemi Manor on Sunday, October 31, 2021, 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Week 44

Tip! Suomen Latu encourages going on adventures into the darkening evenings with a flashlight.

Annantalo and Skidilä Magic Week Monday through Friday, November 1-5, 2021 at Annantalo. Annantalo and Skidilä café are transformed into the homes of magical beings during the first week of November.

All Saints' Day, November 6, 2021

More activity tips from Where This Week article!

Maritime Rescue Vessels' All Saints' Day Parade on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The vessel parade departs from the tip of Hernesaari led by the rescue cruiser Jenny Wihuri and makes a flag salute at the sailor's memorial site on Eiranranta at 12:10 p.m. At the same time, representatives of maritime organizations lay a wreath at the Sailor's Memorial on Ursin Rock. The vessels continue to the South Harbor, where they are on display for the public from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Viapori Kekri in Suomenlinna for the sixth time on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The event is mostly free, with some programs being paid and requiring pre-registration. It's advisable to bring your own flashlight to Suomenlinna.

Family All Saints' Day – Día de Muertos at Kanneltalo on Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Free admission.

Children's Kekri event at Theater Tuikki in Tapanila on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tickets 10 €.

Scares for Little Ones event at the courtyard and surroundings of Stoa Cultural Center on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. This year's popular event takes place outdoors, so dress warmly. You must register in advance for some activities by November 3, 2021! Free admission.

Vantaa: Martinuksen Halloween: Children's Saturday November 6, 2021, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Free admission.

Children's All Saints' Day at Malmi Cemetery on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Helsinki Downtown Stockmann Christmas window at the corner of Aleksanterinkatu and Keskuskatu opens on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Tuusula: Tuusula Halloween Path in Hyrylä Jokipuisto on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets 2 €.

MLL Puistola Flashlight Hike on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Kalkkallio. Pre-registration is appreciated.

Children's Halloween event on Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Sisselpuisto Park on Herttoniemenranta. You can bring your own flashlight or lantern and dress according to the theme. Organizer: Hertsikanrannassa tapahtuu ry

Espoo: Brilliant Space Art Workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora in Espoo on Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Winter Garden on the edge of Töölönlahti lake often has themed decorations around All Saints' Day. The Winter Garden is open Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Free admission.