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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 tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Article cover image: Haltiala farm's lamb enclosure opens to the public on Tuesday!
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- Pienten Helsinki's Easter theme article tells you what's happening in Helsinki during Easter.
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- Adventure at Uunisaari island located in front of Kaivopuisto can be reached via a bridge until 14.4.2026!
- Exhibition: Sanna Pelliccioni: Happiness is Being exhibition at Kanneltalo gallery 12.3.-25.4.2026. Free admission.
- 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.
- Swedish-language family cafés are organized for example by LillaLuckan in Helsinki.
- Want to ice skate? A wishlist article about public skating hours at ice halls in the greater Helsinki area can be found in Pienten Helsinki!
- Museum tips for visiting with children can be read in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
- You can also borrow museum passes to the Natural History Museum or entrance tickets to Korkeasaari from the library!From Viikki library you can borrow an entrance ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama and Tikkurila libraries you can borrow an entrance ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
MONDAY 30.3.2026
Events and
activity tips
- Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Monday:
- 10.30-11.15 Loru's games, play and movement for children over 1 year old
- 13–13.30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, interactive music session
- 14–14.30 Tittut! Swedish-language music session for babies
- 15–15.30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, interactive music session - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Family Hulinat provide space for young children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no pre-registration is required for classes.
Family Hulinat on Mondays:
- PNV sports center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12.30–14 from 12.1.–20.4. (no sessions 6.4.)
- Malmi primary school (Talvelantie 1) 16.30–18 from 12.1.-20.4.2026 (no sessions 6.4.)
- Kottby grundskola (Pohjolankatu 45, entrance from the school door opposite Käpylä fire station. Enter from the school courtyard and go down to the swings)
17.15-18.15 from 26.1.-20.4.2026 (no sessions 6.4. ).
- Tapanila primary school (Veljestenpiha 2) 18-18.30 from 12.1.–20.4. (no sessions 6.4.) - Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays include Museum Merkki, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO, and Amos Rex (closed on Tuesdays!).
- More museum tips for visiting with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
TUESDAY 31.3.2026
Events and
activity tips
- Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS spaces (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11. Each session also features rotating programs for families led by students from early childhood education, social, health and culture sectors. The campus café Aspretto offers breakfast to family group participants for just 5.50 €.
- Visit the Haltiala farm's lamb enclosure from 31.3.–3.5.2026. The enclosure is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-13 and Saturdays and Sundays 10-14, also during Easter. 23 lambs were born on Haltiala farm this year!
- Albertin Living Room is open during spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.30–15.Free admission.
- Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
- 10.30–11 Loru moves, gentle movement for parents and babies (0-9 months)
- 13–13.30 In Loru's warmth - baby session
- 14-14.30 In Ramsans warmth, music, rhymes and songs for babies
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 13.30-15.30. The workshops are suitable for children 1.5–3 years old together with their adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate for the entire time or just pop in.
- Free evening at the Architecture and Design Museum on Tuesday 16-20. Don't miss the wonderful Escape to Moomin Valley exhibition!
- Family Hulinat provide space for young children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no pre-registration is required for classes.
Family Hulinat on Tuesdays:
- Myllypuro Pallomylly (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) 9.30–11.30 and 16–18 from 13.1.–21.4.
- Kannelmäki primary school (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 17-18.30 from 13.1.–21.4.
-Käpylä primary school (gymnasium) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 17-18.30 from 13.1. –21.4.2026(no sessions 3.–31.3.)
- Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) 17-18.30 from 13.1.–21.4.
- Sakarinmäki primary school (Knutersintie 924) 17-18.30 from 13.1.–21.4.2026
WEDNESDAY 1.4.2026
Events and
activity tips
- Albertin Living Room is open during spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.30–15. Free admission.
- Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
- 10.30–11.30 Loru enchanted, light bath for babies and toddlers
- 13–14 Loru enchanted, light bath for babies and toddlers
NOTE! Loru enchanted is in Oodi's 2nd floor cube. Strollers are left in the 1st floor or 3rd floor stroller parking. - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Fallkullan farm animal hall indoor spaces are open to the public on Wednesday 10-14. Free admission.
- Family Hulinat provide space for young children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no pre-registration is required for classes.
Family Hulinat on Wednesdays:
- Kurkimäki courtyard house (Karpalokuja 7) 9.30-11 from 14.1-22.4.2026.
- Merilahti primary school (Jaluspolku 3) 17-19 from 14.1. –22.4.2026.
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THURSDAY 2.4.2026
Maundy Thursday
Events and
activity tips
- Visit the Haltiala farm's lamb enclosure from 31.3.–3.5.2026. The enclosure is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-13 and Saturdays and Sundays 10-14, also during Easter. 23 lambs were born on Haltiala farm this year!
- Albertin Living Room is open during spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.30–15. Free admission.
- Program at Loru playground in Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
- 10.30-11.00 Loru moves, exercise and dance for parents and babies
- 13.00-13.30 Loru's songs, bilingual music session for all ages (Finnish-Swedish) - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10-12. The workshops are suitable for children 1.5–3 years old together with their adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate for the entire time or just pop in.
- Fallkullan farm animal hall indoor spaces are open to the public on Thursday 10-14. Free admission.
- Family Hulinat provide space for young children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone and no pre-registration is required for classes.
Family Hulinat on Thursdays:
- Tali sports center football hall (Purotie 8) 9.30-11 from 15.1. –23.4.2026
- Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) 16.30–18 and 18–19 (school-aged children) from 15.1.–23.4.2026
-Kampi sports center (Malminkatu 3) 17-18.30 from 15.1.-23.4.2026(no sessions 2.4.)
- Porolahti primary school (Roihuvuorentie 2) 17-18.30 from 15.1. –23.4.2026
- Pukinmäenkaar primary school (Kenttäkuja 12) 17-18.30 from 15.1. –23.4.2026
FRIDAY 3.4.2026
Good Friday
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Events and
activity tips
- Playgrounds and libraries are closed due to Good Friday.
- Pienten Helsinki's Easter theme article tells you what's happening in Helsinki during Easter.
- Fallkullan farm animal hall and indoor spaces, as well as Kilikuppila café, are open daily during Easter from Friday to Monday 10-14. Free admission.
- Free City Easter at Reds shopping center. Free admission.
– Workshop: craft bunnies on Friday 13-15
SATURDAY 4.4.2026
Easter Saturday
Events and
activity tips
- Pienten Helsinki's Easter theme article tells you what's happening in Helsinki during Easter.
- Some libraries are open on Easter Saturday. Library-specific opening hours can be found on Helmet's website.
- Visit the Haltiala farm's lamb enclosure from 31.3.–3.5.2026. The enclosure is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-13 and Saturdays and Sundays 10-14, also during Easter. 23 lambs were born on Haltiala farm this year!
- Fallkullan farm animal hall and indoor spaces, as well as Kilikuppila café, are open daily during Easter from Friday to Monday 10-14. Free admission.
- Espoo: Pocket crochet workshop at Aurora Children's Cultural Center on Saturday 10-14. Free admission.
- Järvenpää: Little Easter at Taiteilijikoti Aholassa on the shores of Lake Tuusulanjärvi on Saturday 10–15. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansböle's little Easter event on Saturday 10.30-13. Free admission.
- Espoo: Sukkalukko (DUO) concert at Aurora Children's Cultural Center on Saturday 13. Tickets 10 €.
- Seurasaari Easter Bonfires are lit on Easter Saturday 4.4.2026 18.30-22. First the smaller children's bonfire is lit, then the main Easter bonfire. Free admission.
SUNDAY 5.4.2026
Easter Sunday
Events and
activity tips
- Libraries are closed on Easter Sunday.
- Pienten Helsinki's Easter theme article tells you what's happening in Helsinki during Easter.
- Visit the Haltiala farm's lamb enclosure from 31.3.–3.5.2026. The enclosure is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-13 and Saturdays and Sundays 10-14, also during Easter. 23 lambs were born on Haltiala farm this year!
- Espoo: Tale hour from Badger's Forest at Villa Elfviks on Sunday 11. Free admission.
- Horse riding and pony rides at Seurasaari on Sunday 12-16. Price 7 €/person. Entry to Seurasaari is free.
- Fallkullan farm animal hall and indoor spaces, as well as Kilikuppila café, are open daily during Easter from Friday to Monday 10-14. Free admission.
MONDAY 6.4.2026
Easter Monday
Events and
activity tips
- Playgrounds and libraries are closed on Easter Monday.
- Pienten Helsinki's Easter theme article tells you what's happening in Helsinki during Easter.
- Fallkullan farm animal hall and indoor spaces, as well as Kilikuppila café, are open daily during Easter from Friday to Monday 10-14. Free admission.
- Free City Easter at Reds shopping center. Free admission.
– Matinee movie: Peter Rabbit (2018) on Monday 13-14.35
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