Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki during winter break? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for fun tips and recommends family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026

Events and
activity tips

  • Programs at Loru playground at Central Library Oodi on Monday:
    - 10:30-11 a.m. Loru Songs for all ages bilingual (Finnish-Swedish)
    - 2-2:30 p.m. Loru Songs for all ages bilingual (Finnish-Swedish)
  • Links to weekly programs for all playgrounds open during winter break can be found in a separate article about playground winter break programs.
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
  • Vantaa: Non-stop winter break art workshops at Children's Culture Center Pyykkitupa on Håkansbolen Manor grounds daily Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free admission.
  • Aalto University Junior Robotics Workshop at Central Library Oodi on Monday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m. The robotics workshop is recommended for approximately 7-13-year-olds; children under 7 can participate with an adult. One workshop lasts approximately 45 minutes. Pre-registration is not required. However, please note that each workshop has limited capacity, so you may need to wait for your turn. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Free Hoppari sports activities at Esport Arena in Tapiola Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Bring indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if desired.
  • Winter break children's sports event at Töölö Sports Hall Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets €2.10 (children) and €3.60 (adults).
  • Note that many museums are closed on Mondays! 
    Museums in Helsinki and the metropolitan area open on Mondays include Museum Merkki, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO, and Amos Rex (closed Tuesdays!). During winter break week, the Technology Museum in Helsinki, Luontokeskus Haltia, Museum Leikki in Espoo, and Aviation Museum in Vantaa are also open on Mondays.

    More museum tips for activities with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026

Shrove Tuesday

Events and
activity tips

  • Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Circle Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social, health, and culture students. The campus café Aspretto offers breakfast for family circle participants at €5.50.
  • Albertin Living Room is open during spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
  • Vantaa: Non-stop winter break art workshops at Children's Culture Center Pyykkitupa on Håkansbolen Manor grounds daily Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free admission.
  • Aalto University Junior Water Workshop for Children on Tuesday at 10 a.m. This free water workshop is suitable for 5-12-year-old children; younger preschool-age children can participate with a parent. Pre-registration is not required. However, please note that each workshop has limited capacity, so you may need to wait for your turn. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Winter break workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Free Hoppari sports activities at Esport Arena in Tapiola Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Bring indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if desired.
  • Winter break children's sports event at Töölö Sports Hall Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets €2.10 (children) and €3.60 (adults).
  • Programs at Loru playground at Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
    - 10:30-11 a.m. Chair Exercises for parent with baby
    - 2-2:30 p.m. Interactive Story Time bilingual (Finnish-Swedish)
  • Links to weekly programs for all playgrounds open during winter break can be found in a separate article about playground winter break programs.
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.

    Advertisement / Commercial cooperation with Science Museum Liekki.
  • Winter break activities at Science Museum Liekki Tuesday to Saturday, February 17-21, 2026. A self-guided craft workshop operating on a non-stop basis during museum hours (Tuesday-Wednesday 12-4 p.m., Thursday 12-8 p.m., and Friday-Saturday 12-4 p.m.). No pre-registration required. The workshop is suitable for preschool and school-age children as well as adults.
    Admission to Science Museum Liekki is free for children under 18; adults pay regular admission or use a Museum Card.  
    Science Museum Liekki
    Main University Building, Fabianinkatu 33, 1st floor, left from the main entrance

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

Events and
activity tips

  • Albertin Living Room is open during spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
  • Vantaa: Non-stop winter break art workshops at Children's Culture Center Pyykkitupa on Håkansbolen Manor grounds daily Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Winter break workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Free Hoppari sports activities at Esport Arena in Tapiola Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Bring indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if desired.
  • Porvoo: Skidimarket invites new shelf-stockers, cashiers, and grill stand staff for ski break work at Porvoo Art Factory Wednesday to Sunday, February 18-22, 2026. Skidimarket is open Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
  • Winter break children's sports event at Töölö Sports Hall Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets €2.10 (children) and €3.60 (adults).
  • Programs at Loru playground at Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
    - 10:30-11 a.m. Toddler Gym for over 2-year-olds
    - 2-3 p.m. Game Lounge for over 2-year-olds
  • Links to weekly programs for all playgrounds open during winter break can be found in a separate article about playground winter break programs.
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.

    Advertisement / Commercial cooperation with Science Museum Liekki.
  • Winter break activities at Science Museum Liekki Tuesday to Saturday, February 17-21, 2026. A self-guided craft workshop operating on a non-stop basis during museum hours (Tuesday-Wednesday 12-4 p.m., Thursday 12-8 p.m., and Friday-Saturday 12-4 p.m.). No pre-registration required. The workshop is suitable for preschool and school-age children as well as adults.
    Admission to Science Museum Liekki is free for children under 18; adults pay regular admission or use a Museum Card.  
    Science Museum Liekki
    Main University Building, Fabianinkatu 33, 1st floor, left from the main entrance
  • Espoo: Alpine Railway Enthusiasts Model Railway Exhibition at Sello Shopping Center, 3rd floor (at the end of the corridor near RAX Pizza restaurant and Tokmanni store). Open Wednesdays and Fridays 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026

Events and
activity tips

  • Albertin Living Room is open during spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
  • Vantaa: Non-stop winter break art workshops at Children's Culture Center Pyykkitupa on Håkansbolen Manor grounds daily Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Winter break workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Free Hoppari sports activities at Esport Arena in Tapiola Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Bring indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if desired.
  • Programs at Loru playground at Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
    - 10-10:30 a.m. Baby Time, a calm baby activity (0-6 months)
    - 11-11:30 a.m. Wild Time, an energetic baby activity (6-12 months)
    - 2-2:30 p.m. Baby Rhyme Time for under 1-year-olds
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
  • Links to weekly programs for all playgrounds open during winter break can be found in a separate article about playground winter break programs.

    Advertisement / Commercial cooperation with Science Museum Liekki.
  • Winter break activities at Science Museum Liekki Tuesday to Saturday, February 17-21, 2026. A self-guided craft workshop operating on a non-stop basis during museum hours (Tuesday-Wednesday 12-4 p.m., Thursday 12-8 p.m., and Friday-Saturday 12-4 p.m.). No pre-registration required. The workshop is suitable for preschool and school-age children as well as adults.
    Admission to Science Museum Liekki is free for children under 18; adults pay regular admission or use a Museum Card.  
    Science Museum Liekki
    Main University Building, Fabianinkatu 33, 1st floor, left from the main entrance
  • Porvoo: Skidimarket invites new shelf-stockers, cashiers, and grill stand staff for ski break work at Porvoo Art Factory Wednesday to Sunday, February 18-22, 2026. Skidimarket is open Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
  • Stadin Winter Fun at Paloheinä on Thursday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free admission.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026

Events and
activity tips

  • Programs at Loru playground at Central Library Oodi on Friday:
    - 10-11:30 a.m. Crafts for all ages
    - 2-2:45 p.m. Friday Disco for all ages
  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
  • Links to weekly programs for all playgrounds open during winter break can be found in a separate article about playground winter break programs.
  • Vantaa: Non-stop winter break art workshops at Children's Culture Center Pyykkitupa on Håkansbolen Manor grounds daily Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Free Hoppari sports activities at Esport Arena in Tapiola Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Bring indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if desired.
  • Free Day at Ateneum Art Museum Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Advertisement / Commercial cooperation with Science Museum Liekki.
  • Winter break activities at Science Museum Liekki Tuesday to Saturday, February 17-21, 2026. A self-guided craft workshop operating on a non-stop basis during museum hours (Tuesday-Wednesday 12-4 p.m., Thursday 12-8 p.m., and Friday-Saturday 12-4 p.m.). No pre-registration required. The workshop is suitable for preschool and school-age children as well as adults.
    Admission to Science Museum Liekki is free for children under 18; adults pay regular admission or use a Museum Card.  
    Science Museum Liekki
    Main University Building, Fabianinkatu 33, 1st floor, left from the main entrance
  • Porvoo: Skidimarket invites new shelf-stockers, cashiers, and grill stand staff for ski break work at Porvoo Art Factory Wednesday to Sunday, February 18-22, 2026. Skidimarket is open Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Alpine Railway Enthusiasts Model Railway Exhibition at Sello Shopping Center, 3rd floor (at the end of the corridor near RAX Pizza restaurant and Tokmanni store). Open Wednesdays and Fridays 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026

Events and
activity tips

  • Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
  • Espoo: Saturday Workshop: Winter Sleepers Collage Workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
  • National Skiing Day Family Finale at Paloheinä in Helsinki Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
  • Espoo: School Museum Lagstadi Opening Day Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Skidimarket invites new shelf-stockers, cashiers, and grill stand staff for ski break work at Porvoo Art Factory Wednesday to Sunday, February 18-22, 2026. Skidimarket is open Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Alpine Railway Enthusiasts Model Railway Exhibition at Sello Shopping Center, 3rd floor (at the end of the corridor near RAX Pizza restaurant and Tokmanni store). Open Wednesdays and Fridays 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.

    Advertisement / Commercial cooperation with Science Museum Liekki.
  • Winter break activities at Science Museum Liekki Tuesday to Saturday, February 17-21, 2026. A self-guided craft workshop operating on a non-stop basis during museum hours (Tuesday-Wednesday 12-4 p.m., Thursday 12-8 p.m., and Friday-Saturday 12-4 p.m.). No pre-registration required. The workshop is suitable for preschool and school-age children as well as adults.
    Admission to Science Museum Liekki is free for children under 18; adults pay regular admission or use a Museum Card.  
    Science Museum Liekki
    Main University Building, Fabianinkatu 33, 1st floor, left from the main entrance
  • Puistopartio performs and celebrates its new book launch at Oodi's third floor Saturday at 2 p.m. Free admission.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026

Events and
activity tips

  • Cancelled due to competitions at Liikuntamylly! Sports Fun at Liikuntamylly (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro Sunday 9-10:45 a.m. during January 18 - March 15, 2026.
    Sports Fun offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in varied ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule; there is room for strollers in the entrance and you should bring your own lock for the locker room. Tickets €3.60 adults, others €2.10, children under 9 free.
  • Fallkulla Farm Animal Shed Interior is open to the public Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Winter Games for the Whole Family in Villa Elfvik surroundings Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
  • Porvoo: Skidimarket invites new shelf-stockers, cashiers, and grill stand staff for ski break work at Porvoo Art Factory Wednesday to Sunday, February 18-22, 2026. Skidimarket is open Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.

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