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What can you do or where can you go with children during winter break? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
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- Want to skate on outdoor ice? Many Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa artificial and natural ice rinks are now open! Skating on artificial ice rinks is free this year as well. Current ice rink condition information can be found in the Ulkoliikunta.fi service.
- Museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Events and Activity Tips
- Alberto's Lounge is open on Mondays from 9:30–14:00 (International Monday).
- Espoo: Hop on Hop off Sports Event at Esport Arena (Tapiola, closest metro station Urheilupuisto) Monday to Thursday 10-15. You can come and participate anytime and stay as long as you like. You'll need indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if you wish. Monday's program also includes adaptive sports. Free entry.
- EasySport Winter Break Event at Töölö Sports Hall Monday to Wednesday 11-14. Tickets €2/€3.50.
- Skidipeli (a literacy adventure game) at Pasila Library still this week. Free entry.
The game can be played during winter break February 19-24, 2024 as follows:
Monday to Thursday 12-19:30
Friday 12-17:30
Saturday 10-15:30
- Glitter Workshop at Oodi Monday at 1 p.m.
- Commercial partnership Movies / SF Studios: Go to the movies with kids!
Hayseed, Blanket Foot and Chicken - movie is a joyful family film about friendship and chickens. Perfect for a first movie theater experience, Aaron the Alligator and Jungle Friends is a charming animation made up of short stories (film duration just 60 minutes). Tickets from €12.
Activity at Playgrounds on Monday
- During winter break February 19-23, 2024, 24 playgrounds are open. You can find the open Helsinki city playgrounds at this link.
- All Helsinki city family centers are closed during winter break week 8.
- Playground Loru at Central Library Oodi, 3rd floor on Monday:
10:00–12:00 Crafts for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor, event space
13:30–15:00 Crafts for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor, event space - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family center's website.
- All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Library Events on Monday
- Helmet Library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Events and Activity Tips
- Winter break activity tips are now published!
- Health Center Parking Tuesdays 9:30–13:00 at Kamppi Family Center lower lobby. Free entry.
- Espoo: Winter Break Workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday 10-13. Free entry.
- Espoo: Hop on Hop off Sports Event at Esport Arena (Tapiola, closest metro station Urheilupuisto) Monday to Thursday 10-15. You can come and participate anytime and stay as long as you like. You'll need indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if you wish. Monday's program also includes adaptive sports. Free entry.
- Espoo: Winter Magic Reflections Non-stop Workshop at Sellosali Tuesday 10:30-13:30. Free entry.
- EasySport Winter Break Event at Töölö Sports Hall Monday to Wednesday 11-14. Tickets €2/€3.50.
- Code Manor - Minecraft Adventure for children and young people at Oodi Tuesday 12-16. Sessions start at the top of each hour and numbered tickets are distributed on site.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12-19. Small entry fee.
- Skidipeli at Pasila Library still this week. Free entry.
The game can be played during winter break February 19-24, 2024 as follows:
Monday to Thursday 12-19:30
Friday 12-17:30
Saturday 10-15:30 - For babies and toddlers: Color Play with Filippa Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Nordic Cultural Center. Pre-registration: [email protected]
- Winter Craft Time at Oodi Tuesday 14:30-16. Free entry.
- Espoo: Children's Lion Cross-Country Skiing at Oittaa outdoor area 15-17. Free entry.
- Alberto's Lounge evening hang-out Tuesday 16:30–18:30.
- Espoo: Ice Disco at Espoonlahti Forum Ice Hall (Espoonlahdentie 2–4) Tuesday 17–19. Free entry.
MLL Myllypuro Dad Meetups at Millhouse playground Tuesday 18-19:30. Free entry, no pre-registration required.
Activity at Playgrounds on Tuesday
- During winter break February 19-23, 2024, 24 playgrounds are open. You can find the open Helsinki city playgrounds at this link.
- All Helsinki city family centers are closed during winter break week 8.
- Playground Loru at Central Library Oodi, 3rd floor on Tuesday:
10:00–11:30 Obstacle course for ages 1+, Oodi 3rd floor, event space
13:00–14:30 Search activity for ages 2+, Oodi 3rd floor, children's section - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family center's website.
- All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Library Events on Tuesday
- Helmet Library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Events and Activity Tips
- MLL Laajasalo Family Cafe at Cafe Hiekka Wednesdays 9-10:30.
- MLL Lauttasaari Family Cafe at Youth Center Apaja 9:30-11:30.
- Alberto's Lounge is open Wednesdays 9:30–15.
- Napero Cinema at Annantalo Wednesday 10-12.
- Espoo: Winter Break Workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday 10-13. Free entry.
- Espoo: Hop on Hop off Sports Event at Esport Arena (Tapiola, closest metro station Urheilupuisto) Monday to Thursday 10-15. You can come and participate anytime and stay as long as you like. You'll need indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if you wish. Monday's program also includes adaptive sports. Free entry.
- Children's Traffic City Winter Break Family Days with free driving of pedal cars with adult supervision. Traffic City is open Wednesday 10-16. Free entry.
- Hupsansaa Cleaning Fun at Malmitalo Wednesday 11-13. Free entry.
- EasySport Winter Break Event at Töölö Sports Hall Monday to Wednesday, February 19-21, 2024, 11-14. Tickets €2/€3.50.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12-16. Small entry fee.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12-19. Small entry fee.
- Stadi Winter Fun at Paloheinä Wednesday 15:30-18:30. Free entry.
- Skidipeli at Pasila Library still this week. Free entry.
The game can be played during winter break February 19-24, 2024 as follows:
Monday to Thursday 12-19:30
Friday 12-17:30
Saturday 10-15:30
Activity at Playgrounds on Wednesday
- During winter break February 19-23, 2024, 24 playgrounds are open. You can find the open Helsinki city playgrounds at this link.
- All Helsinki city family centers are closed during winter break week 8.
- Playground Loru at Central Library Oodi, 3rd floor on Wednesday:
10:00–11:30 Shop play for ages 1+, Oodi 3rd floor, event space
13:30–15:00 Veterinary hospital play for ages 1+, Oodi 3rd floor, event space
Feel free to bring your own stuffed animal for treatment. - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family center's website.
- All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Library Events on Wednesday
- Helmet Library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Events and Activity Tips
- Vantaa: Winter Break Fun at Energia Arena Thursday 9-13. Free entry.
- Alberto's Lounge is open Thursdays 9:30–15.
- Espoo: Mimmit - Important - Concert for Children at Suvela Chapel Thursday 10 a.m. Free entry.
- Espoo: Winter Break Workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday, February 20-22, 2024, 10-13. Free entry.
- Espoo: Hop on Hop off Sports Event at Esport Arena (Tapiola, closest metro station Urheilupuisto) Monday to Thursday 10-15. You can come and participate anytime and stay as long as you like. You'll need indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if you wish. Monday's program also includes adaptive sports. Free entry.
- Children's Traffic City Winter Break Family Days with free driving of pedal cars with adult supervision. Traffic City is open Thursday 10-16. Free entry.
- Hupsansaa Cleaning Fun at Malmitalo Thursday 11-13. Free entry.
- Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Thursdays 12–20. Museum entry fee applies.
- Skidipeli at Pasila Library still this week. Free entry.
The game can be played during winter break February 19-24, 2024 as follows:
Monday to Thursday 12-19:30
Friday 12-17:30
Saturday 10-15:30
- Winter Craft Time at Oodi Tuesday 14:30-16. Free entry.
Activity at Playgrounds on Thursday
- During winter break February 19-23, 2024, 24 playgrounds are open. You can find the open Helsinki city playgrounds at this link.
- All Helsinki city family centers are closed during winter break week 8.
- Playground Loru at Central Library Oodi, 3rd floor on Thursday:
10:00–11:00 Snow painting for ages 2+ at Oodi courtyard (weather permitting)
13:00–13:30 Song time for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor, children's section - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family center's website.
- All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Library Events on Thursday
- Helmet Library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Events and Activity Tips
- Alberto's Lounge is open Fridays 9:30–15.
- MLL Pasila Family Cafe at Tripla shopping center Fokus space Fridays 10-12.
- Children's Traffic City Winter Break Family Days with free driving of pedal cars with adult supervision. Traffic City is open Friday 10-16. Free entry.
- Wonderful Vehicles Workshop at Oodi Friday at 12 p.m. Free entry.
- Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Friday 12–16. Museum entry fee applies.
- Skidipeli at Pasila Library still this week. Free entry.
The game can be played during winter break February 19-24, 2024 as follows:
Monday to Thursday 12-19:30
Friday 12-17:30
Saturday 10-15:30
- AnnanHouse Disco: Dancing Animals at Annantalo Friday 16-19. Free entry.
Activity at Playgrounds on Friday
- During winter break February 19-23, 2024, 24 playgrounds are open. You can find the open Helsinki city playgrounds at this link.
- All Helsinki city family centers are closed during winter break week 8.
- Playground Loru at Central Library Oodi, 3rd floor on Friday:
10:00–10:30 Story jumping for ages 2+, Oodi 3rd floor, children's loft
13:00–13:30 Song time for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor, children's loft - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family center's website.
- All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Library Events on Friday
- Helmet Library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Events and Activity Tips
- Helmet Library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Commercial partnership Movies / SF Studios: Go to the movies with kids!
Hayseed, Blanket Foot and Chicken - movie that had its premiere Friday is a joyful family film about friendship and chickens. Perfect for a first movie theater experience, Aaron the Alligator and Jungle Friends is a charming animation made up of short stories (film duration just 60 minutes). Tickets from €12. - Espoo: Researcher Pii's Wildly Funny Space Science Presentation at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 10 a.m. Tickets from €10.
- Tuusula: Winter Event at Tank Museum in Tuusula Saturday 10-15. Free entry to the event, museum entry fee applies.
- National Skiing Day Grand Event at Paloheinä Saturday 11-15. Free entry.
- Children's Saturdays at Comic Center at Herttoniemenranta 12-15. Topic: Stop motion animation. Free entry.
- Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Saturday 12–16. Museum entry fee applies.
- Light for Ukraine Event at Senate Square starting at 3 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Events and Activity Tips
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- Family Fun at Tapuli Sports Center's gym hall Sundays 9-11. Tickets €5/family (payment in cash, card, or MobilePay on site).
- Children's Traffic City Winter Break Family Days with free driving of pedal cars with adult supervision Sunday 10-16. Free entry.
- Workshop: Spinning Top Whirlwinds at Annantalo Sunday 11:30 and 2 p.m. Free entry.
- Dance Theater Raatikko: Hip Hop Hooray Performance at Annantalo 1 p.m. Tickets €8.
- Commercial partnership Movies / SF Studios: Go to the movies with kids!
The Hayseed, Blanket Foot and Chicken - movie that had its premiere Friday is a joyful family film about friendship and chickens. Perfect for a first movie theater experience, Aaron the Alligator and Jungle Friends is a charming animation made up of short stories (film duration just 60 minutes). Tickets from €12. - Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12-16. Small entry fee.
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