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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022
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Events and activity tips
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (International Monday's).
Dance and Play Workshop for toddlers, children, and their guardians at the Caisa Cultural Center on Monday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Free admission, no pre-registration required; spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Art Clinic: All Snakes Hibernate
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. The family's younger children, babies, and toddlers can also participate and experience the art clinic atmosphere. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Tapanil Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 5-6:30 p.m. from September 5 to December 12, 2022. Free admission.
Tit's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.
Korkeasaari Free Day on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Playgrounds on Monday
Helsinki City Playgrounds have started their fall season. For more detailed information about morning sessions and other programs, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries on Monday
Helmet Library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022
Events and activity tips
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at the Caisa Cultural Center on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children together with an adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can join the workshops for the entire time or just for a little while.
Espoo: Museum Play Pony Party at Museum Play on Tuesday from 5-9:30 p.m. Museum admission fee.
Family Fun Time at Kankarepuisto Elementary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not in week 42). Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not in week 42). Free admission.
Theater Ilmi Ö: Poetry Cat Roosa Loses Her Rhyme - Performance at Annantalo at 6 p.m. Tickets 8 €. The performance is recommended for 7-9-year-olds.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Playgrounds on Tuesday
Helsinki City Playgrounds have started their fall season. For more detailed information about morning sessions and other programs, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries on Tuesday
Helmet Library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022
Events and activity tips
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Family Fun Time at Käpylä Elementary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. from September 7 to December 14, 2022. Free admission.
Cinema Helios: Pelle Hermanni Film (S) at Malmitalo on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Tickets 7.50 €.
Tit's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Playgrounds on Wednesday
Helsinki City Playgrounds have started their fall season. For more detailed information about morning sessions and other programs, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Libraries on Wednesday
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can attend movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where for example this week's film is posted and voting takes place for upcoming programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Helmet Library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022
Events and activity tips
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Family Fun Time at Kurkimäki Block Building (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. from September 8 to December 1 (not in week 42). Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at the Caisa Cultural Center on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children together with an adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can join the workshops for the entire time or just for a little while.
Art Adventure at Kannelmäki Youth Center on Thursday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. from September 22 to December 16, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Pukinmäenkaari Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Tit's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Playgrounds on Thursday
Helsinki City Playgrounds have started their fall season. For more detailed information about morning sessions and other programs, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries on Thursday
Helmet Library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2022
Events and activity tips
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - illustration exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Theater Ilmi Ö.: EKU - Performance for 9-12-year-olds at Annantalo on Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets 8 €.
Olympic Stadium Night - Event at the Olympic Stadium on Friday from 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Partially paid.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Playgrounds on Friday
Helsinki City Playgrounds have started their fall season. For more detailed information about morning sessions and other programs, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries on Friday
Helmet Library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022
Events and activity tips
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Espoo: Color Moves - Art Workshop at the Aurora Children's Cultural Center on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission.
Theater Ilmi Ö.: Plastic Bag Sea - Performance at Annantalo on Saturday at 11 a.m. Tickets 8 €.
Family Water Sports Day at Itäkeskus Swimming Hall on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. Swimming hall admission fee.
Funny Comb Book Releases at the Central Library Oodi on Saturday from 1-3 p.m.
Theater Ilmi Ö.: Party in the Forest - Performance at Annantalo on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets 8 €.
Cinema Helios: Pelle Hermanni Film (S) at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets 7.50 €.
Adamadeya ry Fall Celebration for the whole family at Viikki Youth Center on Saturday at 4 p.m. Adamadeya ry is a development cooperation organization founded in 2015, whose purpose is to support school attendance and promote health and well-being in villages and cities in Burkina Faso.
Kalasatama Light Festival at Kalasatama Park on Saturday at 6 p.m. Free admission.
Light Carnival at Linnanmäki from October 13-23, 2022. Admission fee.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Libraries on Saturday
Helmet Library children's events for Saturday can be found on the library's events page
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2022
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Helmet Library children's events for Sunday can be found on the library's events page
Sports Fun at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9-10:45 a.m. You can arrive on your own schedule; there's plenty of space for strollers in the entrance hall and remember to bring your own lock for the changing room. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free admission for children under 9.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Tit's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.
Light Carnival at Linnanmäki from October 13-23, 2022. Admission fee.
Circus Finlandia in Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
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