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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities and events can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series offers tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The cover image for this article is from the entrance hall of the Helsinki City Museum.
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- Exhibition: Members of Parliament through the eyes of art school students at the Parliament Library Monday to Thursday 12-6 p.m. Free admission. There is a security check at the library entrance.
- Museum tips for visiting with children on Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
- Museum passes to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo can also be borrowed from the library! A pass to the Natural History Museum can be borrowed from Viik Library. From Kalasatama Library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Ice skating at the ice rinks? Open public skating sessions are held at several ice rinks.
- Adventure to Uunisaari island located off Kaivopuisto can be reached by bridge for about another month!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
- MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children 0-12 years old. Read more from the family home's Facebook page!
- Schedule of MLL's family cafés can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
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MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Children's programs at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Monday).
- The program at playroom Loru at the Central Library Oodi on Monday:
- 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Babywearing Association's Babywearing Get-together
- 1–1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 3–3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Family activity sessions offer young children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Family activity sessions on Mondays:
- Tapanil Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 5–6:30 p.m. from January 13 to April 28 (no activities April 21).
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Children's programs at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
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Metropolia's HyMy-village Family Circle Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to metro station) Tuesday 9–11 a.m. Each session also includes changing programs for families led by students from early childhood education, social services, health care and culture fields. - Albert's Living Room's Clinic Park at Kampi Family Center Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
- The program at playroom Loru at the Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
- 10–10:30 a.m. Loru moves, gentle movement for parents and babies (0–9 months)
- 1–1:30 p.m. I Ramsans värme -Swedish-language music lesson, music, rhymes and nursery rhymes for babies
- 3–3:30 p.m. Loru's warmth - baby session, music and nursery rhymes for babies - Vantaa: Happiness is being - exhibition at Children's Culture Center Toteemi (Myyrmäki) is open Tuesdays 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–7 p.m. Lovely children's section and many children's books in all Nordic languages available to borrow. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with an ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12–7 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- For babies and parents! Baby café on Tuesday at the following locations:
– Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo 1 p.m.
– Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello 1 p.m.
– Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi 1 p.m. - Art for toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with an adult. No registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire time or just stop by.
- HKO – Junior Concert at Concert Hall Tuesday 7 p.m. Tickets €3.50–23.
- Family activity sessions offer young children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Family activity sessions on Tuesdays:
- Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. from January 7 to April 24, 2025.
-Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) Tuesdays 4:30–6 p.m. from January 7 to April 22, 2025.Käpylä family activity sessions are on break due to the matriculation exam from March 4–25, 2025!
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) Tuesday 5–6:30 p.m. from January 7 to April 24, 2025.
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) Tuesdays 5–6:30 p.m. from January 7 to April 22, 2025.
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) Tuesdays 5–6:30 p.m. from January 7 to April 24, 2025.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Children's programs at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- The program at playroom Loru at the Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
- 10:30–11:30 a.m. Loru enchantments, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 1–2:30 p.m. Loru enchantments, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Vantaa: Happiness is being - exhibition at Children's Culture Center Toteemi (Myyrmäki) is open Wednesdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–7 p.m. Lovely children's section and many children's books in all Nordic languages available to borrow. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with an ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12–7 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Espoo: Alpine Railway Hobbyists' Miniature Railway Exhibition at Espoo Niittykummu, shopping center Niitty, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 3–6 p.m. and Saturdays 12–6 p.m. The location is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the basement floor of the shopping center. Free admission. Last opening day is April 23, 2025.
- Family activity sessions offer young children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Family activity sessions on Wednesdays:
- Kurkimäki courtyard building (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesday 9:30–11 a.m. from January 8 to April 23, 2025.
- Meriahto Primary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) Wednesdays 5–7 p.m. from January 8 to April 23, 2025.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Children's programs at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- The program at playroom Loru at the Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
- 10:30–11 a.m. Loru moves, gymnastics for parents and babies
- 3–3:30 p.m. Loru songs, bilingual music session, for all ages, tvåspråkig musikstund för alla - Albert's Living Room is open Thursday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Art for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with an adult. No registration required, free admission. You can participate for the entire time or just stop by.
- Vantaa: Poetry room at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) from February 1 to May 25, 2025. Open Thursday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and at Pessi's evening and weekend events. The exhibition is always free to enter.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–7 p.m. Lovely children's section and many children's books in all Nordic languages available to borrow. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with an ID.
- Observatory of the University of Helsinki at Star Tower Hill is open Thursday 12–8 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Family activity sessions offer young children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Family activity sessions on Thursdays:
- Tali Sports Park indoor football hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays 9:30–11 a.m. from January 9 to April 24, 2025.
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays 5–6:30 p.m. from January 9 to April 24, 2025.
- Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays 4:30–6 p.m. and 6–7 p.m. (school-age children) from January 7 to April 24, 2024.
- Pukinmäki Arc Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays 5–6:30 p.m. from January 9 to April 24, 2025.
- Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) Thursdays 5–6:30 p.m. from February 6 to April 24, 2025.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Children's programs at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- The program at playroom Loru at the Central Library Oodi on Friday:
- 10:30–11 a.m. Loru on the waves, story play session for over 2-year-olds
- 1:30–1 p.m. Loru songs, musical session for all ages
- 2:30–3:15 p.m. Loru games, fun for over 1-year-olds - Albert's Living Room is open Friday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Vantaa: Poetry room at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) from February 1 to May 25, 2025. Open Thursday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and at Pessi's evening and weekend events. The exhibition is always free to enter.
- Observatory of the University of Helsinki at Star Tower Hill is open Friday 12–4 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Espoo: Alpine Railway Hobbyists' Miniature Railway Exhibition at Espoo Niittykummu, shopping center Niitty, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 3–6 p.m. and Saturdays 12–6 p.m. The location is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the basement floor of the shopping center. Free admission. Last opening day is April 23, 2025.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Children's programs at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Sports activity sessions at Maunula Sports Hall (Maunulanmäki 3) Saturday 9–10:30 a.m. Sports activity sessions offer children under 9 and their families an opportunity to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule. Cash is not accepted at Maunula sports activity sessions. Lockers operate with a 1-euro coin. Admission fee adults €3.60, others €2.10, under 9-year-olds free.
- Flea market! MLL Munkkiniemi Children's Clothing and Supplies Flea Market at Munkkivuori Youth Center (Raumantie 5) Saturday 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Flea market! MLL Kannelmäki Children's Clothing and Supplies Flea Market at Kanneltalo Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Espoo: Creative painting session workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
- Flea market! Spring flea market at shopping center Redi Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The event is organized by Verkkosaari Daycare's parent committee.
- Hokkus Pokkus Mikko Mallikas - film at Kino Regina (Central Library Oodi, 1st floor) Saturday 10:30 a.m. Free admission, seats (250) filled on a first-come-first-served basis. This event is a Media Key birthday screening.
- Kirsi's verses and heels - poetry concert at Kontula Library Saturday 11 a.m. Free admission.
- Flea market! Children's flea market event at Pasila Library Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Espoo: Children's museum festival: 90s party at Espoo Museum of Modern Art EMMA Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Espoo: Alpine Railway Hobbyists' Miniature Railway Exhibition at Espoo Niittykummu, shopping center Niitty, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 3–6 p.m. and Saturdays 12–6 p.m. The location is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the basement floor of the shopping center. Free admission. Last opening day is April 23, 2025.
- Winter wonderland - whole family music adventure at South Haaga Library Saturday 1 p.m. Free admission.
- Improvised children's play Fairy Tale Adventure at Kanneltalo auditorium Saturday 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Free admission. The performance is for ages 3–10, duration 40 minutes.
- Flea market! MLL Pihlajamäki Children's Clothing and Supplies Flea Market at Pihlajamäki Primary School (Lucina Hagmanin kuja 3) Saturday 2–4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Last time of spring! Sports activity sessions at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) Myllypuro Sunday 9–10:45 a.m.
Sports activity sessions offer children under 9 and their families an opportunity to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's room for strollers in the entrance hall and it's good to bring your own lock for the locker.&em> Tickets €3.60 adults, others €2.10, under 9-year-olds free.
At the Sunday sports activity sessions at Sports Mill, Maria Baric Company: Pop Up Puppetry - whole family movement puppet theater concert is also held at 10 a.m., which is included in the Sports activity sessions price. - Flea market! Espoo: MLL Leppävaara Spring Flea Market at Ruusutorppa School Sunday 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Flea market! MLL Pihlajamäki Children's Clothing and Supplies Flea Market at Pihlajamäki Primary School (Lucina Hagmanin kuja 3) Saturday 2–4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Espoo: Leaf positions and rest eyes - exhibition tour at Villa Elfvik Sunday 11 a.m. The tour is suitable for families with school-age children. Welcome to learn about the winter of trees. Free admission.
- Espoo: Children's museum festival: 90s party at Espoo Museum of Modern Art EMMA Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Espoo: Mutaveijarit concert at Espoo Cultural Center Sunday 3 p.m. Tickets from €14.90.
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