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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 family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website is aimed at families with children under ten years old.
This week's "Where to go this week" feature exceptionally covers Monday to Monday due to the Easter holidays. The next "Where to go this week" article will be published in Pienten Helsinki on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
MONDAY 11.4.2022
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
The children's library bus travels around the city and stops at various locations in different neighborhoods.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families during mornings. For more information, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for families with children.
Albert's lounge, a meeting place for families with young children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's lounge is open on Mondays from 9:30-14.
Art clinic: A small battle
Art clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Maunula House on Monday from 10-11:30. The family's younger children, babies, and toddlers can also join and experience the art clinic atmosphere. The activity is free.
Art clinic: Lily, rose, cherry tree
Art clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Anna House on Mondays from 10-11:30 and 12:30-14. The family's younger children, babies, and toddlers can also join and experience the art clinic atmosphere. The activity is free.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: From generation to generation music session can be watched for free April 6-19, 2022.
Visiting exhibitions with children
Exhibition: The Nordic book lover and friends exhibition until 30.4.2022 at the Nordic Culture Contact (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open during the culture center's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: Anne Vasko's illustration exhibition: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kannel House gallery March 26 - April 30, 2022. Open according to Kannel House's regular hours. Free admission.
TUESDAY 12.4.2022
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families during mornings. For more information, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia UAS HyMy village family café at Metropolia premises in Myllypuro (next to the metro station) on Tuesday from 9-11. Each time there is also programming organized by Metropolia's social and health students for families. Free admission.
Puppet theater Sytkytin Tales from the Oak
performance at the Winter Garden on Tuesday at 9:30 and 10:30. Free admission.
Family fun at the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, obstacle courses, running or even learning to walk. Family ball play on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 and 16-18 until April 28, 2022.
Kindergarten museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-19. Small entrance fee.
Open studio for toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the full time or just for a bit.
Family fun at Sakarinmäki primary school in Östersundom on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. until April 26, 2022. Family fun offers spontaneous and free physical activity for families with preschool-age children.
New! Evening lounge at Albert's lounge (Albertinkatu 33) on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m.
In the evening lounge you can meet other children and adults even after work and daycare. Children, adults, and seniors meet casually around toys, games, and a cup of coffee. We organize joint activities for preschool-age children and parents, but the evening lounge welcomes children of all ages. The event is open and free. Light evening snacks are provided!
Ka-ve-ri children's concert at Arabia Hall on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Free admission.
Jokeri Pokeri Box magic show at Malmitalo on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Tickets €14.50.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: From generation to generation music session can be watched for free April 6-19, 2022.
Visiting exhibitions with children
Exhibition: The Nordic book lover and friends exhibition until 30.4.2022 at the Nordic Culture Contact (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open during the culture center's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: Anne Vasko's illustration exhibition: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kannel House gallery March 26 - April 30, 2022. Open according to Kannel House's regular hours. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY 13.4.2022
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 and 2:30 p.m. You can find BabyKino's own Facebook group here, where for example the week's film is published and you can vote on upcoming programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families during mornings. For more information, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Borrow museum tickets? You can now borrow tickets to the Natural History Museum from Viikin Library. More information on the museum's website. Also read Pienten Helsinki's article on the Natural History Museum!
Easter egg hunt between April 13-18 at Konala's Aittapuisto. The event is organized by MLL Konala.
Albert's lounge, a meeting place for families with young children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's lounge is open on Wednesdays from 9:30-15.
Art clinic: String puppet
Art clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Myllynsiivä playground (Myllypuro) on Wednesday at 10 a.m. The family's younger children, babies, and toddlers can also join and experience the art clinic atmosphere. The activity is free. Myllynsiivä's art clinic asks for advance registration.
Fire museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Small entrance fee.
Kindergarten museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-19. Small entrance fee.
Kino Helios: Detective office Henkka & Kivimutka (7) film at Malmitalo on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Tickets €7.50.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: From generation to generation music session can be watched for free April 6-19, 2022.
Visiting exhibitions with children
Exhibition: The Nordic book lover and friends exhibition until 30.4.2022 at the Nordic Culture Contact (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open during the culture center's regular hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: Anne Vasko's illustration exhibition: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kannel House gallery March 26 - April 30, 2022. Open according to Kannel House's regular hours. Free admission.
THURSDAY 14.4.2022
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families during mornings. For more information, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for families with children.
Easter egg hunt between April 13-18 at Konala's Aittapuisto. The event is organized by MLL Konala.
Family fun at Tali sports park indoor football hall on Thursdays from 9:30-11 until April 28, 2022. Family fun offers spontaneous and free physical activity for families with preschool-age children.
Easter celebration at Albert's lounge (Albertinkatu 33) on Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Open studio for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-12. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the full time or just for a bit.
Family fun at the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, obstacle courses, running or even learning to walk. Family ball play on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: Toy friends' song club online event can be watched for free March 26 - April 8, 2022.
Visiting exhibitions with children
Exhibition: Anne Vasko's illustration exhibition: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kannel House gallery March 26 - April 30, 2022. Open according to Kannel House's regular hours. Free admission.
FRIDAY 15.4.2022
Good Friday
Things happening at libraries
Libraries closed due to Easter.
Things happening at playgrounds
Playgrounds closed due to Easter.
Tips on the best playgrounds and a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Easter in Helsinki article suggests activities and events during the holiday period.
Easter egg hunt between April 13-18 at Konala's Aittapuisto. The event is organized by MLL Konala.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: Toy friends' song club online event can be watched for free March 26 - April 8, 2022.
SATURDAY 16.4.2022
Easter Saturday
Things happening at libraries
Helmet library events for children for Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Events and activity tips
Easter in Helsinki article suggests activities and events during the holiday period.
Easter egg hunt between April 13-18 at Konala's Aittapuisto. The event is organized by MLL Konala.
Espoo: Saturday Workshop: Pocket friends at Aurora Children's Culture Center on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission.
Easter flower workshop at Kalasatama Free Port on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 1-4 p.m. Free admission.
Moomin family song journey concert at Music Theater Kapsäkki on Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets €14 / €20.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: From generation to generation music session can be watched for free April 6-19, 2022.
SUNDAY 17.3.2022
Easter Sunday
Events and activity tips
Libraries closed due to Easter.
Easter in Helsinki article suggests activities and events during the holiday period.
Easter egg hunt between April 13-18 at Konala's Aittapuisto. The event is organized by MLL Konala.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for families with children.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: From generation to generation music session can be watched for free April 6-19, 2022.
MONDAY 18.4.2022
Easter Monday
Things happening at libraries
Libraries closed due to Easter.
Events and activity tips
Easter in Helsinki article suggests activities and events during the holiday period.
Easter egg hunt between April 13-18 at Konala's Aittapuisto. The event is organized by MLL Konala.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: Toy friends' song club online event can be watched for free March 26 - April 8, 2022.
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