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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly Where to go series finds tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
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- To sledding hills? Helsinki finally got snow and behind the link you'll find a list of our background team's favorite sledding spots!
- Ice skating? Our feature article about public skating times at ice rinks in the capital region has been updated!
- Current condition information for all outdoor skating rinks in the capital region can be found on the ulkoliikunta.fi map service. Ice skating on artificial ice rinks is free during the 2025-2026 season!
- Lighthouse Keeper's Route in Suomenlinna November 28, 2025 - January 29, 2026. You can get the Lighthouse Keeper's Route map from Suomenlinna's visitor center, located in the pale pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry pier.
- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children ages 0-12. Read more on the family house Facebook page!
- MLL's family café schedules can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
- Museum tips can be read with children at Pienten Helsinki's museum theme article!
- You can also borrow a museum pass to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! You can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum from Viik Library. The Kalasatama Library, on the other hand, offers admission tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo for borrowing.
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- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Taidetehdas premises September 12, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Open according to Art Hall hours. Free admission.
MONDAY JANUARY 12, 2026
Events and
activity tips
- Playroom Loru at the Central Library Oodi programming on Monday:
- 11:00-11:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session
- 1:00 PM-1:30 PM Kukkuluuruu baby session - Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Korkeasaari free admission day on Monday from 10 AM to 3 PM (zoo closes at 4 PM).
- Family Fun sessions offer space for preschool children and their parents to move together freely and free of charge. Activities are open to all and no advance registration is required.
Family Fun on Mondays are held at:
- PNV sports center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30-2 PM from January 12 - April 20 (not February 16, April 6)
- Malmi primary school (Talvelantie 1) 4:30 PM-6 PM from January 12 - April 20, 2026 (not February 16 and April 6)
- Tapanila primary school (Veljestenpiha 2) 6 PM-6:30 PM from January 12 - April 20 (not February 16, April 6) - Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays include Museum Merkki, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO, and Amos Rex. More museum tips with children can be found at Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026
Events and
activity tips
- Playroom Loru at the Central Library Oodi programming on Tuesday:
- 10:30-11 AM Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
- 1 PM-1:30 PM Loru's warmth - baby session
- 2 PM-2:30 PM I Ramsans värme, musik, rim och ramsor för bebisar
- Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 1:30 PM-3:30 PM. Workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children together with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate in workshops for the full duration or just drop by.
- Family Fun sessions offer space for preschool children and their parents to move together freely and free of charge. Activities are open to all and no advance registration is required.
Family Fun on Tuesdays are held at:
- Myllypuro Pallomylly (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) 9:30-11:30 AM and 4 PM-6 PM from January 13 - April 21 (no sessions February 17)
- Kannelmäki primary school (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5 PM-6:30 PM from January 13 - April 21 (no sessions February 17)
- Käpylä primary school (gym) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5 PM-6:30 PM from January 13 - April 21, 2026 (no sessions February 17 and March 3-31)
- Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) 5 PM-6:30 PM from January 13 - April 21 (no sessions February 17)
- Sakarinmäki primary school (Knutersintie 924) 5 PM-6:30 PM from January 13 - April 21, 2026 (no sessions February 17)
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14, 2026
Events and
activity tips
- Playroom Loru at the Central Library Oodi programming on Wednesday:
- Family houses introduction
- 10:30-11 AM Toddler movement play
- 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Songs, nursery rhymes and sensory experiences for babies
- 2:30 PM-3 PM All-ages song session - Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Fallkulla farm animal enclosure indoor areas are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 10 AM-2 PM. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at the Erotta rescue station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.
- Family Fun sessions offer space for preschool children and their parents to move together freely and free of charge. Activities are open to all and no advance registration is required.
Family Fun on Wednesdays are held at:
- Kurkimäki neighborhood center (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30-11 AM from January 14 - April 22, 2026 (no sessions February 18)
- Merilahti primary school (Jaluspolku 3) 5 PM-7 PM from January 14 - April 22 (no sessions February 18)
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THURSDAY JANUARY 15, 2026
Events and
activity tips
- Playroom Loru at the Central Library Oodi programming on Thursday:
- 10:30-11 AM Loru moves, gymnastics and dancing for parents and babies
- 1 PM-1:30 PM Loru songs, bilingual music session for all ages (Finnish-Swedish) - Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10 AM-12 PM. Workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children together with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate in workshops for the full duration or just drop by.
- Fallkulla farm animal enclosure indoor areas are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 10 AM-2 PM. Free admission.
- Helsinki University Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursdays from 12-8 PM. Museum admission fee.
- Family Fun sessions offer space for preschool children and their parents to move together freely and free of charge. Activities are open to all and no advance registration is required.
Family Fun on Thursdays are held at:
- Tali sports center ice hockey hall (Purotie 8) 9:30-11 AM from January 15 - April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19)
- Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) 4:30 PM-6 PM and 6 PM-7 PM (school-age) from January 15 - April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 12, 19)
- Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) 5 PM-6:30 PM from January 15 - April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19 and April 2)
- Porolahti primary school (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5 PM-6:30 PM from January 15 - April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19)
- Pukinmäenkaari primary school (Kenttäkuja 12) 5 PM-6:30 PM from January 15 - April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19)
FRIDAY JANUARY 16, 2026
Events and
activity tips
- Playroom Loru at the Central Library Oodi programming on Friday:
- 10:30-11 AM Loru on the Waves, storytelling play session for children over 2 years
- 2 PM-2:30 PM Loru songs, music session for all ages - Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Fallkulla farm animal enclosure indoor areas are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 10 AM-2 PM. Free admission.
- Helsinki University Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Fridays from 12-4 PM. Museum admission fee.
SATURDAY JANUARY 17, 2026
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Espoo: Saturday Workshop: Charcoal Painting at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday from 10 AM-1 PM. Free admission.
- Flea market! Pasila Library children's book fair day on Saturday from 11 AM-2 PM.
- Helsinki University Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Saturdays from 12-4 PM. Museum admission fee.
- Family movie concert: Esa Toivola (organ) at the Music Hall on Saturday at 1 PM and 4 PM. Tickets €12.50-€36.
- Espoo: Assembly Gaming Day Espoo, a family gaming event, at Espoo Cultural Center (Tapiola) on Saturday from 1 PM-6 PM. Free admission.
- Brankkarit vs. Police ice hockey match at Helsinki Ice Hall on Saturday at 2 PM. Free admission. Outside the ice hall from 2-6 PM you can see fire trucks from Helsinki Rescue Service and police equipment such as police horses!
SUNDAY JANUARY 18, 2026
Events and
activity tips
- Sports Fun at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday 9-10:45 AM from 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 according to your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker. Admission €3.60 adults, others €2.10, under 9-year-olds free.
- Fallkulla farm animal enclosure indoor areas are open to the public on Sunday from 10 AM-2 PM. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at the Erotta rescue station is open on Sundays from 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.
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