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What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series looks for activity tips and highlights child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
The article cover image is from a few years ago, taken from a fishing shop window on the edge of Nervander Park in Etu-Töölö.
Exhibition tips with children
One Hundred Pictures for You, Be a Friend to Me! Virpi Talvitie's Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo from 17.11.2022-8.1.2023.
Everything Made of Glass Exhibition at Annantalo from 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.
Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo from 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Museum tips with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
MONDAY 12.12.2022
Events and activity tips
Christmas in Helsinki tips have the best suggestions for Christmas events and bazaars to experience with children!
Ice skating season is open! Current ice rink condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!
Albertin Lounge, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays 9.30 am-2 pm (International Monday's).
Art Advisory Service: Winter Laboratory
Art Advisory Service for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays at 10 am and 12.30 pm. Younger family members, babies and toddlers, can also participate in the Art Advisory Service. Free admission.
Light and Color Christmas Workshop Week: Pop-up Card Workshop at Annantalo on Monday 4-6.30 pm.
Family Fun Activities at Tapanila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 5-6.30 pm from 5.9.-12.12.2022. Free admission.
Light Hall - Annantalo's community facade artwork 10.-23.12.2022.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna from 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Monday
Helsinki city playgrounds announce their programs in the city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! The City of Helsinki announced on 8.12.2022 that it will continue closing playgrounds, and starting in January, 39 city playgrounds will be closed for at least until summer 2023. You can sign the #pientenpuolella petition for more child-friendly policies in Helsinki through this link.
The Loru Playground program at the Central Library Oodi from 5.-9.12.2022.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY 13.12.2022
St. Lucia Day, Luciadagen
Events and activity tips
MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia Amk's HyMy Village Family Café at Metropolia's Myllypuro premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11 am. There is also a rotating program for families each time. Free admission.
You can view the Christmas atmosphere of Haltiala Farm's small livestock farm from 8.12.2022-7.1.2023. The farm is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am-1 pm and Saturdays 10 am-1 pm (closed 24.12. and 31.12.2022). Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial grass with their adult. Free play, gymnastics, running or even learning to walk. Family Fun on Tuesdays 9.30 am-11.30 am and 4-6 pm from 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Lucia Procession at Vuotalo on Tuesday at 10 am. Free admission.
Puppet Theater Sampo: Christmas is Here to Celebrate - Puppet Theater Concert at Vuotalo on Tuesday at 10 am. Tickets 12 €.
Puppet Theater Sampo: Surprise Gift for a Friend Performance at Kanneltalo on Tuesday at 10 am. Tickets 12 €.
Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Tuesdays 1.30-3.30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-olds with their own adult. No advance registration needed, free admission. You can join the workshops for the whole time or just for a moment.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-7 pm. Admission fee.
Malmitalo Christmas: Lucia Procession at Malmitalo on Tuesday at 2 pm.
Light and Color Christmas Workshop Week: Invisible Backpack Workshop at Annantalo on Tuesday 3-7 pm.
Family Fun Activities at Kankarepuisto Primary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays 5-6 pm from 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 5-6.30 pm from 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Light brings joy to the darkness through the Lucia Procession, which travels through the city on Tuesday 13.12.2022. Finland's Lucia for 2022 is Wilma Grönqvist.
Finland's Lucia is crowned at Helsinki Cathedral on Tuesday at 5 pm. The Cathedral is open to the public, but seating inside the Cathedral is limited. The coronation can also be watched live on Yle Fem channel and Yle Areena. After the coronation, the Lucia procession travels through the center shortly after 6 pm. The procession follows the traditional route, departing from the area near the Cathedral steps on Hallituskatu and moving along the route Unioninkatu–Aleksanterinkatu–Mannerheimintie–Pohjoisesplanadi–Unioninkatu and returns to Senate Square.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna from 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Light Hall - Annantalo's community facade artwork 10.-23.12.2022.
Playgrounds have activities on Tuesday
Helsinki city playgrounds announce their programs in the city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! The City of Helsinki announced on 8.12.2022 that it will continue closing playgrounds, and starting in January, 39 city playgrounds will be closed for at least until summer 2023. You can sign the #pientenpuolella petition for more child-friendly policies in Helsinki through this link.
The Loru Playground program at the Central Library Oodi from 5.-9.12.2022.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY 14.12.2022
Events and activity tips
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Albertin Lounge, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays 9.30 am-3 pm.
Singing into Christmas at Maunula House on Wednesday at 10.30 am. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12-4 pm. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12-7 pm. Small admission fee.
Christmas Candle Workshop at Vuotalo on Wednesday 4-7 pm.
Light and Color Christmas Workshop Week: Decoration Workshop at Annantalo on Wednesday 4-7 pm.
Family Fun Activities at Käpylä Primary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays 5-6.30 pm from 7.9.-14.12.2022. Free admission.
MLL Oulunkylä Whole Family Christmas Event at Mäkitorppa playground on Wednesday 5.30-7 pm.
Malmitalo Christmas: Forest Animals Winter Party Performance at Malmitalo on Wednesday at 6 pm. Free admission, performance recommended for 3-6-year-olds.
Cinema Helios: Lasse-Maija's Detective Office: The Scorpion Mystery (7) Film at Malmitalo on Wednesday at 6 pm. Tickets 7.50 €.
Light Hall - Annantalo's community facade artwork 10.-23.12.2022.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna from 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Wednesday
Helsinki city playgrounds announce their programs in the city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! The City of Helsinki announced on 8.12.2022 that it will continue closing playgrounds, and starting in January, 39 city playgrounds will be closed for at least until summer 2023. You can sign the #pientenpuolella petition for more child-friendly policies in Helsinki through this link.
The Loru Playground program at the Central Library Oodi from 5.-9.12.2022.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Wednesday
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to the movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 pm and 2.30 pm. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where for example the week's film is published and you vote on 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 event page.
THURSDAY 15.12.2022
Events and activity tips
Christmas in Helsinki tips have the best suggestions for Christmas events and bazaars to experience with children!
You can view the Christmas atmosphere of Haltiala Farm's small livestock farm from 8.12.2022-7.1.2023. The farm is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am-1 pm and Saturdays 10 am-1 pm (closed 24.12. and 31.12.2022). Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Tali sports park indoor football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9.30-11 am from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Albertin Lounge, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays 9.30 am-3 pm.
Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Thursdays 10 am-12 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-olds with their own adult. No advance registration needed, free admission. You can join the workshops for the whole time or just for a moment.
Light and Color Christmas Workshop Week at Annantalo on Thursday 4-7 pm.
Family Fun Activities at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial grass with their adult. Free play, gymnastics, running or even learning to walk. Family Fun on Thursday 4-5 pm from 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 5-6.30 pm from 22.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Pukinmäenkaarö Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5-6.30 pm from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 5-6.30 pm from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun Activities at Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 5-6.30 pm from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Malmitalo Christmas: Christmas Crafts at Malmitalo on Thursday 5-7 pm.
Light Hall - Annantalo's community facade artwork 10.-23.12.2022.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna from 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Thursday
Helsinki city playgrounds announce their programs in the city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! The City of Helsinki announced on 8.12.2022 that it will continue closing playgrounds, and starting in January, 39 city playgrounds will be closed for at least until summer 2023. You can sign the #pientenpuolella petition for more child-friendly policies in Helsinki through this link.
The Loru Playground program at the Central Library Oodi from 5.-9.12.2022.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY 16.12.2022
Events and activity tips
What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days from Pienten Helsinki!
Ice skating season is open! Current ice rink condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!
Albertin Lounge, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays 9.30 am-3 pm.
Malmitalo Christmas: Forest Animals Winter Party Performance at Malmitalo on Friday at 6 pm. Free admission, performance recommended for 3-6-year-olds.
In Swedish! Children's Estrad: Pettson and Findus Celebrate Christmas (Viiru and Pesonen Christmas) performance at Vuotalo on Friday at 6 pm. Tickets 6 €.
Light Hall - Annantalo's community facade artwork 10.-23.12.2022.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna from 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Friday
Helsinki city playgrounds announce their programs in the city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! The City of Helsinki announced on 8.12.2022 that it will continue closing playgrounds, and starting in January, 39 city playgrounds will be closed for at least until summer 2023. You can sign the #pientenpuolella petition for more child-friendly policies in Helsinki through this link.
The Loru Playground program at the Central Library Oodi from 5.-9.12.2022.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY 17.12.2022
Events and activity tips
Christmas in Helsinki tips have the best suggestions for Christmas events and bazaars to experience with children!
Ice skating season is open! Current ice rink condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!
Skateboard School at Kontula skateboard hall on Saturday 10 am-12 pm. Suitable for all ages, young children with their own adult. Course fee 20 €.
You can view the Christmas atmosphere of Haltiala Farm's small livestock farm from 8.12.2022-7.1.2023. The farm is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am-1 pm and Saturdays 10 am-1 pm (closed 24.12. and 31.12.2022). Free admission.
Thomas Markets at Senate Square 1.12.–22.12.2022. Free admission. The market also has a free carousel!
Lighthouse Keeper's Tour at Suomenlinna on Saturday at 11 am. Tickets 9 €.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna from 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Family Day Concert: Megasakki at Vuotalo on Saturday at 11 am. Tickets 6 €.
Hello December! Art Festival for children with special needs and their families at Annantalo on Saturday 11 am-2.30 pm. Advance registration required!
Christmas Flower Workshop at Vuotalo on Saturday 12-2 pm. Free admission.
Saturday for Children: Animation Workshop at the Comic Center on Saturday 12–3 pm. Free admission.
Vantaa: Church Village Christmas around St. Lawrence Church on Saturday 12-4 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Aurora's Christmas Party at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday 4-7 pm. Free admission, the event has paid concerts.
Philomela's Christmas: Family Concert at Temppeliaukio Church on Saturday at 5 pm. Tickets 20 €/2 adults 30 €. Children under 12 free.
Light Hall - Annantalo's community facade artwork 10.-23.12.2022.
Library events on Saturday
Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on the library event page.
SUNDAY 18.12.2022
Events and activity tips
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas in Helsinki tips have the best suggestions for Christmas events and bazaars to experience with children!
Helmet library children's events for Sunday can be found on the library event page.
Thomas Markets at Senate Square 1.12.–22.12.2022. Free admission. The market also has a free carousel!
Light Hall - Annantalo's community facade artwork 10.-23.12.2022.
Ice skating season is open! Current ice rink condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!
Lighthouse Keeper's Route at Suomenlinna from 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays 12-4 pm. Small admission fee.
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