What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can you find 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.

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  • Want to ice skate on outdoor ice? Many of Helsinki's, Espoo's, and Vantaa's artificial and natural ice rinks are already open for skating! Skating is free on artificial ice rinks this year too. Current rink condition information can be found on the Ulkoliikunta.fi service.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Events and activity tips

Train services on strike.

  • Dance and Play workshops for toddlers and their parents at the Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) in the Maissi room on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
    The Dance and Play workshop inspires and guides Helsinki parents and children to create and experience dance art together. You can participate in the workshop whenever it suits you, every time or just some times. Choose a time that works for you and arrive on time. No advance registration needed; spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Room for 12 first arrivals. Free entry.
  • Skidipeli at Pasila Library from February 1-17, 2024. The game can be played Monday to Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free entry.
  • Family Fun provides a space for children under school age and their parents to move together freely and for free. Family Fun sessions on Mondays:

    - Family Fun at Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from January 8 to April 22, 2024 (not in week 8).

Activities at play parks on Monday

  • Play parks: Play park indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays, mainly from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more information, check the individual play parks' websites. Play parks announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play parks' own Facebook pages.
  • Play Park Loru on Monday:
    10:30-11:00 a.m. Loru's Games - activity session for children over 1 year old
    1:00-1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu - baby session for children under 1 year old
    3:00-3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu - baby session for children under 1 year old
  • Activities at family centers:
    - Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program is available on the center's Facebook page.
    - Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program is available on the center's Facebook page.

    - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Learn more on the family center's website!

Activities at libraries on Monday

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Shrove Tuesday

Events and activity tips

  • Clinic Parking on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the ground floor hall of Kamppi Family Center. Free entry.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free entry. You can come for the full time or just drop in for a bit.
  • Skidipeli at Pasila Library from February 1-17, 2024. The game can be played Monday to Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free entry.
  • Family Fun provides a space for children under school age and their parents to move together freely and for free. Family Fun sessions on Tuesdays:

    - At Pallomylly Indoor Hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. from January 9 to April 23, 2024 (not in week 8).

    - At Käpylä Elementary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from January 9 to April 23, 2024 (not in weeks 8, 11, 12, 13, and 14).

    - At Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from January 9 to April 23, 2024 (not in week 8).

    - At Meriranta Elementary School in Vuosaari (Jaluspolku 3) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from January 9 to April 23, 2024 (not in week 8).

Activities at play parks on Tuesday

  • City of Helsinki play parks and family centers are closed due to strike on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Learn more on the family center's website!

Activities at libraries on Tuesday

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Valentine's Day

Events and activity tips

Metro area public transportation on strike.

  • Diaper Cinema at Annantalo on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small entry fee.
  • Skidipeli at Pasila Library from February 1-17, 2024. The game can be played Monday to Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free entry.
  • Espoo: Grand Model Railway at Ainoa Shopping Center in Espoo is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibition is located on the second floor of Ainoa, next to Itsudemo restaurant. Free entry.
  • Family Fun provides a space for children under school age and their parents to move together freely and for free. Family Fun sessions on Wednesdays:

    - At Kurkimäki Block House (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. from January 10 to April 24, 2024 (not in week 8).

    - At Kannelmäki Elementary School (Runonlaulajantie 40) on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. from January 10 to April 24, 2024 (not in week 8).

Activities at play parks on Wednesday

  • City of Helsinki play parks and family centers are closed due to strike on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Learn more on the family center's website!

Activities at libraries on Wednesday

  • For babies and parents: Baby Cinema at Kalasatama Library on Wednesday at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Events and activity tips

Metro area public transportation on strike.

  • Albert's Living Room is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free entry. You can come for the full time or just drop in for a bit.
  • Skidipeli at Pasila Library from February 1-17, 2024. The game can be played Monday to Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free entry.
  • Family Fun provides a space for children under school age and their parents to move together freely and for free. Family Fun sessions on Thursdays:

    - At Tali Sports Park Football Hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. from January 11 to April 25, 2024 (not in week 8).

    - At Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from January 11 to April 25, 2024 (not in week 8).

    - At Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from January 11 to April 25, 2024 (not in weeks 7 and 8).

    - At Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from January 11 to April 25, 2024 (not in week 8).

    - At Pukinmäenkaar Elementary School's Mirror Hall (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from January 11 to April 25, 2024 (not in week 8).

Activities at play parks on Thursday

  • Play parks: Play park indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays, mainly from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more information, check the individual play parks' websites. Play parks announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play parks' own Facebook pages.
  • Play Park Loru on Thursday:
    11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Loru Warm - baby session for children under 1 year old
    3 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Loru's Games - activity session for children over 1 year old
  • Activities at family centers
    - Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program is available on the center's Facebook page.
    - Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program is available on the center's Facebook page.
  • MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Learn more on the family center's website!

Activities at libraries on Thursday

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Events and activity tips

  • MLL Pasila Family Coffee at Tripla Shopping Center's Fokus space on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Old-Time Dances at Helsinki Ice Hall on Friday at 2 p.m. Free entry.
  • Skidipeli at Pasila Library from February 1-17, 2024. The game can be played Monday to Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free entry.
  • Espoo: Grand Model Railway at Ainoa Shopping Center in Espoo is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibition is located on the second floor of Ainoa, next to Itsudemo restaurant. Free entry.

Activities at play parks on Friday

  • Play parks: Play park indoor spaces are open to families on weekdays, mainly from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more information, check the individual play parks' websites. Play parks announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play parks' own Facebook pages.
  • Play Park Loru on Friday:
    10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Loru Finds - search activity for children over 2 years old
    1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Loru's Songs - song session for all ages
    3 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Loru's Magic - themed activity with play, movement, and stories for children over 2 years old
  • Activities at family centers
    - Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program is available on the center's Facebook page.
    - Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program is available on the center's Facebook page.
  • MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Learn more on the family center's website!

Activities at libraries on Friday

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Events and activity tips

Hayseed, Blanket-Foot, and Hen premiered on Friday, February 16, 2024. Commercial partnership.
  • Espoo: Black Hole Theater presents: Pekka Bushy-Tail play in Matinkylä, Espoo on Saturday at 1 p.m. The total duration of the performance with intermissions is approximately 2 hours and the age recommendation is from approximately 5 years old. Tickets €15.
  • Espoo: Grand Model Railway at Ainoa Shopping Center in Espoo is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibition is located on the second floor of Ainoa, next to Itsudemo restaurant. Free entry.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Events and activity tips

  • Family Action at Tapuli Sports Center's gymnastics hall on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets €5 per family (payment in cash, card, or MobilePay on site).
  • Sports Action at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
    Sports Action provides children under 9 and their families the opportunity to exercise in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule; there's space for strollers in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker room. Entry fee for adults €3.50, others €2, free for children under 9.
  • Commercial partnership Leffat / SF Studios: Movies with children!
    The film Hayseed, Blanket-Foot, and Hen premiered on Friday - a joyful family film about friendship and chickens. The perfect first cinema experience Aarne Alligator and Jungle Friends is a charming animation made up of short stories (film length only 60 minutes). Tickets starting from €12.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small entry fee.

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