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What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with kids on the weekend? What to do on a rainy day? Little Helsinki's weekly series looks for activity tips and highlights child-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with preschool-age children.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Monday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Events at playgrounds
Playground activities can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar in addition to playgrounds' own communication channels. Monday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli game can be played in Annantalo's 2nd floor hall from January 9-31, 2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon-Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Albertin Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open again on Mondays from 9:30-15. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
MLL's Dad Cafe at Iso-Anto playground on Mondays at 10. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Art Clinic for 3-6-year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 and 12:30. You can participate in the Art Clinic weekly or occasionally, but you need to arrive on time. No advance registration. Read more about Art Clinic activities on Annantalo's website.
For babies, toddlers and parents: Artistic Parents at Pasila Resident's Hall on Monday at 12:45. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex (admission fee), Tram Museum, and Päivälehti Museum.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2020
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Tuesday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Events at playgrounds
Playground activities can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar in addition to playgrounds' own communication channels. Tuesday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli game can be played in Annantalo's 2nd floor hall from January 9-31, 2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon-Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Family Ball Play at Pallomill indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In Family Ball Play, all children under 9 years old move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or learning to walk. Family Ball Play on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 and from 16-18. Morning ball play is free for everyone, evening ball play costs Pallomill's single entry fee (€3.50) for adults. Really easy and low-threshold exercise for the family's youngest!
Uutelan Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing by flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Wednesday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Tip 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. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where for example the week's movie is published and voting for future programs takes place. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events at playgrounds
Playground activities can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar in addition to playgrounds' own communication channels. Wednesday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli game can be played in Annantalo's 2nd floor hall from January 9-31, 2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon-Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Albertin Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30-17. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Wednesdays from 10-18. Free admission.
For babies: New mothers and babies craft group on Wednesday from 12-14 at Verstas247 - Craftgym space on Toinen Linja. Single entry fee €6. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Admission €2, children under 15 free. More information on the museum's website.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-18. Small admission fee.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Thursday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Events at playgrounds
Playground activities can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar in addition to playgrounds' own communication channels. Thursday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli game can be played in Annantalo's 2nd floor hall from January 9-31, 2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon-Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Albertin Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Thursdays from 9:30-15. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Thursdays from 10-18. Free admission.
Science Classroom Link Open Doors on Thursday from 15-18. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Family Ball Play at Pallomill indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In Family Ball Play, all children under 9 years old move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or learning to walk. Family Ball Play on Thursdays from 16-17. Free admission for children, adults pay Pallomill's single entry fee (€3.50). Really easy and low-threshold exercise for the family's youngest!
Family Fun Activities at Porolahti Primary School on Thursdays at 17. Free admission. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Science Night on January 16, 2020. Science's own city event, Science Night, will be held in Helsinki's Kruunuhaka and downtown area on Thursday, January 16, 2020. The program for the event can be found at www.tieteidenyo.fi. All evening and night events are free.
Science Night: What have you always wanted to know about early childhood education? -event at the Kindergarten Museum on Thursday from 17-23. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Family Fun Activities at Malminkartano Primary School on Thursday at 18. Free admission. More information on the event's Facebook page.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2020
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Friday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Events at playgrounds
Playground activities can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar in addition to playgrounds' own communication channels. Friday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli game can be played in Annantalo's 2nd floor hall from January 9-31, 2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon-Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Albertin Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Fridays from 9:30-15. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Naperokinon at Annantalo on Friday at 10. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, older children also welcome. Movies are free. More information on Annantalo's website.
Children's Fridays at Alppila Church on Fridays from 10-12. The full fall program can be found on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Fridays from 10-18. Free admission.
Kino Helios: Frozen 2 -new movie at Malmitalo on Friday at 18. Tickets €7. The movie is K7 rated, younger children may attend with an adult. More information on Malmitalo's website.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020
Events at libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Saturday can be found at the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli game can be played in Annantalo's 2nd floor hall from January 9-31, 2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon-Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Skateboard School for toddlers to seniors at Kontula skate hall, Luuppi Skate, on Saturday from 10-12. Course fee. More information, registrations and course times on Helride's website.
Espoo: Saturday Workshop: Fabric Printing at Children's Cultural Center Aurora in Espoo on Saturday from 10-14. Recommended for ages 5+. Free admission. More information on Aurora's website.
Kerava: Megamuskari at Kerava Library on Saturday at 10:30. Megamuskari is designed for 0–7-year-old children together with their own adult, but children of all ages are welcome. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Bokbio: children's film and crafts at the Nordic Cultural Center on Saturday at 11. The Bokbio concept introduces children to children's books through short films and subsequent crafts. The short film is in Swedish and the craft session is bilingual. Suitable for 3-6-year-olds. More information on the organizer's website.
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo at 14. The class is suitable for all 3-12-year-olds with their own adult, regardless of disability or non-disability. Read more about DanceAbility classes on Annantalo's website.
Family Saturday! at Rautatientori Ice Park on Saturday from 14-16. More information on the Ice Park's website. Small admission fee for ice skating.
ToPon Toddler Group at Munkkiniemi United School hall on Saturday from 14:30-16. In this event open to everyone, there will be activities, games, obstacle courses and ball games. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Kino Helios: Frozen 2 -new movie at Malmitalo on Saturday at 15. Tickets €7. The movie is K7 rated, younger children may attend with an adult. More information on Malmitalo's website.
Uutelan Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing by flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020
Events and activity tips
Sports Fun Activities at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9-10:45. Admission €3.50 for adults, children under 9 play for free. You can arrive at your own pace, there's room for strollers in the hall, and you should bring your own lock for the changing room. Read more from Little Helsinki's Helsinki in Motion article.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Sundays from 10-15. Free admission.
Skidipeli game can be played in Annantalo's 2nd floor hall from January 9-31, 2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon-Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-16. Admission €2, children under 15 free. More information on the museum's website.
Evening Story Time at Oodi on Sunday at 17.
Uutelan Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing by flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Also remember
Uutelan Star Trail takes you on an adventure in nature and stargazing by flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Ice skating is available at several of the city's artificial ice rinks. There is a small admission fee to the artificial ice rinks. Read more about admission fees and opening hours on the City of Helsinki's website.
Laajasalo Sports Park has opened a new artificial ice rink with no admission fee and no reserved times, but stick times are separate. You can also ice skate at Ice Park at Rautatientori and at Tapiola Ice Garden (free admission to Ice Garden, as well as to all Espoo artificial ice rinks).
Current ice conditions can be found in the ulkoliikunta.fi service (change activity to ice skating).
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