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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 searches for activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website is aimed at families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always verify the latest information and any changes on the organizer's website.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Events at the libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings on the playground outdoor areas. For more details, check the individual playground websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Art Clinic: Tattivatti and Suppisuu
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Younger siblings, babies, and toddlers can also join to experience the Art Clinic atmosphere. The activity is free. Pre-registration required!
Children's courses in the forests of Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä, and Luuki until the end of September.
HDW Children's Design Week September 10-19, 2021. The city center is filled with a series of window display installations that are created before the public's eyes and are freely visible 24 hours a day throughout the Helsinki Design Week.
Exhibition! Hello, can the forest hear? Kati Hyyppä's and Handicraft School Robot's interactive electronic art work on display in Annantalo's 2nd floor glass wing from September 10, 2021 to December 11, 2021. Exhibition recommended for school-aged children and older.
Exhibition! Kalliolla exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's hours.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Cinnamon, Ball and Cello Helsinki Comic Festival exhibition at Malmitalo from August 26 to September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Helsinki Biennial visual arts event on Vallisaari from June 12 to September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Events at the libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings on the playground outdoor areas. For more details, check the individual playground websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Jussi's Forest Tales - a participatory story adventure in the forest on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The location is the forest behind the Itäkeskus swimming hall. Age recommendation: 3-7 years old. Pre-registration required!
Annantalo's A.lava autumn music class on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Register for the waiting list and for upcoming weeks' music classes!
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Caisa Cultural Center on Tuesdays in weeks 37-47 (not during fall break week 42) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission.
You can attend the workshops for the entire time or just for a bit at a time.
HDW Children's Design Week September 10-19, 2021. The city center is filled with a series of window display installations that are created before the public's eyes and are freely visible 24 hours a day throughout the Helsinki Design Week.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Helsinki Biennial visual arts event on Vallisaari from June 12 to September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
Children's courses in the forests of Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä, and Luuki until the end of September.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Cinnamon, Ball and Cello Helsinki Comic Festival exhibition at Malmitalo from August 26 to September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kalliolla exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's hours.
Exhibition! Hello, can the forest hear? Kati Hyyppä's and Handicraft School Robot's interactive electronic art work on display in Annantalo's 2nd floor glass wing from September 10, 2021 to December 11, 2021. Exhibition recommended for school-aged children and older.
From Pienten Helsinki's Animals in the City article you can find the best tips on where sheep, chickens, cows and other farm animals live in Helsinki and neighboring municipalities. Also check out Pienten Suomi farm animal facilities on the tips map!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Events at the libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings on the playground outdoor areas. For more details, check the individual playground websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Porvoo: Culture Kiosk opening at Aatos Café on Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. You can stop by for just a moment or stay longer. Some programming may be paid or require pre-registration.
Children's courses in the forests of Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä, and Luuki until the end of September.
HDW Children's Design Week September 10-19, 2021. The city center is filled with a series of window display installations that are created before the public's eyes and are freely visible 24 hours a day throughout the Helsinki Design Week.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Virtual event! Starlight Live! from the Astronomical Association Ursa on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Helsinki Biennial visual arts event on Vallisaari from June 12 to September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Cinnamon, Ball and Cello Helsinki Comic Festival exhibition at Malmitalo from August 26 to September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kalliolla exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's hours.
Exhibition! Hello, can the forest hear? Kati Hyyppä's and Handicraft School Robot's interactive electronic art work on display in Annantalo's 2nd floor glass wing from September 10, 2021 to December 11, 2021. Exhibition recommended for school-aged children and older.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Events at the libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings on the playground outdoor areas. For more details, check the individual playground websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Jussi's Forest Tales - a participatory story adventure in the forest on Thursday at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The location is the Uutelan forest in Vuosaari. Age recommendation: 3-7 years old. Pre-registration required!
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Caisa Cultural Center on Thursdays in weeks 37-47 (not during fall break week 42) from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission.
You can attend the workshops for the entire time or just for a bit at a time.
Outdoors in Paloheinä - a whole family outdoor event in Paloheinä on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Free admission, bring your own snacks.
Virtual concert! Baby Symphony on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. as a live broadcast on the HKO Screen mobile app. Timo Hietala's Baby Symphony is a musical adventure into the orchestra's magical world of sound. It's a touching and funny composition for babies, toddlers and young at heart adults.
It's also possible to listen to the concert live at Music Hall (paid).
HDW Children's Design Week September 10-19, 2021. The city center is filled with a series of window display installations that are created before the public's eyes and are freely visible 24 hours a day throughout the Helsinki Design Week.
At the Newspaper Museum there is an exhibition aimed at children called Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland 70 years. Open on Mondays too! Free admission.
Children's courses in the forests of Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä, and Luuki until the end of September.
Exhibition! Hello, can the forest hear? Kati Hyyppä's and Handicraft School Robot's interactive electronic art work on display in Annantalo's 2nd floor glass wing from September 10, 2021 to December 11, 2021. Exhibition recommended for school-aged children and older.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Cinnamon, Ball and Cello Helsinki Comic Festival exhibition at Malmitalo from August 26 to September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kalliolla exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's hours.
Helsinki Biennial visual arts event on Vallisaari from June 12 to September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Events at the libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programming for families in the mornings on the playground outdoor areas. For more details, check individual playground websites and additional information about activities can be found on the playground activity website.
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Children's courses in the forests of Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä, and Luuki until the end of September.
HDW Children's Design Week September 10-19, 2021. The city center is filled with a series of window display installations that are created before the public's eyes and are freely visible 24 hours a day throughout the Helsinki Design Week.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Cinnamon, Ball and Cello Helsinki Comic Festival exhibition at Malmitalo from August 26 to September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Hello, can the forest hear? Kati Hyyppä's and Handicraft School Robot's interactive electronic art work on display in Annantalo's 2nd floor glass wing from September 10, 2021 to December 11, 2021. Exhibition recommended for school-aged children and older.
Helsinki Biennial visual arts event on Vallisaari from June 12 to September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
Events at the libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events and activity tips
Green City Farm harvest market at the Perho Business School's Malmi campus (Vanha Helsingintie 13) on Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Programming for children too!
Flea market! MLL Kontula Autumn Flea Market at Kontulankaari 24 on Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Espoo: Sobriety Carnival in Leppävaara on Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Programming for children too!
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo on Saturday at 1 p.m. The class is suitable for all children with their own adult, regardless of disability or not. Pre-registration required!
HDW Children's Design Week September 10-19, 2021. The city center is filled with a series of window display installations that are created before the public's eyes and are freely visible 24 hours a day throughout the Helsinki Design Week.
Children's courses in the forests of Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä, and Luuki until the end of September.
Remember also! Pienten Suomi is Pienten Helsinki's little sister, providing activity tips and experiences throughout Finland. Also includes many tips for nearby areas and day trips, plus a large list of the best playgrounds throughout Finland!
Tuusula: At Koiramäki Willow Stables there are pumpkins and more autumn atmosphere (carnivals are not held this year). Summer sheep and chickens are in the courtyard until the end of September.
At the Newspaper Museum there is an exhibition aimed at children called Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland 70 years. Free admission.
Helsinki Biennial visual arts event on Vallisaari from June 12 to September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Events and activity tips
Stansvik Markets on Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pienten Helsinki recommends: Stansvik is a wonderful manor park in Laajasalo with great nature adventure spots for children!
Tips on the best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Children's courses in the forests of Lauttasaari, Mustikkamaa, Paloheinä, and Luuki until the end of September.
HDW Children's Design Week September 10-19, 2021. The city center is filled with a series of window display installations that are created before the public's eyes and are freely visible 24 hours a day throughout the Helsinki Design Week.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Helsinki Biennial visual arts event on Vallisaari from June 12 to September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ride is paid.
