What can you do or where can you go with children? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.

MONDAY 14.11.2022

Children's Rights Week 14.-20.11.2022

Events and activity tips

Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays 9.30-14 (International Monday's).

Dancing and Playing Workshop for toddlers, children and their guardians at the Caisa cultural center on Monday at 10 and 11. Free admission, no advance registration required – places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Art Clinic: Now Sand and Paint are Flying
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays at 10 and 12.30. Younger family members, babies and toddlers, can also participate in experiencing the art clinic atmosphere. Free admission.

Wivi and the Children's House Celebration Week Monday to Friday 14.-18.11.2022 12-20 at the Kindergarten Museum and its surroundings. Free admission.

Family Fun at Tapanila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 17-18.30 from 5.9.-12.12.2022. Free admission.

Exhibition: Stratification Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.

Exhibition: Everything Made of Glass Exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.

Playgrounds have activities on Monday

Helsinki City playgrounds' autumn season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs in the city event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until 23.12.2022 as staff cover personnel shortages at daycare centers. #world's best functioning city

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and newest play areas can be found in Little Helsinki.

Library activities on Monday

City Orchestra in your library: Vuosaari library on Monday at 18.

Skidipeli playable at Oulunkylä library until 19.11.2022.

Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.

TUESDAY 15.11.2022

Children's Rights Week 14.-20.11.2022

Events and activity tips

Uunisaari Bridge is installed in place on Tuesday 15.11.2022 and the wonderful island with its rocky shores is calling for adventures again!

MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia UAS HyMy Village Family Café at Myllypuro Metropolia premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11. Each session also includes varying programs for families. Free admission.

Family Fun at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 years old move with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running or even learning to walk. Family Fun on Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 and 16-18 from 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.

Wivi and the Children's House Celebration Week 14.-18.11.2022 12-20 at the Kindergarten Museum and its surroundings. Free admission. On Tuesday, in connection with the event, the parent committee of daycare Ebeneser organizes a flea market and waffle café 16-18.

Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa cultural center on Tuesdays 13.30-15.30. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the whole duration or just for a moment at a time.

Family Fun at Kankarepuisto Primary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays 17-18 from
5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.

Family Fun at Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 17-18.30 from 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.

Dancehearts: The Tree's Spiral Time Dance Performance at Annantalo's hall on Tuesday at 18. Free admission.

Exhibition: Fox and Silence Exhibition Based on a Children's Book in Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery 5.11–26.11.2022. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday 12–18 and
Saturday 12–16. Free admission, it's also possible to play in the space.

Exhibition: Stratification Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.

Exhibition: Everything Made of Glass Exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.

Playgrounds have activities on Tuesday

Helsinki City playgrounds' autumn season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs in the city event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until 23.12.2022 as staff cover personnel shortages at daycare centers. #world's best functioning city

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and newest play areas can be found in Little Helsinki.

Library activities on Tuesday

City Orchestra in your library: Kannelmäki library on Tuesday at 18.

Skidipeli playable at Oulunkylä library until 19.11.2022.

Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.

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WEDNESDAY 16.11.2022

Children's Rights Week 14.-20.11.2022

Events and activity tips

What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days from Little Helsinki!

Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays 9.30-15.

Art Clinic: Dream City at Kannelmäki playground on Wednesday 10-11.30. Free admission, 10 adult-child pairs can participate.

Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.

Wivi and the Children's House Celebration Week 14.-18.11.2022 12-20 at the Kindergarten Museum and its surroundings. Free admission.

Family Fun at Käpylä Primary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays 17-18.30 from 7.9.-14.12.2022. Free admission.

Let's Make Art Things: Dia-de-Verre at Annantalo on Wednesday 17-19. Recommended for 6–10-year-old children with their own adult. Free admission.

Exhibition: Fox and Silence Exhibition Based on a Children's Book in Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery 5.11–26.11.2022. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday 12–18 and
Saturday 12–16. Free admission, it's also possible to play in the space.

Exhibition: Stratification Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.

Exhibition: Everything Made of Glass Exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.

Playgrounds have activities on Wednesday

Helsinki City playgrounds' autumn season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs in the city event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until 23.12.2022 as staff cover personnel shortages at daycare centers. #world's best functioning city

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and newest play areas can be found in Little Helsinki.

Library activities on Wednesday

Skidipeli playable at Oulunkylä library until 19.11.2022.

For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio library. You can watch movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 and 14.30. BabyKino's own group can be found on Facebook here, where for example the week's film is published and voting is done for upcoming programs. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.

Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.

THURSDAY 17.11.2022

Children's Rights Week 14.-20.11.2022

Events and activity tips

Family Fun at Kurkimäki courtyard building (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays 9.30-11 from 8.9.-1.12.2022. Free admission.

Family Fun at Tali sports park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9.30-11 from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.

Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays 9.30-15.

Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa cultural center on Thursdays 10-12. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the whole duration or just for a moment at a time.

Art Clinic: Colorful Colors at Malmitalo on Thursday 10.30-12. Free admission, participation requires advance registration.

Wivi and the Children's House Celebration Week 14.-18.11.2022 12-20 at the Kindergarten Museum and its surroundings. Free admission.

Family Fun at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 years old move with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running or even learning to walk. Family Fun on Thursday 16-17 from 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.

Family Fun at Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 17-18.30 from 22.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.

Family Fun at Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 17-18.30 from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.

Family Fun at Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 17-18.30 from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.

Family Fun at Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 17-18.30 from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.

Vantaa: Toy Night at Vantaa City Museum! You can bring your bravest stuffed animal to stay overnight at the museum 17.-18.11.2022 and pick up the adventurer at home on Saturday 19.11.2022.

Exhibition: Fox and Silence Exhibition Based on a Children's Book in Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery 5.11–26.11.2022. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday 12–18 and
Saturday 12–16. Free admission, it's also possible to play in the space.

Exhibition: Stratification Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.

Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo 17.11.2022-8.1.2023.

Exhibition: Everything Made of Glass Exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.

Playgrounds have activities on Thursday

Helsinki City playgrounds' autumn season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs in the city event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until 23.12.2022 as staff cover personnel shortages at daycare centers. #world's best functioning city

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and newest play areas can be found in Little Helsinki.

Library activities on Thursday

Skidipeli playable at Oulunkylä library until 19.11.2022.

Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.

FRIDAY 18.11.2022

Children's Rights Week 14.-20.11.2022

Events and activity tips

Take Your Child to Work Day is celebrated on Friday.

What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days from Little Helsinki!

Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays 9.30-15.

Vantaa: Piilometsä Story Group Concert at Lumosali on Friday at 10. Tickets 6 €. Note! The concert can be watched for free via livestream and as a recording on vantaakanava.fi for a week.

Wivi and the Children's House Celebration Week 14.-18.11.2022 12-20 at the Kindergarten Museum and its surroundings. Free admission.

Buildings as Art in Kalasatama Friday and Saturday 16–20. Free admission.
The exact event location can be found near Antareksenkatu 3 and Junonkatu 4.

Premiere! Klaps: Seesaw – a children's musical about friendship at Kanneltalo on Friday at 18. Tickets 6 €.

Exhibition: Fox and Silence Exhibition Based on a Children's Book in Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery 5.11–26.11.2022. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday 12–18 and
Saturday 12–16. Free admission, it's also possible to play in the space.

Exhibition: Stratification Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.

Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo 17.11.2022-8.1.2023.

Exhibition: Everything Made of Glass Exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.

Playgrounds have activities on Friday

Helsinki City playgrounds' autumn season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs in the city event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until 23.12.2022 as staff cover personnel shortages at daycare centers. #world's best functioning city

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and newest play areas can be found in Little Helsinki.

Library activities on Friday

City Orchestra in your library: Vallila library on Friday at 12.

Skidipeli playable at Oulunkylä library until 19.11.2022.

Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.

SATURDAY 19.11.2022

Children's Rights Week 14.-20.11.2022

Events and activity tips

The Christmas market and fair season begins! Helsinki and the surrounding area's Christmas fairs can be found in Little Helsinki's first Christmas article this year.

Sports Hooray at Maunula sports hall on Saturday 9-10.30. You can arrive on your own schedule. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, under 9-year-olds free.

Skateboard School at Kontula skate hall on Saturday 10-12. Suitable for all ages, younger children with their own adult. Course fee 20 €.

Mikko Mallikas Family Day / Alfons Åberg Family Day at Vuotalo on Saturday 10-16. Free admission.

Cosvision Cosplay National Championship 2022 Event Day at Malmitalo 10-19. Free admission, only to the National Championship at 16 an admission fee applies (from 11 €).

Children's Day in honor of Children's Rights Week at Annantalo 10.30-16. Workshops for different ages and other programs. Free admission, advance registration required for some workshops.

Espoo: Magic of Jazz at Aurora children's cultural center at 11. Free admission.

Falk Bauer: All Kinds of Glass Creatures Performances on Annantalo's 2nd floor on Saturday 11-16. Free admission.

Gingerbread Workshop at Hotel and Restaurant Museum on Saturday 11.30-15. Free admission for under 18-year-olds, admission fee for adults.

Fox and Silence Children's Book Launch at Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery on Saturday 12-16. Free admission, it's also possible to play in the space.

Espoo: Whole Family Assembly Gaming Day at Espoo Cultural Center (Espoo) on Saturday 13-20. Free admission.

Klaps: Seesaw – a children's musical about friendship at Kanneltalo on Saturday at 15. Tickets 6 €.

Kallio Sparks Opening at Karhupuisto on Saturday 15.30-17.

Christmas Street Opening Parade on Aleksanderinkatu on Saturday 16-17.
The parade departs from near Senate Square around 4 p.m. and travels along Aleksanderinkatu to Mannerheim Street, from where it continues along the North Esplanade to Union Street and ends returning to Senate Square. The total parade loop takes about an hour.

Buildings as Art in Kalasatama Friday and Saturday 16–20. Free admission.
The exact event location can be found near Antareksenkatu 3 and Junonkatu 4.

Exhibition: Stratification Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.

Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo 17.11.2022-8.1.2023.

Exhibition: Everything Made of Glass Exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.

Library activities on Saturday

Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on the library's event page.

Skidipeli playable at Oulunkylä library until 19.11.2022.

SUNDAY 20.11.2022

Children's Rights Day

Events and activity tips

The Christmas market and fair season begins! Helsinki and the surrounding area's Christmas fairs can be found in Little Helsinki's first Christmas article this year.

Helmet library children's events for Sunday can be found on the library's event page.

Sports Hooray at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro on Sunday 9-10.45. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the hallway and you should bring your own lock for the locker room. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, under 9-year-olds free.

Family Fun at Tapuli Sports Center on Sunday 9-11. Tickets 5 €/family.

Espoo: Tapiola Gymnastics Club Family Day at Mankkaa School gym on Sunday 10-12. Free admission.

Cake, Illustrations and Other Fun Children's Event Day at Kanneltalo 10-16. Free admission.

Espoo: A Whole Family Experiential Polar Night Hike in Villa Elfvik's forest on Sunday 11-12.30. Free admission.

Sipoo: Opening of the Country Christmas at Kananlento on Sunday 11-16. Free admission.

Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee.

Klaps: Seesaw – a children's musical about friendship at Kanneltalo on Sunday at 13. Tickets 6 €.