What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

The cover image of the article shows the new play area at Red shopping center.

Current highlights

  • Want to ice skate outdoors? Many of Helsinki's, Espoo's and Vantaa's artificial and natural ice rinks are already open for skating! Artificial ice rinks are free to use this year. Current information about rink conditions can be found at Ulkoliikunta.fi service.

MONDAY 15.1.2024

Events and activity tips

  • Kalasatama Library opening at Red shopping center on Monday from 11-20.
    The program includes Tuomo Rannankari, known from Pikku Kakkos, performing at 14 and Paula Noronen and Supermarsu at 15. Cake will be served to the first 200 visitors. Free entry.
  • Family Fun Times provide a space for preschool-age children and their parents to move together freely and free of charge. On Mondays, Family Fun Times are held at:

    - Family Fun Times at Tapanil Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 17-18.30 from 8.1.–22.4.2024 (not in week 8).

Activity at play areas on Monday

  • Play areas and family center activities continue as normal after the Christmas break. Play area indoor facilities are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9-12, with afternoons reserved for school children. For more specific information, check the play areas' and family centers' own websites. Play areas announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play areas' own Facebook pages.
  • Loru Play Area on Monday:
    10.30-11.00 Loru's Games - activity session for children over 1 year old
    13.00-13.30 Kukkuluuruu - baby session for children under 1 year old
    15.00-15.30 Kukkuluuruu - baby session for children under 1 year old
  • Activity at family centers
    - Perhetalo Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Perhetalo Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found 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. Read more on the family center's website!

Library events on Monday

TUESDAY 16.1.2024

Events and activity tips

  • Clinic Park on Tuesdays from 9.30–13.00 in the lower 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 13.30-15.30. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free entry. You can join the workshops for the whole time or just drop in for a bit.
  • Family Fun Times provide a space for preschool-age children and their parents to move together freely and free of charge. On Tuesdays, Family Fun Times are held at:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays from 9.30-11.30 and from 16-18 from 9.1.–23.4.2024 (not in week 8).

    - Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays from 17-18.30 from 9.1.–23.4.2024 (not in weeks 8, 11, 12, 13 and 14).

    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 17-18.30 from 9.1.–23.4.2024 (not in week 8).

    - Merilahti Primary School in Vuosaari (Jaluspolku 3) on Tuesdays from 17–18.30 from 9.1.–23.4.2024 (not in week 8).

Activity at play areas on Tuesday

  • Play areas and family center activities continue as normal after the Christmas break. Play area indoor facilities are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9-12, with afternoons reserved for school children. For more specific information, check the play areas' and family centers' own websites. Play areas announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play areas' own Facebook pages.
  • Loru Play Area on Tuesday:
    11.00-11.30 Pram Exercises, Oodi courtyard
    15.00-15.30 Loru's Warmth - baby session for children under 1 year old
  • Activity at family centers
    - Perhetalo Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Perhetalo Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found 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. Read more on the family center's website!

Library events on Tuesday

WEDNESDAY 17.1.2024

Events and activity tips

  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
  • Espoo: Great Miniature Railway at Aino shopping center in Espoo is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 15-18 and Saturdays from 11-16. The exhibition is located on the second floor of Aino, opposite the BYD car display, next to Itsudemo restaurant. Free entry.
  • Family Fun Times provide a space for preschool-age children and their parents to move together freely and free of charge. On Wednesdays, Family Fun Times are held at:

    - Kurkimäki block house (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays from 9.30-11 from 10.1.–24.4.2024 (not in week 8).

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Runonlaulajantie 40) on Wednesdays from 17-18 from 10.1.–24.4.2024 (not in week 8).

Activity at play areas on Wednesday

  • Play areas and family center activities continue as normal after the Christmas break. Play area indoor facilities are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9-12, with afternoons reserved for school children. For more specific information, check the play areas' and family centers' own websites. Play areas announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play areas' own Facebook pages.
  • Activity at family centers
    - Perhetalo Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Perhetalo Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found 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. Read more on the family center's website!

Library events on Wednesday

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THURSDAY 18.1.2024

Events and activity tips

  • Albert's Living Room is open on Thursdays from 9.30–15.
  • Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10-12. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free entry. You can join the workshops for the whole time or just drop in for a bit.
  • Family Fun Times provide a space for preschool-age children and their parents to move together freely and free of charge. On Thursdays, Family Fun Times are held at:

    - Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9.30-11 from 11.1.–25.4.2024 (not in week 8).

    - Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 17-18.30 from 11.1.–25.4.2024
    (not in week 8).

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 17-18.30 from 11.1.–25.4.2024 (not in weeks 7 and 8).

    - Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 17.30-18.30 from 11.1.–25.4.2024 (not in week 8).

    - Pukinmäkenbaaraa Primary School mirror hall (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 17-18.30 from
    11.1.-25.4.2024 (not in week 8).     Cancelled.

Activity at play areas on Thursday

  • Play areas and family center activities continue as normal after the Christmas break. Play area indoor facilities are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9-12, with afternoons reserved for school children. For more specific information, check the play areas' and family centers' own websites. Play areas announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play areas' own Facebook pages.
  • Loru Play Area on Thursday:
    11.00-11.30 Loru's Warmth - baby session for children under 1 year old
    15.00-15.30 Loru's Games - activity session for children over 1 year old
  • Activity at family centers
    - Perhetalo Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Perhetalo Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found 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. Read more on the family center's website!

Library events on Thursday

FRIDAY 19.1.2024

Events and activity tips

  • Espoo: Great Miniature Railway at Aino shopping center in Espoo is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 15-18 and Saturdays from 11-16. The exhibition is located on the second floor of Aino, opposite the BYD car display, next to Itsudemo restaurant. Free entry.

Activity at play areas on Friday

  • Play areas and family center activities continue as normal after the Christmas break. Play area indoor facilities are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9-12, with afternoons reserved for school children. For more specific information, check the play areas' and family centers' own websites. Play areas announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play areas' own Facebook pages.
  • Loru Play Area on Friday:
    10.30-11.30 Loru Discovers - search activity for children over 2 years old
    13.00-13.30 Loru's Songs - sing-along session for children of all ages
    15.00-15.30 Loru in the Spotlight - varied session with play, movement and stories for children over 2 years old
  • Activity at family centers
    - Perhetalo Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Perhetalo Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found 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. Read more on the family center's website!

Library events on Friday

SATURDAY 20.1.2024

Events and activity tips

  • Espoo: Great Miniature Railway at Aino shopping center in Espoo is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 15-18 and Saturdays from 11-16. The exhibition is located on the second floor of Aino, opposite the BYD car display, next to Itsudemo restaurant. Free entry.
  • Espoo: Cleaning Fun Workshop at Sello Hall on Saturday from 13-15.30. The workshop is free, but the number of participants is limited. Confirm your place by registering in advance by Thursday 18.1.

SUNDAY 21.1.2024

Events and activity tips

  • Family Fun at Tapuli Sports Center gymnasium on Sundays from 9-11. Tickets €5/family (payment in cash, card or MobilePay at the venue).
  • Sports Fun at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9-10.45.
    Sports Fun offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to exercise in various ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's space for prams in the hall, and remember to bring your own lock for the locker. Admission: €3.50 for adults, €2 for others, free for children under 9.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-16. Small admission fee.

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