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What to do or where to go with kids? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Exhibition tips with kids
- Museum tips for kids can be found in Little Helsinki's theme article!
- Museum of Natural History's "Celebrations in the Forest" exhibition celebrates the museum's centennial history and is great for visiting with kids.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023
Events and activity ideas
- Also remember: The autumn break week theme article!
- Build the City - Autumn break interactive exhibition on the 2nd floor of Annantalo from Monday to Saturday during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room is open Mondays 9:30–14 (International Monday).
- Autumn break family day at Children's Traffic Town Monday 10–16. Family days are age-appropriate open days where children can ride pedal cars under an adult's supervision! Pedal cars and safety instructions are available. Free admission.
Activities at playgrounds on Monday
- Some playgrounds and family centers are open during the autumn break. Playgrounds advertise their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Playgrounds open during autumn break 2023:
- Orava playground
- Kiiltotähti playground
- Trumpetti playground
- Vähätupa playground
- Laurinniitty playground
- Munkki playground
- Intia playground
- Linja playground
- Sanna playground
- Taivallahti playground
- Loru playground
- Kotinummi playground
- Viikkari playground
- Traktori playground
- Mäkitorppa playground
- Dragon playground
- Kipinäpuisto playground
- Iso-Antti playground
- Myllynsiipi playground
- Kesanto playground
- Tapuli playground
- Kankarepuisto playground
- Loru playground Monday:
- Crafts for all ages 10:00–11:30 and 13:30–15:00
- Find all of Little Helsinki's playground tips behind this link.
Library events on Monday
- Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on the Helmet events page.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023
Events and activity ideas
- Also remember: The autumn break week theme article!
- Build the City - Autumn break interactive exhibition on the 2nd floor of Annantalo from Monday to Saturday during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Clinic Park Tuesdays 9:30–13:00 in the Kamppi family center's lower lobby. Free admission.
- Espoo: Autumn break shadow theater magic workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora in Espoo Tuesday 10–13. Free admission.
- Autumn break family day at Children's Traffic Town Tuesday 10–16. Family days are age-appropriate open days where children can ride pedal cars under an adult's supervision! Pedal cars and safety instructions are available. Free admission.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12–19. Small admission fee.
- Albert's Living Room evening social Tuesday 16:30–18:30.
Activities at playgrounds on Tuesday
- Some playgrounds and family centers are open during the autumn break. Playgrounds advertise their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Playgrounds open during autumn break 2023:
- Orava playground
- Kiiltotähti playground
- Trumpetti playground
- Vähätupa playground
- Laurinniitty playground
- Munkki playground
- Intia playground
- Linja playground
- Sanna playground
- Taivallahti playground
- Loru playground
- Kotinummi playground
- Viikkari playground
- Traktori playground
- Mäkitorppa playground
- Dragon playground
- Kipinäpuisto playground
- Iso-Antti playground
- Myllynsiipi playground
- Kesanto playground
- Tapuli playground
- Kankarepuisto playground
- Loru playground Tuesday:
- Obstacle course 10–11:30
- Group Woof search session 13:30–15
- Find all of Little Helsinki's playground tips behind this link.
Library events on Tuesday
- Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023
Events and activity ideas
- Also remember: The autumn break week theme article!
- Build the City - Autumn break interactive exhibition on the 2nd floor of Annantalo from Monday to Saturday during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30–15.
- Napero Cinema: Imagination at Annantalo Wednesday 10–12. Free admission.
- Espoo: Autumn break shadow theater magic workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora in Espoo Wednesday 10–13. Free admission.
- Autumn break family day at Children's Traffic Town Wednesday 10–16. Family days are age-appropriate open days where children can ride pedal cars under an adult's supervision! Pedal cars and safety instructions are available. Free admission.
- Story Day at Annantalo Wednesday 10–17.
- Magical family day at Cable Factory museums Wednesday 12–16. Museum admission fee, children under 18 free.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12–19. Small admission fee.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölhehku: Light Path at Håkansböl Manor Wednesday to Sunday 20–22. Free admission.
Activities at playgrounds on Wednesday
- Some playgrounds and family centers are open during the autumn break. Playgrounds advertise their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Playgrounds open during autumn break 2023:
- Orava playground
- Kiiltotähti playground
- Trumpetti playground
- Vähätupa playground
- Laurinniitty playground
- Munkki playground
- Intia playground
- Linja playground
- Sanna playground
- Taivallahti playground
- Loru playground
- Kotinummi playground
- Viikkari playground
- Traktori playground
- Mäkitorppa playground
- Dragon playground
- Kipinäpuisto playground
- Iso-Antti playground
- Myllynsiipi playground
- Kesanto playground
- Tapuli playground
- Kankarepuisto playground
- Loru playground Wednesday:
- Autumn crafts 10–11:30, Oodi courtyard (Kansalaistori side)
- Sing-along bingo 14–14:45
- Find all of Little Helsinki's playground tips behind this link.
Library events on Wednesday
- Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023
Events and activity ideas
- Also remember: The autumn break week theme article!
- Build the City - Autumn break interactive exhibition on the 2nd floor of Annantalo from Monday to Saturday during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room is open Thursdays 9:30–15.
- Espoo: Autumn break shadow theater magic workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora in Espoo Thursday 10–13. Free admission.
- Autumn break family day at Children's Traffic Town Thursday 10–16. Family days are age-appropriate open days where children can ride pedal cars under an adult's supervision! Pedal cars and safety instructions are available. Free admission.
- Creepy Plants drama tour at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden Thursday 12, 13, and 14. Tickets: €5 / ages 5–12 (+ admission fee). An adult can participate as the child's companion on the adventure for the greenhouse admission fee. Seats available by advance booking.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölhehku: Light Path at Håkansböl Manor Wednesday to Sunday 20–22. Free admission.
Activities at playgrounds on Thursday
- Some playgrounds and family centers are open during the autumn break. Playgrounds advertise their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Playgrounds open during autumn break 2023:
- Orava playground
- Kiiltotähti playground
- Trumpetti playground
- Vähätupa playground
- Laurinniitty playground
- Munkki playground
- Intia playground
- Linja playground
- Sanna playground
- Taivallahti playground
- Loru playground
- Kotinummi playground
- Viikkari playground
- Traktori playground
- Mäkitorppa playground
- Dragon playground
- Kipinäpuisto playground
- Iso-Antti playground
- Myllynsiipi playground
- Kesanto playground
- Tapuli playground
- Kankarepuisto playground
- Loru playground Thursday:
- Shop and restaurant play 10–11:30
- Teddy bear hospital 13:30–15
- Find all of Little Helsinki's playground tips behind this link.
Library events on Thursday
- Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on the Helmet events page.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023
Events and activity ideas
- Also remember: The autumn break week theme article!
- Build the City - Autumn break interactive exhibition on the 2nd floor of Annantalo from Monday to Saturday during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room is open Fridays 9:30–15.
- Autumn break family day at Children's Traffic Town Friday 10–16. Family days are age-appropriate open days where children can ride pedal cars under an adult's supervision! Pedal cars and safety instructions are available. Free admission.
- Creepy Plants drama tour at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden Friday 12, 13, and 14. Tickets: €5 / ages 5–12 (+ admission fee). An adult can participate as the child's companion on the adventure for the greenhouse admission fee. Seats available by advance booking.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölhehku: Light Path at Håkansböl Manor Wednesday to Sunday 20–22. Free admission.
Activities at playgrounds on Friday
- Some playgrounds and family centers are open during the autumn break. Playgrounds advertise their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Playgrounds open during autumn break 2023:
- Orava playground
- Kiiltotähti playground
- Trumpetti playground
- Vähätupa playground
- Laurinniitty playground
- Munkki playground
- Intia playground
- Linja playground
- Sanna playground
- Taivallahti playground
- Loru playground
- Kotinummi playground
- Viikkari playground
- Traktori playground
- Mäkitorppa playground
- Dragon playground
- Kipinäpuisto playground
- Iso-Antti playground
- Myllynsiipi playground
- Kesanto playground
- Tapuli playground
- Kankarepuisto playground
- Loru playground Friday:
- Masks and dancing 10–11:30 and 13:30–15
- Find all of Little Helsinki's playground tips behind this link.
Library events on Friday
- Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on the Helmet events page.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023
Events and activity ideas
- Also remember: The autumn break week theme article!
- Light rail transit on the track between Helsinki's East Center and Espoo's Keilaniemi starts on Saturday! The route features many great playgrounds and attractions, and the ride on the new rapid tram itself is an adventure for the little ones.
- Build the City - Autumn break interactive exhibition on the 2nd floor of Annantalo from Monday to Saturday during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
- Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Kids Saturday: Unicorn Adventure Rally at Maunula House Saturday 10–13. Free admission.
- Espoo: Kujeistamo: Forest Reflection workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 10–14. Free admission.
- Espoo: Megamuskari at Kannusala Saturday 10:30. Tickets €5.
- Courage Lives Here performances at VPK Hall in Laajasalo Saturday 11 and 15. Recommended for ages 4+. Tickets €12 / €8.
- Creepy Plants drama tour at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden Saturday 12, 13, and 14. Tickets: €5 / ages 5–12 (+ admission fee). An adult can participate as the child's companion on the adventure for the greenhouse admission fee. Seats available by advance booking.
- Tape workshop at Central Library Oodi Saturday 13–15. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölhehku: Light Path at Håkansböl Manor Wednesday to Sunday 20–22. Free admission.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023
Events and activity ideas
- Also remember: The autumn break week theme article!
- Sports Fun at Liikuntamylly (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro Sunday 9–10:45.
Sports Fun offers children under 9 and their families a chance to be active in many ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, and there's space for strollers in the lobby. Remember to bring your own lock for the changing room. Admission €3.50 for adults, €2 for others, children under 9 free.
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Family Fun at Tapuli Sports Center Sunday 9–11. Admission €5 / family.
- Autumn break family day at Children's Traffic Town Sunday 10–16. Family days are age-appropriate open days where children can ride pedal cars under an adult's supervision! Pedal cars and safety instructions are available. Free admission.
- Courage Lives Here performances at VPK Hall in Laajasalo Sunday 11 and 15. Recommended for ages 4+. Tickets €12 / €8.
- Creepy Plants drama tour at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden Sunday 12, 13, and 14. Tickets: €5 / ages 5–12 (+ admission fee). An adult can participate as the child's companion on the adventure for the greenhouse admission fee. Seats available by advance booking.
- Spring bulb planting volunteer work at Lapinlahti Spring Sunday 13–16.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölhehku: Light Path at Håkansböl Manor Wednesday to Sunday 20–22. Free admission.
- Secrets of Helsinki article reveals little and big secrets about Helsinki!
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