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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for tips on activities and suggests child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The site is aimed at families with children under ten years old.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
What to do during the autumn break week? You can find Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week compilation here.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is also open during the autumn break week on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (International Monday's).
Autumn break program: Unicorn Rally Workshop at Malmitalo on Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
Autumn break family days at the traffic city Monday to Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Puppet Theatre Helmet presents: The Little Rabbit Seeks a Friend at Resident House Ankkuri (Herttoniemenranta) on Monday at 11:15 a.m. Free admission.
Art Advisory: Totally Abstract Bag at Annantalo on Monday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Non-stop workshop recommended for ages 3–12 (children under 8 with an adult). Free admission.
Family Fun at Tapanil Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 5 to December 12, 2022. Free admission.
The Era of the Little Tit Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Admission to the Päivälehti Museum is free.
Exhibition: The Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery until November 19, 2022.
Glow Carnivals at Linnanmäki from October 13-23, 2022. Admission fee.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Things to Do at Playgrounds on Monday
Some of Helsinki's city playgrounds are open during the autumn break week from Monday to Friday, offering activities and programs for families with children and school-age children. Playgrounds announce their autumn break programs at the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note: Some playgrounds are closed until at least November 11, 2022 as staff cover daycare staff shortages. #world's best functioning city
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events at Libraries on Monday
Helmet library events for children on Monday can be found at Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
What to do during the autumn break week? You can find Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week compilation here.
MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences' HyMy Village Family Café at Metropolia's Myllypuro premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each time there's also changing programs for families. Free admission.
Autumn break family days at the traffic city Monday to Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Story Day is celebrated on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Theme day events are organized at, among other places, Annantalo.
Espoo: Unicorn Rallies - Autumn Break Workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery until November 19, 2022.
Exhibition: The Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Glow Carnivals at Linnanmäki from October 13-23, 2022. Admission fee.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Things to Do at Playgrounds on Tuesday
Some of Helsinki's city playgrounds are open during the autumn break week from Monday to Friday, offering activities and programs for families with children and school-age children. Playgrounds announce their autumn break programs at the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note: Some playgrounds are closed until at least November 11, 2022 as staff cover daycare staff shortages. #world's best functioning city
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events at Libraries on Tuesday
Helmet library events for children on Tuesday can be found at Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
What to do during the autumn break week? You can find Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week compilation here.
Autumn break family days at the traffic city Monday to Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Espoo: Unicorn Rallies - Autumn Break Workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Weather Spaces, Open Autumn Break Workshop for all ages at Vuotalo on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Square / Cube: Painting Party! - Exhibition Opening at Annantalo on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
Family Fun at Käpylä Primary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 7 to December 14, 2022 (not in week 48). Free admission.
The Era of the Little Tit Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Admission to the Päivälehti Museum is free.
Exhibition: The Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery until November 19, 2022.
Glow Carnivals at Linnanmäki from October 13-23, 2022. Admission fee.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Things to Do at Playgrounds on Wednesday
Some of Helsinki's city playgrounds are open during the autumn break week from Monday to Friday, offering activities and programs for families with children and school-age children. Playgrounds announce their autumn break programs at the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note: Some playgrounds are closed until at least November 11, 2022 as staff cover daycare staff shortages. #world's best functioning city
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events at Libraries on Wednesday
For Babies and Parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can bring your baby to movies on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where for example the week's movie is published and you vote on upcoming programs. More information can be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Pitäjänmäki BabyKino at Pitäjänmäki Library on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Free admission.
Helmet library events for children on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
What to do during the autumn break week? You can find Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week compilation here.
Autumn break family days at the traffic city Monday to Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Family Fun at Tali Sports Park Football Hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In Swedish: Autumn Break Movie: Pelle Svanslös at Vuotalo on Thursday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
WorldSkills Crafts Championships Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Messukeskus Hall 4. Free admission.
Espoo: Unicorn Rallies - Autumn Break Workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Autumn Break Movie: Risto Räppääjä and the Wrong Vincent at Vuotalo on Thursday at 12 p.m. Free admission.
Autumn Break Movie: Kiki's Delivery Service at Vuotalo on Thursday at 3 p.m. Free admission.
Family Fun at Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 22 to December 16, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
The Era of the Little Tit Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Admission to the Päivälehti Museum is free.
Exhibition: Color in Pasila! Interactive Installation at Annantalo from October 20-29, 2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube - Exhibition at Annantalo from October 20, 2022 to March 4, 2023.
Exhibition: The Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery until November 19, 2022.
Glow Carnivals at Linnanmäki from October 13-23, 2022. Admission fee.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Things to Do at Playgrounds on Thursday
Some of Helsinki's city playgrounds are open during the autumn break week from Monday to Friday, offering activities and programs for families with children and school-age children. Playgrounds announce their autumn break programs at the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note: Some playgrounds are closed until at least November 11, 2022 as staff cover daycare staff shortages. #world's best functioning city
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events at Libraries on Thursday
Helmet library events for children on Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
What to do during the autumn break week? You can find Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week compilation here.
Geometric Straw Building Workshop at Central Library Oodi on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Autumn break family days at the traffic city Monday to Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
WorldSkills Crafts Championships Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Messukeskus Hall 4. Free admission.
Autumn Break Movie: The Inventor's Son Lotta at Vuotalo on Friday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
Autumn Break Plant Art Workshop in the outdoor garden at the Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Somali-Language Autumn Break Event at Malmitalo on Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
In Swedish: Autumn Break Movie: Lasse-Maija's Detective Agency: The Train Mystery (K7) at Vuotalo on Friday at 12 p.m. Free admission.
Autumn Break Movie: Soul – In the Heart of the Soul at Vuotalo on Friday at 3 p.m. Free admission.
Kino Helios: Supermarsu 2 (S) - Movie at Malmitalo on Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets 7,50 €.
Exhibition: Color in Pasila! Interactive Installation at Annantalo from October 20-29, 2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube - Exhibition at Annantalo from October 20, 2022 to March 4, 2023.
Exhibition: The Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery until November 19, 2022.
Glow Carnivals at Linnanmäki from October 13-23, 2022. Admission fee.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Things to Do at Playgrounds on Friday
Some of Helsinki's city playgrounds are open during the autumn break week from Monday to Friday, offering activities and programs for families with children and school-age children. Playgrounds announce their autumn break programs at the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note: Some playgrounds are closed until at least November 11, 2022 as staff cover daycare staff shortages. #world's best functioning city
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events at Libraries on Friday
Helmet library events for children on Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
What to do during the autumn break week? You can find Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week compilation here.
WorldSkills Crafts Championships Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Messukeskus Hall 4. Free admission.
Geometric Straw Building Workshop at Central Library Oodi on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Embrace - Performance Installation for Families at Stoa on Saturday at 11 a.m. Free admission, but please reserve seats in advance.
Children's DanceAbility - a dance class for all kinds of children at Annantalo on Saturday at 2 p.m. Free admission.
Kino Helios: Supermarsu 2 (S) - Movie at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets 7,50 €.
The Era of the Little Tit Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Admission to the Päivälehti Museum is free.
Exhibition: Color in Pasila! Interactive Installation at Annantalo from October 20-29, 2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube - Exhibition at Annantalo from October 20, 2022 to March 4, 2023.
Exhibition: The Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo from October 10 to December 18, 2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery until November 19, 2022.
Glow Carnivals at Linnanmäki from October 13-23, 2022. Admission fee.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
Events at Libraries on Saturday
Helmet library events for children on Saturday can be found on the library's event page
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
What to do during the autumn break week? You can find Pienten Helsinki's autumn break week compilation here.
Helmet library events for children on Sunday can be found on the library's event page
Sports Fun at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. You can arrive at your own pace, there's space for strollers in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker room. Admission fee: adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, children under 9 free admission.
Family Fun at Tapuli Sports Center on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets 5 €/family.
WorldSkills Crafts Championships Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Messukeskus Hall 4. Free admission.
Open Doors at the University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
The Curious Café - Theatre Performance at Oodi's Maijansali on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free admission.
Art Advisory Workshop Day: Paint the Walls! at Annantalo on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
The Era of the Little Tit Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Admission to the Päivälehti Museum is free.
Glow Carnivals at Linnanmäki from October 13-23, 2022. Admission fee.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi Park until October 23, 2022. Admission fee.
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