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Where to go with children in Helsinki? 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 recommends family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
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Advertisement / Commercial partnership with Vantaa Art Museum Artsi.
Vantaa Art Museum Artsi's children's Saturday invites the whole family to explore, create art, and have fun in the world of fantasy and art on Saturday 22.11. between 12-15!
Artsi is located in Myyrmäki, Vantaa, right next to the train station in Myyrmäkitalo. The museum has always free admission for all ages!
On Children's Saturday, Artsi fills with magical programming: in workshops, children create their own fantasy masks and power talismans. The exhibition "Shadows of Time Disappear in the Mirror" is explored through interactive guided tours where you can fly like a dragon and wonder what kind of creature will hatch from a magic egg. Additionally, the street carnival group Fauna Humana visits the exhibition with their wonderful character performances, a mix of carnival, performance art, masked theater, and dance.
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- Children's Rights Week is celebrated 17.–23.11.2025.
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- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family house's Facebook page!
- MLL's family café schedules can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
- All Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found through this link!
New! The playground at Haakonin Bay Park in Kruunuvuorenranta and the playground at Säätytalo Park in Kruunuhaka have opened! - Museum tips can be read with children in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
- You can also borrow a museum ticket to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viiki library you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Art Factory spaces from 12.9.2025-13.1.2026. Open during Art Hall's regular opening hours. Free admission.
MONDAY 17.11.2025
Children's Rights Week 17.–23.11.2025.
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Events and activity
tips
- In the playground Loru at Central Library Oodi Loru's program on Monday:
- 10.30–11.15 Loru's games for over 1-year-olds
- 13–13.30 Kukkuluuruu baby time session - Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Dance and Play workshop for toddlers (1–3 years old) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 9.15 and 10.15. Free admission, limited to 12 first arrivals.
- Note! Albert's living room Monday hours have ended!
- The bridge to Uunisaari will be installed back in place on Monday and the island is accessible for adventures again! The bridge will be in use by Monday 2 pm at the latest, weather permitting.
Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Uunisaari theme article! - Family Fun Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together freely and free of charge. Activities are open to everyone, and no advance registration is needed.
On Mondays Family Fun Sessions are held:
- PNV Sports Center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12.30–14 from 1.9.–8.12.2025
- Malmi Primary School (Talvelantie 1) 16.30–18 from 1.9.–8.12.2025 (not 8.12.)
- Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 18-18.30 from 1.9.–8.12.2025 - Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays include the Mark and Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO, and Amos Rex. More museum tips for visiting with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
TUESDAY 18.11.2025
Children's Rights Week 17.–23.11.2025.
Events and activity
tips
- In the playground Loru at Central Library Oodi Loru's program on Tuesday:
- 10.30–11 Loru moves, gentle movement for older children and babies (0-9 months)
- 13–13.30 Loru's warmth baby time session
- 15–15.30 I Ramsans värme, musik, rim och ramsor för bebisar - Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Circle Metku at Metropolia UAS in Myllypuro (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11. Each session also features varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health, and culture students.
- Kallio Sparks: The Kindergarten Museum is open with extended hours during the Kallio Sparks festivals on Tuesday 9-19. Especially baby families are welcome during the morning hours 9-12. Features self-guided museum exploration and lots of play. Free admission this week!
- Albert's living room Clinic Park at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9.30-12.
- Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 13.30-15.30. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate in workshops for the entire duration or just drop by.
- Family Fun Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together freely and free of charge. Activities are open to everyone, and no advance registration is needed.
On Tuesdays Family Fun Sessions are held:
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 17-18.30 from 2.9.–25.11.2025 (not 4.12.)
- Käpylä Primary School (gym) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 17-18.30 from 2.9.–9.12.2025.
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) 17-18.30 from 2.9.–9.12.2025.
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 17-18.30 from 2.9.–8.12.2025.
WEDNESDAY 19.11.2025
Children's Rights Week 17.–23.11.2025.
Events and activity
tips
- In the playground Loru at Central Library Oodi Loru's program on Wednesday:
- 10.30–11.30 Loru enchanted, play and sensory experiences for all ages
- 13–14.30 Loru enchanted, play and sensory experiences for all ages - Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Kallio Sparks: The Kindergarten Museum is open with extended hours during the Kallio Sparks festivals on Wednesday 9-19. Especially baby families are welcome during the morning hours 9-12. Features self-guided museum exploration and lots of play. Free admission this week!
- Note changed opening hours! Albert's living room is open from 17.11.–4.12.2025 on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.30–15.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Rescue Station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
- Elisa's Telephone Museum Open Doors on Wednesday 12-18. The museum is located in Helsinki in Etu-Töölö at Runeberginkatu 43. Free admission.
- For babies and parents! Baby Cinema at Pasila Library on Wednesday 13-15. Free admission.
- Espoo: Finland's largest Miniature Railway is on display in Espoo Tapiola, in shopping center Länsiituuli at level 1, next to shopping center Ainoa. Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 14-18, Saturdays 11-17. Free admission.
- Family Fun Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together freely and free of charge. Activities are open to everyone, and no advance registration is needed.
On Wednesdays Family Fun Sessions are held:
- Kurkimäki Block House (Karpalokuja 7) 9.30-11 from 3.9.–26.11.2025
- Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 17-19 from 3.9.–10.12.2025
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THURSDAY 20.11.2025
Children's Rights Day
Children's Rights Week 17.–23.11.2025.
Events and activity
tips
- In the playground Loru at Central Library Oodi Loru's program on Thursday:
- 10.30-11 Loru moves, gymnastics and dance with parent and baby
- 13-13.30 Loru's songs, music session for all ages - Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Note changed opening hours! Albert's living room is open from 17.11.–4.12.2025 on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.30–15.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10-12. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can participate in workshops for the entire duration or just drop by.
- Culture for Every Child: Talvisirkus Film's open rehearsals at Dance Hall's Erkko Room (next to Cable Factory) on Thursday at 3 pm, 3:30 pm, and 4 pm. Free admission.
- Children's Rights Day: One celebration! at Helsinki City Museum on Thursday 15-18. Free admission.
- Culture for Every Child: Linnanmäki Circus School at Tapaninla Youth Center on Thursday 15-21. Suitable for ages 9+. Free admission.
- Kallio Sparks: Children's Rights Day Walking Concert at Central Helsinki Music Institute (Helsinginkatu 3-5) on Thursday at 4 pm. Free admission.
- Culture for Every Child: Open Choir Rehearsals at Helsinki Conservatory on Thursday at 4 pm. Rehearsals are aimed at 7–14-year-olds. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Dark Tours for Children at Vantaa City Museum at Tikkutilassa on Thursday at 5 pm. Age recommendation 6+. Free admission.
- Culture for Every Child: Light Farm at Helsinki Art School in Roihuvuori at Ströms Art Farm courtyard on Thursday 17-19. Free admission.
- Culture for Every Child: Story Musicians Concert in Karjala House Festive Hall in Käpylä on Thursday at 5:30 pm. Free admission.
- Family Fun Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together freely and free of charge. Activities are open to everyone, and no advance registration is needed.
On Thursdays Family Fun Sessions are held:
- Tali Sports Center Soccer Hall (Purotie 8) 9.30-11 from 4.9.–11.12.2025.
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) 16.30–18 and 18–19 (school-age children) from 4.9.–11.12.2025 (not 4.12.)
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 17-18.30 from 4.9.–11.12.2025.
- Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 17-18.30 from 4.9.–11.12.2025.
- Pukinmäenbend Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 17-18.30 from 4.9.–11.12.2025.
Advertisement / Commercial partnership with Greta Productions. - Begin your Christmas countdown on Children's Rights Day on Thursday when Saiturin's Christmas musical comedy returns to Music Theater Kapsäkki!
Music Theater Kapsäkki at 6:30 pm!
Magic from Dickens stories and skillful musical theater – a hilarious Christmas show for the whole family! Saiturin's Christmas is recommended for ages 7+. Tickets €27-42.
Directed by Toby Park (UK). Performing Jouni and Petri Bäckström, Reetta Ristimäki, and Emmi Hatjasalo.
Performances 11.11. – 21.12.2025 in Helsinki at Music Theater Kapsäkki, Aleksanteri Theatre, and Kanneltalo.
Tickets & all performance venues can be found on Greta Productions' website!
FRIDAY 21.11.2025
Children's Rights Week 17.–23.11.2025.
Events and activity
tips
- In the playground Loru at Central Library Oodi Loru's program on Friday:
- 10.30–11.00 Loru's waves, storytelling play session for over 2-year-olds
- 13.00–13.30 Loru's songs, music session for all ages
- 14.30–15.00 Loru's fun, movement and play for over 2-year-olds fi-swe - Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Note! Albert's living room Friday hours have ended!
- Kallio Sparks: Birthday Party in the Fairies' Court performance at the Kindergarten Museum on Friday at 1 pm. The performance is suitable for children over 3 years old and adults. Limited seating, register in advance by calling 0505411012 by Thursday 20.11.2025 at the latest. Free admission.
- Espoo: Finland's largest Miniature Railway is on display in Espoo Tapiola, in shopping center Länsiituuli at level 1, next to shopping center Ainoa. Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 14-18, Saturdays 11-17. Free admission.
SATURDAY 22.11.2025
Children's Rights Week 17.–23.11.2025.
Events and activity
tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Family Saturday: Pippi Longstocking 80 years! at Viiki Library on Saturday 12-15
- Espoo: Family Day at Sello Library on Saturday 12-16. - Sports Fun Sessions at Maunula Sports Hall (Maunulanmäki 3) on Saturday 9-10.30. Sports Fun Sessions provide children under 9 with their families the opportunity to move in a variety of ways and have fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule. At Maunula Sports Fun Sessions cash is not accepted as payment. Locked lockers work with a 1 euro coin. Free Sports Fun Sessions during Children's Rights Week!
- Flea market! Hertsika Elementary School's Christmas Flea Market on Saturday 10-1 pm.
- Day at the Fire Station event is celebrated on Saturday 10/11 am-2 pm. Volunteer fire brigades from across Finland are participating! From Helsinki, participating are Laajasalo VFB, Tammisalo VFB, Marjaniemi VFB, Vuosaari VFB, Tapaninla VFB, Puistola VFB, Malmi VFB, Pukinmäki VFB, Pakinkylä VFB, Oulunkylä VFB, West Helsinki VFB, Pitäjänmäki VFB, and Helsinki VFB (Jätkäsaari). Exact event times can be found behind the link. Free admission.
- Flea market! Pasila Library Flea Market Day on Saturday 11-2 pm.
- Children's Own Day: Dream Event Day at Annantalo on Saturday 11-2 pm. Free admission.
- Espoo: Finland's largest Miniature Railway is on display in Espoo Tapiola, in shopping center Länsiituuli at level 1, next to shopping center Ainoa. Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 14-18, Saturdays 11-17. Free admission.
- Christmas Sounds! Choirs perform at the main staircase of the Atheneum Art Museum and present a variety of Christmas music on Saturday and Sunday 12-3 pm. The public is also invited to participate. Free admission to the staircase and courtyard, admission fee for exhibitions.
Advertisement / Commercial partnership with Vantaa Art Museum Artsi. - Children's Saturday at Vantaa Art Museum Artsi on Saturday 22.11. 12-3 pm.
Artsi is located in Myyrmäki, Vantaa, right next to the train station in Myyrmäkitalo. The museum has always free admission for all ages!
- Christmas Gingerbread Decoration Workshops at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum at Cable Factory on Saturday 12-3 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
- Kallio Sparks: Telescope Man's Star Show for Children at Kallio Library on Saturday at 1 pm. Free admission.
- Children's Rights Week: Whole Family Art Day at Cultural Center Stoa on Saturday 1-4 pm. Free admission.
- Espoo: Children's Weekend: My Own Happiness Nest at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday 2-5 pm. Free admission.
- Children's Music Ensemble Leimu 10 Years! Anniversary Concert at Vuotalo on Saturday at 3 pm. Tickets €6.
- Traditional Aleksanterinkatu Christmas Street Opening on Saturday starting at 4 pm.
Christmas lights turn on at Aleksi for the 77th time. The parade leaves from Senaati Square starting at about 4 pm and travels along Aleksanterinkatu to Mannerheimintie, continuing along Pohjoisesplanadi and ending at Unioninkatu and back to Senaati Square. The parade's total travel time is about one hour. Arrive early as Aleksi gets crowded. Free admission. - Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Art Factory spaces from 12.9.2025-13.1.2026. Open on All Saints' Day 11-4 pm. Free admission.
SUNDAY 23.11.2025
Children's Rights Week 17.–23.11.2025.
Events and activity
tips
- Ready to go ice skating in October? Our feature about public skating times at ice halls in the metropolitan area has been updated!
- Sports Fun Sessions at Liikuntamylly next to Myllypuro metro station on Sundays 9-10.45 am. Free Sports Fun Sessions during Children's Rights Week!
Sports Fun Sessions provide children under 9 with their families the opportunity to move in a variety of ways and have fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule, there is room for strollers in the foyer and you should bring your own lock for the locker room. - Jakomäki Christmas Land around the youth center on Sunday 10-3 pm. Free admission.
- Flea market! Taivallahti Primary School's Traditional November Market on Sunday 11-2 pm.
- Espoo: WeeGee Children's Book Fest at Exhibition Center WeeGee in Tapiola on Sunday 11-5 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
- Little Ones' Christmas at Helsinki City Museum on Sunday 12-3 pm. Free admission.
- Christmas Sounds! Choirs perform at the main staircase of the Atheneum Art Museum and present a variety of Christmas music on Saturday and Sunday 12-3 pm. The public is also invited to participate. Free admission to the staircase and courtyard, admission fee for exhibitions.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Rescue Station is open on Sundays 12-4 pm. Small admission fee.
- Mr. Tossavainen's Peculiar Wardrobe at Museum Mark on Sunday 2-4 pm. Don't forget the wonderful Pippi Longstocking exhibition! Free admission.
- Vantaa: Gnome Forest Adventure at Arboretum Friendship Park in Tikkurila Koivuhaa (at the corner of Meiramitie and Läntinen Valkoisenlähde Street) on Sunday 23.11. 2-4 pm. Free admission.
- Espoo: Children's Weekend: Glittering Brushes on the Moss Trail at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Sunday 2-5 pm. Free admission.
- Espoo: Children's Weekend: To the Circus! Performance at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Sunday at 3 pm. Tickets from €10.
- Porvoo: Children's Art Hall at Porvoo Art Hall in Art Factory spaces from 12.9.2025-13.1.2026. Open during Art Hall's regular opening hours. Free admission.
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