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What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can you find 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.
Exhibition tips with children
- Museum tips with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
- The Natural History Museum's Celebrations in the Forest exhibition celebrates the museum's centennial history and is very suitable for visiting with children.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days from Pienten Helsinki!
- Hummingbird Festival September 16-30, 2023.
- Dance and play workshops at cultural center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) in the Maissi space on Mondays. Toddlers (1-3 years) dance with their own adult at 9:15 am and preschoolers (3-5 years) at 10:15 am. The Dance and Play workshop inspires and guides Helsinki parents and children to create and experience dance art together. You can participate in the workshop instruction whenever it suits you, at all sessions or just some. Choose a time that works for you and come on time. No pre-registration, places filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Space for 12 first arrivals. Free admission.
- Alberto's Living Room is open on Mondays from 9:30 am–2 pm (International Monday).
- The Wonderful Painter performance at Roihuvuori playground on Monday at 10:15 am. Free admission. More information from the Wonderful_Painter_performance IG account.
- Mushroom exhibition at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden on Monday from 11 am–5 pm. Mushroom advice and exhibition viewing are free of charge; otherwise, regular admission fees apply. The outdoor garden of Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden is always free to enter.
- Family Hulinat offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. On Mondays, Family Hulinat are held:
- Family Hulinat at Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays from 5–6:30 pm on October 2–December 11, 2023 (not in week 42).
What Happens at Playgrounds on Monday
- Playgrounds and family centers have returned to regular schedules. The indoor spaces of the parks are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 am–12 pm, afternoons are reserved for school children. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' and family centers' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Loru Playground on Monday:
- 10:30–11:00 Loru Moves – movement session for those over 2 years old
- 1:00–1:30 pm Cuckoo Roo – baby session for those under 1 year old
- 3:00–3:30 pm Cuckoo Roo – baby session for those under 1 year old
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
What Happens at Libraries on Monday
- Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- Hummingbird Festival September 16-30, 2023.
- Clinic Park on Tuesdays from 9:30 am–1:00 pm in the lower hall of Kamppi Family Center. Free admission.
- At the Natural History Museum you can see a walrus that had an adventure in Hamina last summer, starting Tuesday onwards.
- The Wonderful Painter performance at Myllynsiippy playground (Myllypuro) on Tuesday at 10:15 am. Free admission. More information from the Wonderful_Painter_performance IG account.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 pm–7 pm. Small admission fee.
- Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30–3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the entire time or just for a short while.
- Alberto's Living Room evening session on Tuesdays from 4:30–6:30 pm.
- Family Hulinat offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. On Tuesdays, Family Hulinat are held:
- Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 am and 4–6 pm from September 5–December 12, 2023 (not in weeks 41 and 42).
- Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) Tuesdays from 5–6:30 pm from September 5–December 12, 2023 (not in week 42).
- Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) Tuesdays from 5–6:30 pm from September 5–November 28, 2023 (not in week 42).
- Merilahti Primary School in Vuosaari (Jaluspolku 3) Tuesdays from 5–6:30 pm (not in week 42).
What Happens at Playgrounds on Tuesday
- Playgrounds and family centers have returned to regular schedules. The indoor spaces of the parks are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 am–12 pm, afternoons are reserved for school children. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' and family centers' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Loru Playground on Tuesday:
- 11:00–11:30 am Moving with Baby
- 3:00–3:30 pm Loru Songs – song session for all ages
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
What Happens at Libraries on Tuesday
- Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- Hummingbird Festival September 16-30, 2023.
- Alberto's Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 am–3 pm.
- Wednesday Capers at Resident Hall Anchor in Herttoniemenranta on Wednesday from 10–11 am. Free admission.
- Vantaa: The Good Life exhibition and play area are open at Children's Cultural Center Pessi from Wednesday to Friday from 10 am–4 pm. Free admission.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12 pm–7 pm. Small admission fee.
- Family Hulinat offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. On Wednesdays, Family Hulinat are held:
- Kurkimäki housing block (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesdays from 9:30–11 am from September 6–November 29, 2023 (not in week 42).
- Kannelmäki Primary School (Runonlaulajantie 40) Wednesdays from 5–6 pm from September 6–December 13, 2023 (not in weeks 42 and 49).
What Happens at Playgrounds on Wednesday
- Playgrounds and family centers have returned to regular schedules. The indoor spaces of the parks are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 am–12 pm, afternoons are reserved for school children. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' and family centers' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Loru Playground on Wednesday:
- 11 am–2 pm Loru Creates – crafts for all ages
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
What Happens at Libraries on Wednesday
- Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- Alberto's Living Room is open on Thursdays from 9:30 am–3 pm.
- Hummingbird Festival September 16-30, 2023.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10 am–12 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the entire time or just for a short while.
- Vantaa: The Good Life exhibition and play area are open at Children's Cultural Center Pessi from Wednesday to Friday from 10 am–4 pm. Free admission.
- International Grand Markets at Senate Square September 21–October 1, 2023.
- Family Hulinat offer children under school age and their parents a space where they can move together freely and free of charge. On Thursdays, Family Hulinat are held:
- Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays from 9:30–11 am from September 21–December 14, 2023 (not in week 42).
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays from 5–6:30 pm from September 7–December 14, 2023 (not in week 42).
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays from 5–6:30 pm from September 7–December 14, 2023 (not in weeks 42 and 44).
- Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays from 5–6:30 pm from September 7–December 14, 2023 (not in week 42).
- Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) Thursdays from 5:30–6:30 pm from September 7–December 14, 2023 (not in week 42).
What Happens at Playgrounds on Thursday
- Playgrounds and family centers have returned to regular schedules. The indoor spaces of the parks are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 am–12 pm, afternoons are reserved for school children. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' and family centers' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Loru Playground on Thursday:
- 11:00–11:30 am Stroller Aerobics, Oodi Courtyard
- 3:00–3:30 pm Loru Moves – movement session for those over 1 year old
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
What Happens at Libraries on Thursday
- Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days from Pienten Helsinki!
- Hummingbird Festival September 16-30, 2023.
- Ateneum's free admission day is celebrated on Friday.
- Vantaa: Pessi's little art mornings - Adding Color to Fall art workshops at Children's Cultural Center Pessi on Friday at 9:30 am and 10:30 am. Free admission.
- Alberto's Living Room is open on Fridays from 9:30 am–3 pm.
- Vantaa: The Good Life exhibition and play area are open at Children's Cultural Center Pessi from Wednesday to Friday from 10 am–4 pm. Free admission.
- Art Clinic: Island of Stories. Art Clinic at Annantalo (Annankatu 30) designed for 3-5-year-olds on Fridays at 10 am and 12:30 pm. The smaller members of the family, babies and toddlers, can also join in and experience the art clinic atmosphere. NOTE! This fall, the Art Clinic at Annantalo requires advance registration! Free admission.
- Car-Free Day event at Citizens' Square on Friday from 12–6 pm. Free admission.
Car-Free Day program includes:
Free quick bike maintenance (15 minutes)
Bike skills track for children
Bike customizing workshop for children
Climate-Smart Traveler navigation game for all ages (prize for participants)
Air quality and noise experts available to meet
Trivia and drawing
Vegan hot dog service (free hot dog and juice for the first 300)
Try e-bikes, electric cargo bikes, and electric folding bikes
- Dream Garden children's theater performance at Cultural Center Caisa on Friday at 5 pm. Tickets 6 €.
- International Grand Markets at Senate Square September 21–October 1, 2023.
What Happens at Playgrounds on Friday
- Harvest Festival at Etupelto playground on Friday at 10 am.
- Playgrounds and family centers have returned to regular schedules. The indoor spaces of the parks are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 am–12 pm, afternoons are reserved for school children. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' and family centers' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Loru Playground on Friday:
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm Loru Discovers - search activity for those over 2 years old
- 1:00–1:30 pm Loru Warmth - baby session for those under 1 year old
- 3:00–3:30 pm Loru Warmth - baby session for those under 1 year old
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
What Happens at Libraries on Friday
- Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- Free Activities for Children in Helsinki article offers tips on free opportunities in Helsinki!
- Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Flea market! MLL Munkkiniemi children's flea market at Munkkivuori Youth Center Chameleon on Saturday from 10 am–12 pm.
- Espoo: Colors of Happiness art workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday from 10 am–2 pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Medieval Markets at Vantaa Steiner School on Saturday from 10 am–2 pm. Free admission.
- Hummingbird Festival September 16-30, 2023.
- Hummingbird Children's Festival family day in Vantaa at Children's Cultural Center Pessi on Saturday from 10 am–5 pm. Free admission.
- International Grand Markets at Senate Square September 21–October 1, 2023.
- Tramtastic! children's event at Tram Museum on Saturday from 12–4 pm. Free admission.
- Flea market! MLL Ruoholahti-Jätkäsaari Grand Flea Market at Ruoholahti Elementary School on Saturday from 12:30–2:30 pm.
- Day of Dance: Skidit Disco at Maunula Hall on Saturday at 1 pm. Free admission.
- Helios Cinema: Elemental (G) film at Malmitalo on Saturday at 1 pm. Tickets 8 €.
- Dream Garden children's theater performance at Cultural Center Caisa on Saturday at 3 pm. Tickets 6 €.
- Master Molto concert at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3 pm and 6 pm. Tickets 11 €.
- Helios Cinema: Three Cheerful Bandits (G) film at Malmitalo on Saturday at 1 pm. Tickets 8 €.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days from Pienten Helsinki!
- Helmet library children's events for Sunday can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Hummingbird Festival September 16-30, 2023.
- Family Fun at Tapuli Sports Center on Sunday from 9–11 am. Admission 5 € / family.
- Flea market! Vantaa: MLL Aviapoliksen flea market at Superpark Vantaa parking area on Sunday from 10 am–1 pm. (moved to this week due to weather)
- Day in the Country event at Viik Experimental Farm and surrounding area on Sunday from 10 am–3 pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Play Café and Urban Vegan Harvest café & market at Tuomela School courtyard in Hämeenkylä, Vantaa (Ainontie 44, Vantaa) on Sunday from 10 am–6 pm.
- Espoo: Fairy School in Villa Elfvik's scenic surroundings on Sunday from 10:30 am–12:30 pm. Free admission.
- Wool Day at Citizens' Square on Sunday from 11 am–4 pm. Free admission.
- International Grand Markets at Senate Square September 21–October 1, 2023.
- Secret Helsinki article reveals little and big secrets of Helsinki!
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