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What to do or where to go with kids? 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 family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022
Events at Libraries
Helmet library events for children on Tuesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
Events in Playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
Borrow museum tickets? You can now borrow tickets to the Natural History Museum from Viikki Library. More information is available on the museum's website. Also read Pienten Helsinki's article about the Natural History Museum!
Family Fun Activities at the Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. During family play, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, gymnastics, running, or learning to walk. Family play on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. until April 28, 2022.
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays from 12–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Balloons and Children's Literature event at the Kindergarten Museum.
Open Studio for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Tuesdays from 1:30–3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for children ages 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can join the workshops for the full time or just for a bit.
Family Fun Activities at Sakari Hill Elementary School in Östersundom on Tuesdays from 5–6:30 p.m. until April 26, 2022. Family Fun Activities offers free, self-directed exercise for families with children under school age.
Virtual event: Urban Espoo: Music Session from Generation to Generation can be viewed free from April 6–19, 2022.
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends Exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open during the cultural center's hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: Anne Vaskos Illustration Exhibition: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo Gallery from March 26 to April 30, 2022. Open during Kanneltalo's hours. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022
Events at Libraries
Helmet library events for children on Wednesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can attend movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own group can be found on Facebook here, where the week's film and voting for upcoming programs are posted, for example. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events in Playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
What to Do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
Albert's Living Room, a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays from 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays from 12–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Balloons and Children's Literature event at the Kindergarten Museum.
Espoo: Finland's Largest Model Railroad in Tapiola at Länsituuli Shopping Center is open Wednesdays from 3:30–6 p.m. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railroad Hobbyists' website.
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends Exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open during the cultural center's hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: Anne Vaskos Illustration Exhibition: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo Gallery from March 26 to April 30, 2022. Open during Kanneltalo's hours. Free admission.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022
Events at Libraries
Helmet library events for children on Thursday can be found on the Helmet events page.
Events in Playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
Haltiala Farm Animals petting farm opens to the public on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
Lambs can be visited on the following days:
- Tuesdays from 9–11 a.m.
- Thursdays from 9–11 a.m.
- Sundays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
More detailed information about the farm visit can be found on Haltiala's website. Free admission to Haltiala Farm.
Family Fun Activities at Tali Sports Park Soccer Hall on Thursdays from 9:30–11 a.m. until April 28, 2022. Family Fun Activities offers free, self-directed exercise for families with children under school age.
Albert's Living Room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshops are suitable for children ages 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can join the workshops for the full time or just for a bit.
Family Fun Activities at the Pallomylly Indoor Hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. During family play, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, gymnastics, running, or learning to walk. Family play on Thursdays from 4–5 p.m.
Singing Together with Mari Katkä: Children's Songs and Evergreens at Maunula Hall on Thursday at 6 p.m. Free admission.
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: Anne Vaskos Illustration Exhibition: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo Gallery from March 26 to April 30, 2022. Open during Kanneltalo's hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends Exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open during the cultural center's hours. Free admission.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022
Events at Libraries
Helmet library events for children on Friday can be found on the Helmet events page.
Events in Playgrounds
Helsinki's municipal playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
Art Advisory Service: Spring's First Butterflies
Art Advisory Service for ages 3–5 at Malmitalo on Friday at 10 a.m. Registration is required for Malmitalo's art advisory service.
Espoo: Finland's Largest Model Railroad in Tapiola at Länsituuli Shopping Center is open Fridays from 3:30–6 p.m. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railroad Hobbyists' website.
Children's Fair April 22–24, 2022 at Helsinki Expo Center.
What to Do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
Exhibitions for Children
Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends Exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open during the cultural center's hours. Free admission.
Exhibition: Anne Vaskos Illustration Exhibition: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo Gallery from March 26 to April 30, 2022. Open during Kanneltalo's hours. Free admission.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022
Events at Libraries
Tatu and Patu Day at Malminkartano Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Helmet library events for children on Saturday can be found on the Helmet events page.
Events and Activity Tips
Flea Market! MLL Munkkiniemi Children's Clothing and Supplies Flea Market on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Munkkivuori Youth Center (Raumantie 5).
Flea Market! MLL Kannelmäki Children's Clothing and Supplies Flea Market at Kanneltalo on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Flea Market! Torppari Flea Market at Torpparinmäki School on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Flea Market! Old Mill Courtyard Flea Market in the Herttoniemi Manor area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Porvoo: Children's Families Creative Saturday – Barnfamiljernas Lekfulla Lördag at the Art Factory on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
What to Do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
Elsa and Lauri Learn About Phones - Book Launch at Herttoniemi Library from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free admission.
Book Cinema at the Nordic Cultural Center's library in Kaisaniemi on Saturday at 11 a.m. Free admission. The Nordic Cultural Center's library also has a lovely children's section!
Espoo: Jazz for Kids: Jenny Robson and Mikael Jakobsson at Espoo Cultural Center's grand piano hall on Saturday at 11 a.m. Free admission.
Espoo: Hanaholmens Children's Book Day – Children's Book Adventure at Hanaholmen Cultural Center on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A free poetry bus takes visitors to Hanasaari from Koivusaari Metro Station during the event.
Espoo: Finland's Largest Model Railroad in Tapiola at Länsituuli Shopping Center is open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3–6 p.m. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railroad Hobbyists' website.
DanceAbility Dance Class at Annantalo on Saturday at 2 p.m. The class is suitable for all children with their own adult, regardless of ability or disability.
Movie Theater Helios: Moominpappa's Adventures – The Adventures of a Young Moomin (S) at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets €7.50.
Children's Fair April 22–24, 2022 at Helsinki Expo Center.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
Helmet library events for children on Sunday can be found on the Helmet events page.
Flea Market! MLL Kontula Spring Flea Market on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Espoo: Flea Market! MLL Spring Flea Market at Tapiola School on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Haltiala Farm Animals petting farm opens to the public on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
Lambs can be visited on the following days:
- Tuesdays from 9–11 a.m.
- Thursdays from 9–11 a.m.
- Sundays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
More detailed information about the farm visit can be found on Haltiala's website. Free admission to Haltiala Farm.
April Fun Activities at Suutarila Elementary School on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays from 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Creative Stage Performances at Maunula Hall on Sunday at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Free admission.
Girls: Music Buddy Concerts at Malmitalo on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets €7.
Children's Fair April 22–24, 2022 at Helsinki Expo Center.
What to Do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
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