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What family-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week?
Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series looks for activity ideas and recommends child-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always check the latest information and instructions
from the organizer's website; sudden cancellations are also
possible due to the current situation.
Cover image: Kuusiluoto's sheep are heading off for winter break to Kerava this Thursday. Pienten Helsinki's article about Sheep Island and Kuusiluoto from a few years ago takes you on island adventures along boardwalks during autumn colors.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020
Things happening at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Orchestra comes to South Haaga library Monday at 12 noon!
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi until the end of November.
Things happening at playgrounds
Monday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with young children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open with modified hours due to the current situation, Mondays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. You can find the latest information about Albert's Living Room's modified operating model on their Facebook page.
Art Clinic: Scarf Swooshes
Art Clinic for ages 3-6 at Annantalo on Monday at 10 AM and 12:30 PM. You can participate in the Art Clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you need to arrive on time. Pre-registration is required due to the current situation.
Exhibition: Crossroads to Ecology exhibition at Annantalo's Art Gallery until January 31, 2021. Open during Annantalo's regular hours.
Puppet Theater Music Class at Sampo's foyer gallery on Mondays at 10:30 AM. Music class fee: €8 per session.
Story Wall in the lower level of Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Who will comfort Knyttet? Swedish-language children's theater performance at Vuotalo on Monday at 6 PM. Tickets €6.
Virtual event: With Babies! Art Hall's Baby Monday Art Tips encourage you to experiment and create art together.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at the Children's Culture Center Aurora August 15-October 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020
Things happening at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Orchestra comes to Suutarila library Tuesday at 12 noon!
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi until the end of November.
Things happening at playgrounds
Tuesday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Family Ball Sports at Pallomylly's indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball sports, all children under 9 play with their own adult on a soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running, or even learning to walk. Family ball sports on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM and from 4 to 6 PM. Morning ball sports are free for everyone; afternoon ball sports cost adults a Pallomylly per-visit fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesday from 12 to 7 PM. Small entrance fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Cultural Center Caisa on Tuesdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Tuesdays: group 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM and group 2 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. The workshops are suitable for 1.5-3 year old children together with a guardian. No pre-registration required; free admission.
Family Festivities at Sakarinmäki Primary School in Östersundom on Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 PM from September 8 to December 8, 2020. Family Festivities are aimed at families moving together, and offer children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Story Wall in the lower level of Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at the Children's Culture Center Aurora August 15-October 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020
Things happening at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Orchestra comes to Laajasalo library Wednesday at 12 noon!
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can enjoy movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 noon and 2:30 PM. BabyKino's own group can be found on Facebook at this link, where the week's film is published and you can vote on upcoming programs. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi until the end of November.
Things happening at playgrounds
Wednesday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with young children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open with modified hours due to the current situation, Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. You can find the latest information about Albert's Living Room's modified operating model on their Facebook page.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays from 12 to 4 PM. Small entrance fee; children under 15 free.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays from 12 to 7 PM. Small entrance fee.
Family Festivities at Käpylä Primary School (September 2-December 9, 2020) and at Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (September 2-December 9, 2020) on Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 PM. Family Festivities are aimed at families moving together, and offer children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Dads' After Work with kids - Fathers and children park meetup at Iso-Anta playground Wednesdays from 5 to 7 PM.
Story Wall in the lower level of Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at the Children's Culture Center Aurora August 15-October 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020
Things happening at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Orchestra comes to Lauttasaari library Thursday at 12 noon!
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi until the end of November.
Things happening at playgrounds
Thursday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with young children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open with modified hours due to the current situation, Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. You can find the latest information about Albert's Living Room's modified operating model on their Facebook page.
Family Ball Sports at Tali sports park's football hall on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 AM. In family ball sports, all children under 9 play with their own adult on a soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running, or even learning to walk. Equipment basket can be picked up from the control room when your session starts and returned to the same place when it ends. No organized activities. Free admission.
Art Adventure for children and adults at Kannelmäki Youth Center's Workshop on Thursday at 10 AM. North Helsinki Art School's art course is free to attend. The recommended age for children is 3-6 years and you can participate in just one or several sessions.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Cultural Center Caisa on Thursdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Thursdays: group 1 from 10 to 11 AM and group 2 from 11 AM to 12 noon. The workshops are suitable for 1.5-3 year old children together with a guardian. No pre-registration required; free admission.
Family Ball Sports at Pallomylly's indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball sports, all children under 9 play with their own adult on a soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running, or even learning to walk. Family ball sports on Thursdays from 4 to 5 PM. Afternoon ball sports cost adults a Pallomylly per-visit fee.
Family Festivities at Kampi Sports Center's sports hall (September 3-December 10, 2020) and at Porolahti Primary School (September 10-October 15, 2020) on Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 PM. Family Festivities are aimed at families moving together, and offer children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Family Festivities at Malminkartano Primary School on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 PM from September 3 to December 10, 2020. Family Festivities are aimed at families moving together, and offer children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Story Wall in the lower level of Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at the Children's Culture Center Aurora August 15-October 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020
Things happening at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi until the end of November.
Things happening at playgrounds
Friday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Skidi Cinema in Annantalo's ceremonial hall on Friday at 9:30 AM. Skidi Cinema is a quality short film session for children over 3 years old. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with young children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open with modified hours due to the current situation, Fridays from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. You can find the latest information about Albert's Living Room's modified operating model on their Facebook page.
The Seven Dog Brothers exhibition is on display at the Newspaper Museum June 1 - December 31, 2020. Free admission; also open on Mondays.
Story Wall in the lower level of Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at the Children's Culture Center Aurora August 15-October 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020
Things happening at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries on Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi until the end of November.
Events and activity tips
Dance classes for all kinds of children at Annantalo on Saturday at 2 PM. Free admission.
Story Wall in the lower level of Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at the Children's Culture Center Aurora August 15-October 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020
Events and activity tips
Story Wall in the lower level of Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays from 12 to 4 PM. Small entrance fee; children under 15 free.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi until the end of November.
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