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Where to go with children in Helsinki? 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 recommends family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The article's cover image is from Suvilahdis, where World in the Yard festivals are held this weekend.
What's happening right now
- Swimming? Swimming Stadium and Leppävaara public pool (in Espoo) are open again!
- Children's art exhibition: Color Treasures at AKVART Gallery in Töölö (Humalistonkatu 1) May 13-25, 2025 (closed Mondays). Free entry.
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- Museum tips for visiting with children in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
- Museum tickets to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari can also be borrowed from the library! From Viik library you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more from the family house's Facebook page!
- MLL's family café schedule can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Alberto's Living Room is open Mondays 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Monday).
- Programs at Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi on Monday:
- 10:30–11 a.m. Loru's fun, play for children over 1 year old
- 1–1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session
- 3–3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Alberto's Living Room's Neuvola Parkki at Kamppi family center on Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Programs at Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
- 10–10:30 a.m. Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0-9 months)
- 1–1:30 p.m. I Ramsans värme, musik, rim och ramsor för bebisar
- 3–3:30 p.m. Lorun lämmössä baby session - Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–7 p.m. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can get with an ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12–7 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- For babies and parents! Baby Café on Tuesday at the following locations:
– Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo 1 p.m.
– Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello 1 p.m.
– Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi 1 p.m. - Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Kulttuurikeskus Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 p.m. Workshops are suitable for children 1.5–3 years old with an adult. No advance registration required, free entry. You can participate in workshops for the full time or just drop by.
- Spinning Tops Night at Science Corner on Tuesday at 5:50 p.m. Free entry.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
Events and
activity tips
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- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Programs at Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
- no guided activities on Wednesday. - Espoo: In Swedish! Culture Day at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Wednesday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Program includes at least Moomins and Arne Alligator's concert. Free entry.
- Alberto's Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Fallkulla farm and the farm's indoor facilities are open this week only on Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entry.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12–7 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–7 p.m. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can get with an ID.
- Pepe's Birthday Party at Museum Merkkiin on Wednesday 3–5 p.m. Free entry.
- Vantaa: Circus workshops for babies and 0-6 year olds at Children's Culture Center Pyykki on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets €6. Advance registration required.
- Children's Day and Finlandia House Coloring Book Launch Party at Finlandia House on Wednesday 5:30–7:30 p.m. Free entry.
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THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025
International Day for Biological Diversity
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Programs at Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
- 10:30–11 a.m. Loru moves, stroller fitness on Oodi's outdoor area
- 3–3:30 p.m. Loru's songs for all ages, bilingual music session fin-swe - Alberto's Living Room is open Thursday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Kulttuurikeskus Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Workshops are suitable for children 1.5–3 years old with an adult. No advance registration required, free entry. You can participate in workshops for the full time or just drop by.
- Fallkulla farm and the farm's indoor facilities are open this week only on Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entry.
- Vantaa: Poetry Living Room at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) Feb. 1–May 25, 2025. Open Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and at Pessi evening and weekend events. Exhibition admission is always free.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–7 p.m. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can get with an ID.
- University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Thursday 12–8 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Kauniainen: Granite Day is celebrated Thursday 5–8 p.m. Free entry.
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Programs at Loru Playground at Central Library Oodi on Friday:
- Morning: Loru Playground visits Nurk Playground with their performance Friends' Nature Adventure 2
- 2–2:30 p.m. Loru's songs, musical session for all ages - Alberto's Living Room is open Friday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Vantaa: Poetry Living Room at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) Feb. 1–May 25, 2025. Open Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and at Pessi evening and weekend events. Exhibition admission is always free.
- University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Friday 12–4 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Guard Parade: Guards' Band on Friday at 12:20 p.m. The parade procession departs from Helsinki Senate Square marching via Market Square to the main guard, and from there back to Senate Square.
- MIL-Espa: Air Force Big Band at Espa Stage on Friday at 2 p.m. Free entry.
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Espoo: Bird's Nest Workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entry.
- Flea market! Whole Village Flea Market Day on Limingantie in Kumpula on Saturday starting at 10 a.m.
- Klaukkala: Ali-Ollin Alpaca Farm's Paddock Festival on Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission €7/person, family ticket €20 (2 adults and 1-3 children).
- Wood Day at various locations in Central Library Oodi on Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entry.
- Flea market! Pasila Library Flea Market on Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Flea market! Vallila's Great Inner Courtyard Flea Market Day on Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Classic Car Parade at Helsinki Senate Square on Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entry.
- Teurastamo Summer Opening on Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entry.
- World in the Yard Festival at Suvilahti on Saturday and Sunday. Free entry.
- Porvoo: Finland's Heritage Carriage Society rides heritage carriages at Malmgård Manor grounds on Saturday 1–3 p.m. Free entry.
- Spring Carols at Steiner kindergarten Karitas at Herttoniemenranta on Saturday 1–4 p.m. Free entry.
- Children's Saturday at Linja Playground in Kallio on Saturday 2–5 p.m. Free entry.
SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- World in the Yard Festival at Suvilahti on Saturday and Sunday. Free entry.
- Espoo: Children's Sunday at Manor Museum Glimsis on Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum admission fee.
- Järvenpää: Vipinää at Vanhankylänniemi family event on Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For example, Villa Kokkonen, the composer's home designed by Alvar Aalto, celebrates a joyful family day. Free entry.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Varjagi Festival around Puotila Manor on Sunday 12–5 p.m. Free entry.
- Elias Block Party - family neighborhood party around Eliasschool in Eira on Sunday 2–6 p.m. Free entry.
- Japanese Traditional Music Concert at Winter Garden on Sunday 2:30 p.m. Free entry.
- Giant Muskari – Huvitutti: Satu Sopanen & Tutti Orchestra at Music Hall on Sunday 3 p.m. Tickets €8-19.50.
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