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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 finds activity tips and recommends kid-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
The cover image of the article is from the wooden walkways leading to Kuusiluoto, near Lammassaari.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (International Monday's).
Dance and Play workshop for toddlers, children and their guardians at the Caisa cultural center on Mondays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Free admission, no pre-registration required; places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Art Advisory: The Magic of the Costume Wardrobe
Art Advisory for 3-5-year-olds at Anntalo on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The family's smaller children, babies and toddlers, can also join and experience the atmosphere of the art advisory. Free admission.
Mushroom Exhibition at the Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden on Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mushroom advice and exploring the mushroom exhibition are free of charge; otherwise, regular admission fees apply. The outdoor garden at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden is always free to enter.
Family Fun at Tapanil Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 5 to December 12, 2022. Free admission.
The Age of the Blue Tit Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The Newspaper Museum is free to enter.
Playground activities on Monday
Helsinki city playgrounds have started their autumn season. For more detailed information about morning sessions and other programs, please visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Monday
Helmet libraries' events for children on Monday can be found on the Helmet events page.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Events and activity tips
Family Fun at the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf accompanied by their adult. Free play, stunts, running, or practicing walking. Family Fun on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not in weeks 41 and 42). Free admission.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa cultural center on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5 to 3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the entire duration or just for a moment.
My Day as a Space Researcher workshop event at Science Corner on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission.
Family Fun at Kankarepuisto Elementary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not in week 42). Free admission.
Family Fun at Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not in week 42). Free admission.
Playground activities on Tuesday
Helsinki city playgrounds have started their autumn season. For more detailed information about morning sessions and other programs, please visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Tuesday
Helmet libraries' events for children on Tuesday can be found on Helmet events page.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Junnusoppa, free football for children and teenagers at Töölö ball field at 3 p.m. Suitable for children over 9 years old. Free admission.
HS Children's Science Questions -live at Science Corner on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Free admission.
Family Fun at Käpylä Elementary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 7 to December 14, 2022. Free admission.
Museum passes to borrow? You can now borrow passes to the Natural History Museum from Viiki library; for more information, see the museum's website. Also read Pienten Helsinki's article about the Natural History Museum.
The Age of the Blue Tit Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The Newspaper Museum is free to enter.
Playground activities on Wednesday
Helsinki city playgrounds have started their autumn season. For more detailed information about morning sessions and other programs, please visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Library events on Wednesday
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where, for example, the week's film is published and voting takes place for upcoming programs. You can also find more information on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Helmet libraries' events for children on Wednesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Events and activity tips
Kolibrí Festival from September 22 to October 1, 2022 in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Family Fun at Kurkimäki village house (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. from September 8 to December 1 (not in week 42). Free admission.
Family Fun at Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Art 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 1.5 to 3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the entire duration or just for a moment.
Family Fun at the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf accompanied by their adult. Free play, stunts, running, or practicing walking. Family Fun on Thursday at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not in weeks 41 and 42). Free admission.
Family Fun at Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 22 to December 16, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Pukinmäki Arc Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Kampi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.
The Age of the Blue Tit Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The Newspaper Museum is free to enter.
Playground activities on Thursday
Helsinki city playgrounds have started their autumn season. For more detailed information about morning sessions and other programs, please visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Thursday
Helmet libraries' events for children on Thursday can be found on the Helmet events page.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Events and activity tips
Kolibrí Festival from September 22 to October 1, 2022 in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visiting Strangers – Dance and music performance for children at Maunula House Metsäpuro Hall on Friday at 3 p.m. Free admission.
Playground activities on Friday
Helsinki city playgrounds have started their autumn season. For more detailed information about morning sessions and other programs, please visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Friday
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Viiki Library on Friday at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Helmet libraries' events for children on Friday can be found on the Helmet events page.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
Library events on Saturday
Vantaa: TottaTarua - Children's Book Festivals for 0-10-year-old children with their families at Pointi Library on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Mikko Mallikas's Birthday at Töölö Library on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Helmet libraries' events for children on Saturday can be found on the library events page.
Events and activity tips
Kolibrí Festival from September 22 to October 1, 2022 in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Vantaa: Visiting Strangers – Dance and music performance for children at Tikkurila Library on Saturday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
Flea market! MLL Munkkiniemi Children's Clothing Flea Market on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Espoo: Saturday Workshop: Stone Art Piece at Aurora Children's Cultural Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Children's Saturday: Illustration Workshop at the Comic Center (address: Laivalahden puistotie 7 C, Herttoniemenranta) on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Tramtastic! - Children's Event at the Tram Museum on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Peistikka Takes Flight - Children's Music Concert at Stoa on Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets 6 €.
Visiting Strangers – Dance and music performance for children at Vallila Library on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Free admission.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Events and activity tips
Helmet libraries' events for children on Sunday can be found on the library events page.
Kolibrí Festival from September 22 to October 1, 2022 in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Flea market! MLL Kontula Autumn Flea Market at Kontulankaari 24 on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Flea market! Vantaa: MLL Aviapolis Flea Market at Tammisto SuperPark parking lot on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A Day in the Countryside - Outdoor Event at Viiki Research Farm and Viiki Church on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Espoo: Fairy School at Villa Elfvik on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free admission.
Wool Day at Narinkkatori on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Espoo: Visiting Strangers – Dance and music performance for children at Sello Library on Sunday at 1 p.m. Free admission.
Espoo: Espoo Baroque Days: Sun King's Whims - Children's Music Concert at Opinmäki Teaching Garden on Sunday at 1 p.m. Free admission.
The Age of the Blue Tit Exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The Newspaper Museum is free to enter.
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