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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 website is aimed at families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always check the latest information and instructions
from the organizer's website, as sudden cancellations are also
possible due to the current situation.
The article's cover image is from the Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden. The greenhouses offer plenty of lush greenery and warmth even in November's grey weather.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Events at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events 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 children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open during the exceptional situation on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The latest information about Albert's Living Room's activities during the exceptional situation can be found on the Facebook page.
Dad Cafe at Iso-Antinki playground on Mondays at 10 a.m.
Art Clinic: Portrait of Your Own Creature
Art Clinic for ages 3-6 at Annantalo on Monday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You can participate in the Art Clinic weekly or occasionally, but you should arrive on time. Registration is required during the exceptional situation.
Exhibition: Paths to Ecology exhibition at Annantalo's Art Gallery through January 31, 2021. Open during Annantalo's regular hours.
Puppet Theater Music Class at Sampo's foyer gallery on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Music class fee 8 €/ session.
Story Wall in the basement of the Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Swedish Week November 2-8, 2020.
Vantaa: Light Path — a collaborative light art installation around the Martinuksen Cultural Center October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Events at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events 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 in the indoor hall at Pallomylly at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball sports, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial grass surface with their own adult. Free play, obstacle courses, running, or practicing walking. Family ball sports on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Free admission for morning sports, afternoon sports requires Pallomylly's daily fee for adults.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesday from 12-7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops at the Caisa Cultural Center on Tuesdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Tuesdays: group 1 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and group 2 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for children ages 1.5-3 with a guardian. No registration required, free admission.
Family Play Sessions at Sakarinmäki Primary School in Östersundom on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. from September 8 – December 8, 2020. Family play sessions are designed for families to move together, offering children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Story Wall in the basement of the Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Swedish Week November 2-8, 2020.
The Newspaper Museum features the Seven Brothers exhibition June 1 – December 31, 2020. Free admission, also open on Mondays.
Vantaa: Light Path — a collaborative light art installation around the Martinuksen Cultural Center October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Events at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can bring your baby to the movies 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 is posted and voting takes place for future programming. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events 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 children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open during the exceptional situation on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The latest information about Albert's Living Room's activities during the exceptional situation can be found on the Facebook page.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 p.m. Small admission fee, children under 15 free.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Relaxed Wednesday gallery workshops: Recycled Jewelry for the Baltic Sea workshop in Vuotalo's foyer on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. Free admission.
Family Play Sessions at Käpylä Primary School (September 2 – December 9, 2020) and at Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (September 2 – December 9, 2020) on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. Family play sessions are designed for families to move together, offering children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Story Wall in the basement of the Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Swedish Week November 2-8, 2020.
Vantaa: Light Path — a collaborative light art installation around the Martinuksen Cultural Center October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Events at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events 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 children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open during the exceptional situation on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The latest information about Albert's Living Room's activities during the exceptional situation can be found on the Facebook page.
Family Ball Sports at Tali Sports Park's soccer hall on Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. In family ball sports, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial grass surface with their own adult. Free play, obstacle courses, running, or practicing walking. You can pick up an equipment box from the supervisor at the start of the session and return it to the same place at the end of the session. No guided activities. Free admission.
Visual Art Adventure for children and adults at the Kannelmäki Youth Center's Värkkkäämö on Thursday at 10 a.m. The 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 session or multiple sessions.
Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops at the Caisa Cultural Center on Thursdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Thursdays: group 1 from 10-11 a.m. and group 2 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The workshops are suitable for children ages 1.5-3 with a guardian. No registration required, free admission.
Family Ball Sports in the indoor hall at Pallomylly at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball sports, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial grass surface with their own adult. Free play, obstacle courses, running, or practicing walking. Family ball sports on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Afternoon sports requires Pallomylly's daily fee for adults.
Family Play Sessions at Kampin Sports Center's sports hall from September 3 – December 10, 2020 on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. Family play sessions are designed for families to move together, offering children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Family Play Sessions at Malmintarha Primary School on Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. from September 3 – December 10, 2020. Family play sessions are designed for families to move together, offering children under school age and their guardians a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
Story Wall in the basement of the Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Swedish Week November 2-8, 2020.
Vantaa: Light Path — a collaborative light art installation around the Martinuksen Cultural Center October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Events at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events 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
Fun at Maunulaa: The Rascal's Kingdom performance at Maunulahall on Friday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
Espoo: HUBA HUBA Festival at the Aurora Children's Cultural Center on Friday and Saturday. Full program and detailed schedule can be found on Aurora's website. The festival is suitable for children of all ages with a companion.Free admission.
Story Wall in the basement of the Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Espoo: Free admission to WeeGee Museum Center and also the Toy Museum Horseshoe on Friday starting at 5 p.m.
Swedish Week November 2-8, 2020.
Vantaa: Light Path — a collaborative light art installation around the Martinuksen Cultural Center October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020
Events at libraries
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
Events and activity tips
Stoori — a brand-new children's library bus invites you to visit. You can meet Stoori at the following locations on Saturday: at Ala-Malmi Square it will visit from 9:30 a.m.—11 a.m., at Stoa Square from 12 p.m.—1:30 p.m., and at Senate Square from 2 p.m.—3:30 p.m. The characters Maukka and Väykkä (Lotta Kuusisto and Paavo Kerosuo) will be along the whole route all day. Children will receive cardboard Stoori buses they can fold themselves.
Espoo: HUBA HUBA Festival at the Aurora Children's Cultural Center on Friday and Saturday. Full program and detailed schedule can be found on Aurora's website. The festival is suitable for children of all ages with a companion. Free admission.
Espoo: Adventuring Families at Oittaa Outdoor Area on Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kino Helios: Risto Rap and the Wrong Vincent (S) film at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets 7 €.
Story Wall in the basement of the Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Vantaa: Light Path — a collaborative light art installation around the Martinuksen Cultural Center October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
Swedish Week November 2-8, 2020.
Helsinki Locations story takes you on a self-guided adventure all around the city!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2020
Father's Day
Events and activity tips
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-4 p.m. Small admission fee, children under 15 free.
Virtual event: Children's Etnosoi! concerts are heard this year online from the comfort of your own couch on Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Free admission.
Story Wall in the basement of the Music Hall October 10-November 10, 2020. Free admission.
Swedish Week November 2-8, 2020
Suomenlinna Star Route can be completed independently from November 8-27, 2020. The checkpoint map will be published in November before the route opens at:
www.suomenlinna.fi/events/starroute
Vantaa: Light Path — a collaborative light art installation around the Martinuksen Cultural Center October 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi through the end of November.
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