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 ideas and tips for family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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MONDAY 2.2.2026

Events and
Activity Tips

  • The playhouse Loru in Central Library Oodi has Monday programming:
    - 10:30–11:15 Loru games, play and movement for over 1-year-olds
    - 1–1:30 pm Kukkuluuruu baby session, interactive music session
    - 3–3:30 pm Kukkuluuruu baby session, interactive music session
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Yrjönkatu swimming hall opening Monday with free and festive special programming. You cannot swim in the swimming hall yet on Monday.
  • Family Hulinat provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and you don't need to register in advance for the sessions.

    Family Hulinat are held on Mondays at:
    - PNV Sports Center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30–2 pm January 12–April 20 (no sessions February 16 and April 6)
    - Malmi Primary School (Talvelantie 1) 4:30–6 pm January 12–April 20, 2026 (no sessions February 16 and April 6)
    - Tapanila Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 6–6:30 pm January 12–April 20 (no sessions February 16 and April 6)
  • Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays include Museo Merkki, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO, and Amos Rex.
    More museum tips with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!

TUESDAY 3.2.2026

Events and
Activity Tips

  • Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Circle Metku at Metropolia UAS Myllypuro facilities (next to the metro station) Tuesday 9–11 am. Each session also features varying programs for families led by students from early childhood education, social, health, and cultural sectors. The campus café Aspretto offers breakfast for family circle participants only at €5.50.
  • Albertin Living Room is open during spring semester 2026 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:30 am–3 pm. Free admission.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesday 1:30–3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children accompanied by their own adult. No registration required, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the entire duration or just drop by.
  • Family Hulinat provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and you don't need to register in advance for the sessions.

    Family Hulinat are held on Tuesdays at:
    - Myllypuro Pallomylly (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) 9:30–11:30 am and 4–6 pm January 13–April 21 (no sessions February 17)
    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 5–6:30 pm January 13–April 21 (no sessions February 17)
    - Käpylä Primary School (gymnasium) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 5–6:30 pm January 13–April 21, 2026 (no sessions February 17 or March 3–31)
    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 5–6:30 pm January 13–April 21 (no sessions February 17)
    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) 5–6:30 pm January 13–April 21, 2026 (no sessions February 17)

WEDNESDAY 4.2.2026

Events and
Activity Tips

  • Albertin Living Room is open during spring semester 2026 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:30 am–3 pm. Free admission.
  • The playhouse Loru in Central Library Oodi has Wednesday programming:
    - 10 am–1 pm Multilingual family event, Oodi 3rd floor children's event space
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Fallkulla farm animal facility indoor areas are open to the public Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday 10 am–2 pm. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesday 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.
  • Espoo: Alppi Model Railway Enthusiasts' miniature railway exhibition on the 3rd floor of Sello shopping center (at the end of the corridor near RAX pizza restaurant and Tokmann store). Open Wednesday and Friday 3–7 pm and Saturday 11 am–5 pm. Free admission.

  • Family Hulinat provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and you don't need to register in advance for the sessions.

    Family Hulinat are held on Wednesdays at:
    - Kurkimäki Courtyard House (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30–11 am January 14–April 22, 2026 (no sessions February 18)
    - Merilahti Primary School (Jaluspolku 3) 5–7 pm January 14–April 22 (no sessions February 18)

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THURSDAY 5.2.2026

J. L. Runeberg's Day

Events and
Activity Tips

  • Albertin Living Room is open during spring semester 2026 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:30 am–3 pm.
    Free admission.
  • The playhouse Loru in Central Library Oodi has Thursday programming:
    - 10:30–11 am Loru moves, jumping and dancing for parents and babies
    - 1–1:30 pm Loru songs, bilingual music session for all ages (Finnish-Swedish)
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursday 10 am–12 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children accompanied by their own adult. No registration required, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the entire duration or just drop by.
  • Fallkulla farm animal facility indoor areas are open to the public Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday 10 am–2 pm. Free admission.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Thursday 12–8 pm. Museum admission fee.
  • Helsinki high school graduation celebrations are held Thursday starting at 1 pm in the Esplanade Park area. Cars drive the route Ehrenströmintie – Laivasillankatu – Eteläranta – Pohjoisesplanadi – Lönnrotinkatu – Hietalahdentori – Bulevardi – Yrjönkatu – Uudenmaankatu – Erottajankatu – Eteläesplanadi – Eteläranta (probably circling the Esplanade several times).
  • Dances of the Elderly at Helsinki Ice Hall Thursday at 2 pm. Free admission.
  • Runeberg's Day: Reading session at the Children's City in Helsinki City Museum Thursday 4–6 pm. Museum staff will read excerpts at 4 pm in Finnish and 5 pm in Swedish. Always free admission.
  • Family Hulinat provide children under school age and their parents with a space to move together independently and free of charge. The activity is open to everyone, and you don't need to register in advance for the sessions.

    Family Hulinat are held on Thursdays at:
    - Tali Sports Center Soccer Hall (Purotie 8) 9:30–11 am January 15–April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19)
    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) 4:30–6 pm and 6–7 pm (school-age children) January 15–April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 12 and 19)
    - Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 5–6:30 pm January 15–April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19 and April 2)
    - Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 5–6:30 pm January 15–April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19)
    - Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 5–6:30 pm January 15–April 23, 2026 (no sessions February 19)

FRIDAY 6.2.2026

Sámi National Day

Events and
Activity Tips

SATURDAY 7.2.2026

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Activity Tips

SUNDAY 8.2.2026

Events and
Activity Tips

  • Sports Hulinat at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro Sunday 9–10:45 am January 18–March 15, 2026.
    Sports Hulinat provides children under 9 and their families with an opportunity to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule, there is space for strollers in the lobby, and you should bring your own lock for the changing room. Tickets €3.60 adults, others €2.10, under 9-year-olds free.
  • Espoo: Light Weekend at Espoo cultural venues and Espoonlahti Friday–Sunday. Free admission.
  • Fallkulla farm animal facility indoor areas are open to the public Sunday 10 am–2 pm. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Winter Forest Walk for Families at Villa Elfvik Sunday 11 am–12:30 pm. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sunday 12–4 pm. Small admission fee.

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