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What kid-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki? Where to go with children on the weekend? And what to do on a rainy day? Little Helsinki's weekly series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience on the website is families with preschool-aged children.
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Article cover photo: Ice skating at Tapiola Ice Garden in Espoo despite the gray January. Free admission.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Play park events
Play park events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar in addition to the play parks' own communication channels. Monday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli (Ski game) can be played in the 2nd floor lobby of Annantalo from 9.1.2020-31.1.2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon–Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open again on Mondays from 9:30-15. Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.
MLL's Dad Cafe at play park Iso-Antti on Mondays at 10. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Puppet Theatre Music Class at Sampo's lobby gallery on Monday at 10 and 11. Paid (€8/session or €80/whole fall). Read more on Puppet Theatre Sampo's website.
Art Clinic for 3-6 year olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 and 12:30. The art clinic can be attended weekly or just occasionally, but you must arrive on time. No advance registration required. Read more about the Art Clinic on Annantalo's website.
For babies, small toddlers and parents: Artistic Parents at Pasila resident's house on Monday at 12:45. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex (admission fee), Tram Museum, and Daily Newspaper Museum.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Play park events
Play park events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar in addition to the play parks' own communication channels. Tuesday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli (Ski game) can be played in the 2nd floor lobby of Annantalo from 9.1.2020-31.1.2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon–Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 years old can move on the soft artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, tumbling, running, or practicing walking. Family ball games on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 and 16-18. Morning ball games have free admission for everyone, afternoon ball games cost adults a Pallomylly single ticket (€3.50). Really easy and low-threshold physical activity for your little ones!
Espoo: Theatre PikkuKulkuri: Nigan's 8 Seasons performance at Sellosaali on Tuesday at 10:15. Tickets €6. The performance is recommended for children over 2 years old. Read more on Sellosaali's website.
Uutela Star Trail takes you exploring nature and stargazing by flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Wednesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 and 14:30. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where for example this week's movie is published and voting for upcoming programs happens. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Play park events
Play park events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar in addition to the play parks' own communication channels. Wednesday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli (Ski game) can be played in the 2nd floor lobby of Annantalo from 9.1.2020-31.1.2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon–Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30-17. Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Wednesdays from 10-18. Free admission.
For babies: New mothers and babies craft club on Wednesday from 12-14 at Verstas247 - Craftgym space on Second Line. €6 per session. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Admission €2, children under 15 free. More information on the museum's website.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-18. Small admission fee.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Play park events
Play park events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar in addition to the play parks' own communication channels. Thursday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli (Ski game) can be played in the 2nd floor lobby of Annantalo from 9.1.2020-31.1.2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon–Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Thursdays from 9:30-15. Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Thursdays from 10-18. Free admission.
Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 years old can move on the soft artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, tumbling, running, or practicing walking. Family ball games on Thursdays from 16-17. Free admission for children, €3.50 single ticket for adults at Pallomylly. Really easy and low-threshold physical activity for your little ones!
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway at Ainoa shopping center 2nd floor on Thursday from 16-19. Free admission. More information on the Alpine Railway hobbyists' website.
Family Fun at Porolahti Primary School on Thursdays at 17. Free admission. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Family Fun at Malminkartano Primary School on Thursdays at 18. Free admission. More information on the event's Facebook page.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Play park events
Play park events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar in addition to the play parks' own communication channels. Friday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli (Ski game) can be played in the 2nd floor lobby of Annantalo from 9.1.2020-31.1.2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon–Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Fridays from 9:30-15. Read more on Helsinki Mission's website.
Naperokin (Toddler Cinema) at Annantalo on Friday at 10. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, but older children are also welcome. Admission is free. More information on Annantalo's website.
Children's Fridays at Alppila Church on Fridays from 10-12. The program for the whole year can be found on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Fridays from 10-18. Free admission.
Helsinki Chinese New Year at Kansalaistori on Friday from 16-20. The program is suitable for all ages. More detailed program at the event's website.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020
Library events
Story time and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region on Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Yard watch – Finland's largest bird watching event 25.-26.1.2020. Watch birds and nature events for an hour, for example in your own yard. Read more on Birdlife Finland's website.
Play day at the Kindergarten Museum in Sörnäinen on Saturday from 10-13. Free admission. The event is especially aimed at children 0-8 years old and families with children. However, anyone who feels like playing is welcome to join. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Sibafest 2020 family day at Musiikkitalo on Saturday from 10-15. Free admission, but performances require free tickets which are distributed in the lobby. More information about the day's program on the event's website.
Skidipeli (Ski game) can be played in the 2nd floor lobby of Annantalo from 9.1.2020-31.1.2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon–Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Skateboard school from babies to grandparents at Kontula skateboard hall, Luuppi Skate, on Saturday from 10-12. Course fee. More information, registrations, and course times on Helride's website.
Espoo: Saturday Workshop: Cookie painting workshop at Lastenkulttuurikeskus Aurora in Espoo on Saturday from 10-14. Free admission. More information on Aurora's website.
MLL Puistola Tammitapahtuma 2020: Käpylehmä Orchestra concert at Nurkan multi-purpose hall on Saturday at 11. Tickets €5/family. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Arne Alligator's concert at Theatre Forum premises (Yrjönkatu 31) on Saturday at 11. The event is organized by Svenska Bildningsförbundet. Free admission. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
At Uutela cottage cottage godparents present and ready fires for warming food on Saturday from 11-17.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway at Ainoa shopping center 2nd floor on Saturday from 11-17. Free admission. More information on the Alpine Railway hobbyists' website.
Children's Saturday at Comic Center (Porthaninkatu 9) on Saturday from 12-15. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Taidedhalli's family day on Saturday from 13-17. The family day is recommended for children over 3 years old. Museum admission fee applies. More information about the day's program on the museum's website.
Odes for Friends charity concert at Annantalo on Saturday at 14. Tickets €15. More information on Annantalo's website.
Kino Helios: Frozen 2 new film at Malmitalo on Saturday at 15. Tickets €7. The film is rated K7; a few years younger with an adult. More information on Malmitalo's website.
Espoo: Children's Saturday: Tuomo Rannankari: Play is a child's work concert at Sellosaali on Saturday at 17. Tickets from €14. Read more on Sellosaali's website.
Uutela Star Trail takes you exploring nature and stargazing by flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020
Events and activity tips
Yard watch – Finland's largest bird watching event 25.-26.1.2020. Watch birds and nature events for an hour, for example in your own yard. Read more on Birdlife Finland's website.
Family Fun at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9-10:45. Admission fee for adults €3.50, children under 9 have fun for free. You can arrive at your own pace, there's room for strollers in the lobby, and you should pack your own lock for the changing room. Read more on Little Helsinki's Helsinki moves tips article.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Sundays from 10-15. Free admission.
Skidipeli (Ski game) can be played in the 2nd floor lobby of Annantalo from 9.1.2020-31.1.2020 during the building's opening hours (Mon–Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16).
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays from 12-16. Admission €2, children under 15 free. More information on the museum's website.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway at Ainoa shopping center 2nd floor on Sunday from 12-16. Free admission. More information on the Alpine Railway hobbyists' website.
At Uutela cottage cottage godparents present and ready fires for warming food on Sunday from 12-17.
Theatre Quo Vadi: Fairy - a children's theatre performance about loneliness and friendship at Annantalo on Sunday at 13 and 15. Tickets €10. Age recommendation 4-8 years. More information on Annantalo's website.
Lurpukka and the blue coat performance at Puppet Theatre Sampo on Sunday at 14. Tickets €12. The performance is suitable for all ages, especially very young children. More information on Sampo's website.
Evening story time at Oodi on Sunday at 17.
Uutela Star Trail takes you exploring nature and stargazing by flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Also remember
Uutela Star Trail takes you exploring nature and stargazing by flashlight. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Ice skating is possible at least at several city-owned ice rinks. There is a small admission fee for ice rinks. Read more about admission fees and opening hours on the City of Helsinki's website.
Laajasalo sports park has a new ice rink, which has no admission fee or reserved times, but has separate stick-and-puck times. You can also skate at Ice Park at Rautatientori and Tapiola Ice Garden (free admission to the Ice Garden, as with all Espoo ice rinks).
Current ice conditions can be found on the ulkoliikunta.fi service (change activity to ice skating).
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