Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series looks for activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

The article cover image is from the children's section of Arabianranta Library.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can pick up a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
  • Albertin olohuone is open on Mondays 9:30 am–2 pm (International Monday).
  • At the playground Loru in Central Library Oodi: program for Monday:
    - 10:30–11 am Loru's Fun, active play for children over 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1–1:30 pm Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 3–3:30 pm Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together independently and free of charge. Family fun sessions on Mondays:

    - Tapanil primary school (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 5–6:30 pm, January 13–April 28 (no program during week 8 and April 21).

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can pick up a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
  • Albertin olohuone's Health center clinic at Kamppi family center on Tuesdays 9:30 am–12 pm.
  • At the playground Loru in Central Library Oodi: program for Tuesday:
    - 10–10:30 am Loru moves, gentle exercise with baby, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft
    - 1–1:30 pm Loru's warmth, musical baby session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft
    - 3–3:30 pm Loru's warmth, musical baby session, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft
  • Espoo: Art play for babies at EMMA in the WeeGee building (Tapiola) on Tuesday 1–3 pm. Museum entrance fee applies.
  • Vantaa: Being Happy exhibition at Children's Culture Center Toteemi (Myyrmäki) is open Tuesdays 11 am–4 pm. Free admission.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12–7 pm. Small entrance fee.
  • Art for toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with their own adult. No pre-registration needed, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just pop by.
  • Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 3–6 pm and Saturdays 11 am–5 pm at Red shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, across from Synsa. Free admission.
  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together independently and free of charge. Family fun sessions on Tuesdays:

    - Ballmill indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 am and 4–6 pm, January 7–April 24, 2025 (no program during week 8).

    - Käpylä primary school (Mäkelänkatu 89) Tuesdays 4:30–6 pm, January 7–April 22, 2025 (no program during week 8).

    - Sakarinmäki primary school (Knutersintie 924) Tuesday 5–6:30 pm, January 7–April 24, 2025 (no program during week 8).

    - Kannelmäki primary school (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) Tuesdays 5–6:30 pm, January 7–April 22, 2025 (no program during week 8).

    - Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) Tuesdays 5–6:30 pm, January 7–April 24, 2025 (no program during week 8).

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can pick up a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
  • At the playground Loru in Central Library Oodi: program for Wednesday:
    - 10:30–11:30 am Loru's enchantments, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1–2:30 pm Loru's enchantments, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Albertin olohuone is open Wednesdays 9:30 am–3 pm.
  • Vantaa: Being Happy exhibition at Children's Culture Center Toteemi (Myyrmäki) is open Wednesdays 10 am–4 pm. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12–4 pm. Small entrance fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12–7 pm. Small entrance fee.
  • Espoo: Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 3–6 pm and Saturdays 12–6 pm. The location is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.

  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together independently and free of charge. Family fun sessions on Wednesdays:

    - Kurkimäki cottage building (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesday 9:30–11 am, January 8–April 23, 2025 (no program during week 8).

    - Merilahti primary school at Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) Wednesdays 5–7 pm, January 8–April 23, 2025 (no program during week 8).

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can pick up a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
  • At the playground Loru in Central Library Oodi: program for Thursday:
    - 10:30–11 am Loru moves, pram gymnastics Oodi courtyard on the Citizen Square side
    - 1–1:30 pm Loru's songs, bilingual musical session for all ages Oodi 3rd floor children's area
  • Albertin olohuone is open Thursday 9:30 am–3 pm.
  • Art for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10 am–12 pm. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with their own adult. No pre-registration needed, free admission. You can participate for the entire duration or just pop by.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open Thursday 12 pm–8 pm. Museum entrance fee applies.
  • Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 3–6 pm and Saturdays 11 am–5 pm at Red shopping center in Kalasatama. The exhibition space is located on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, across from Synsa. Free admission.
  • Family fun sessions offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together independently and free of charge. Family fun sessions on Thursdays:

    - Tali sports park indoor football hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays 9:30–11 am, January 9–April 24, 2025 (no program during week 8).

    - Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays 5–6:30 pm, January 9–April 24, 2025 (no program during week 8).

    - Malminkartano primary school (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays 4:30–6 pm and 6–7 pm (school-age children), January 7–April 24, 2024 (no program during week 8).

    - Pukinmäki circle primary school (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays 5–6:30 pm, January 9–April 24, 2025 (no program during week 8).

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Events for children at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can pick up a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • At the playground Loru in Central Library Oodi: program for Friday:
    - 10:30–11 am Loru's waves, story play session for children over 2 years old, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
    - 1–2 pm Loru's games for children over 1 year old at Oodi, 3rd floor children's area
    - 3–3:30 pm Loru's songs, musical session for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
  • Albertin olohuoneis open Friday 9:30 am–3 pm.
  • Espoo: Tapiola Symphony Orchestra's instrument ensemble: Music moment for babies and toddlers at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Friday 11 am and 12:30 pm. Free admission.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open Friday 12–4 pm. Museum entrance fee applies.
  • Espoo: Alppirautatieharrastajien miniature railway exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 3–6 pm and Saturdays 12–6 pm. The location is a small shop space between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the shopping center. Free admission.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025

Events and 
activity tips

  • Sports fun sessions at Liikuntamylly (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday 9–10:45 am.
    Sports fun sessions offer children under 9 years old and their families the opportunity to move in various ways and have fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule, there's space for prams in the foyer and you should bring your own padlock for the changing room. Tickets €3.60 adults, others €2.10, children under 9 free.
  • Lighthouse keeper's route in Suomenlinna from November 29, 2024 to January 30, 2025. You can pick up a map for the Lighthouse keeper's route from the Suomenlinna visitor center in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Espoo: Play Block Party at Play Museum on Saturday and Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Museum entrance fee applies.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12–4 pm. Small entrance fee.

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