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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
The cover image is from Kruunuvuorenlahti, where spring is arriving fast and the babbling of the stream called out to play.
Exhibition tips for children
Final week! Sanna Pelliccioni: The Joy of Being! At Kanneltalo Gallery (Klaneettitie 5) March 1-27, 2023. The Joy of Being! is a cheerful exhibition and play space based on Sanna Pelliccioni's popular Onni Boy book series. Free admission, open during Kanneltalo's opening hours.
Museum tips for children can be found in Little Helsinki's themed article!
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023
Events and activity tips
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Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays from 9:30-14 (International Monday's).
Dance and Play workshops for toddlers (1–3 years) and their parents at Caisa Culture Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) in the Maissi space on Monday at 10 and 11. The Dance and Play workshop inspires and guides Helsinki parents and children to create and experience dance art together. You can participate in the workshop instruction whenever it suits you, at all sessions or just some. Choose a time that works for you and arrive on time. No advance registration required; places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum 12 participants. Free admission.
Art Clinic: Muddy Ruins Turn Green
What do castle ruins look like? We'll build a ruins world from recycled clay, where we'll plant soil and seeds. Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo (Annankatu 30) on Mondays at 10 and 12:30. Younger family members, babies and toddlers, can also join in and experience the atmosphere of the art clinic. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Tapanil Lower School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 5-6:30 pm, January 9 - April 24, 2023. Free admission. Family Fun Time offers pre-school children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge.
KLAPS ry: Seesaw – a children's musical about friendship in Annantalo's festive hall on Monday at 6 pm. Register in advance on Annantalo's website, free admission.
Commercial partnership:
Shark Life event at Sea Life Merimaailma February 10 - April 2, 2023!
Tickets 22/18 €, cheaper if purchased in advance.
SHARK sessions at SHARK LIFE! event
FUN FACT session at the Ocean Tank: A session where you'll learn fun facts about sharks!
Monday to Sunday at 12 and Friday and Saturday at 12 and 5 pm
SHARK BINGO: Dive into fun bingo!
Monday to Sunday at 4 pm
SHARK Dance: Come wiggle your tail along to the captivating SHARK Dance!
Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm
Play parks on Monday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) at play park Loru on Monday:
- Loru's weekly program for next week hasn't been found anywhere yet.
Open from January 9 - June 4, 2023 are play parks: Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Ida, Isonneva, Iso-Antti, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kesanto, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Lampi, Lohikäärmepuisto, Loru, Maunula, Myllynsiipi, Orava, Piika, Roihuvuori, Seppä, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Viikkari and Vähätupa.
Note! The city's list contains incorrect information that play park Rutshollari would be open, but this is not the case as the building is being demolished and only school afternoon activities are arranged in alternative spaces.
Play parks announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play parks' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Little Helsinki.
Library events on Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023
Events and activity tips
Health Clinic Park at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays from 9:30-13.
Family Fun Time at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9). In family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, acrobatics, running or learning to walk. Family Fun Time on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 and 4-6 pm from January 9 - April 28, 2023. Free admission.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-19. Small admission fee.
Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Culture Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the full time or just for a moment.
Espoo: Finland's largest model railroad at Ainoa Shopping Center (Tapiola) 1st floor, behind Kaisa Café on Tuesday from 2-6 pm. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 pm, January 10 - April 25, 2023. Family Fun Time offers pre-school children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Kankarepuisto Primary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15 pm from
January 10 - April 25, 2023. Family Fun Time offers pre-school children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Play parks on Tuesday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) at play park Loru on Tuesday:
- Loru's weekly program for next week hasn't been found anywhere yet.
Open from January 9 - June 4, 2023 are play parks: Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Ida, Isonneva, Iso-Antti, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kesanto, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Lampi, Lohikäärmepuisto, Loru, Maunula, Myllynsiipi, Orava, Piika, Roihuvuori, Seppä, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Viikkari and Vähätupa.
Note! The city's list contains incorrect information that play park Rutshollari would be open, but this is not the case as the building is being demolished and only school afternoon activities are arranged in alternative spaces.
Play parks announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play parks' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Little Helsinki.
Library events on Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30-15.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Rescue Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12-19. Small admission fee.
Family Fun Time at Käpylä Primary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 pm, January 11 - April 26, 2023. Family Fun Time offers pre-school children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Making Art Stuff: Terrifyingly Charcoal at Annantalo Art Class 3 on Wednesday from 5-7 pm. Drawing with charcoal produces really black but also delicate gray. You can draw very precisely or really wildly with charcoal. Making Art Stuff workshops inspire and guide 6–10-year-old Helsinki children and their adults to create and experience art together. Free admission.
Commercial partnership:
Shark Life event at Sea Life Merimaailma February 10 - April 2, 2023!
Tickets 22/18 €, cheaper if purchased in advance.
SHARK sessions at SHARK LIFE! event
FUN FACT session at the Ocean Tank: A session where you'll learn fun facts about sharks!
Monday to Sunday at 12 and Friday and Saturday at 12 and 5 pm
SHARK BINGO: Dive into fun bingo!
Monday to Sunday at 4 pm
SHARK Dance: Come wiggle your tail along to the captivating SHARK Dance!
Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm
Play parks on Wednesday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) at play park Loru on Wednesday:
- Loru's weekly program for next week hasn't been found anywhere yet.
Open from January 9 - June 4, 2023 are play parks: Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Ida, Isonneva, Iso-Antti, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kesanto, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Lampi, Lohikäärmepuisto, Loru, Maunula, Myllynsiipi, Orava, Piika, Roihuvuori, Seppä, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Viikkari and Vähätupa.
Note! The city's list contains incorrect information that play park Rutshollari would be open, but this is not the case as the building is being demolished and only school afternoon activities are arranged in alternative spaces.
Play parks announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play parks' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Little Helsinki.
Library events on Wednesday
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023
Events and activity tips
Family Fun Time at Kurkimäki Terrace House (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays from 9:30-11 am, January 12 - April 27, 2023. Family Fun Time offers pre-school children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30-11 am, January 12 - April 27, 2023. Family Fun Time offers pre-school children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays from 9:30-15.
Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Culture Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10-12. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the full time or just for a moment.
Art Adventure: Playing with a Friend at Kannelmäki Youth Center (Klaneettitie 5) on Thursday from 10-1 pm. In this whole family art adventure, children paint, sculpt and build together with their parents. Ring the doorbell to enter! The meetings are relaxed and work progresses at the children's pace. You can participate in Art Adventures for one or several occasions. No advance registration is necessary; approximately 10 participants can fit. Free admission.
Espoo: Finland's largest model railroad at Ainoa Shopping Center (Tapiola) 1st floor, behind Kaisa Café on Thursday from 2-6 pm. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9). In family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, acrobatics, running or learning to walk. Family Fun Time on Thursday from 4-5 pm, January 11 - April 28, 2023. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 pm, January 12 - April 27, 2023. Family Fun Time offers pre-school children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 pm, January 12 - April 27, 2023. Family Fun Time offers pre-school children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Malminkartano Lower School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 pm, January 12 - April 20, 2023. Family Fun Time offers pre-school children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Family Fun Time at Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5-6:30 pm, January 12 - April 27, 2023 (not week 8). Family Fun Time offers pre-school children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Play parks on Thursday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) at play park Loru on Thursday:
- Loru's weekly program for next week hasn't been found anywhere yet.
Open from January 9 - June 4, 2023 are play parks: Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Ida, Isonneva, Iso-Antti, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kesanto, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Lampi, Lohikäärmepuisto, Loru, Maunula, Myllynsiipi, Orava, Piika, Roihuvuori, Seppä, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Viikkari and Vähätupa.
Note! The city's list contains incorrect information that play park Rutshollari would be open, but this is not the case as the building is being demolished and only school afternoon activities are arranged in alternative spaces.
Play parks announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play parks' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Little Helsinki.
Library events on Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY MARCH 24, 2023
Events and activity tips
What to do today? Check out tips for rainy days at Little Helsinki!
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays from 9:30-15.
Virtual event: Ursa's children's virtual space journey on Friday at 5 pm.
Play parks on Friday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) at play park Loru on Friday:
- Loru's weekly program for next week hasn't been found anywhere yet.
Open from January 9 - June 4, 2023 are play parks: Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Ida, Isonneva, Iso-Antti, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kesanto, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Lampi, Lohikäärmepuisto, Loru, Maunula, Myllynsiipi, Orava, Piika, Roihuvuori, Seppä, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Viikkari and Vähätupa.
Note! The city's list contains incorrect information that play park Rutshollari would be open, but this is not the case as the building is being demolished and only school afternoon activities are arranged in alternative spaces.
Play parks announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the play parks' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Little Helsinki.
Library events on Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023
Events and activity tips
What to do today? Check out tips for rainy days at Little Helsinki!
Sports Fun Time at Maunula Sports Hall on Saturday from 9-10:30. You can arrive according to your own schedule. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, children under 9 free.
Virvo Varvo Vipinät Easter event at Maunulatalon on Saturday from 9:30-14. Bring your own branch! Free admission.
The Joy of Being! Family Day at Kanneltalo Gallery on Saturday from 10-1 pm. In addition to the play exhibition, continuous workshops, story time, coloring activities, and an Onni product sales point will be available. Illustrator and author Sanna Pelliccioni will draw happy portraits of family event participants. The exhibition will also have an Easter orienteering course during Family Saturday. Free admission.
Flea market! MLL Herttoniemi children's clothing and accessories flea market at Herttoniemenranta Lower School on Saturday from 10-1 pm.
Vantaa: Children's Medicine Day at Heureka on Saturday from 10-6 pm. Admission fee.
Art Clinic: Spring's Awakening at Malmitalo (Ala-Malmi square 1) in the small hall on Saturday from 10:30-12. This week we explore light, shadow and colors and create small spring wonder stories. The Art Clinic consists of three separate workshops aimed at 3–5-year-olds participating with an adult. Each workshop fits 7 adult-child pairs. Free admission! Register by email: [email protected]
East Helsinki Music Institute's Instrument Trail Day at Iiris Center on Saturday from 10:30-2 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Finland's largest model railroad at Ainoa Shopping Center (Tapiola) 1st floor, behind Kaisa Café on Saturday from 11-5 pm. Free admission.
Saturday for Children: Making a Book at the Comic Center (Herttoniemenranta) on Saturday from 12-3 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Aurora's Spring Merriments at Aurora Children's Culture Center on Saturday from 2-5 pm. Partly ticketed (concert, tickets in advance).
In Swedish: Children's Film Festival at Kino Engel on Saturday and Sunday. Ticketed.
Library events on Saturday
Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on the library's event page.
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023
Events and activity tips
Helmet library children's events for Sunday can be found on the library's event page.
What to do today? Check out tips for rainy days at Little Helsinki!
Sports Fun Time at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9-10:45. Sports Fun Time offers children under 9 with their families the opportunity to move in a variety of ways and have fun. You can arrive according to your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the entrance and you should pack your own lock for the locker room. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, children under 9 free.
Uutela Hut is open on Sunday from 11-3 pm. Free admission, bring your own snacks!
Tuusula: Tuusulanjärvi Ice Disco in front of Gustaveland Hotel on the ice on Sunday from 11-3 pm. Free admission.
Commercial partnership:
Shark Life event at Sea Life Merimaailma February 10 - April 2, 2023!
Tickets 22/18 €, cheaper if purchased in advance.
SHARK sessions at SHARK LIFE! event
FUN FACT session at the Ocean Tank: A session where you'll learn fun facts about sharks!
Monday to Sunday at 12 and Friday and Saturday at 12 and 5 pm
SHARK BINGO: Dive into fun bingo!
Monday to Sunday at 4 pm
SHARK Dance: Come wiggle your tail along to the captivating SHARK Dance!
Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Rescue Station is open on Sundays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
HELsign - whole family sign language cultural event at Stoa on Sunday from 1-4 pm. Free admission.
In Swedish: Children's Film Festival at Kino Engel on Saturday and Sunday. Ticketed.
Museum tips for children can be found in Little Helsinki's themed article!
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