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What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with children on weekends? Or what to do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series looks for activity tips and points out child-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with preschool-aged children.
Where to go this week -article continues with a slightly modified concept. The article lists highlights of the week's events and the week's most interesting activity tips. Also included are highlights from Pienten Helsinki articles and news. The future of the page is wide open. If you want your advertisement to reach this target audience perfectly, read more here.
Family city paths: The first four Family city paths are now published! The first city paths take you on an adventure in Helsinki: to Haaga, Pitäjänmäki, Ruskeasuo, and Vuosaari.
Family city paths are a new type of urban tourism concept that takes you on an exploration tour to new places and shows familiar neighborhoods in a new light. It also challenges you to think about whether it's always necessary to travel far to experience something new and unprecedented. City paths are part of Heidi Säynätkari's restaurant management studies thesis, which is implemented in collaboration with Pienten Helsinki. "The idea for city paths came from my own interest in urban tourism with children, and especially the desire to get to know cities outside city centers."
You can also create your own path and share it with other adventurers!
Read more about city paths and start your adventure!
OmaStadi voting is ongoing throughout October and there are many great suggestions. Pienten Helsinki recommends (selfishly) checking out at least the Crowdfunding for good ideas -proposal as well as the proposal to get a playground in the city's finest park. More information about OmaStadi and voting can be found on the city's website.
Cover image: The newly opened Mall of Tripla shopping center in Pasila features a unique combination of a care room and playground.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019
Library events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area on Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Playground activities
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Monday events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's living room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Mondays 9:30 AM-3 PM. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
MLL's Dad Cafe at Iso-Antinki playground on Mondays at 10 AM. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Puppet theater music class in Sampo's hallway gallery on Monday at 10 AM and 11 AM. Paid (8€/session or 80€/entire fall). Read more on Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Art clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 AM and 12:30 PM. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or occasionally, but you should arrive on time. No pre-registration required. Read more about Art clinic activities on Annantalo's website.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex, and Newspaper Museum.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field from 4.10.-3.11.2019. Ticket prices and more information available on the circus's own website.
Exhibition: Vicar, a Life in Pencil from 3.-31.10.2019 at Annantalo. Includes, among others, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019
Library events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area on Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Playground activities
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Tuesday events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Family ball play at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 years old move around with their own adult on soft artificial grass. Free play, exercises, running, or even practicing walking. Family ball play on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 AM and 4-6 PM. Free admission for morning ball play, afternoon ball play costs adults a Pallomylly drop-in fee (3.50 €). Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves -article.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field from 4.10.-3.11.2019. Ticket prices and more information available on the circus's own website.
Exhibition: Vicar, a Life in Pencil from 3.-31.10.2019 at Annantalo. Includes, among others, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019
Library events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area 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 PM and 2:30 PM. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where, for example, the week's movie is published and voting takes place on future programming. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Playground activities
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Wednesday events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's living room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Wednesdays 9:30 AM-5 PM. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Fallkulla farm animals is open Wednesdays from 10 AM-6 PM. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays from 12-4 PM. Admission fee 2 €, under 15 years free. More information on the museum's website.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays from 12-6 PM. Small admission fee.
Exhibition: Vicar, a Life in Pencil from 3.-31.10.2019 at Annantalo. Includes, among others, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field from 4.10.-3.11.2019. Ticket prices and more information available on the circus's own website.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
Library events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area on Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Playground activities
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Thursday events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Vantaa: Mr. Hakkarainen's evening performance at Children's Culture Center Toteem on Thursday at 9 AM and 10:15 AM. Tickets 9 €. More information and ticket reservations on Teatteri Vantaa's website.
MLL's family café at Krunus Mesta (Meritullinkatu 6) on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 AM. More information from the family café's Facebook group.
Albert's living room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Thursdays from 9:30 AM-3 PM. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Vantaa: Little Art Mornings at Children's Culture Center Pessi in Vantaa on Thursdays at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Art exploration for children and adults at Kannelmäki Youth Center's Workshop on Thursday from 10 AM-1 PM. Free admission to the art course from North Helsinki Art School. Recommended age is 3-6 years and you can participate for just one time or multiple times. More information on Kanneltalo's website.
Fallkulla farm animals is open Thursdays from 10 AM-6 PM. Free admission.
Family ball play at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball play, all children under 9 years old move around with their own adult on soft artificial grass. Free play, exercises, running, or even practicing walking. Family ball play on Thursdays from 4-5 PM. Free admission for children, adults pay a Pallomylly drop-in fee (3.50 €). Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves -article.
Exhibition: Vicar, a Life in Pencil from 3.-31.10.2019 at Annantalo. Includes, among others, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field from 4.10.-3.11.2019. Ticket prices and more information available on the circus's own website.
Book Fair at Helsinki Exhibition Center from 24.-27.10.2019. Admission fee.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019
Library events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area on Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Teddy bear sleepover at Rikhardinkatu Library from Friday to Saturday. Read more on the library's website.
Playground activities
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Friday events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's living room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Fridays from 9:30 AM-3 PM. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Naperokin special screening at Annantalo's celebration hall on Friday at 10 AM. Age recommendation: 0-3 years with an adult, older children also welcome. Movies are free admission. More information on Annantalo's website.
Children's Fridays at Alppila Church on Fridays from 10 AM-12 PM. The entire fall schedule can be found on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla farm animals is open Fridays from 10 AM-6 PM. Free admission.
Exhibition: Vicar, a Life in Pencil from 3.-31.10.2019 at Annantalo. Includes, among others, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field from 4.10.-3.11.2019. Ticket prices and more information available on the circus's own website.
Book Fair at Helsinki Exhibition Center from 24.-27.10.2019. Admission fee.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
Library events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area on Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Vantaa: Children's department opening at Tikkurila Library on Saturday from 10 AM-3 PM. Read more on the library's website.
Events and activity tips
Maunula Sports Hullabaloo starts again! You can join the chaos on Saturdays from 9-10:30 AM at Maunula Sports Hall. A joint sports activity for the whole family with activities for even the smallest. Free admission for children, adults 3.50 €. More information on the Helsinki moves website.
Skateboard school from baby to grandpa at Kontula skateboard hall, Luuppi Skate, on Saturday from 10 AM-12 PM. Course fee. More information, registrations, and course times on Helride's website.
Light - a whole family event at the Kindergarten Museum in Sörnäinen on Saturday from 10 AM-1 PM. Free admission to the museum on the theme day. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Kekri festival at Paki House in Pakila on Saturday from 10 AM-1 PM. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Also a flea market! MLL Tapaninkylä Fall Events at Suutarila Elementary School on Saturday from 10 AM-1 PM. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Saturday Workshop and Robo open day at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday from 10 AM-2 PM. More information on the cultural center's website.
Children's Saturday at Ateneum on Saturday starting at 10 AM. Museum admission fee, under 18s free. Information about today's program can be found on the museum's website.
Espoo: Toy Museum Pumpkin Festival on Saturday from 12-4 PM. Museum admission fee, under 18s free. Read more on the toy museum's website.
Espoo: Teatteri Quo Vadis production The Fairy at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday at 1 PM and 3 PM. Tickets 5 €. More information on Aurora's website.
Haltiala farm animals is essentially almost always open. Stop by to say hello to the farm animals and play at Haltiala playground.
Kauniainen: Molly Cat and Dory Mouse at Wild in the West Concert at the New Pavilion on Saturday at 2 PM. Tickets 8 €/15 €. The performance is bilingual. More information on Kauniainen Music Festival's website.
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo at 2 PM. The class is suitable for all 3-12 year-olds with their own adult, regardless of disability or non-disability. Read more about DanceAbility classes on Annantalo's website. Free admission.
Kekri path at Herttoniemi Manor on Saturday from 4-7 PM. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Exhibition: Vicar, a Life in Pencil from 3.-31.10.2019 at Annantalo. Includes, among others, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field from 4.10.-3.11.2019. Ticket prices and more information available on the circus's own website.
Book Fair at Helsinki Exhibition Center from 24.-27.10.2019. Admission fee. Saturday also features Pikku Kakkonen and Backpack Helper.
Meet Your Fear Halloween Weekends at Korkeasaari Zoo from 26.-27.10. and 2.-3.11.2019 from 10 AM-6 PM. Zoo admission fee.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019
International Teddy Bear Day
Events and activity tips
Sports Hullabaloo at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings from 9-10:45 AM. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, children under 9 play for free. You can come at your own pace, there's room for strollers in the hallway, and remember to bring your own lock for the changing room. Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves -article.
Flea market! MLL Tapiola Children's Clothing Flea Market at Sepo School (Sepontie 4, Espoo) on Sunday from 10 AM-12:30 PM. Read more on MLL Tapiola's website.
Fallkulla farm animals is open Sundays from 10 AM-3 PM. Free admission.
Haltiala farm animals is essentially almost always open. Stop by to say hello to the farm animals and play at Haltiala playground.
Espoo: Visit Ainoa Shopping Center Opening where you can meet Puppy Patrol puppies and dance to Ipanapa beats. Free admission. More information on the shopping center's website.
Kaivopuisto rake-in work party on Sunday from 11 AM-3 PM. A family event that combines fun and usefulness in a communal spirit. There will also be hot beverages and light snacks to enjoy during the work. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays from 12-4 PM. Admission fee 2 €, under 15 years free. More information on the museum's website.
The Fallen Star's Puzzle - puppet theater performance at Tali Manor on Sunday at 1 PM and 2:30 PM. The performance is suitable for all ages. Tickets 10 €. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Taidehal family day on Sunday from 1-5 PM. Museum admission fee. Read more on Taidehal's website.
Everything is well in the garden concert at West Helsinki Music School on Sunday at 2 PM. The performance is suitable for over 3 year-olds. Free admission. More information on the music school's website.
Whole family musical Spare Grandma at Malmitalo on Sunday at 3 PM. Tickets 6 €. More information and ticket reservations on Malmitalo's website.
Kurki-Stage at Kurkimäki Courtyard House on Sunday from 4-7 PM. WimmaRalli will perform and the stage is also free for young performers. Free admission. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Exhibition: Vicar, a Life in Pencil from 3.-31.10.2019 at Annantalo. Includes, among others, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field from 4.10.-3.11.2019. Ticket prices and more information available on the circus's own website.
Book Fair at Helsinki Exhibition Center from 24.-27.10.2019. Admission fee.
Meet Your Fear Halloween Weekends at Korkeasaari Zoo from 26.-27.10. and 2.-3.11.2019 from 10 AM-6 PM. Zoo admission fee.
Also remember
Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field from 4.10.-3.11.2019. Ticket prices and more information available on the circus's own website.
Light Carnival at Linnanmaki from 10.-20.10.2019.
Exhibition: Vicar, a Life in Pencil from 3.-31.10.2019 at Annantalo. Includes, among others, Donald Duck drawings. Free admission.
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