What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website's target audience is families with children under ten years old.

MONDAY 21.11.2022

Events and activity tips

Kallio Sparkles November 19-27, 2022.

Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open Mondays 9:30 AM-2 PM (International Mondays).

Dance and Play Workshop for toddlers, children, and their guardians at Caisa culture center on Monday at 10 AM and 11 AM. Free admission, no advance registration needed - spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Art Clinic: Watercolor Brush
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays at 10 AM and 12:30 PM. The family's younger children, babies, and toddlers, can also join in to experience the atmosphere of the art clinic. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Tapanil Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 5-6:30 PM from September 5 to December 12, 2022. Free admission.

Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie's Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo from November 17, 2022 to January 8, 2023.

Exhibition: Everything Glass Exhibition at Annantalo from November 11, 2022 to February 25, 2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo from October 20, 2022 to March 4, 2023.

Playgrounds on Monday

Helsinki City Playgrounds continue their autumn season. Playgrounds announce their programs on the city's event calendar and on their own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least December 23, 2022 as staff are helping cover daycare staffing shortages. #theworld'smostfunctioningcity

The program for Loru playground in Central Library Oodi from November 21-25, 2022.

Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and newest playgrounds can be found in Little Helsinki.

Library events on Monday

City Orchestra at Your Library: Jätkäsaari Library on Monday at 6 PM.

Helmet Library children's events for Monday can be found on the Helmet event page.

TUESDAY 22.11.2022

Events and activity tips

Kallio Sparkles November 19-27, 2022.

Family Fun Activities in the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. During family ball play, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, exercises, running, or practicing to walk. Family Fun Activities Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 AM and 4-6 PM from September 5 to December 16, 2022. Free admission.

Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa culture center on Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 PM. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can come for the whole time or just for a moment.

Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12-7 PM. Free admission for Kallio Sparkles week.

Family Fun Activities at Kankarepuisto Elementary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays 5-6 PM from September 5 to December 16, 2022. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 5-6:30 PM from September 5 to December 16, 2022. Free admission.

Exhibition: Fox and Silence - An Exhibition Based on a Children's Book in the Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery from November 5-26, 2022. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday 12-6 PM and
Saturday 12-4 PM. Free admission, you can also play in the space.

Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie's Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo from November 17, 2022 to January 8, 2023.

Exhibition: Everything Glass Exhibition at Annantalo from November 11, 2022 to February 25, 2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo from October 20, 2022 to March 4, 2023.

Playgrounds on Tuesday

Helsinki City Playgrounds continue their autumn season. Playgrounds announce their programs on the city's event calendar and on their own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least December 23, 2022 as staff are helping cover daycare staffing shortages. #theworld'smostfunctioningcity

The program for Loru playground in Central Library Oodi from November 21-25, 2022.

Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and newest playgrounds can be found in Little Helsinki.

Library events on Tuesday

City Orchestra at Your Library: Pasila Library on Tuesday at 6 PM.

Helmet Library children's events for Tuesday can be found on the Helmet event page.

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WEDNESDAY 23.11.2022

Events and activity tips

What to do today? Check out tips for boring days from Little Helsinki!

Ice skating season has opened! In Helsinki, skating is already available in Oulunkylä, and in the Espoo area at, for example, Tapiola Ice Park! Current rink condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!

Kallio Sparkles November 19-27, 2022.

Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open Wednesdays 9:30 AM-3 PM.

Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.

Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12-7 PM. Free admission for Kallio Sparkles week.

Family Fun Activities at Käpylä Elementary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays 5-6:30 PM from September 7 to December 14, 2022. Free admission.

Let's Make Art: Opening the Moomin Cat at Annantalo on Wednesday 5-7 PM. Recommended for 6–10-year-olds with their own adult. Free admission.

Exhibition: Fox and Silence - An Exhibition Based on a Children's Book in the Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery from November 5-26, 2022. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday 12-6 PM and
Saturday 12-4 PM. Free admission, you can also play in the space.

Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie's Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo from November 17, 2022 to January 8, 2023.

Exhibition: Everything Glass Exhibition at Annantalo from November 11, 2022 to February 25, 2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo from October 20, 2022 to March 4, 2023.

Playgrounds on Wednesday

Helsinki City Playgrounds continue their autumn season. Playgrounds announce their programs on the city's event calendar and on their own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least December 23, 2022 as staff are helping cover daycare staffing shortages. #theworld'smostfunctioningcity

The program for Loru playground in Central Library Oodi from November 21-25, 2022.

Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and newest playgrounds can be found in Little Helsinki.

Library events on Wednesday

For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can take your baby to watch films on Wednesdays at 12 PM and 2:30 PM. The BabyKino group on Facebook can be found here, where, for example, the week's film is posted and votes are cast for upcoming programs. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.

Helmet Library children's events for Wednesday can be found on the Helmet event page.

THURSDAY 24.11.2022

Events and activity tips

Ice skating season has opened! In Helsinki, skating is already available in Oulunkylä, and in the Espoo area at, for example, Tapiola Ice Park! Current rink condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!

Kallio Sparkles November 19-27, 2022.

Family Fun Activities at Kurkimäki Block House (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays 9:30-11 AM from September 8 to December 1, 2022. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30-11 AM from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.

Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open Thursdays 9:30 AM-3 PM.

Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa culture center on Thursdays 10 AM-12 PM. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can come for the whole time or just for a moment.

Maunula House 5 Years Old!: Festivities on Thursday 10 AM-7:30 PM. Programs and coffee cake for all ages. Free admission.

Art Clinic: Maunula House 5 Years Old!: The Best Party Moves at Maunula House on Thursday 10:30 AM. Free admission, participation requires advance registration.

Family Fun Activities in the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. During family ball play, all children under 9 move on a soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, exercises, running, or practicing to walk. Family Fun Activities Thursday 4-5 PM from September 5 to December 16, 2022. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 5-6:30 PM from September 22 to December 16, 2022. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Pukinmäki Arc Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5-6:30 PM from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Malmi Gardens Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 5-6:30 PM from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Kampi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 5-6:30 PM from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.

Exhibition: Fox and Silence - An Exhibition Based on a Children's Book in the Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery from November 5-26, 2022. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday 12-6 PM and
Saturday 12-4 PM. Free admission, you can also play in the space.

Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie's Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo from November 17, 2022 to January 8, 2023.

Exhibition: Everything Glass Exhibition at Annantalo from November 11, 2022 to February 25, 2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo from October 20, 2022 to March 4, 2023.

Playgrounds on Thursday

Helsinki City Playgrounds continue their autumn season. Playgrounds announce their programs on the city's event calendar and on their own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least December 23, 2022 as staff are helping cover daycare staffing shortages. #theworld'smostfunctioningcity

The program for Loru playground in Central Library Oodi from November 21-25, 2022.

Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and newest playgrounds can be found in Little Helsinki.

Library events on Thursday

Helmet Library children's events for Thursday can be found on the Helmet event page.

FRIDAY 25.11.2022

Events and activity tips

What to do today? Check out tips for boring days from Little Helsinki!

Ice skating season has opened! In Helsinki, skating is already available in Oulunkylä, and in the Espoo area at, for example, Tapiola Ice Park! Current rink condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!

Kallio Sparkles November 19-27, 2022.

Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open Fridays 9:30 AM-3 PM.

Want to go to a classical music concert with your child? Helsinki City Orchestra rehearsals on Friday at 10 AM offer affordable tickets (5 € each).

Les Zerkiens: Under the Table – Sous la table – Under the Table Performance and Workshop at Annantalo on Friday at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Free admission, advance registration required.

Exhibition: Fox and Silence - An Exhibition Based on a Children's Book in the Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery from November 5-26, 2022. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday 12-6 PM and
Saturday 12-4 PM. Free admission, you can also play in the space.

In Swedish! Julvaka, festive program for all ages at the Swedish-language workers' institute Arbis premises in Töölö on Friday 5-8 PM. Free admission.

Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie's Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo from November 17, 2022 to January 8, 2023.

Exhibition: Everything Glass Exhibition at Annantalo from November 11, 2022 to February 25, 2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo from October 20, 2022 to March 4, 2023.

Playgrounds on Friday

Helsinki City Playgrounds continue their autumn season. Playgrounds announce their programs on the city's event calendar and on their own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least December 23, 2022 as staff are helping cover daycare staffing shortages. #theworld'smostfunctioningcity

The program for Loru playground in Central Library Oodi from November 21-25, 2022.

Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and newest playgrounds can be found in Little Helsinki.

Library events on Friday

For babies and parents: Viiki BabyKino at Viiki Library on Friday at 12 PM.

Helmet Library children's events for Friday can be found on the Helmet event page.

SATURDAY 26.11.2022

Events and activity tips

The Christmas fair and market season begins! Christmas fairs and markets in Helsinki and the surrounding area can be found in Little Helsinki's first Christmas article.

Ice skating season has opened! In Helsinki, skating is already available in Oulunkylä, and in the Espoo area at, for example, Tapiola Ice Park! Current rink condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!

Kallio Sparkles November 19-27, 2022.

Last week! Sports Fun Activities at Maunula Sports Hall on Saturday 9-10:30 AM. You can arrive on your own schedule. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.

Skateboard School at Kontula skateboard hall on Saturday 10 AM-12 PM. Suitable for all ages, for the youngest with their own adult. Course fee 20 €. 

A Day at the Fire Station across Finland! Several VPK stations in Helsinki will open their doors.

Maunula House 5th Birthday Celebration on Saturday 10 AM-4 PM. Programs for children too! Free admission.

Espoo: Träskändan Christmas Event at Träskändan Manor Park on Saturday and Sunday 10 AM-6 PM.

Lighthouse Keeper's Tour on Suomenlinna on Saturday at 11 AM and 1:30 PM. Tickets 9 €.

Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna from November 26, 2022 to January 6, 2023.

Les Zerkiens: Under the Table – Sous la table – Under the Table Performance and Workshop at Annantalo on Saturday at 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM. Free admission, advance registration required.

Children's Saturday at Akateeminen Bookshop in downtown Helsinki 12-3 PM.

Christmas Mood at Oodi - Choir Event at Central Library Oodi on Saturday starting at 12 PM.

Honeypot Markets in Bear Park (Kallio) 12-4 PM.

Vantaa: Bouncy Ball National Championships Show at Tikkurila Swimming Hall on Saturday at 6:30 PM. Tickets 12-18 €.

Exhibition: Fox and Silence - An Exhibition Based on a Children's Book in the Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery from November 5-26, 2022. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday 12-6 PM and
Saturday 12-4 PM. Free admission, you can also play in the space.

Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie's Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo from November 17, 2022 to January 8, 2023.

Exhibition: Everything Glass Exhibition at Annantalo from November 11, 2022 to February 25, 2023.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo from October 20, 2022 to March 4, 2023.

Library events on Saturday

Helmet Library children's events for Saturday can be found on the library event page.

SUNDAY 27.11.2022

Events and activity tips

First Sunday of Advent

The Christmas fair and market season begins! Christmas fairs and markets in Helsinki and the surrounding area can be found in Little Helsinki's first Christmas article.

Ice skating season has opened! In Helsinki, skating is already available in Oulunkylä, and in the Espoo area at, for example, Tapiola Ice Park! Current rink condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!

Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna from November 26, 2022 to January 6, 2023.

Kallio Sparkles November 19-27, 2022.

Helmet Library children's events for Sunday can be found on the library event page.

Last week! Sports Fun Activities at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday 9-10:45 AM. You can arrive on your own schedule, trolley spaces are available in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker room. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.

Jakomäki Christmas Land on Sunday 10 AM-2 PM.

Flea Market! MLL Vuosaari Children's Clothing Flea Market at Rastis Youth Center on Sunday 10 AM-2 PM.

Espoo: Träskändan Christmas Event at Träskändan Manor Park on Saturday and Sunday 10 AM-6 PM.

Les Zerkiens: Under the Table – Sous la table – Under the Table Performance and Workshop at Annantalo on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Free admission, advance registration required.

Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.

Little Pappa's Orchestra Trio at North Haaga Combined School on Sunday 1-2 PM. Free admission.

Senses Open at Annantalo Event for families on the autism spectrum on Sunday 1-4 PM.

What to do today? Check out tips for boring days from Little Helsinki!

Exhibition: Fox and Silence - An Exhibition Based on a Children's Book in the Garden Room (2nd floor) at Kämp Gallery from November 5-26, 2022. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday 12-6 PM and
Saturday 12-4 PM. Free admission, you can also play in the space.

Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie's Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo from November 17, 2022 to January