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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go" series searches for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
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- Adventures to Uunisaari island, located off Kaivopuisto, are accessible via a bridge for three more weeks!
- Exhibition: Sanna Pelliccioni: The Joy of Being exhibition at Kanneltalo gallery March 12 - April 25, 2026. Free admission.
- Ice skating? Find public skating times at ice halls in the metropolitan area in Pienten Helsinki!
- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families with children ages 0-12. Read more on their Facebook page!
- MLL's family café schedule can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
- Swedish-language family cafés are organized by, for example, LillaLuckan in Helsinki.
- Museum tips can be read in Pienten Helsinki's theme article about visiting museums with children!
- You can also borrow a museum ticket to the Natural History Museum or entrance tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo from the library! From Viiki Library you can borrow an entrance ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama and Tikkurila libraries you can borrow an entrance ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
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MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Events and
Activity Tips
- Monday program at play area Loru in Central Library Oodi:
- 10:30-11:15 Loru's play time with games and movement for children over 1 year old
- 13:00-13:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, interactive music activity
- 15:00-15:30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, interactive music activity - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Magic Week at Helsinki libraries March 23-29, 2026.
- Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together on their own terms and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and no advance registration is required.
Mondays Family Fun Times are held at:
- PNV Sports Center (Ohrahuhdantie 4) 12:30–14:00 January 12 - April 20 (no sessions April 6)
- Malmi Elementary School (Talvelantie 1) 16:30–18:00 January 12 - April 20, 2026 (no sessions April 6)
- Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) 18:00-18:30 January 12 - April 20 (no sessions April 6) - Helsinki MUSEUMS open on Mondays are Museum Merkki, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, TAHTO, and Amos Rex (closed Tuesdays!).
- For more museum tips with children, see Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Events and
Activity Tips
- Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays 9-11 AM. Each session also features a changing program for families led by early childhood education, social services, health, and culture students. Café Aspretto at the campus offers breakfast for family group members at 5.50 €.
- Albertin Living Room is open in spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:30–15:00. Free admission.
- Tuesday program at play area Loru in Central Library Oodi:
- 10:30–11:00 Loru moves with gentle movement for older babies and parents (0-9 months)
- 13:00–13:30 In Loru's warmth baby session
- 14:00-14:30 In Ramsan's warmth, music, rhymes and songs for babies
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Magic Week at Helsinki libraries March 23-29, 2026.
- Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays 13:30-15:30. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration needed, free admission. You can participate for the full time or just drop in.
- Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together on their own terms and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and no advance registration is required.
Tuesdays Family Fun Times are held at:
- Myllypuro Pallomylly (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) 9:30–11:30 and 16:00–18:00 January 13 - April 21
- Kannelmäki Elementary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) 17:00-18:30 January 13 - April 21
-Käpylä Elementary School (gym) (Mäkelänkatu 89) 17:00-18:30 January 13 - April 21, 2026(no sessions March 3-31)
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) 17:00-18:30 January 13 - April 21
- Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) 17:00-18:30 January 13 - April 21, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
Events and
Activity Tips
- Albertin Living Room is open in spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:30–15:00. Free admission.
- Wednesday program at play area Loru in Central Library Oodi:
- 10:00–11:30 Easter chick crafting for all ages - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Magic Week at Helsinki libraries March 23-29, 2026.
- Fallkulla farm animal indoor areas are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10:00-14:00. Free admission.
- Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together on their own terms and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and no advance registration is required.
Wednesdays Family Fun Times are held at:
- Kurkimäki neighborhood house (Karpalokuja 7) 9:30-11:00 January 14 - April 22, 2026
- Merilahti Elementary School (Jaluspolku 3) 17:00-19:00 January 14 - April 22
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THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Events and
Activity Tips
- Albertin Living Room is open in spring 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:30–15:00. Free admission.
- Thursday program at play area Loru in Central Library Oodi:
- 10:30-11:00 Loru moves with dance and exercise for older babies and parents
- 13:00-13:30 Loru's songs, bilingual music session for all ages (Finnish-Swedish) - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Magic Week at Helsinki libraries March 23-29, 2026.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Culture Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays 10:00-12:00. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration needed, free admission. You can participate for the full time or just drop in.
- Fallkulla farm animal indoor areas are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10:00-14:00. Free admission.
- Tiedemuseo Liekki science center has free admission on Thursday 12:00-20:00. Celebration cake served 14:00-18:00 for the first 100 visitors.
- Evening at the Museum: Dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum with extended hours Thursday 17:00-20:00. Museum admission fee applies.
- Family Fun Times offer children under school age and their parents a space to move together on their own terms and free of charge. The activity is open to all, and no advance registration is required.
Thursdays Family Fun Times are held at:
- Tali Sports Center soccer hall (Purotie 8) 9:30-11:00 January 15 - April 23, 2026
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) 16:30–18:00 and 18:00–19:00 (school-age) January 15 - April 23, 2026
- Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) 17:00-18:30 January 15 - April 23, 2026 (no sessions April 2)
- Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) 17:00-18:30 January 15 - April 23, 2026
- Pukinmäenkaar Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) 17:00-18:30 January 15 - April 23, 2026
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Events and
Activity Tips
- Friday program at play area Loru in Central Library Oodi:
- 10:30–11:00 Loru on the Waves, story-based play session for children over 2 years old
- 14:00–14:30 Loru's songs, music session for all ages - Some playgrounds are closed on Friday for development day. Check individual playgrounds' websites for more information.
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Magic Week at Helsinki libraries March 23-29, 2026.
- Vantaa: Pessi's Little Art Mornings in Tikkurila on Friday at 9:30 and 10:30. Free admission.
- Fallkulla farm animal indoor areas are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10:00-14:00. Free admission.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Events and
Activity Tips
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Magic Week at Helsinki libraries March 23-29, 2026.
- Sports Fun Times at Maunula Sports Hall (Maunulanmäki 3) on Saturday 9:00-10:30 March 7 - April 11 (no April 4). Sports Fun Times offer children under 9 with their families the chance to move in many ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule. Cash is not accepted at Maunula sports fun times. Lockers operate with 1 euro coins. Admission fee for adults 3.60 €, others 2.10 €, children under 9 have free admission.
- Virvon varvon vipinät - Easter event at Maunula house on Saturday 9:30-13:30. Free admission.
- Flea market! MLL Kontula Spring Flea Market at Kide Foundation on Saturday 10:00-12:30.
- Helsinki Dollhouse Markets at Arcada Education Center in Arabianranta on Saturday 10:00-15:00. Tickets 3 – 6 €.
- Children's Saturday at Ateneumin on Saturday 10:00-16:00. Museum admission fee for adults applies, children under 18 are guests of honor with free admission to the museum.
- Vantaa: Blocks Taking Flight! Building Event and Exhibition at Finland's Aviation Museum on Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:00. Museum admission fee applies.
- Bookworms puppet theater performance at Myllypuro Library on Saturday 11:00. Free admission.
- Teurastamo Easter Markets on Saturday 11:00–18:00. Skidit collective's palm frond stick workshop 11:00-14:00. Free admission.
- Espoo: Children's Book Adventure at Hanasaari - Barnboksdagen på Hanaholmen at Hanasaari Swedish-Finnish Cultural Center on Saturday 11:00-15:00. Free admission. A poetry bus runs between Koivusaari metro station and Hanasaari throughout the event.
- Espoo: Espoo Figure Skating Club Spring Show – Lovely Duckling at Metro Arena on Saturday 12:00. Tickets 18 €/ 22 €.
- Whole Family Dust Sweeper Day: Flower Festival at Viiki Library on Saturday 12:00-15:00. Free admission.
- Spring Festival for all ages with deaf signers and/or hearing-impaired families at Malmitalo on Saturday 12:00-15:00. Free admission
- Bookworms puppet theater performance at Kontula Library on Saturday 13:00. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Hippo Family Adventure for 5-9-year-olds with families at Hakunila Sports Park on Saturday 13:00-15:00. Free admission.
- Espoo: Spring Capers at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday 13:00-16:00. Free admission. Park Patriot concerts are sold out.
- K-POP on the Stage - Final at Tiivistämö on Saturday 14:30-18:30. Tickets 11 €.
- Espoo: Espoo Ice Skaters: Space Adventure at Metro Arena on Saturday 18:00. Tickets 25 € / 15 €.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Daylight saving time begins - clocks are turned forward one hour
Palm Sunday and palm frond waving tradition...
Events and
Activity Tips
Traditionally on Palm Sunday people go palm frond waving.
- Magic Week at Helsinki libraries March 23-29, 2026.
- Fallkulla farm animal indoor areas are open to the public on Sunday 10:00-14:00. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Blocks Taking Flight! Building Event and Exhibition at Finland's Aviation Museum on Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:00. Museum admission fee applies.
- Helsinki Figure Skaters: Rumpelstiltskin – Ice show at Helsinki Ice Hall on Sunday 12:30 and 16:30. Tickets 25 € / 16 €.
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