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What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with pre-school age children.
Where to go this week -article continues with a slightly revised concept. The article lists the week's event highlights and the most interesting activity tips of the week. Also included are highlights from Pienten Helsinki articles and news. The site's future remains very open. If you want your advertisement to reach an excellent target audience, read more here.
New in Pienten Helsinki: More child-friendly Helsinki -article!
Family city routes
Over the coming months, Pienten Helsinki will launch a new type of urban tourism concept when hospitality student Heidi Säynätkari creates city routes for families as her thesis project in a few Helsinki neighborhoods. Family city routes will be published on October 1, 2019!
Article cover image: You can visit the cows at Viik research farm next Sunday at the Country Day event.
MONDAY, SEPT 23, 2019
Events in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Monday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Lounge, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Mondays 9:30-15. Read more at Helsinki Mission's website.
MLL's Dad Cafe and Father's Olympics in Iso-Antinki playground on Mondays at 10. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Puppet theater music class in Sampo's lobby gallery on Monday at 10 and 11. Paid (€8/class or €80/whole fall). Read more at Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Art clinic for ages 3-6 at Annantalo on Monday at 10 and 12:30. You can attend the art clinic weekly or occasionally, but you must arrive on time. No advance registration required. Read more about the Art Clinic activities at Annantalo's website.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex, Päivälehti Museum, and Haltia Nature Center in Espoo (during the summer season).
TUESDAY, SEPT 24, 2019
Events in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Tuesday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running, or practicing walking. Family ball games on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 and 16-18. Morning ball games have free entry for everyone, afternoon ball games cost adults Pallomylly's single admission fee (€3.50). Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves - tips for children article.
Theater Rollo: Kingdom of Randomness -performance at Kanneltalo on Tuesday at 10. Tickets €10 / €7. Read more at Kanneltalo's website.
Open studio for toddlers workshops on Tuesday at Caisa Cultural Center at 14. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their guardian. You can stay for the entire workshop or just drop by for a bit. No advance registration, free entry. More information at Caisa's website.
Sipoo: In Swedish: Aarne Alligator & Jungle Drums at Gumbontalo (Sipoo) on Tuesday at 18:30. Tickets €13, free for children under 2. More information on the event's Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 25, 2019
Events in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Wednesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can watch movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 and 14:30. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where for example the week's film is published and votes are cast for upcoming programming. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Wednesday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Lounge, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Wednesdays 9:30-17. Read more at Helsinki Mission's website.
Fallkulla farm is open Wednesdays 10-18. Free entry.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12-16. Admission €2, free for children under 15. More information at the museum's website.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays 12-18. Small admission fee. At the same time in the Kindergarten Museum, All the World's Happy Shapes -event is taking place.
Free entry to Cable Factory museums Wednesday 17-20. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
THURSDAY, SEPT 26, 2019
Events in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Töölo Library 120 years -day events.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Thursday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
MLL's family cafe at Krunun Mesta (Meritullinkatu 6) on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30. More information in the family cafe's Facebook group.
Albert's Lounge, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Thursdays 9:30-15. Read more at Helsinki Mission's website.
Open studio for toddlers workshops on Thursday at Caisa Cultural Center at 10. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their guardian. You can stay for the entire workshop or just drop by for a bit. No advance registration, free entry. More information at Caisa's website.
Fallkulla farm is open Thursdays 10-18. Free entry.
Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running, or practicing walking. Family ball games on Thursdays 16-17. Afternoon ball games cost adults Pallomylly's single admission fee (€3.50). Read more in Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves - tips for children article.
FRIDAY, SEPT 27, 2019
Events in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. Friday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Climate Strike event at Parliament House 10-14.
Baby's Day events at least in playgrounds, family centers, libraries, Albert's Lounge, and churches.
Albert's Lounge, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open Fridays 9:30-15. Read more at Helsinki Mission's website.
Naperokino at Annantalo on Friday at 10. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with adult supervision, older children also welcome. Free entry to the movies. More information at Annantalo's website.
Children's Fridays at Alppila Church on Fridays 10-12. The whole fall program can be found on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla farm is open Fridays 10-18. Free entry.
Baby's Day main event at the Music Hall on Friday 12-18. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event at Korso from Friday to Sunday 18-23. Free entry.
SATURDAY, SEPT 28, 2019
Events in libraries
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Pii Poo LEGO building event at the Exhibition Center on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday you can build from 9-18. Tickets €14. Read more at Pii Poo's website.
Flea market! MLL Munkkiniemi children's clothing and supplies flea market at Munkkivuori Youth Center on Saturday 10-12. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Myllypuro day at Myllypuro shopping center on Saturday 10-13. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Saturday Workshop and Crafts Afternoons at Auro Children's Cultural Center on Saturday 10-14. More information at the cultural center's website.
Vantaa: TottaTarua 2019 - children's literature event at Pointi Library on Saturday 10-14. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Haltia farm is practically always open. Stop by to say hello to the farm animals and play at Haltia's playground.
Mikkelinmarkkinat at Rudolf Steiner School 11-15. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Puppet Theater Ofelia Ball -performance for babies and toddlers at Annantalo on Saturday 11:30. Tickets €10. The performance is part of the Metropolitan Puppets festival. More information at Annantalo's website.
Children's Saturday and Baltic Sea Residents event at the Comic Center on Saturday 12-16. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Puppet making workshop at Annantalo on Saturday at 13. Free entry. The workshop is part of the Metropolitan Puppets festival. More information at Annantalo's website.
Flea market! MLL Ruoholahti-Jätkäsaari large flea market at Ruoholahti Elementary School on Saturday 13-15:30. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Saturday cinema at Karatalo. Onneli, Anneli and the Sleepy Head at 13 and Mary Poppins Returns at 15. Free entry.
Espoo: Espoo Baroque Days: The Shoes Say COO, COO, COO! concert at Valhalla Community Hall in Espoo at 14. Free entry. More information at the baroque days website.
Circus Strada -performance at Annantalo Festival Hall on Saturday at 14. Tickets €10. The performance is part of the Metropolitan Puppets festival. More information at Annantalo's website.
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo at 14. The class is suitable for all 3-12-year-olds with their own adult, regardless of disability or not. Read more about DanceAbility classes at Annantalo's website. Free entry.
Behind the Fence Atlas object and shadow theater performance at Annantalo on Saturday at 15. The performance is suitable for all ages and is part of the Metropolitan Puppets festival. More information at Annantalo's website.
In Swedish: Theater Koja: The Ugly Duckling, Swedish-language children's theater performance at Stoa on Saturday at 15. Tickets €6. More information at Stoa's website.
Oil Tank 468 at Kruunuvuorenranta opens to the public again for three weekends in September-October as fall arrives. The oil tank is open on Saturday 18-21. The event has been popular with children in previous years, and children can freely explore, for example, the tank's exciting soundscape. You can also easily access the site with strollers. Free entry. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event at Korso from Friday to Sunday 18-23. Free entry.
SUNDAY, SEPT 29, 2019
Events and activity tips
Flea market! MLL Oulunkylä fall flea market at Oulunkylä Elementary School on Saturday 10-12. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Porvoo: Flea market! MLL Porvoo children's supplies flea market at S-market Nässis on Sunday 10-13. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Country Day in the surroundings of Viik Research Farm and at Viik Church on Sunday 10-15. Free non-stop tractor rides run between the Farm and Viik Church. Remember to bring cash and preferably arrive by car, as parking is limited in the research farm area. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Pii Poo LEGO building event at the Exhibition Center on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday you can build from 10-16. Tickets €14. Read more at Pii Poo's website.
Fallkulla farm is open Sundays 10-15. Free entry.
Espoo: Fairy School in Villa Elfvik landscapes on Sunday 10:30-12:30. The trip proceeds at the children's pace. Bring small snacks and dress for the weather. Fairy School trips are also suitable for those traveling with strollers. More information at Elfvik's website
Haltia farm is practically always open. Stop by to say hello to the farm animals and play at Haltia's playground.
Taskupark SM Championship at Narinkkatori Square on Sunday 10:30-15. Programming for all ages: Maltti and Valtti perform at 13, glitter face painting, go-kart track for children, and much more. More information at the organizer's website.
Sheep at Narinkkatori on Sunday 11-17. Read more on Narinkkatori's wool event Facebook page.
Flea market! Aleksis Kivi Street Sunday flea market starting at 11!
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12-16. Admission €2, free for children under 15. More information at the museum's website.
Storm trip to Hara Island on Sunday 13-15. A shuttle boat runs to Hara Island from Kaivopuisto Ullanlinnan dock (Ehrenströmintie 3), and round-trip tickets cost €5 for adults, €2 for children and seniors (card payment only). Entry to Hara Island is free. More information about the island adventure can be found on the event's Facebook page.
Annantalo Sunday meetups: The Man Who Wanted to See the Whole World -puppet theater performance at Annantalo Festival Hall on Sunday at 13 and 15. Free entry, but requires advance registration. More information and registration at Annantalo's website.
Oil Tank 468 at Kruunuvuorenranta opens to the public again for three weekends in September-October as fall arrives. The oil tank is open on Saturday 18-21. The event has been popular with children in previous years, and children can freely explore, for example, the tank's exciting soundscape. You can also easily access the site with strollers. Free entry. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Reflektor light art event at Korso from Friday to Sunday 18-23. Free entry.
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